Do Picks Matter for Bluegrass? How to Play Bluegrass with the Picks of the Industry

Bluegrass Music on Instagram: "An absolute classic 🤠😮‍💨 Tony Rice’s version of “Nine Pound Hammer” is one of the most respected takes on a song that had already been passed down through generations of bluegrass and folk music. What sets Tony apart is the way he blended raw Appalachian tradition with unmatched precision and feel, turning a simple work song into a masterclass of guitar playing and vocal restraint. His flatpicking on this track became a blueprint for modern bluegrass guitarists,