Recent content by Dan Eubanks

The scale choices depend on the chord progression, but as has been pointed out, a good starting point is melodic embellishment, which is where jazz was born(listen to louis armstrong for confirmation). I would suggest listening a ton to the classic era of jazz, mid 40’s to mid 60’s or so, to...

I'm only referring to on stage activities at sponsored spbgma events, the jam scene is no holds barred and really cool! Thanks everyone for your thoughts, keep in mind I am only talking about that organization's events, not "bluegrass" at large, of course it is a giant can of worms!

Here's my deal, they allow "acoustic bass guitars" and there are folks that play what look to be semi hollows with f holes that I suppose they are classifying as the same, but they all use a pickup through an amp or pa, as do many upright double bassists on their events, so what is the...

thoughts? Here's a link if you're interested...this mostly just affects bassists. http://www.spbgma.com/assets/spbgma-by-laws.pdf

I do like other basses, but it's simple for me, everything I buy is for a purpose, and it makes me money, I don't buy out of lust or really even think too much about basses that I won't be using all the time. I can't afford it anyway.

As with any specific style, there's a lot going on under the surface in Bluegrass. You can certainly do more than root 5 and make it fit in the groove, you just have to pick your spots, ah, but knowing those spots...and what about register choice? Where should you play in different keys behind...

Hey Steve, that guy was me, I forgot I already had a profile! Keep in touch man!

I'll be doing a masterclass this Friday 2/12/16, "Building a Better Bluegrass Bassline" and performing Saturday with Special Consensus, if you're in the Boston area and interested, check this link...spots still available...Invalid Link Removed