Bluegrass music is a form of American roots music. It has its own roots in Irish, Scottish and English traditional music. Bluegrass was inspired by the music of immigrants from the British Isles (particularly the Scots-Irish immigrants in Appalachia), as well as jazz and blues. In bluegrass, as in jazz, each instrument takes a turn playing the melody and improvising around it, while the others revert to backing; this is in contrast to old-time music, in which all instruments play the melody together or one instrument carries the lead throughout while the others provide accompaniment. Bluegrass is distinctively acoustic instrumentation not using electrical instruments of any kind except for the electric bass guitar. Country music, the first half of Billboards country and western music category, is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. ... Scots-Irish (also called Ulster Scots) is a Scottish ethnic group that historically resided in Ireland which ultimately traces its roots back to settlers from Scotland, and to a lesser extent, England. ... Appalachian folk music is a distinctive genre of folk music originating in the Appalachia region of the United States of America. ... Blues music redirects here. ... For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... “Fiddler” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Banjo (disambiguation) The banjo is a stringed instrument developed by enslaved Africans in the United States, adapted from several African instruments. ... Acoustic guitar can refer to the following musical instruments: Nylon and gut stringed guitars: Renaissance guitar Baroque guitar Romantic guitar Classical guitar, the modern version of the original guitar, with nylon strings Flamenco guitar Steel stringed guitars: Steel-string acoustic guitar, also known as western, folk or country guitar Twelve... This article is about the musical instrument. ... A modern tricone resonator guitar, with electric pickup Ellis 8 string baritone tricone resonator guitar guitar played by James Michael Thompson A resonator guitar or resophonic guitar is an acoustic guitar whose sound is produced by one or more metal cones (resonators) instead of the wooden soundboard (guitar top/face). ... Side and front views of a modern double bass with a French bow. ... Progressive bluegrass, also known as newgrass (a term attributed to New Grass Revival member Ebo Walker), is one of two major subgenres of bluegrass music. ... Traditional bluegrass, as the name implies, emphasizes the traditional elements of bluegrass music, and stands in opposition to progressive bluegrass. ... The term jam band is commonly used to describe psychedelic rock-influenced bands whose concerts largely consist of bands reinterpreting their songs as springboards into extended improvisational pieces of music. ... This is an alphabetical list of bluegrass musicians. ... Induction to the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor is managed by the International Bluegrass Music Association, and the Hall itself is maintained at the International Bluegrass Music Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky. ... It is proposed that this article be deleted, because of the following concern: Article doesnt appear to meet notability according to WP:NOTFILM and makes no assertions that it does. ... The Tannahill Weavers Scotland is internationally known for its traditional music, which has remained vibrant throughout the 20th century, when many traditional forms worldwide lost popularity to pop music. ... The Folk Music of England has a long history. ... 2000 Census Population Ancestry Map Immigration to the United States of America is the movement of non-residents to the United States. ... This article describes the archipelago in north-western Europe. ... Scots-Irish (formerly Scotch-Irish) is a term used to describe inhabitants of the USA and Canada of Scots-Irish (particularly Ulster-Scots) descent, who formed distinctive communities and had distinctive social characteristics. ... Immigration is the act of moving to or settling in another country or region, temporarily or permanently. ... It has been suggested that Poverty in Appalachia be merged into this article or section. ... For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ... Blues music redirects here. ... West Virginia fiddler Edden Hammons, accompanied by his son James on the banjo Old-time music is a form of North American folk music, with roots in the folk musics of many countries, including England, Scotland and Ireland, as well as the continent of Africa. ... A typical accompaniment pattern of a Mozart concert or aria. ...

Characteristics

Instrumentation

Bluegrass artists use a variety of stringed instruments to create a unique sound.

