Homespun

"These DVDs offer a rollicking two hours of fun licks, patterns and patter" - People Magazine

On his second lesson, Mac (Dr John) Rebennack continues his discussion and demonstration of the playing styles of the musicians he heard and worked with as a youngster growing up in New Orleans. You'll learn songs and instrumentals by such legendary greats as Huey "Piano" Smith, Tuts Washington, Herbert Santina, Allen Toussaint and others, including some originals by Mac Rebennack himself.

Mac breaks down the tunes, turnarounds, left-hand patterns, and right-hand improvisations so that an aspiring pianist can really understand this exciting style.

The songs and instrumentals he demonstrates include: Rockin' Pneumonia, High Blood Pressure, Tipitina, Qualified, Big Chief, When the Saints Go Marching In, Mess Around, Cow Cow Blues, Louisiana Lullaby, Big Mac, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, Midnight in New Orleans and more!