You’ve been at the guitar for a while but now you want to get out and play at an open mic or even in a professional performance. You need to develop a set, get your playing chops together, build a repertoire and acquire the skills needed to get your songs
Skill Level 4
125 Minute DVD - includes tab and music file pdf on the DVD to view or print
The Must-Know Tuning for Fingerpickers and Blues Guitarists
Taught By:
Happy Traum
Tuning to an open chord is a satisfying and fun way to play, giving you rich, resonant sounds with relatively little effort. Just follow the tuning instructions by Happy Traum and start making cool, bluesy music in minutes.
In Al Petteway’s masterful hands, well-known Southern Mountain songs and instrumentals are given a new treatment in DADGAD tuning, brought to life with fresh new harmonies and inventive fingerpicking.
Liberate Yourself From the Tyranny of TAB and Become a More Creative Player
Taught By:
Toby Walker
Guitarists: There’s life after TAB! Break your dependence on the printed page and become a freer and more creative blues and fingerpicking guitarist. This DVD will help you truly put the "play" into your playing!
Here’s the perfect way to get started playing the mandolin! Even if you have never played the instrument before, Steve Kaufman’s step-by-step lesson shows you how to tune up, hold your instrument and play your first chords and songs.
Pushing the Boundaries of Your Rhythm and Lead Playing
Taught By:
James Nash
James Nash is a guitarist who likes to “take it to the edge,” bringing a rock ‘n’ roll sensibility to the acoustic guitar. That’s what he does when he plays with his ambitious roots-rock band, The Waybacks, and he breaks down those formidable picking skil
Skill Level 3
Two-hour DVD, includes pdf file of music and tab to view or print
Pete Huttlinger's new CD/Book combo is a great learning aid for guitarists (or anyone) getting into mandolin playing. Rhythm charts, tabs and standard notation for twenty-five traditional old-time, bluegrass and Celtic fiddle tunes.
Steve Martin's new book features transcriptions for all twelve banjo songs on his latest CD, accurately transcribed by Tony Trischka with instructional notes by Steve. (Lyrics are included for all songs.)
Learn to Play Using the Techniques and Songs of American Roots Music
Taught By:
David Hamburger
David Hamburger focuses on two essential fingerstyle approaches: alternating-bass “Travis” picking and steady-bass blues style. This is a carefully thought-out and expertly taught method that will really get you playing.
Skill Level 2
Two DVDs, total time 3 hours, includes music and tab
From Simple Strumming to Intricate Versions of Traditional Favorites - Standard Tuning
Taught By:
Happy Traum
Happy Traum continues his hands-on exploration of basic music theory, providing essential knowledge that every guitarist needs to become a more skillful, fully-rounded player.
Skill Level 2
115 Minute DVD Music and Tab File on DVD to View or Print. Instructions included.
Enter the world of the ukulele via string wizard Bob Brozman! This DVD takes it from the most basic chords and strums for beginners to a plethora of musical ideas and techniques for experienced players.
Bob Brozman continues his excursion into the wonderful world of the ukulele with more advanced musical tools to help you become a fully accomplished player.
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