Bluegrass is usually played by basses and mandolins. The bass takes care of the 4 beats, or just 1 and 3. The mandolin usually lands on 2 and 4. Generally speaking, if it has drums, it’s not bluegrass.
Listening List:
The Louvin Brothers
Bill Monroe
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