Unlike mainstream country music, bluegrass relies mostly on acoustic stringed instruments. The fiddle, five string banjo, acoustic guitar, mandolin, and upright bass are often joined by the resonator guitar (popularly known by the Dobro brand name). This instrumentation originated in rural black dance bands and was being abandoned by those groups (in favor of blues and jazz ensembles) when picked up by white musicians (van der Merwe 1989, p.62). Instrumental solos are improvised, and can frequently be technically demanding. Photo by Quadell File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Photo by Quadell File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A string instrument (also stringed instrument) is a musical instrument that produces sound by means of vibrating strings. ... Country music, the first half of Billboards country and western music category, is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. ... “Fiddler” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Banjo (disambiguation) The banjo is a stringed instrument developed by enslaved Africans in the United States, adapted from several African instruments. ... A steel string acoustic guitar is a modern form of guitar descended from the classical guitar, but strung with steel strings for a brighter, louder sound. ... This article is about the musical instrument. ... Side and front views of a modern double bass with a French bow. ... A modern tricone resonator guitar, with electric pickup Ellis 8 string baritone tricone resonator guitar guitar played by James Michael Thompson A resonator guitar or resophonic guitar is an acoustic guitar whose sound is produced by one or more metal cones (resonators) instead of the wooden soundboard (guitar top/face). ... A modern Gibson Dobro Dobro is a trade name now owned by Gibson Guitar Corporation and used for a particular design of resonator guitar. ...

The Acoustic Guitar is now most commonly played with a flatpick unlike the style of Lester flat who used a thumb and finger pick. The style is known as flatpicking. The banjo players use a 3- finger style developed by Earl Scruggs. Acoustic guitar can refer to the following musical instruments: Nylon and gut stringed guitars: Renaissance guitar Baroque guitar Romantic guitar Classical guitar, the modern version of the original guitar, with nylon strings Flamenco guitar Steel stringed guitars: Steel-string acoustic guitar, also known as western, folk or country guitar Twelve... We dont have an article called Flatpicking Start this article Search for Flatpicking in. ... Earl Scruggs performing at The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 12th, 2005 Earl Eugene Scruggs (born January 6, 1924) is a musician noted for creating a banjo style (now called Scruggs style) that is a defining characteristic of bluegrass music. ...

Debate rages among bluegrass musicians, fans, and scholars over what instrumentation constitutes a bluegrass band. Since the term bluegrass came from Bill Monroe's band, The Blue Grass Boys, many consider the instruments used in his band the traditional bluegrass instruments. These were the mandolin (played by Monroe), the fiddle, guitar, banjo and upright bass. At times the musicians may perform gospel songs, singing four-part harmony and including no or sparse instrumentation (often with banjo players switching to lead guitar). Bluegrass bands have included instruments as diverse as the resonator guitar (Dobro), accordion, harmonica, piano, drums, electric guitar, and electric versions of all other common bluegrass instruments, though these are considered to be more progressive and are a departure from the traditional bluegrass style. For the retired NBC News correspondent of the same name, see Bill Monroe (journalist). ... For other uses, see Accordion (disambiguation). ... A harmonica is a free reed wind instrument. ... A short grand piano, with the lid up. ... For other kinds of drums, see drum (disambiguation). ... An electric guitar An electric guitar is a type of guitar that uses pickups to convert the vibration of its steel-cored strings into electrical current, which is then amplified. ...

Vocals

Besides instrumentation, a distinguishing characteristic of bluegrass is vocal harmony featuring two, three, or four parts, often featuring a dissonant or modal sound in the highest voice (see modal frame). This vocal style has been characterized as the "high lonesome sound." The "High Lonesome" sound can be credited to Shape-Note music where a high-pitched harmony, that can generally be characterized as having a nasal timbre, is sung over the main melody. There is also an emphasis on traditional songs, often with sentimental or religious themes. In music, a consonance (Latin consonare, sounding together) is a harmony, chord, or interval considered stable, as opposed to a dissonance, which is considered unstable. ... This article is about modes as used in music. ... In music a melodic mode (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... Shape notes are a system of music notation designed to facilitate congregational singing. ...

