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Jim Weider

Jim Weider is a master of classic telecaster and traditional blues slide guitar techniques; one of a select group of musicians to have an endorsement from Fender®. He has performed or recorded with such well known artists as Bob Dylan, Graham Parker, Los Lobos, Robbie Dupree, Dr. John, Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples, Paul Butterfield, Scotty Moore & Keith Richards, Hot Tuna, Bob Weir/Rat Dog and Kim Wilson, among many others.

In 1983 Jim met actor/musician Levon Helm and soon became lead guitarist for The Band, replacing former member Robbie Robertson. He toured and recorded with this classic group for sixteen years, playing on stages throughout the world from President Clinton’s inauguration party to a historic concert at the Berlin Wall. Jim has appeared in commercials, film and TV soundtracks, and on numerous CDs. He has performed and recorded with The Band on several cable TV specials including "This Country's Rocking" and the "Bob Dylan Tribute" at Madison Square Garden, which was aired worldwide and is available on video and CD.

Basic Licks and Classic Solos for Electric Blues Guitar

Jim Weider

Here's a lesson for players who know the basic chords and want to get started playing blues on the electric guitar. Jim Weider takes it from the top, and shows the easy way to get into playing authentic licks, riffs, rhythms and hot solos. You'll learn how to use slides, string bends, hammer-ons and a variety of vibrato ... Read More

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Electric Country Blues - DVD 1

Jim Weider

Lesson One

Playing his vintage instruments and amps, Jim Weider teaches the powerful and important electric guitar styles that combine Mississippi Delta blues with the country music of Memphis and Nashville. This lesson contains a myriad of exercises and ideas, including right hand pick-and-finger technique; bass damping; speed work; string-bending; banjo-style rolls; shuffle and rockabilly rhythms and several great songs: Big Foot ... Read More

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Electric Country Blues- DVD 2

Jim Weider

Lesson Two

Blues triads, country blues rhythms, muting, string snapping, chicken pickin', string bending, harmonics and other techniques that changed the course of rock 'n' roll guitar! You'll learn the vibrato styles of B.B. King, the funky string snapping and bending of J. J. Cale, the open-string pull-offs and blues rhythms of Lonnie Mack, the meaty tone of Albert King ... Read More

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Electric Country Blues - Two DVD Set

Jim Weider

Mississippi Delta meets Memphis country and goes electric! The result: swampy blues riffs and progressions blended with the funky picking and string bends of modern country. Jim Weider has developed a powerful electric guitar sound based on this uniquely American style. He shows you how to play licks and solos in the Delta, Louisiana and Cajun-based tones influenced by James ... Read More

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Get That Classic Fender Sound!

Jim Weider

Licks and Styles of the Greats, Featuring Vintage Guitars and Amps

Learn amazing licks and solos, and get a close-up look at some of the famous guitars and amps that made rock 'n' roll history! Jim Weider is an expert in Fender styles, and he details the innovative and groundbreaking instrumental techniques of Roy Buchanan, James Burton, Steve Cropper, Robbie Robertson, Cornell Dupree, Freddy King, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jimi Hendrix ... Read More

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Great Electric Guitar Lessons

Ray Flacke, Roy Rogers, Hubert Sumlin, Jorma Kaukonen, Steve Wariner, Jim Weider, Ray Benson, Adam Traum

Blues, Slide, Country and Old Fashioned Rock 'n' Roll

For the past half-century the electric guitar has been woven into the fabric of American roots music, and its power and allure still make it our most popular musical instrument. The instruction on this rich compilation covers a wide range of musical applications for the electric guitar, taught by some of the top guitar players in their respective genres. After ... Read More

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Groovin' Electric Guitar Bundle

Jim Weider, Roy Rogers, Jorma Kaukonen

Plug in and rock on with these extraordinary lessons in blues and rock guitar styles! Jorma Kaukonen, Jim Weider and Roy Rogers are extraordinary teachers as well as world-renowned performers. This is a great opportunity to get some fantastic songs and techniques at a special price. Read More

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Rockabilly Guitar - DVD 1

Jim Weider

Licks and Techniques of the Rock Pioneers

Rockabilly, the wild, freewheeling sound that united country music with rhythm and blues, ushered in the rock revolution. In this powerful DVD, the guitar licks and techniques of the great rockabilly artists who started it all are slowed down and brought up close for learning guitarists! Jim Weider's encyclopedic knowledge of the early rockers and their instruments make this ... Read More

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Rockabilly Guitar - DVD 2

Jim Weider

Lesson Two

Rock 'n' roll was born in the 1950's when rhythm & blues collided with country music to form rockabilly. This exciting new music's earliest heroes played a brand new instrument-the electric guitar. In this powerful DVD, the licks and techniques of two of the great early rock guitarists--Chuck Berry and Eddie Cochran -- are slowed down and brought up close ... Read More

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Rockabilly Guitar - Two DVD Set

Jim Weider

Licks and Techniques Of The Rock Pioneers

With Levon Helm (drums) Rick Danko (bass) Chris Zaloom (guitar) Rockabilly, the wild, freewheeling sound that united country music with rhythm and blues, ushered in the rock revolution. In this powerful 2-DVD set, the guitar licks and techniques of the great rockabilly artists who started it all are slowed down and brought up close for learning guitarists! Jim Weider's ... Read More

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