The Ultimate Fingerpicking Starter Method-Syncopation is the heart and soul of guitar fingerpicking - the thumb maintaining a solid foot-tapping rhythm while fingers are playing melody notes on the high strings. Keeping that beat going in the bass is one of the main stumbling blocks for many learning players but Happy Traum has been teaching this technique at workshops and guitar camps for years and he knows how to break it down so that just about anyone can do it. Beginner level. 1 hr 20 min. Syncopation is the heart and soul of Guitar fingerpicking – the thumb maintaining a solid foot-tapping rhythm while fingers are playing melody notes on the high strings. Keeping that beat going in the bass is one of the main stumbling blocks for many learning players but Happy Traum has been teaching this technique at workshops and Guitar camps for years and he knows how to break it down so that just about anyone can do it. Conquer The Challenge Of The Steady Thumb! is suitable for beginners. Duration: 1 hr 20 minutes.

Guitarist Woody Mann teaches an understanding of the fretboard that will help learning guitarists take their playing to new levels. Ten pieces are taught including gospel songs by Rev. Gary Davi: licks and styles of Lonnie Johnson and Eddie Lang: and Woody's own jazz-inflected fingerstyle compositions. Includes: Hudson River Boogie - Sunset Lake Rag - It Is No Secret - There's Destruction in This Land - Lonnie's Guitar - And Three Not Four - Death Don't Have No Mercy - Mean Old World - A Little Love - and We'll Be Alright . Early intermediate level. Includes music. 2 hrs. 30 min. Guitarist Woody Mann teaches an understanding of the fretboard that will help learning guitarists take their playing to new levels. Ten pieces are taught including gospel songs by Rev. Gary Davis; licks and styles of Lonnie Johnson and Eddie Lang; and Woody's own jazz-inflected fingerstyle compositions. Includes: Hudson River Boogie • Sunset Lake Rag • It Is No Secret • There's Destruction in This Land • Lonnie's Guitar • And Three Not Four • Death Don't Have No Mercy • Mean Old World • A Little Love • and We'll Be Alright . Early intermediate level. Includes music. 2 hrs. 30 min.

Homespun Level 1-2-Even a novice can make lovely sounds and play simple tunes almost immediately! Dulcimer virtuoso David Schnaufer includes scales fingerings and strumming techniques for some of country music's all-time favorite songs. 90 minutes. Unlock the secrets of this stunning and highly characteristic instrument with the help of a true Dulcimer master. The beauty of the instrument is such that even a novice can entice sweet tones and simple tunes almost immediately. For an experienced player the Dulcimer is rich complex versatile and highly expressive. Starting with tuning up Schnaufer covers your first scales fingerings and strumming techniques. You'll then learn accompaniments to some of country music's greatest melodies including adding chords and harmony. There are several beautiful arrangements of classics including Tennessee Waltz and I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry that will open up newdoors in your playing and musicianship giving you the tools to really expand your abilities with this wonderful instrument.

One of bluegrass and country musics most high-profile acoustic guitarists lays out his tricks of the trade for aspiring players. This extraordinary DVD is filled with spectacular picking detailed instruction and invaluable advice for aspiringbluegrass guitarists at all levels. 115 MIN • LEVEL 4 • INCLUDES MUSIC + TABThis extraordinary DVD lesson is filled with spectacular picking detailed instruction and invaluable advice for aspiring bluegrass guitarists at all levels. Bryan Sutton thoughtfully and methodically lays out his “tricks of the trade” to help you play any tune and improve your flatpicking speed power timing and musicianship. Bryan addresses many of the problems that he sees in aspiring pickers and passes along tips on how to keep your picking hand and arm tension-free and your fretting hand supple and quick. He provides drills and exercises teaching an arsenal of licks bends double stops slides and other devices that will help you build powerful and memorablesolos. In a special section on rhythm playing Bryan plays backup to Cody Kilby's lead solos and shows how by varying his chords and bass runs he builds a groove and enhances the tune. He breaks down in detail famous bluegrass jam session tunes - Daley's Reel Texas Gales Wild Bill Jones and Beaumont Rag - each of which shows a different aspect of the flatpick experience.

The ability to jam is a vital element of blues playing and this DVD lesson is designed and presented by Happy and Artie Traum to teach you exactly how it's done. The blues is unique as it offers a highly stable but dynamic structure for improvisation without the need for advanced harmonic theory. Artie and Happy's unique and inimitable delivery will get you playing straight away and the lesson is packed with detailed instruction practical advice good songs and all the techniques you'll need to trade riffs use chord inversions and much more. You'll have plenty of opportunity to jam with guys themselves as they provide a full rhythmic back up to all the songs theyteach including six classic blues standards in the keys of E and A.