History

Creation

Bluegrass as a style developed during the mid 1940s. Because of war rationing, recording was limited during that time, and it would be most accurate to say that bluegrass was played some time after World War II, but no earlier. As with any musical genre, no one person can claim to have "invented" it. Rather, bluegrass is an amalgam of old-time music, blues, ragtime and jazz. Nevertheless, bluegrass's beginnings can be traced to one band. Today Bill Monroe is referred to as the "founding father" of bluegrass music; the bluegrass style was named for his band, the Blue Grass Boys, formed in 1939. The 1946 addition of banjo player Earl Scruggs, who played with a three-finger roll originally developed by Snuffy Jenkins, but now almost universally known as "Scruggs style", is considered the key moment in the development of this genre. Although Jenkins in interviews has renounced his role as being the one who invented the three-finger roll, said he learned it from Rex Brooks and Smith Hammett in the 1920s. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... West Virginia fiddler Edden Hammons, accompanied by his son James on the banjo Old-time music is a form of North American folk music, with roots in the folk musics of many countries, including England, Scotland and Ireland, as well as the continent of Africa. ... Blues music redirects here. ... Look up ragtime in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ... For the retired NBC News correspondent of the same name, see Bill Monroe (journalist). ... Bill Monroe For the NBC newsman, see Bill Monroe (journalist). ... For other uses, see Banjo (disambiguation) The banjo is a stringed instrument developed by enslaved Africans in the United States, adapted from several African instruments. ... Earl Scruggs performing at The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 12th, 2005 Earl Eugene Scruggs (born January 6, 1924) is a musician noted for creating a banjo style (now called Scruggs style) that is a defining characteristic of bluegrass music. ... Scruggs style is a fingerpicking method of playing the banjo, typically using picks on the thumb and first two fingers of the right hand, with the ring and little fingers braced solidly on the head of the instrument. ...

Monroe's 1946 to 1948 band, which featured Scruggs, singer-guitarist Lester Flatt, fiddler Chubby Wise and bassist Howard Watts, also known as "Cedric Rainwater," - sometimes called "the original bluegrass band" - created the definitive sound and instrumental configuration that remains a model to this day. By some arguments, as long as the Blue Grass Boys were the only band playing this music, it was just their unique style; it could not be considered a musical style until other bands began performing in similar fashion. In 1947 the Stanley Brothers recorded the traditional song "Molly and Tenbrooks" in the Blue Grass Boys' style, and this could also be pointed to as the beginning of bluegrass as a style. Lester Flatt (June 19, 1914 - May 11, 1979) was one of the pioneers of bluegrass music. ... Bill Monroe For the NBC newsman, see Bill Monroe (journalist). ... Carter and Ralph Stanley The Stanley Brothers (Carter Stanley, 1925-1966, and Ralph Stanley, born 1927) - American bluegrass musicians. ... Molly and Tenbrooks, also known as The Racehorse Song is, by some definitions the first recording in the bluegrass music genre. ...

Bluegrass is not and never was folk music under a strict definition; however, the topical and narrative themes of many bluegrass songs are highly reminiscent of "folk music". In fact, many songs that are widely considered to be bluegrass are older works legitimately classified as folk or old-time performed in a bluegrass style. From its earliest days to today, bluegrass has been recorded and performed by professional musicians. Although amateur bluegrass musicians and trends such as "parking lot picking" are too important to be ignored, it is professional musicians who have set the direction of the style. While bluegrass is not folk music in that strict sense, the interplay between bluegrass music and folk forms has been studied. Folklorist Dr. Neil Rosenberg, for example, shows that most devoted bluegrass fans and musicians are familiar with traditional folk songs and old-time music and that these songs are often played at shows and festivals. Folk song redirects here. ...

