taught by Bill Keith Pete Wernick Tony Trischka Eddie Adcock Don Wayne Reno Sonny Osborne and Ralph Stanley This terrific compilation features instruction by some of Homespun's most celebrated banjo pickers. The lesson segments progress from very basic to advanced and will give players a full range of bluegrass banjo techniques. Tunes include: Soldier's Joy · John Hardy · Little Rock Getaway · El Randa · Turkey Knob · and Little Maggie. ALL LEVELS · INCLUDES TAB · 90 MIN.Bluegrass banjo has all the drive excitement rhythmic complexity and melodic possibilities that you could want in an instrument. This collection of lessons compiled from Homespun's vast library of music instruction covers a variety of skills and tunes. The segments are graded to take you from elementary to advanced levels and will open up myriad playing possibilities while allowing you to sample lessons before purchasing any of these DVDs in full. Taught by seven of the most celebrated pickers this collection will expand your repertoire improve your technique and enhance your musical knowledge. Before long you'll be tackling everything from working onyour basic rolls to playing hot bluegrass solos.

2-DVD Set-These two lessons will give learning players all the tools they'll need to master the resonator guitar. Rob Ickes Dobro Player of the Year from 1996-1999 covers everything from fine-tuning the strings to picking style bar position bluegrass back-up technique and how to achieve good tone timing and volume control. He provides several exercises as well as insights into his own warm-up regimens. 2-DVD SET - INCLUDES TAB - LEVEL 2/3 Award-winning instrumentalist Rob Ickes has created a comprehensove course to help you master all aspects of the resonator guitar from bar tachnique to fingerpicking rolls. He covers ererything you'll need to hold your own in a bluegrass band from a fine-tuning the strings to achieving good tone timing and volume control. You'll learn correct hand positions for fast and clean playing powerful forward and reverse right hand rolls basic music theory and all aspects of good bar techniques. With Jim Hurst on vocal and guitar you'll gain an understanding of how to play back-up rhythm and fills behind a vocalist create effective solos build chords andscales and much more. Rob teaches or demonstrates several great tunes including Will the circle be unbroken Dixie Hoedown Ol' Dangerfield Sailin' To Hawaii Monrobro Reuben How great Thou Art and Flat Lonesome . Whether you want to play bluegrass or explore country blues Hawaiian or other styles these DVDs will get you on the right track-fast.

First Irving Berlin...then the popular Taco recording...now Kirby Shaw! An up-tempo Dixieland treatment that's a show-stopper for any age choir. Available: SATB SAB SSA 2-Part Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. First Irving Berlin...then the popular Taco recording...now Kirby Shaw! An up-tempo Dixieland treatment that's a show-stopper for any age choir. Available: SATB SAB SSA 2-Part Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD.

The Keyboard Artist-Contents include: Waltz (Op. 12 No.2) œ Watchman's Song (Op. 12 No.3) œ Puck (Op. 71 No. 3) œ Sailor's Song (Op. 68 No.1). Contents include: Waltz (Op. 12 No.2); Watchman's Song (Op. 12 No.3); Puck (Op. 71 No. 3); Sailor's Song (Op. 68 No.1).

Take a lesson with the father of rock and roll piano and with this DVD take a rare close-up look at Johnnie Johnson's style and technique. Johnson was the pianist on all of Chuck Berry's hits and with his warm personality and a unique overhead camera angle to supply a players perspective this is a fabulous new method fo blues and rock piano enthusiasts. You'll learn chop bass rolling bass lines and improvising chordal figures and lead lines and watch Johnnie perform a variety of classic blues styles as well as interviews and conversation which reveals his styles and techniques. This DVD lesson will provide valuable insights into Johnson's musical ideas and willhelop you build a repertoire of bass patterns treble licks and complete instrumental solos for blues boogie-woogie or rock and roll piano.

