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Bloomfield Bluegrass
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Registrace 18. 08. 2022
Bloomfield Bluegrass makes it easy to learn bluegrass harmonies, which are usually learned orally, either from recordings or from others. We sing bluegrass classics part-by-part, so it's easy to learn each part and then sing together as a family or other ensemble. Singing three-part harmonies is lots of fun and is attainable for those with modest singing abilities. And the more you sing, the better you'll get.
Will Bloomfield has been playing bluegrass (banjo, guitar, and mandolin) for years with his Dad and siblings and is now thrilled that his own kids are interested in bluegrass. Dominic (14) has played 5 years of violin and is now learning bluegrass fiddle. Veronica (12) has played violin for four years and is just getting started on the mandolin. Henry (11) has played cello for four years. The kids enjoy singing but are still new to singing harmonies. But if they can sing these pieces, so can you!
Will Bloomfield has been playing bluegrass (banjo, guitar, and mandolin) for years with his Dad and siblings and is now thrilled that his own kids are interested in bluegrass. Dominic (14) has played 5 years of violin and is now learning bluegrass fiddle. Veronica (12) has played violin for four years and is just getting started on the mandolin. Henry (11) has played cello for four years. The kids enjoy singing but are still new to singing harmonies. But if they can sing these pieces, so can you!
Blue Ridge Mountain Girl - Bluegrass Harmony Lesson
Will and the kids teach the harmonies on the bluegrass standard, Blue Ridge Mountain Girl. Shawn Lane sang this one to perfection with the legendary bluegrass band Blue Highway.
Here's Blue Highway's version: czcams.com/video/MgzfBIvFSvk/video.htmlsi=KSckL4gEpkVm9l4T
Blue Ridge Mountain Girl - Key of B
Henry - Lead and Tenor
Veronica - Lead
Dominic - Baritone
Will - guitar
Here's Blue Highway's version: czcams.com/video/MgzfBIvFSvk/video.htmlsi=KSckL4gEpkVm9l4T
Blue Ridge Mountain Girl - Key of B
Henry - Lead and Tenor
Veronica - Lead
Dominic - Baritone
Will - guitar
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Bluegrass Banjo Backup - Filling the Gaps - Accompanying Vocalists - Dynamics
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Will demonstrates the banjo backup concept of "filling the gaps," whereby a banjo player inserts a lick to fill the gap when a vocalist breathes or pauses between lyrics. Will also explains how to adjust one's dynamics so that the banjo doesn't drown out the singer. As an example, Will accompanies Dominic singing Your Love is Like a Flower in the Key of B.
I'm Gonna Love You (Grandma) Forever. A Mother's Day tribute to the kids' Grandmas.
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Based on the VeggieTales version.
Why Doesn't Anyone Teach This? Playing AND Singing with the Metronome
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In this lesson, which is applicable for playing and singing with any instrument (whether bluegrass or otherwise), Will plays and sings with the metronome, using the bluegrass classic Blueridge Cabin Home as the example. First, Will plays rhythm with the metronome. Then, Will sings with the metronome. Lastly, Will plays AND sings with the metronome. This is not easy, but it's worth practicing al...
Happy Birthday - Three-Part Harmony Lesson in TWO Minutes
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Will, Dominic, and Veronica teach the harmonies for Happy Birthday in honor of Stephen's 5th birthday. Will - Lead (starting pitch C) Dominic - Tenor (starting pitch F) Veronica - High Baritone (starting pitch A) Stephen played an F on the pitch pipe, since we're singing in the key of F. Dominic's tenor began on F. Will used the starting F (do - 1st tone of scale) and descended to (sol - 5th to...
Cold Virginia Night - How to sing bluegrass harmony in 2 minutes!
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Will and the boys teach harmonies on Cold Virginia Night, a song famously sung by bluegrass great Ronnie Bowman. Cold Virginia Night - Key of A Dominic - Lead Henry - Tenor and Bass Will - Baritone and Banjo Listen to Ronnie Bowman's version here: czcams.com/video/hVAZ8J89CNk/video.htmlsi=jFfP_s7wp-oqLPWf
Essential Building Block of Bluegrass Banjo Backup - Two Measure Roll Pattern
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Will teaches two measure banjo roll patterns in the keys of G, C, and D with variations and embellishments. These roll patterns help unlock the mystery of down-the-neck banjo backup. Master these patterns and you'll be able to play along with just about any standard three chord bluegrass song. The basic two measure right-hand roll pattern featured in this video is: 1-3-1-2-3-1-2-3-1-2-3-1-2-3-1...
