“Shady Grove” | Bluegrass Dulcimer Guitar Jam w/ Justin & Ryan

Bluegrass is the kind of music that invites everyone in. In this video, Justin Blanner and Ryan Pryor sit down and jam through the traditional tune “Shady Grove” — a bluegrass favorite that’s been played on front porches, at campfires, and in living rooms for generations.

Justin leads on melody using the Cumberland River Guitar — Inglewood Instruments’ take on the dulcimer guitar — while Ryan supports with rhythm and singing, letting the tune drive forward the way bluegrass was meant to. 

This is exactly why the dulcimer guitar works so well for bluegrass: 

• it’s beginner-friendly 

• easy to jump into 

• and incredibly fun to play with others 

🎶 Want to learn how to play “Shady Grove” yourself — start to finish?

This tune is taught step-by-step inside our Learn to Play: Bluegrass Course, where we guide you through six complete bluegrass songs, from the first chord to the final strum.

Inside the course, you’ll learn: 

• Shady Grove 

• Blue Moon of Kentucky 

• Arkansas Traveler 

• Angeline the Baker 

• Wildwood Flower 

• Whiskey Before Breakfast 

Each song includes: 

• clear, step-by-step tutorials 

• chord progressions and strumming patterns 

• timing tips that actually make sense 

• and play-along tracks so you can practice with another musician — just like a real jam session 

Perfect for players who’ve mastered the basics and are ready to take the next step, the Learn to Play: Bluegrass Course helps you build real-world skills in a fun, approachable way.

🎵 Whether you’re playing solo or getting ready to jam with friends, you’ll walk away with songs in your heart — and under your fingers.

👉 Learn more about the Bluegrass Course and start playing today. https://heyinglewood.com/products/blu...