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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

A lesson in basic music theory for the five-string Banjo player that will open vast possibilities and help you develop your musical ear. Bluegrass master Bill Keith will give you the knowledge needed to gain a total understanding of the Banjo fretboard and find the right notes anywhere first time! Keith starts out by demonstrating a simple method for picking out familiar melodies by ear. Soon you will be playing harmonised scales and moving freely around the whole instrument with the help of the unique visual charts he has devised. The charts show relationships between notes frets and strings in a clear and logical manner - allowing you to quickly grasp the full range ofthe instrument. Before you know it you will be developing melodies and improvising all over the instrument with using your favourite Bluegrass melodies.

Lesson 2-Marcy and Ginger present five new chords and a variety of strumming techniques. On-screen chord charts graphics and lyrics make understanding the chords and learning to sing and play nine more great tunes easy and fun. Marcy and Ginger present five new chords and a variety of strumming techniques. On-screen chord charts graphics and lyrics make understanding the chords and learning to sing and play nine more great tunes easy and fun.

Aaron Gilmartin's intro to flamenco will get anyone started playing this passionate and exciting music. Along with flamenco history and terminology Aaron teaches four of the most important forms: Tangos and Alegrias and Bulerias and Soleares - along with the strumming and picking techniques that make flamenco so exciting to players and listeners alike. Aaron Gilmartin's intro to flamenco will get anyone started playing this passionate and exciting music. Along with flamenco history and terminology Aaron teaches four of the most important forms: Tangos and Alegrias and Bulerias and Soleares - along with the strumming and picking techniques that make flamenco so exciting to players and listeners alike.

DVD Three: Boogie Woogie and Slow Blues-David Bennett Cohen takes beginning and intermediate pianists beyond the basics and into the depths of real blues styles. The emphasis is on improvisation for both slow blues and the more up-tempo boogie-woogie. The tunes he teaches including Pinetop's Boogie and Blues for a Summer's Dream incorporate a wide spectrum of musical ideas and techniques. 80 MIN. - INCLUDES MUSIC - LEVEL 3 David Cohen takes beginning and intermediate pianists beyond the basics and into the colorful flavors foot-stomping syncopation and old-time funky feeling of the real blues style. The emphasis is on helping you achieve solid technique and improvisational ideas for both slow blues and the more up-tempo boogie-woogie styles. David covers a wide range of musical concepts that will bring your playing to a whole new level. He starts with the driving bass patterns that give boogie-woogie its recognizable groove then adds chords riffs bass lines classic turnarounds and arpeggios that will give your playing style and distinction. Moving from the key of C toE (necessary if you’re going to be playing with a guitarist) David explores slow blues using progressions that will expand your harmonic sense and allow you to improvise easily and effectively in major and minor keys. You’ll learn to play the rollicking Pinetop’s Boogie (in two keys) the sophisticated Blues For A Summer’s Dream and the seemingly endless variations on the 8-bar Slow Blues in E.

A step-by-step learning guide to the autoharp-one of the most beautiful (and easiest) traditional instruments. Includes detailed instruction on holding it proper use of the chord buttons strumming and fingerpicking techniques and how to pick out melodies and play instrumentals in the styles of the great traditional players. 60 minutes. A brilliant beginners' DVD that teaches the rudimentary and fundimental skills and techniques needed to play the Autoharp - one of the most beautiful (and easiest)traditional instruments. Step-by-step instruction of everything you need to know from proper use of the chord buttons strumming and fingerpicking techniques and how to pick out melodies and play instrumentals in the styles of the great traditional players. John Sebastian of Lovin' Spoonful presents his detailed but easy method which is perfect for novices and beginners as it teaches how to hold the harp how to tune it play simple strums and co-ordinate the fingers and thumb in fingerpicking for the first time.

Happy Traum's long association with the iconic Bob Dylan makes him the perfect instructor to teach these seven fingerstyle arrangements of Dylan favourites. The detailed in-depth lessons are designed for both early intermediate and more experienced players who will gain important guitar technique along with first hand historical insights.

This DVD provides rare insights into the musical thinking of one of the most influential songwriters and arrangers in modern American popular music. Steely Dan's Donald Fagen reveals how traditional twelve-bar blues and R&B structures can be the basis for unique and sophisticated compositions. He and jazz pianist Warren Bernhardt break down the keyboard arrangements to three great Steely Dan hits: (Chain Lightning · Josie · Peg) - as well as the solo works: On the Dunes · Tea House on the Tracks. 70 MIN. · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 3-4Songwriting legend Donald Fagen analyses some of his best-known songs showing you how to transform your song ideas into sophisticated Jazz/Rock arrangements. Three songs by Steely Dan plus two from his own Grammy-nominated album are dissected to show how altering the bassline and harmonic details of a standard Blues/Rn'B structure can transform the song into something more rich unusual and exciting. You will witness the development of progressively more complex pieces as the simplicities at the root of the song-constructions are revealed. With the help of Warren Bernhardt Fagen provides a unique masterclass that will transform your approach to songwriting.

Roy Rogers gives a full and comprehensive introduction to the master art of the Blues slide guitar. As a world-class performer Rogers has an unmistakable virtuoso style that draws upon the heritage of T-Bone Walker Albert King John Lee Hooker and here's your chance to learn the nuts and bolts of the style. Topics include: How to get into open tuning Holding the slide Using vibrato and proper intonation Developing a powerful hybrid picking technique Licks and their variations Improvisation harmony and rhythm riffs Combining the slide with hammer-ons and pull-offs The DVD is supported by some fantastic performances by The Delta Rhythm Kings illustrating all the points discussed and allowing you to witness the Rogers technique in context. Soon you will have the most blistering Blues solos at your fingertips.

The improvisational flair and amazing technical skill of the legendary Don Reno are laid bare for you to discover in this DVD tutorial by his very own son Don Wayne Reno. His unique style combines chord-based solos percussive techniques and flamboyant single-string runs. Don Wayne guide you through the distinctive rolls brush techniques walk-downs and chord melodies basing the lesson around eight classic Reno songs. Don Wayne even uses the 1934 Gibson Mastertone that his father received as a trade from the great Earl Scruggs. You won't find a more complete Reno-style Banjo lesson anywhere!