First generation

First generation bluegrass musicians dominated the genre from its beginnings in the mid-1940s through the mid-1960s. This group generally consists of those who were playing during the "Golden Age" in the 1950s, including Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys, the Stanley Brothers, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs with the Foggy Mountain Boys, Reno and Smiley, Lonesome Pine Fiddlers, Jim & Jesse, Jimmy Martin and the Osborne Brothers, Mac Wiseman, Mac Martin and the Dixie Travelers, Carl Story and his Rambling Mountaineers, Buzz Busby, The Lilly Brothers, Jim Eanes and Earl Taylor. For the retired NBC News correspondent of the same name, see Bill Monroe (journalist). ... Bill Monroe For the NBC newsman, see Bill Monroe (journalist). ... The Stanley Brothers (Carter Stanley, 1925-1966, and Ralph Stanley, born 1927) were American bluegrass musicians. ... Lester Flatt (June 19, 1914 - May 11, 1979) was one of the pioneers of bluegrass music. ... Earl Scruggs performing at The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 12th, 2005 Earl Eugene Scruggs (born January 6, 1924) is a musician noted for creating a banjo style (now called Scruggs style) that is a defining characteristic of bluegrass music. ... Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, and the Foggy Mountain Boys were an influential bluegrass band performing and recording the 1950s and 1960s. ... Reno and Smiley was a musical duo comprised of two highly talented musicians, Donald Wesley Reno and Arthur Lee Red Smiley. ... Jim & Jesse were an American bluegrass music duo consisting of two brothers Jim and Jesse McReynolds. ... Bluegrass musician Jimmy Martin Jimmy Martin (August 10, 1927 – May 14, 2005) was an American bluegrass musician, known as the King of Bluegrass. Born James H. Martin in Sneedville, Tennessee, beginning in 1949 Martin was lead vocalist for Bill Monroes Bluegrass Boys,. Martins high voice mixed with Monroe... Malcolm B. Wiseman (born May 23, 1925 in Waynesboro, Virginia) is a bluegrass singer. ...

Second generation

Bluegrass's second generation came to prominence in the mid- to late-1960s, although many of the second generation musicians were playing (often at young ages) in first generation bands prior to this. Among the most prominent second generation musicians are J. D. Crowe, Doyle Lawson, Sam Bush, John Hartford, Norman Blake, Frank Wakefield, Harley "Red" Allen, Bill Keith, Del McCoury and Tony Rice. With the second generation came a growth in progressive bluegrass, as exemplified by second generation bands such as the New Grass Revival, Seldom Scene, The Kentucky Colonels,The Dillards. In that vein, first-generation bluegrass fiddler Vassar Clements, mandolin virtuoso David Grisman, Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia (on banjo) and Peter Rowan as lead vocalist collaborated on the album Old and in the Way; the Garcia connection helped to expose progressive and traditional bluegrass to a rock music audience. James Dee Crowe (August 27, 1937 in Lexington, Kentucky) is an American banjo player best known as J. D. Crowe. ... Doyle Lawson was born on April 20, 1944 in Ford Town, a part of Sullivan County, near Kingsport, TN, to Leonard and Minnie Lawson. ... Sam Bush Sam Bush (b. ... John Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937– June 4, 2001) was an American bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics and unique vocal style. ... Norman Blake (March 10, 1938- ) is an American folk instrumentalist, singer, and composer. ... Franklin Delano Roosevelt Wakefield (born June 26, 1934) is a legendary American mandolin player. ... Harley Red Allen (1930-1993) was a bluegrass singer and guitarist known for his powerful tenor voice. ... Bill Keith (January 20, 1929 – 2004) began his artistic life as a painter, but moved into photography and visual poetry. ... Del McCoury Delano Floyd McCoury (born February 1, 1939 in Bakersville, North Carolina) is an American bluegrass musician. ... Tony Rice Tony Rice (born June 8, 1951 in Danville, Virginia) is an influential bluegrass guitarist. ... Progressive bluegrass, also known as newgrass (a term attributed to New Grass Revival member Ebo Walker), is one of two major subgenres of bluegrass music. ... New Grass Revival is a great bluegras band. ... Since its inception in 1971, the Seldom Scene has thrived on playing bluegrass a little differently than everyone else. ... Kentucky Colonels Logo This article is about a professional basketball team. ... Dillards is also a department store chain in the United States. ... Cover of Old and in the Way (1975) Vassar Clements (April 25, 1928-August 16, 2005) was an American fiddle player. ... David Grisman David Grisman (born March 23, 1945 in Hackensack, New Jersey) is a noted bluegrass/newgrass mandolinist and composer of acoustic music. ... This article is about the band. ... Jerome John Jerry Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American musician, songwriter, and artist best known for being the lead guitarist and vocalist of the psychedelic rock band the Grateful Dead. ... Peter Rowan Peter Rowan (b. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ...

