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The Clever Way to Learn & Practice Bluegrass Music
Shady Grove is a bluegrass classic. Learn to play good rhythm guitar. Even if you play mostly by yourself, rhythm is very important. Good timing makes everything sound better. So it will help you be a better lead player, gain awareness of chord changes, and develop finger strength and coordination. Learning this will also provide a great foundation should you learn to play this tune in the Carter style, which combines rhythm and lead for a great sound that works solo or in a group.
If you plan to play with others and jam, then the importance of rhythm guitar can't be overstated. You'll play a lot of backup in a group context, so practice for endurance. Check out the licks to get a few basic examples of how to navigate this with basic boom-chucks, alternating bass patterns, or walking bass. To get more help on developing as a rhythm guitarist or to learn the basics, check out our roadmap for rhythm guitar.
Notice, in each measure 4 boom chucks are used. Learn your basic chord shapes and rhythm patterns to create your own backup! Pay close attention to the fingerings and pick direction markings in the guitar tablature.
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