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<p> Earl Scruggs and Ralph Stanley working with and expanding a style and a sound originating with Bill Monroe, gave the world a great gift known as bluegrass music. The addition of the three finger roll that originated with Snuffy Jenkins gave bluegrass a particular and unique sparkle. This three finger roll was well explored in the skilled hands of Earl Stanley. Carter and Ralph Stanley help to bring this musical form to additional audiences. </p>
<p> The use of right hand and left hand skills are essential in learning bluegrass. Picking is an art acquired with great practice. Crosspicking can in the hands of a well trained player help yield great sounding results. Chords are needed but the three finger work is the core of bluegrass picking. Tablature ( known as tab ) can be key in teaching one the particulars of a song. An old favorite because of the familiarity can be an aid to learning bluegrass music. </p>
<p> Not all tab is equally playable. The tablature written according to the Chart of 24 aids in making the music playable and therefore learnable by beginners in the bluegrass style. Pickers can play together with the advantage of music that is written together for the different instruments, such as banjo guitar and mandolin. </p>
<p> Old timers can benefit from well written tab too, as it can help expand their repertoires. Even old common tunes can yield new light when their structure is examined in the pages of tab. The song as arranged by a skilled author can allow the sharing in the learning process of the thoughts and talents of the original historical writer of the musical piece. </p>
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