One of the hottest guitarists on the Irish scene today breaks apart his accompaniment style for the learning player. He demonstrates his complex strumming patterns and shows how to add interest and depth to a basic three-chord tune by using substitutions to change the underlying harmonic structure. More than a dozen great reels jigs and hornpipes are analyzed rhythmically including: Crowley's The Mountain Road Craig's Pipes The Gooseberry Bush Gallagher's Frolics Mist Covered Mountain Langstrom's Pony Humours of Whiskey Banks of Loch Gamhna Return to Camden Town Fermoy Lasses The Girl That Broke MyHeart Chief O'Neill's Hornpipe Tim Henry's Favorite The Pullet. 85-MIN. DVD INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB LEVEL 3 John Doyle's powerful accompaniment style includes strumming patterns moving bass lines palm damping backbeats accents and syncopations that drive a tune forward. By using minor chords and substitutions he can add interest movement and depth to a basic three-chord tune. This exciting lesson shows both simple arrangements and complex rhythms chord shapes and progressions to enable you to get a traditional band to really rock! Using dropped-D tuning John teaches rhythmic accompaniments to reels jigs slip jigs and hornpipes. With John Williams playing the melodies on button accordion he goes over each tune both slowly and up-to-speed developing dynamic chordprogressions and rhythmic flourishes as he goes. You'll learn the accompaniments to more than a dozen great tunes including 'Crowley's' 'The Mountain Road' 'Craig's Pipes' 'The Gooseberry Bush' 'Gallagher's Frollics' 'Mist Covered Mountain' 'Langstrom's Pony' Humours Of Whiskey' 'Banks Of Loch Gamhna' 'Return To Camden Town' 'The Fermoy Lasses' 'The Girl That Broke My Heart'.

with Nick Forster Guitar; Michael Kang Fiddle; Ben Kaufman Bass; Sally Van Meter Dobro; Eric Walser Mandolin; Pete Wernick Banjo; Joan Nondi Wernick Vocals Pete Wernick created this video jam session so that novice guitar banjo mandolin fiddle Dobro or bass players of any level can get ready for the real thing by playing along with Pete and his exciting all-star jam band. The band runs through 16 classic bluegrass songs and instrumentals while Pete teaches the ins and outs of jam etiquette the basics of music theory how to make up harmony vocals using the number system for calling out changes and lots more invaluable advice. DVD EXTRA! Clicking the remote's anglebutton provides a close-up of the guitar player's left hand so you can follow the song's chord changes. 105-MIN. DVD · LEVEL 2 · INCLUDES LYRICS + CHORDS DVD edition of this expert tutorial from Pete Wernick (aka 'Doctor Banjo') in which he and his band teach novice players and pickers how to jam. The details of 'jam etiquette' basics of music theory signalling kick-offs and endings using the 'number system' for calling out changes and many more topics are covered in depth.

Recorded at the famed Merle Watson Memorial Festival in Wilkesboro NC this DVD captures Doc Watson teaching some of the most requested fingerpicking and flatpicking tunes in his vast repertoire. With his characteristic good humor Doc provides an intimate look into the guitar technique musical philosophy and fine musicianship for which he is known and loved worldwide. Clear explanations and demonstrations help players learn his definitive arrangements of: Deep River Blues · Bluebell · Southbound · Black Mountain Rag · Georgie · Way Downtown · Don't Let Your Deal Go Down · Blue Railroad Train · Windy and Warm · Beaumont Rag · East Tennessee Blues · The Cuckoo.90-MIN. DVD · LEVEL 4 · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB This DVD captures influential country/folk guitarist Doc Watson in a special guitar workshop teaching the most requested fingerpicking and flatpicking songs and instrumentals in his vast repertoire.

Level 1-PlayTimeö Piano Jazz & Blues is a fun collection of beginning jazz and blues pieces. The book offers a pleasing variety of sounds-from soulful blues to jazz originals and standards-and is a wonderful supplement for the late Level 1 piano student. The student will enjoy creating the sounds of jazz and blues while improving reading and rhythmic skills. Songs include: Jeepers Creepers - Ain't She Sweet - Moon River - and more. PlayTime® Piano Jazz & Blues is a fun collection of beginning jazz and blues pieces. The book offers a pleasing variety of sounds – from soulful blues to jazz originals and standards – and is a wonderful supplement for the late Level 1 piano student. The student will enjoy creating the sounds of jazz and blues while improving reading and rhythmic skills. Songs include: Jeepers Creepers • Ain't She Sweet • Moon River • and more.

Designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in Level 5 this book reinforces theory concepts through writing sightreading and ear-training activities. Piano Adventures: Theory Book – Level 5 is divided into units which correlate with those in the Lesson Book . Each unit reinforces basic theory concepts through writing sight-reading and ear-training activities - all within a youthful context. Although the theory book is designed to be used in conjunction with the other books in the Piano Adventures series teachers will find that the creative effective approach of this book will enhance instruction with many other piano methods as well.