Third generation

The third generation in bluegrass reached maturity in the mid-1980s. Third generation bluegrass saw a number of notable changes from the music played in previous years. In several regards, this generation saw a redefinition of "mainstream bluegrass." Increased availability of high-quality sound equipment led to each band member being miked independently, and a "wall of sound" style developed (exemplified by Tony Rice Unit and The Bluegrass Album Band. Following the example set by Tony Rice, lead guitar playing became more common (and more elaborate). An electric bass became a generally, but not universally, accepted alternative to the traditional acoustic bass, though electrification of other instruments continued to meet resistance outside progressive circles. Nontraditional chord progressions also became more widely accepted. On the other hand, this generation saw a renaissance of more traditional songs, played in the newer style. The Johnson Mountain Boys were one of the decade's most popular touring groups, and played strictly traditional bluegrass. Traditional bluegrass, as the name implies, emphasizes the traditional elements of bluegrass music, and stands in opposition to progressive bluegrass. ...

Recent developments

Country music superstars Dolly Parton and Patty Loveless have both released several bluegrass albums. Along with the Coen Brothers' movie, O Brother, Where Art Thou? and the subsequent Down from the Mountain music tour and documentary, this has brought bluegrass music to a much wider audience. .Since the late 1990s, several mainstream country musicians have recorded bluegrass albums. Ricky Skaggs, who began as a bluegrass musician and crossed over to mainstream country in the 1980s, returned to bluegrass with his band Kentucky Thunder. Meanwhile, bands such as the Yonder Mountain String Band in the United States, and Druhá Tráva in the Czech Republic have attracted large audiences while pushing at the edges of progressive bluegrass in the college-jam band atmospheres. Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American, Grammy Award-winning country music singer/songwriter, composer, author, actress, and philanthropist. ... Patty Loveless signing a shirt Patty Loveless (born Patricia Lee Ramey on January 4, 1957 in Pikeville, Kentucky) is an American country music singer. ... For the film soundtrack, see O Brother, Where Art Thou? (soundtrack). ... Down from the Mountain is a 2000 documentary and concert film featuring a live performance by artists who participated in the Grammy-winning soundtrack for the Joel and Ethan Coen film, O Brother, Where Art Thou? The concert, held on May 24, 2000 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee... Country music, the first half of Billboards country and western music category, is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. ... Ricky Skaggs, April 1988 Ricky Skaggs1st off Skaggs was known to hate everyone he met. ... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Yonder Mountain String Band The Yonder Mountain String Band (YMSB) is a progressive bluegrass group from Nederland, Colorado, outside Boulder. ... Druhá Tráva (Second Grass in Czech) is a bluegrass band from the Czech Republic, formed in 1991 by Robert KÅ™esÅ¥an. ... Progressive bluegrass, also known as newgrass (a term attributed to New Grass Revival member Ebo Walker), is one of two major subgenres of bluegrass music. ...

Sub-genres

There are three major sub-genres of bluegrass.

Traditional bluegrass

Main article: Traditional bluegrass.

