Rhythmic Explorations for Bowed Instruments-Discover a whole bunch of innovative and exciting new bowing techniques that will get your stings grooving! Learn how to create infectious driving rhythms and syncopations in a wide variety of musical styles. Darol Anger demonstrates the percussive bowing techniques that will add dynamics and energy to Bluegrass Celtic Swing Latin Rock or any other style you can imagine. This DVD is a set of wonderful rhythmic explorations for all bowed strings that expands musical options and inspiration.

This package contains six one-hour CDs and a printed music/tab book. Steve Kaufman is a champion flatpicker and using popular favourite bluegrass solos he breaks them down so you can really hold your own in a hot jamsession! This unique 6 CD course has been produced for all levels of players: Steve Kaufman teaches the melody to familiarize the beginning guitarists with the tune in its most basic form; then he gets the intermediateplayer started on a series of great licks and runs. The advances technique will spice up the tune so it becomes a real showpiece!

Award-winning bassist Rob Wasserman teaches several acoustic bass styles including his own speciality 'Dawg' music the blend of bluegrass swing latin and jazz he developed with David Grisman. Rob thoroughly covers thebasics—holding the bass hand positions picking technique tuning scale exercises—then moves on to improvisation back-ups runs chords moreSongs include 'Banks Of Ohio' '16/16' 'Dawgma' 'Fanny Hill' and 'Dawgmatism'.

Grammy Award-winning musician and TV personality David Holt gives banjo beginners everything they need to start playing and singing in the old-time clawhammer style. He expertly breaks down all the elements teaching six famous songs that will be a perfect gateway to more advanced playing. Songs include: Bile Them Cabbage · Will the Circle Be Unbroken · Comin' Round the Mountain · Old Joe Clark · Liza Jane · Sugar Hill. Includes tab - novice level. 1 hr. 30 min. Grammy Award-winning musician and TV personality David Holt gives Banjo beginners everything they need to start playing and singing in the old-time Clawhammer style. Throughout the Clawhammer Banjo: The Basics And Beyond - DVD Holt expertly breaks down all the elements teaching six famous songs that will be a perfect gateway to more advanced playing. Songs include Bile Them Cabbage Will the Circle Be Unbroken Comin' Round the Mountain Liza Jane and more.

The acoustic bass is a notoriously physical instrument one that demands strength and stamina as well as a keen ear and an overall sense of musicianship. Master bassist Todd Phillips has devised a personal training workout andexercise plan that will help bassists at all levels and in all styles play with great tone precise timing and in good tune. 1 hr. 30 min.The acoustic bass is a notoriously physical instrument one that demands strength and stamina as well as a keen ear and an overall sense of musicianship. Master bassist Todd Phillips has devised a personal training workout and exercise plan that will help bassists at all levels and in all styles play with great tone precise timing and in good tune. 1 hr. 30 min.

One of the most musically inventive guitarists has devised a compelling and powerful way to use DADGAD tuning for playing a variety of fingerstyle blues instrumentals from swampy Delta to the Piedmont Big Bill to Doc Watson. This lesson will open up exciting new possibilities and musical explorations for guitarists at all levels. LEVEL 3 • 90 MIN.

Dvd 2-This follow-up to one of Homespun's top-selling DVDs teachs seven more Guitar accompaniments to hit songs by the legendary singer-songwriter Jim Croce. Bonus: The distinctive solos of Maury Muelheissen Croce's long-time lead guitarist. Includes: One Less Set Of Footsteps Workin' At The Carwash Blues Alabama Rain Dreamin' Again A Long Time Ago Lover's Cross and It Doesn't Have To Be That Way .

Building a Vocal Community-Individuals friends choirs church camp and community groups of any background will enjoy participating in this uplifting singing tradition. Ysaye a charter member of the great a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock teaches melodies harmonies rhythms and counter-melodies to 17 traditional songs from African American culture including spirituals hymns gospels and songs from the Civil Rights Movement. Includes Four CDs Individuals friends choirs church camp and community groups of any background will enjoy participating in this uplifting singing tradition. Ysaye M. Barnwell a charter member of the great a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock teaches melodies harmonies rhythms and counter-melodies to 17 traditional songs from African American culture including spirituals hymns gospels and songs from the Civil Rights Movement. The CD's in this series contain songs which were originally taught in the context of a 5 day workshop. In a workshop often having between 40 and 60 people songs are taught without printed music or printedwords and without pitch pipes or musical instruments other than those which help create and maintain the rhythmic foundation and intensity of the songs. This method of passing on knowledge is very much in the oral/aural tradition. Here for the sake of clarity the words to all the songs have been provided but the music itself is presented in the form of an oral/aural score which must be listened to.

