bluegrass-meter · rockwell2011-crooked-road

Returning briefly to old-time and bluegrass music more generally, one can note that in the genre of bluegrass, which in many respects is a more modern rendering of old-time music including that of the Carter Family, some aspects of their earlier metrical practices persist while others are straightened. Specifically, transitional extension proves to be an effective way to ensure that enough time exists between instrumental breaks and vocal strophes. Given that tempos are typically faster in bluegrass, and that larger ensembles involve more coordination, though, first order disruptions are rare.