Traditional bluegrass, as the name implies, emphasizes the traditional elements. Traditional bluegrass musicians are likely to play folk songs, songs with simple traditional chord progressions, and use only acoustic instruments. They generally follow the pattern set by Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys in the late 1940s. In the early years, traditional bluegrass sometimes included instruments no longer accepted in mainstream bluegrass, such as the accordion and harmonica. Traditional bands may use bluegrass instruments in slightly different ways (claw-hammer style of banjo playing, or multiple guitars or fiddles within a band). In this sub-genre, the guitar rarely takes the lead (the notable exception being gospel songs), remaining a rhythm instrument. Melodies and lyrics tend to be simple, and a I-IV-V chord pattern is very common. Traditional bluegrass, as the name implies, emphasizes the traditional elements of bluegrass music, and stands in opposition to progressive bluegrass. ... Traditional bluegrass, as the name implies, emphasizes the traditional elements of bluegrass music, and stands in opposition to progressive bluegrass. ... For the retired NBC News correspondent of the same name, see Bill Monroe (journalist). ... For other uses, see Accordion (disambiguation). ... A harmonica is a free reed wind instrument. ... Gospel music is a musical genre characterized by dominant vocals (often with strong use of harmony) referencing lyrics of a religious nature, particularly Christian. ...

Nationally popular traditional bluegrass bands include Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers, the Del McCoury Band, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, and Dan Paisley and the Southern Grass. Ralph Stanley (born February 25, 1927) is an American bluegrass musician. ... Larry Sparks (born 1947) is a Bluegrass musician and guitarist. ... Del McCoury Delano Floyd McCoury (born February 1, 1939 in Bakersville, North Carolina) is an American bluegrass musician. ... Ricky Skaggs, April 1988 Ricky Skaggs1st off Skaggs was known to hate everyone he met. ... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ...

Progressive bluegrass

Main article: Progressive bluegrass.

Another major sub-genre is progressive bluegrass, roughly synonymous with "newgrass" (the latter term is attributed to New Grass Revival member Ebo Walker). Progressive bluegrass came to widespread attention in the late 1960s and 1970s, as some groups began using electric instruments and importing songs from other genres (particularly rock & roll). However, progressive bluegrass can be traced back to one of the earliest bluegrass bands. A brief listen to the banjo and bass duets Earl Scruggs played even in the earliest days of the Foggy Mountain Boys gives a hint of the wild chord progressions to come. The four key distinguishing elements (not always all present) of progressive bluegrass are instrumentation (frequently including electric instruments, drums, piano, and more), songs imported (or styles imitated) from other genres, chord progressions, and lengthy "jam band"-style improvisation. String Cheese Incident is a good example of a band that occasionally coordinates a bluegrass tune mixed with a jam band feeling (especially original tunes like "Dudley's Kitchen"). A twist on this genre is the combining of elements that preceded bluegrass, such as old-time string band music, with bluegrass music. Progressive bluegrass, also known as newgrass (a term attributed to New Grass Revival member Ebo Walker), is one of two major subgenres of bluegrass music. ... Progressive bluegrass, also known as newgrass (a term attributed to New Grass Revival member Ebo Walker), is one of two major subgenres of bluegrass music. ... New Grass Revival is a great bluegras band. ... Earl Scruggs performing at The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 12th, 2005 Earl Eugene Scruggs (born January 6, 1924) is a musician noted for creating a banjo style (now called Scruggs style) that is a defining characteristic of bluegrass music. ... Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, and the Foggy Mountain Boys were an influential bluegrass band performing and recording the 1950s and 1960s. ... The term jam band is commonly used to describe psychedelic rock-influenced bands whose concerts largely consist of bands reinterpreting their songs as springboards into extended improvisational pieces of music. ... Back: Jason Hann, Michael Travis, Billy Nershi, Kieth Moseley Front: Kyle Hollingsworth, Michael Kang The String Cheese Incident, one of the bands involved in the jam movement of the mid-to-late 1990s, formed in Crested Butte, Colorado in 1993, originally playing local gigs at ski resorts in exchange for...

Bluegrass Gospel

Although nearly all bluegrass artists regularly incorporate gospel music into their repertoire, "Bluegrass Gospel" has emerged as a third sub-genre. Distinctive elements of this style of bluegrass music include lyrics focused on Christian faith and theology, soulful three or four part harmony singing, and occasionally subdued instrumentals. A cappella choruses are popular with bluegrass gospel artists, though the harmony structure differs somewhat from standard "barber-shop" or choir singing. Although some "mainstream" bluegrass artists such as Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and Third Tyme Out have produced extraordinary bluegrass gospel music, others, such as Mount Zion and The Churchmen have chosen to focus on it exclusively. For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ... Harmony is the use and study of pitch simultaneity, and therefore chords, actual or implied, in music. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... This article is about the vocal technique. ... Mount Zion (Hebrew: ‎ transliteration: Har Tziyyon - Height) is the ancient name of a mountain in jerusalem southe of the old city. ...