A complete audio/visual guide for learning guitarists who want to know how the strings frets notes scales and chords all work together to make music. Happy Traum demystifies the fretboard and brings it into focus providing theessential and practical knowledge that beginners and experienced guitarists alike will need in their quest to become better players. Includes a 64-page book with CD AND an instructional DVD that covers chromatic and diatonicscales chord building key signatures and other essential basics. 80 minutes.A complete audio/visual guide for learning guitarists who want to know how the strings frets notes scales and chords all work together to make music. Happy Traum demystifies the fretboard and brings it into focus providing theessential and practical knowledge that beginners and experienced guitarists alike will need in their quest to become better players. Includes a 64-page book with CD AND an instructional DVD that covers chromatic and diatonicscales chord building key signatures and other essential basics. 80 minutes.

DVD One: Hymns Blues Celtic and Banjo Tunes- DADGAD is a magical Guitar tuning that engenders clear ringing sounds and haunting voicings. Al Petteway a master of the form teaches this tuning for playing Southern Mountain songs and instrumentals. This is the first volume in a two DVD series. The second can be found here .

Dailey & Vincent has electrified the bluegrass world recording chart-topping CDs playing more than 200 dates a year and winning numerous awards including IBMA’s prestigious Entertainer of the Year. Their outstanding four-part gospel and bluegrass vocal arrangements are a highlight of their shows. On this DVD lesson they break down their popular style showing singers and fans how they put together their spectacular harmonies on songs including Living in the Kingdom of God Until At Last I'm Home Amazing Grace Country Roads Flowers on the Wall Class of ’57 and Moses Smote the Water .Dailey & Vincent has electrified the bluegrass world recording chart-topping CDs playing more than 200 dates a year and winning numerous awards including IBMA’s prestigious Entertainer of the Year. Their outstanding four-part gospel and bluegrass vocal arrangements are a highlight of their shows. On this DVD lesson they break down their popular style showing singers and fans how they put together their spectacular harmonies on songs including Living in the Kingdom of God Until At Last I'm Home Amazing Grace Country Roads Flowers on the Wall Class of ’57 and Moses Smote the Water .

DVD Two (Learn Play And Sing Along With The Ukalaliens)-Kate and Steve widely known as the Ukalaliens bring their novice players to the next level teaching new chords keys strums and picking patterns. These songs are great fun to play at parties picnics and community gatherings: Swing Low Sweet Chariot • Guabi Guabi • These Are My Mountains • Careless Love • Crawdad Song • Under the Moon • Redwoods (instrumental) • and Shady Grove. 90 MIN. • LEVEL 2 • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB ON DISCKate and Steve widely known as the Ukalaliens bring their novice players to the next level teaching new chords keys strums and picking patterns. These songs are great fun to play at parties picnics and community gatherings: Swing Low Sweet Chariot • Guabi Guabi • These Are My Mountains • Careless Love • Crawdad Song • Under the Moon • Redwoods (instrumental) • and Shady Grove. 90 MIN. • LEVEL 2 • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB ON DISC

Unlocking Dazzling Songs Licks and Solos of a Master Musician-Memphis Minnie was one of the greatest fingerpicking guitarists of the 20th century part of the backbone of African American blues history. Del Rey knows her songs and styles better than anyone and she brings them to vibrant life on this thoroughlyentertaining enlightening and exciting DVD lesson.

Bluegrass and Old-Time Styles-Taught by Jim Wood Kenny Kosek Vassar Clements Richard Greene Brad Leftwich Bruce Molsky Jay Ungar Stacy Phillips The eight lessons on this DVD compiled from Homespun's incomparable library of music instruction represent fiddle tuition at its very best. The lessons start at an easy beginner level and progressively get more challenging providing a full range of techniques styles musical ideas and repertoire tunes to learning players at all levels. 75 MIN. - LEVEL ALL - INCLUDES MUSIC .PDFTaught by Jim Wood Kenny Kosek Vassar Clements Richard Greene Brad Leftwich Bruce Molsky Jay Ungar Stacy Phillips The eight lessons on this DVD compiled from Homespun's incomparable library of music instruction represent fiddle tuition at its very best. The lessons start at an easy beginner level and progressively get more challenging providing a full range of techniques styles musical ideas and repertoire tunes to learning players at all levels. Includes music pdf on disc

