One of the most iconic features of bluegrass guitar is the “G Run”. This is an incredible tool, popularized by Lester Flatt, to allow guitarists to fill in between vocal phrases and develop a call and response relationship with the singer. We will look at rhythm playing techniques for the song “New River Train” and learn how to apply G runs into this classic bluegrass tune!
One of the most iconic features of bluegrass guitar is the “G Run”. This is an incredible tool, popularized by Lester Flatt, to allow guitarists to fill in between vocal phrases and develop a call and response relationship with the singer. We will look at rhythm playing techniques for the song “New River Train” and learn how to apply G runs into this classic bluegrass tune!