Here's a unique chance to take an intimate lesson with a true blues great and long time sideman to the legendary Howlin' Wolf Hubert Sumlin. Sumlin's sharp-edged solos and screaming riffs have graced recordings by some of the very best blues stars including Eric Clapton Willie Dixon and Sunnyland Slim and the longevity of his career with Howlin' Wolf means his distinctive tone is now as integral to the Wolf sound as the voice of the formidable bluesman himself. He has long been acknowledged as a vital influence by such groundbreaking guitar pioneers as Jimmy Page and Keith Richards as well as by mavericks such as Zappa and Hendrix. Introduced by Jimmy Vivino and backed by a stellar rhythm section featuring The Band's Levon Helm with David Johnson and Michael Merritt Hubert sheds light on his traditional Mississippi-based fingerpicking blues style. Discover the licks that helped to define a musical era slowed down and demonstrated in detail by the man himself. Sumlin breaks down some of Wolf's best tunes including Smokestack Lightning Forty Four and Hidden Charms . A special treat for blues lovers and learning guitarists everywhere!

Piano Adventures®-Features new piano solos for the mid-elementary pianist from Nancy and Randall Faber some with optional teacher duet parts. These pieces present a broad range of styles to enhance the young musician's awareness of classical jazz folk and impressionistic sounds. Repeated listening and play-along with the CD will familiarize students with diverse musical textures and sonorities including a piano sonatina with orchestra. Contains songs and pieces like: I Love the Mountains · Little Ghost's Recital · Snappin' Harriet · and Grandpa Leprechaun.The Faber Piano Adventures: Level 2A Gold Star Performance book features new piano solos for the mid-elementary pianist from Nancy and Randall Faber some with optional teacher duet parts. These pieces present a broad range of styles to enhance the young musician's awareness of classical jazz folk and impressionistic sounds. Repeated listening and play-along with the CD will familiarize students with diverse musical textures and sonorities including a piano sonatina with orchestra.

Learn five classic blues songs especially arranged for intermediate-level guitarists who want to explore exciting new styles and repertoire. Mary Flower's clear step-by-step instruction will make these pieces fun to play for anyone with some prior knowledge of blues fingerpicking techniques. Mary starts off with Leroy Carr's Papa's in the Housetop first strumming the basic chords to get you quickly into the tune. She teaches you how to play the melody on the high strings then adds harmony notes and finally finishes the arrangement with a hot New Orleans bass line. She then launches into equally detailed instruction for Bessie Smith's Backwater Blues with moving bassesand unusual harmonies: Memphis Minnie's Black Rat Swing played in both standard and open D tunings: Jimmy Oden's Going Down Slow a 12-bar shuffle/groove blues using a combination of Charlie Patton and Jimi Hendrix licks and New Orleans Hop Scop Blues another great Bessie Smith ragtime blues. Mary Flower's arrangements are challenging fun to play and filled with musical ideas that will inspire you and add great songs to your blues repertoire. Learn five classic blues songs especially arranged for intermediate-level guitarists who want to explore exciting new styles and repertoire. Mary Flower's clear step-by-step instruction will make these pieces fun to play for anyone with some prior knowledge of blues fingerpicking techniques. Mary starts off with Leroy Carr's Papa's in the Housetop first strumming the basic chords to get you quickly into the tune. She teaches you how to play the melody on the high strings then adds harmony notes and finally finishes the arrangement with a hot New Orleans bass line. She then launches into equally detailed instruction for Bessie Smith's BackwaterBlues with moving basses and unusual harmonies; Memphis Minnie's Black Rat Swing played in both standard and open D tunings; Jimmy Oden's Going Down Slow a 12-bar shuffle/groove blues using a combination of Charlie Patton and Jimi Hendrix licks; and New Orleans Hop Scop Blues another great Bessie Smith ragtime blues. Mary Flower's arrangements are challenging fun to play and filled with musical ideas that will inspire you and add great songs to your blues repertoire.

Here's an easy and fun way for beginners to play favourite bluegrass tunes. Happy teaches all the basic techniques and helps guitarists begin to build their own repertoire. He covers pick technique elementary theory song accompaniment and how to play instrumental solos.

Bulletin Boards that Teach Music is organized by concepts and skills and divided into six sections: Elements of Music Music Skills Music Listening Examples Children's Songs Music Around the World Music Throughthe Ages. Each board idea contains text and graphics that are easily adaptable to any classroom situation. Also included for each board is the focus of instruction activities variations and suggestions for special effects. Areproducible pak is also available to save your book from wear and tear. So don't just decorate your classroom use your bulletin boards to make the most of those teachable moments. For grades K-6.Available: Resource Book Reproducible Pak.Bulletin Boards that Teach Music is organized by concepts and skills and divided into six sections: Elements of Music Music Skills Music Listening Examples Children's Songs Music Around the World Music Throughthe Ages. Each board idea contains text and graphics that are easily adaptable to any classroom situation. Also included for each board is the focus of instruction activities variations and suggestions for special effects. Areproducible pak is also available to save your book from wear and tear. So don't just decorate your classroom use your bulletin boards to make the most of those teachable moments. For gradesK-6.Available: Resource Book Reproducible Pak.