Exploring Life Music And Song-The great singer actress and human rights activist Odetta was one of the most beloved and influential figures in the American folk and blues revival. On this rare and intimate session she shares the history songs and singing technique that she acquired during a lifetime of experience. Songs: Motherless Child • Lay My Burden Down • True Believer • Water Is Wide • Sittin' Here in Limbo • Hit or Miss • and Cool Water. The great singer actress and human rights activist Odetta was one of the most beloved and influential figures in the American folk and blues revival. On this rare and intimate session she shares the history songs and singing technique that she acquired during a lifetime of experience. Songs: Motherless Child • Lay My Burden Down • True Believer • Water Is Wide • Sittin' Here in Limbo • Hit or Miss • and Cool Water.

A Complete Lesson for Beginners-Here's the perfect way to get a solid start playing the mandolin! A beginner will learn chords notes scales rhythm strums and accompaniment for songs such as: Amazing Grace - Will the Circle Be Unbroken? - Blue Ridge Cabin Home - and more. He or she will even be playing lead lines on fiddle tunes: Cotton-Eyed Joe - Old Joe Clark - Liberty - and Soldier's Joy! Includes music and tab PDF on disc. 1 hour 40 minutes. Here's the perfect way to get a solid start playing the Mandolin! A beginner will learn chords notes scales rhythm strums and accompaniment for songs such as: Amazing Grace • Will the Circle Be Unbroken? • Blue Ridge Cabin Home • and more. He or she will even be playing lead lines on fiddle tunes: Cotton-Eyed Joe • Old Joe Clark • Liberty • and Soldier's Joy! Includes music and tab PDF on disc. 1 hour 40 minutes.

Steve Kaufman introduces new players to all the elements of guitar flatpicking. No previous experience is necessary. All that's needed is a guitar a flatpick and the desire to accompany and play lead on great folk bluegrass and country songs Steve Kaufman introduces new players to all the elements of guitar flatpicking. No previous experience is necessary. All that's needed is a guitar a flatpick and the desire to accompany and play lead on great folk bluegrass and country songs

A Song For Every Holiday-Learn to play Bluegrass-style arrangements of eleven beloved songs each one associated with an important season or holiday. Designed with the elementary player in mind this DVD tutorial will transform your flatpick technique whilst adding a bunch of well-known songs to your repertoire. Fear not - these are not just simple songs as Steve throws in enough licks chord-shapes cross-picking patterns and melody lines to get you really hooked! Not only will your playing reach a new level but both you and your audience will also enjoy a new take on some truly timeless American holiday classics.

DVD Three - The Next Step: Exploring Blues and Ragtime Progressions-Ernie Hawkins uses the amazing C-A-G-E-D System when playing his specialty - blues and ragtime tunes in alternate-thumb fingerpicking style. On his third lesson Ernie explores blues melodies as they move up into the highest reaches of the fingerboard as well as the popular circle of fifths ragtime progression. INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB - LEVEL 4 - 60 MIN. Ernie Hawkins uses the amazing C-A-G-E-D System when playing his specialty – blues and ragtime tunes in alternate-thumb finger picking style. On his third lesson Ernie explores blues melodies as they move up into the highest reaches of the fingerboard as well as the popular 'circle of fifths' ragtime progression.

Artie Traum continues his easy-to-follow study of simple chord shapes by exploring the possibilities of fingerstyle jazz arrangements. In this second lesson Traum extends the idea of simple moveable chord shapes by demonstrating how even the most basic progressions can quickly become captivating fingerstyle solos. Discover how to apply moving basslines melodies and voice leading to create a range of musical possibilities in the manner of the great jazz guitarists. Traum places the emphasis upon 'getting unstuck' giving established country and blues guitar players an ideal opportunity to find new areas of exploration using very simple yet elegant musical ideas.Artie Traum continues his easy-to-follow study of simple chord shapes by exploring the possibilities of fingerstyle jazz arrangements. In this second lesson Traum extends the idea of simple moveable chord shapes by demonstrating how even the most basic progressions can quickly become captivating fingerstyle solos. Discover how to apply moving basslines melodies and voice leading to create a range of musical possibilities in the manner of the great jazz guitarists. Traum places the emphasis upon 'getting unstuck' giving established country and blues guitar players an ideal opportunity to find new areas of exploration using very simple yet elegant musical ideas.