Social and musical impact

Bluegrass in movies

• Cold Mountain
• O Brother, Where Art Thou?
• King of Bluegrass: The Life and Times of Jimmy Martin
• That High Lonesome Sound
• High Lonesome: the Story of Bluegrass Music (documentary)
• The Ralph Stanley Story (documentary)
• Bill Monroe: the Father of Bluegrass (documentary)
• Deliverance
• Harlan County, USA
• Bonnie and Clyde
• Bluegrass Journey (documentary)
• Ralph Stanley: Reunion
• Blues Brothers 2000 (the band are booked as The Bluegrass Brothers and have to perform a cover of "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky: A Cowboy Legend")
• Vanishing Point

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Publications

• Bluegrass Festival Guide [1]
• Bluegrass Unlimited [2]
• Flatpicking Guitar Magazine [3]
• Bluegrass Now [4]
• Cybergrass Bluegrass Music Magazine [5], a bluegrass ezine
• Bluegrass Works [6], a bluegrass webzine
• Banjo Newsletter [7]
• Bluegrass Europe [8]
• Moonshiner (Japanese) [9]
• Women in Bluegrass Newsletter (has suspended publication) [10]
• Bluegrass Music Profiles [11]
• British Bluegrass News [12]

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Opera and theater

• The Original Bluegrass Opera of Detroit [13]

Museums

• International Bluegrass Music Museum [14] Owensboro, Kentucky
• Bill Monroe Museum [15] Rosine, Kentucky
• Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Country Star Museum [16] Bean Blossom, Indiana
• Ralph Stanley Museum and Traditional Mountain Music Center [17] Clintwood, Virginia
• The Crooked Road - Virginia's Music Heritage Trail [18]
• The Bluegrass Bus Museum [19] Nashville, Tennessee

The International Bluegrass Music Museum is the only museum of its kind in the world with interactive exhibits, tours that include live instrument demonstrations as well as their own festival June 22- June 25, 2006 called ROMP(River Of Music Party). ... Owensboro is the third largest city in Kentucky and the county seat of Daviess County. ... On September 13, 1911, Bill Monroe was born on a small farm in Kentucky. ... Rosine, Kentucky is a town in Ohio County, Kentucky. ... Bean Blossom, also spelled Beanblossom, is a town in Brown County, Indiana. ... Clintwood is a town located in Dickenson County, Virginia. ... The Crooked Road is the name you will find on signs along the route of Virginias Heritage Music Trail, a driving route through 10 counties of Southwest Virginia. ... Nashville redirects here. ...

References

• Kingsbury, Paul (2004). The Encyclopedia of Country Music: The Ultimate Guide to the Music. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-517608-1.
• Rosenberg, Neil (1985). Bluegrass: A History. University of Illinois Press. ISBN 0-252-00265-2.
• van der Merwe, Peter (1989). Origins of the Popular Style: The Antecedents of Twentieth-Century Popular Music. Oxford: Clarendon Press. ISBN 0-19-316121-4.
• Trischka, Tony, Wernick, Pete, (1988) Masters of the 5-String Banjo, Oak Publications. ISBN 0-8256-0298-X.

External links

• International Bluegrass Music Association.
• Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America.
• Cybergrass - The Internet's Bluegrass Music News Magazine.
• bgrass-L: the bluegrass listserv.
• Where to find Bluegrass jam sessions.
• Bluegrass Country, all-bluegrass music Internet radio.
• Bluegrass Radio, all-bluegrass music Internet radio.
• Northern California Bluegrass
• Rural Rhythm Records
• Tribute to America's bluegrass singers
• Ozark Mountain Air Waves Bluegrass Music Internet Radio

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