TOP TEN Bluegrass Vocalists of ALL TIME
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Will and the kids rank the top ten bluegrass vocalists of all time. Tell us your favorite vocalists in the comments below. 10. Ricky Skaggs 9. Lou Reid 8. Rhonda Vincent 7. Steve Gulley 6. Alison Krauss 5. Tony Rice 4. Del McCoury 3. Dan Tyminski 2. Wayne Taylor 1. Russell Moore Playlist of the above 10 vocalists and the songs we chose for each: czcams.com/play/PLJHUMe3863qrvkQ-O0w_Ch7HiO-e7CRW...
Mary Ann - Bluegrass Harmony Lesson
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Will and the kids sing Mary Ann, a bluegrass classic of the Lonesome River Band. Mary Ann - Key of G Will - Guitar and Lead Henry - Acoustic Bass Dominic - Tenor Veronica - High Baritone Lonesome River Band version with Ronnie Bowman - czcams.com/video/dq0UyvE4r0I/video.htmlsi=jGavwXtpoIQRHqrA #harmonies #bluegrass #family #acoustic
3-2 Pulloff - Tribute to Terry Baucom - Banjo Lesson
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A good, crisp 3-2 pulloff on the g-string (3rd string) is essential to bluegrass banjo. This lesson is a tribute to the late, great Terry Baucom who died in late 2023. Baucom's pulloffs were as crisp and punchy as anyone's. In this lesson, I explain how using the ring finger, rather than the more common middle finger for the 3-2 pulloff can lead to greater crispness and consistency in your pull...
Carol of the Bells - Trio performed by Dominic, Veronica, and Henry Bloomfield
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Carol of the Bells - Trio performed by Dominic, Veronica, and Henry Bloomfield Dominic - 1st violin (melody) Veronica - 2nd violin (alto) Henry - cello (bass part) Music from A Collection of Christmas Carols by Benjamin Bloomfield. Free .pdf available here: acollectionofchristmascarols.com/pdfs/ccc.pdf Available for purchase here: acollectionofchristmascarols.com/ #christmas #family #strings
Silent Night - played and sung by the Bloomfields - with HARMONY LESSON!
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Will and the kids play and sing Silent Night and teach the four part harmonies. Will - guitar and lead (and bass harmony lesson) Dominic - violin and alto Veronica - violin and alto Henry - cello and tenor The music is found in Benjamin Bloomfield's A Collection of Christmas Carols. Full .pdf here: acollectionofchristmascarols.com/pdfs/ccc.pdf. See p. 35 for Silent Night. Book can be purchased ...
I'll Fly Away - How to Sing Bluegrass Harmony Duet From O Brother Where Art Thou
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Two-part harmony lesson for I'll Fly Away, from the soundtrack of the movie, O Brother Where Art Thou. In the soundtrack, this was sung by Gillian Welch and Alison Krause. I'll Fly Away - Key of G Will - Banjo and Lead Dominic - Fiddle and Tenor This is a song many people know, so this is an excellent one to learn the harmonies on. And they are pretty easy. #harmonies #bluegrass #family
Drifting Too Far From the Shore - How to Sing Four-Part Bluegrass Harmony in THREE Minutes
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Will and the kids teach bluegrass harmonies on the classic bluegrass gospel song, Drifting Too Far From the Shore. Drifting Too Far From the Shore - Key of B Henry - Lead Veronica - Tenor Dominic - Baritone Will - Bass and Guitar IIIrd Tyme Out's version is here: czcams.com/video/9SwycsT4UbA/video.htmlsi=pUEHDsBCmB3t-6Q6 #bluegrass #harmonies #family #singing #gospel
Think of What You've Done - Bluegrass Harmony Lesson
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Think of What You've Done - Bluegrass Harmony Lesson
11-YEAR-OLD Powerfully Sings Traditional Bluegrass Gospel Song, When He Reached Down His Hand For Me
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11-YEAR-OLD Powerfully Sings Traditional Bluegrass Gospel Song, When He Reached Down His Hand For Me
IIIrd Tyme Out's I'm Leavin Detroit - How to Sing Bluegrass Harmony Lesson
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IIIrd Tyme Out's I'm Leavin Detroit - How to Sing Bluegrass Harmony Lesson
Lonesome River Band's Long Gone - Two-Part Bluegrass Harmonies in TWO MINUTES
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Lonesome River Band's Long Gone - Two-Part Bluegrass Harmonies in TWO MINUTES
Two-Part Harmony Lesson in TWO MINUTES - Gonna Settle Down