Instant Fingerpicking Success-The compelling mysteries of guitar fingerpicking are now easier to master than ever before. Renowned guitarist and celebrated tutor Happy Traum provides a comprehensive and straight forward method for learning the right-hand techniques needed to become an accomplished fingerpicking player. By breaking the technique down into building blocks and fundamental patterns you will soon be developing your own personal picking style. Get the most from this absorbing and highly individual approach to the guitar with this superb tutorial from one of the best in the business. Full music and tablature are included. Happy Traum has created the Guitar Building Blocks seriesof lessons to help learning players develop essential guitar technique. Each of these DVDs concentrates on a specific 'building block' allowing you to delve deeply into just those areas that you need to strengthen. The Building Blocks series gives you a solid foundation upon which to base your future guitar studies.

Licks and Techniques Of The Rock Pioneers-This DVD takes the roots of Rock'n'Roll and the Rockabilly sound bringing it up close and personal for you to master and enjoy. Jim Weider concentrates his attention on arguably the two greatest Rock'n'Roll pioneers Chuck Berry and Eddie Cochran disecting their individual styles for you to study. Using original vintage guitars and amps and accompanied by fellow members of The Band Weider presents dozens of licks scales solo phrases and rhythm moves that will transport your playing straight back to the 50s. Also features Levon Helm Rick Danko and Chris Zaloom of The Band.

This follow-up to Steve Kaufman's hot-selling CD series (HL00641379 $44.95) features jammer-friendly backup tracks to fifty traditional bluegrass and old-time favorites played in slowed-down and up-to-speed versions. Learningplayers get a band to help them get their chops together on: Angeline the Baker Back up and Push Bonaparte's Retreat Bull Durham Cattle in the Cane Cherokee Shuffle Leather Britches Little Rabbit and lots more. 105-PAGE BOOK ALL LEVELS INCLUDES CHORDS & MUSIC INCLUDES TAB FOR GUITAR & MANDOLIN Steve Kaufman's Four-Hour Bluegrass Workout 2 (Book and 4 CDs) features jam-friendly backup tracks to fifty traditional bluegrass and old-time favourites played in slowed-down and up to speed versions. Learning players get a band to help them with their chops together on Angeline. Steve's workout is suitable for all instruments and all levels. With four CD lessons plus a 105 page book including Chords and Music Tab for Guitar and Mandolin and a fantastic selection of tunes.

One of Homespun's most prolific instructors teaches nine exciting and challenging pieces for intermediate to advanced flatpick guitarists. One of Homespun's most prolific instructors teaches nine exciting and challenging pieces for intermediate to advanced flatpick guitarists.

Volume 1 - Standard Tuning-One of the most highly-respected and sought-after acoustic guitarists in the business gives you a close-up look at fingerstyle techniques including several full solo arrangements. Laurence Juber provides a master's eye view of the lush textures and open-string harmonics that can be created using the fingerstyle techniques. Breaking down some of his most powerful pieces Juber teaches chord voicings strumming patterns picking styles and bass lines that will expand your musical and technical vocabulary. Create atmosphere with ringing cascades of notes and learn how to make a melody really 'pop out' of an arrangement. Juber's invaluable exercises will alsoimprove your speed fluidity and coordination. Master five Laurence Juber solos as well as an intricate and beautiful arrangement of The Beatles' Martha My Dear which promises to challenge even the most adventurous players! All lessons and examples are fully supported by an enclosed booklet in Tab and standard notation.

A complete beginner guide to the Drums that will get you playing right away. In this primer Harvey Sorgen gives you your first steps into the world of the drums. He begins with the basics including holding the sticks and sitting correctly as well as some basic concepts of music reading and timing. You will learn four elementary grooves and exercises that not only sound great but are also designed to develop your playing strength and balance. If you are looking for a no-nonsense guide to get you started look no further!A complete beginner guide to the Drums that will get you playing right away. In this primer Harvey Sorgen gives you your first steps into the world of the drums. He begins with the basics including holding the sticks and sitting correctly as well as some basic concepts of music reading and timing. You will learn four elementary grooves and exercises that not only sound great but are also designed to develop your playing strength and balance. If you are looking for a no-nonsense guide to get you started look no further!

For American Blues/Roots Guitar-The six gospel and blues arrangements that Geoff Muldaur teaches on this DVD are filled with great musical ideas and powerful guitar techniques. With his rare musical intelligence Geoff sheds light on how with small and easy changes you can create exquisite guitar arrangements for your favourite songs. The six gospel and blues arrangements that Geoff Muldaur teaches on this DVD are filled with great musical ideas and powerful guitar techniques. With his rare musical intelligence Geoff sheds light on how with small and easy changes you can create exquisite guitar arrangements for your favourite songs.

