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There are a number of different ways to play the chords to “Ookpik Waltz.” In this video, Lauren and Brittany walk you through the chord progression they like and give you options for double stops for each chord. They also talk about bow pulsing and the different rhythms they use.
| Session 4: “Blue Grass Stomp” |
| Session 4: “Blue Grass Stomp,” Part 1: Blues Scales and Form |
For the fourth class in Creative Jam Skills, Brittany and Lauren stay in D, working on “Blue Grass Stomp,” a tune written by Bill Monroe and first recorded in 1949. This tune is in the 12-bar blues form, which is a great vehicle for furthering your improvisation work! In addition to talking about the scales used in the blues and learning the melody to “Blue Grass Stomp,” you’ll also learn how to chop. In this video, you’ll learn about blues scales and the 12-bar blues form.
Here are links to recordings of “Bluegrass Stomp”:
“Bluegrass Stomp” Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys, 1949
“Bluegrass Stomp” Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys, 1977
“Bluegrass Stomp” David Grisman and Doc Watson
You can download (below) MP3s of the melody and backup, as well as PDFs of notation for the melody.
| “Bluegrass Stomp” Notation (Available to subscribers) |
| “Bluegrass Stomp” Mandolin Tab (Available to subscribers) |
| “Bluegrass Stomp” Melody (Slow) Audio MP3 (Available to subscribers) |
| “Bluegrass Stomp” Melody (At Speed) Audio MP3 (Available to subscribers) |
| “Bluegrass Stomp” Backup Audio MP3 (Available to subscribers) |