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Two-Part Harmony Lesson in TWO MINUTES - Gonna Settle Down
#3 Song on Bluegrass Charts - Harmony Lesson
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#3 Song on Bluegrass Charts - Harmony Lesson
Orange Blossom Special - Michael Cleveland - Live from Charlotte Bluegrass Festival
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Orange Blossom Special - Michael Cleveland - Live from Charlotte Bluegrass Festival
What Wondrous Love (Blue Highway Arrangement) - How to Sing FIVE-PART Bluegrass Harmony
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What Wondrous Love (Blue Highway Arrangement) - How to Sing FIVE-PART Bluegrass Harmony
LIVE PERFORMANCE - Lonesome Pine - Bluegrass
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LIVE PERFORMANCE - Lonesome Pine - Bluegrass
Live Performance - FIVE-PART Harmony! Wondrous Love
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Live Performance - FIVE-PART Harmony! Wondrous Love
Is this the MOST INFLUENTIAL bluegrass song EVER?
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Is this the MOST INFLUENTIAL bluegrass song EVER?
Lonesome Pine - Three Minute Harmony Lesson
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Lonesome Pine - Three Minute Harmony Lesson
Ye Sons and Daughters - Choral Easter Hymn
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Ye Sons and Daughters - Choral Easter Hymn
Walls of Time Harmony Lesson - with Stuart Duncan Fiddle Break
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Walls of Time Harmony Lesson - with Stuart Duncan Fiddle Break
It was Doc Watson who brought this song into bluegrass music....
O My! So young! And far and away better than Taylor Swift could ever hope to be!
Good lesson, thanks for sharing.
I can't tell you how many guitar players don't understand this. I back way off when other people are soloing (I play Blues Music). It is a courtesy, like not talking while someone else is speaking. But at least 90% of guitar players do it. They play over each other and the singer and I'm not talking just about the beginners or lower level talent doing it, It's also the guys that are supposed to be good. It kills the dynamics and muddies the sound. Everybody can't be out front at the same time.
Exactly right. It's especially difficult with loud instruments like the banjo. You really have to back off. It's also imperative that the singers learn to sing loud, which is very much a part of bluegrass singing. But the instrumentalists are there to support, not drown out.
Such talented kids!
great lesson, thanks
One of the hardest things to do ,play and sing
At about 3:00 you demonstrate a roll that doesn't match the 1-3-1 pattern, bottom of your screen. I've watched this demo in slow speed, but I don't see how the #'s fit what you're playing.
I've rewatched it to make sure that it's right and it is. Here's another way of stating what I'm doing. Begin by plaing the Thumb (1) on the G string. Next is the middle finger (3) on the high D string. Then the forward roll continues with the thumb (1) on the high G string, then index finger (2) on G, then middle finger (3) on high D. I hope that helps.
I was confused but now I realize the numbers refer to finger number, not string number.
Thank you for this reply clarifying that numbers refer to plectrum hand fingers, not strings. I will practice this drill correctly and let you know how it goes. Again, thank you.@@bloomfieldbluegrass
this is great
GREAT FOLKS. ABSOLUTELY GREAT.
Great advice
Bless you.
she did all the vocals from memory with no assistance and with a great voice. I hope you go far, dear.
Where is Henry ?we miss him ,he is a good singer,he also has a good voice ❤
He's still singing. He just wasn't in this video. Glad you enjoy him. We do too.
These children are just precious and obviously love their grandma. Thank you for sharing this with us.
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Wow what a great voices ❤❤❤❤❤ it
I love the littlest guy is so tuned into when to join in. And the littlest girl is so caring for him. Grandma wins😊
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Beautiful! Thank you very much! and happy birthday Steven of course!
I don't have tab for what I'm playing. A lot of open forward rolls using the 3 to 5 slide on the low D string.
This sounds sooo good. Is there any way to get tab or a lesson of the banjo back up your playing? Thanks and keep posting.