Mike Seeger's important survey of 19th and 20th century banjo styles teaches old-time pieces and traditional techniques. Each lesson features a complete performance of each song (played on a different banjo) detailed instruction and historical commentary. This is the second volume and here Seeger concentrates on two and three finger chord accompaniment and picking styles. Songs include: Flop Eared Mule Lost Gander The Sailor and the Soldier American Spanish Fandango The Last of Callahan Lady Gay and more!

Martin Simpson brings brilliant harmonic colors and resonant voicings to every song he plays achieving his trademark sounds by retuning his strings to open chords and DADGAD along with more unusual configurations. In this DVD Martin takes the “fear factor” out of retuning teaching players to discover their own ideas through some of his favorite Guitar pieces: Come Write Me Down The Green Linnet Icarus and others. Martin Simpson brings brilliant harmonic colors and resonant voicings to every song he plays achieving his trademark sounds by retuning his strings to open chords and DADGAD along with more unusual configurations. In this DVD Martin takes the “fear factor” out of retuning teaching players to discover their own ideas through some of his favorite Guitar pieces: Come Write Me Down The Green Linnet Icarus and others.

Interpreting The Gospel Songs And Style Of Reverend Gary Davis-Larry Campbell who has played with Bob Dylan Levon Helm Elvis Costello and numerous others grew up listening to the inspirational songs and dazzling Guitar technique of Rev. Gary Davis. He performs five songs of this legendary master with vocalist Teresa Williams and then breaks down the complex fingerpicking arrangements for learning players. Larry Campbell who has played with Bob Dylan Levon Helm Elvis Costello and numerous others grew up listening to the inspirational songs and dazzling Guitar technique of Rev. Gary Davis. He performs five songs of this legendary master with vocalist Teresa Williams and then breaks down the complex fingerpicking arrangements for learning players.

The vibrant young cellist Natalie Haas along with two virtuoso fiddlers brings an arsenal of musical ideas exercises rhythms chords grooves and great tunes to this comprehensive lesson in how to back up melodic instruments playing Celtic music. Tunes include Highland Laddie (march) Athole Brose (strathspey) Between (jig) Brose and Butter (slipjig) Where I Was Last Night (Gaelic air) and more. For Early intermediate level. Running time of 2 hrs.

Veteran blues guitarist Mary Flower gives novices all the necessary playing tools to jump-start their slide playing while experienced guitarists will be delighted by the more challenging techniques and powerful songs. Playing in open D (DADF#AD) provides rich ringing sounds and open access to the full slide guitar experience. Songs: Baby Please Don't Go • Boogie Woogie Dance • Swing Low Sweet Chariot • Green Onions Groove • Death Letter Blues. INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB .PDF • LEVEL 3 • 1 HOUR

The renewed popularity of the mighty uke has swept the world in recent years and Homespun has been right there with instruction from some of the best players in the business. This compilation takes a learning ukulele player from the easiest beginner's songs to more advanced blues ragtime pop standards and authentic Hawaiian music. Songs include: Home on the Range - Goin' Up the Country - Shady Grove - Avalon - That Hawaiian Melody - and more. 1 HR. - INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB .PDFThe renewed popularity of the 'mighty uke' has swept the world in recent years and Homespun has been right there with instruction from some of the best players in the business. This compilation takes a learning ukulele player from the easiest beginner's songs to more advanced blues ragtime pop standards and authentic Hawaiian music. Songs include: Home on the Range • Goin' Up the Country • Shady Grove • Avalon • That Hawaiian Melody • and more. 1 HR. • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB .PDF

This unique Guitar lesson is sure to appeal to fingerpickers who love blues and traditional playing and want to add the rhythmic bounce that will put “pop” into anything they play. Invaluable for all intermediate players. Songs: 'Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms' 'Sugar Babe' 'Traveling with Charlie' 'That'll Never Happen No More' 'Sally Where'd You Get Your Liquor From'. 1 hour.

Detailed Analysis of 8 Classic Songs and Instrumentals-The renowned guitarist for Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna teaches eight of his classic songs and instrumentals. He performs each piece then breaks them down in detail for the benefit of learning guitarists. Jorma has an avid following and this product will create great excitement among his many fans! Songs: Embryonic Journey · Trial by Fire · Watch the North Wind Rise · I See the Light · Been So Long · Mann's Fate · Genesis · Water Song. INCLUDES 64-PAGE MUSIC TAB BOOK · LEVEL 4This legendary figure in American popular music performs eight of his most popular solo pieces then analyses them - phrase-by-phrase - for learning guitarists. The instruction on the CD coupled with the clear and accurate transcriptions in the book will make it possible for even the most moderately proficient guitarist to add these songs to his or her repertoire: 'Embryonic Journey' 'Trial By Fire' 'Watch The North Wind Rise' 'I See The Light' 'Been So Long' 'Mann's Fate' 'Genesis' and 'Water Song'.