The Tenor Banjo has a shorter neck and higher sharper sound great for being heard in a band situation. Buddy Wachter's tutorial provides everything you need to know and is specifically produced for this particular kind of Banjo. The lessons include Theory Basic chord formations Picking and strumming exercises Correct tremolo technique Moveable chords Dynamics and structure when playing tunes You'll learn valuable insights into the Duo and Riverboat styles as well as the approach of the incomparable Eddie Peabody.

Volume 2 (DVD)-In Learn To Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar Bob Brozman provides intermediate and advanced level guitarists with a complete toolbox with which to dramatically increase their repertoire and enhance their blues arrangements and improvisations. Brozman gives both a historical and a technical analysis of the styles innovations and techniques originally created by Robert Johnson Son House Charlie Patton and other Delta slide masters. The songs covered include Come On in My Kitchen Delta Memories Rollin' and Tumblin . Includes tab. The duration of this DVD is approximately 70 minutes. In Learn To Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar Bob Brozman provides intermediate and advanced level guitarists with a complete toolbox with which to dramatically increase their repertoire and enhance their blues arrangements and improvisations. Brozman gives both a historical and a technical analysis of the styles innovations and techniques originally created by Robert Johnson Son House Charlie Patton and other Delta slide masters. The songs covered include Come On in My Kitchen Delta Memories Rollin' and Tumblin . Includes tab. The duration of this DVD is approximately 70 minutes.

One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales arpeggios technical studies studies for musicianship articulation studies solos duets and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales arpeggios technical studies studies for musicianship articulation studies solos duets and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.

The Collaborative Artist B-Flat Clarinet E-Flat Saxophone Piano-Faber Piano Adventures is proud to present a new chamber music composition Curiouser and Curiouser . Composed by Nancy Faber this unique piece was commissioned by the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) to celebratethe organization's Year of Collaborative Music and was debuted at the 2011 MTNA National Convention. Written for late intermediate to early advanced students this chamber trio features a curious one-noteopening followed by a quirky merry melody that leads the performers to unexpected musical places. The piece ends as mysteriously as it begins - with a final flourish. This piece is suitable for piano students whohave completed Piano Adventures® Level 5.Faber Piano Adventures is proud to present a new chamber music composition Curiouser and Curiouser . Composed by Nancy Faber this unique piece was commissioned by the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) to celebratethe organization's Year of Collaborative Music and was debuted at the 2011 MTNA National Convention. Written for late intermediate to early advanced students this chamber trio features a curious one-noteopening followed by a quirky merry melody that leads the performers to unexpected musical places. The piece ends as mysteriously as it begins - with a final flourish. This piece is suitable for piano studentswhohave completed Piano Adventures® Level 5.

Learn to play a variety of fantastic tunes as you master the challenging techniques of the Dobro with this accessible DVD tutorial by Dobro master Stacy Phillips. Phillips provides detailed instruction on: The use of picks The bar Hammer-ons Pull-offs Right hand rolls A variety of chord positions An in-depth examination of major scale patterns is provided applicable to almost any song and allowing you to create your own melodies and improvisations. Each song has been carefully selected to introduce different playing styles and boost your musical vocabulary. You will discover the blues bluegrass three different open tunings and a breathtaking arrangement of Dixie Hoedown thatcombines every element from the lessons in spectacular fashion. This intermediate-level tutorial in resonator guitar will have you picking better than you ever dreamed you could! Learn to play a variety of fantastic tunes as you master the challenging techniques of the Dobro with this accessible DVD tutorial by Dobro master Stacy Phillips. Phillips provides detailed instruction on: The use of picks The bar Hammer-ons Pull-offs Right hand rolls A variety of chord positions An in-depth examination of major scale patterns is provided applicable to almost any song and allowing you to create your own melodies and improvisations. Each song has been carefully selected to introduce different playing styles and boost your musical vocabulary. You will discover the blues bluegrass three different open tunings and abreathtaking arrangement of Dixie Hoedown that combines every element from the lessons in spectacular fashion. This intermediate-level tutorial in resonator guitar will have you picking better than you ever dreamed you could!