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I've got to learn this!
This is an amazing choir!!! Congratulations! you all are doing a great job! ❤❤❤
That is just great, Keep it up!!
Sweet voice ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤love you
slayeddd ✨✨
Pretty damn cool!picking with the kids,and having family time,awsome I love it❤
Just wonderful ❤
Thank you guys! I always enjoy your music. 🙂
Totally agree 😊
01:40 Wee man made it sound like a train! Love it dudes x
Very well done. It brings back memories of long car trips with my husband and children. We love old folk songs and to pass the time on the trip I would teach the kids the songs in parts. Once they had their parts my husband would add the bass and then we'd sing away the miles!
Need to add a few since 10 can't contain all the greats. Josh Williams and Bradley Walker certainly deserve to be in the discussion. Here's a great one with both of them. czcams.com/video/FWDePN9bfFE/video.htmlfeature=shared
Josh and Bradley are great. I'd never seen them sing that as a duet. One of my favorite songs sung by Bradley Walker.
Clair Lynch
A great suggestion. I've seen her live (with Jim Hurst and Missy Raines) and she's amazing. My kids don't know her work, but maybe I'll play the New Day album for them. Here's a good song from that album: czcams.com/video/8IwwsyAGLvw/video.htmlsi=Q5j2aJky9wIDLXav
Also even though not straight bluegrass Anita Carter voice was awesome
Beautiful! 🌹🌹🌹
No Carter Stanley or Dudley Connell. WoW
No Carter Stanley for me, but you're right, Dudley Connell is one of the greats. I thought about him, but you're bound to miss someone, and my kids don't know his singing as well. I think I'll have to remedy that. I really like the Longview albums featuring him, in addition to his Johnson Mountain Boys work.
I forgot Charlie Waller too
We talked about including Charlie Waller. One of my favorites.@@cjbaker39
John Duffey and Bobby Osborne 😊
This isn't worth my time! You left out Ralph Stanley.
Ralph Stanley is definitely a legendary bluegrass vocalist.
Tony Rice is hands down my all time favorite. I would also have to include Tim O'Brien in my personal Top 10 list.
Tim O'Brien is a great suggestion! I was thinking of him but my kids aren't as familiar with Hot Rize or O'Brien's other work. I'm quite partial to Colleen Malone.
Great list, your top two are in my top three. My favorite is Larry Sparks. And I totally agree with you about Shawn Lane. I'd put him in the top of my favorites. Three's so many that you can't list them all. For example, any of the guys from Balsam Range(Buddy Melton, Caleb Smith, Darren Nicholson), Tim Shelton, etc. Every time you start listing them out, you miss someone.
Great suggestions! I really like Buddy Melton and Tim Shelton.
There isn’t a better singer than Alison Krauss regardless of genre.Anyone who doesn’t put her at the top of any list doesn’t have any credibility.
You're correct, she is certainly the purest singer on the list. The reason she's not number 1 on our list is because her best vocals are not traditional bluegrass. Her recording of "A Living Prayer" is spectacular. And she's just as good live. Actually, better.
John Hartford
James king
Bluegrass harmony is literally impossible. I don't understand it at all and watching instructional videos like this make it even more confusing somehow. It's impossible for me to sing with someone else and sing something different from what they're singing
Friend. Before you give up 😮 Here is an amazing link I found, which takes it slow and does a great job of explaining it, with good sound quality. So you can sing along too. It even helped me, and I’m entirely useless! czcams.com/video/iR62wm36e5Q/video.html Hope it helps. 🎉
Beginning to learn harmony is admittedly difficult. To start, try singing just two parts. Have someone sing the root (say middle C), and someone sing a third above (E), which is the third note in the scale. Just both sing "ah." See if you can each hold the note and hear the resonance of the harmony. Then try having the second singer move from the third note of the scale to the fourth note of the scale (F). The harmonies will change but will no suggest a new chord (the 4th chord or F chord). Then have the second singer return from the fourth (F) to the third (E). All the while the first singer should stay on the root (middle C). Give it a try! Then you gradually build out from there.
Bill Evans does a good job.
That bassist looks pretty cool 😎
That was really great!!!!!
I love your videos thank you! x
Thank you so much just starting banjo and i could not get it with my middle finger but could with my ring finger!
Glad to hear it. Keep it up!