Contains 300-DVD256 and 300-DVD377. DVD One: Jim Croce's guitar accompaniments, as well as the lead lines of his long-time accompanist, Maury Muehleisen, are expertly broken down. Seven songs: "I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song," "New York's Not My Home," "Operator," "Time in a Bottle," more. DVD Two: Seven more guitar accompaniments to hit songs by the legendary singer-songwriter Jim Croce: "One Less Set of Footsteps," "Workin' at the Carwash Blues," "Dreamin' Again," "A Long Time Ago," more. Early intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet and PDF file. 115 & 100 min.
300-DVD377SET
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DVD - LEARN TO PLAY THE SONGS OF JIM CROCE: VOL. 2 - GUITAR ACCOMPANIMENT AND TECHNIQUES
taught by Pete Huttlinger
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This follow-up to one of Homespun's top-selling DVDs teaches seven more guitar accompaniments to hit songs by legendary singer-songwriter Jim Croce. Pete is faithful to the spirit of the original recordings as he breaks down the strums, picking patterns and chord progressions. As a bonus you'll learn some of the distinctive solos of Maury Muelheissen, Croce's long-time lead guitarist. "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." Intermediate. Includes note/tab as PDF file on the disc. 100 min.
300-DVD377
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DVD - STEVE WARINER, C.G.P. - MY INSTRUCTIONAL TRIBUTE TO CHET ATKINS
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The Grammy winning country music star pays tribute to his mentor, teaching original compositions and finger-challenging arrangements using trademark elements of Chet's style. He explores Merle Travis/Chet Atkins thumb picking in "Leavin' Luttrell" & "John Henry," teaches a swinging tribute to Jerry Reed in "Reeding Out Loud," and imparts the beauty of Chet inspired arrangements in "I'm Already Taken," "Holes in the Floor of Heaven" and "Two Teardrops." Steve's historical insights and intimate knowledge of Chet's picking techniques make this a treat for any fingerstyle guitarist. Intermediate/advanced. Note/tab included as PDF file on the disc. 90 min.
300-DVD374
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DVD - GUITAR LESSON WITH DAVID BROMBERG
taught by David Bromberg
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In this intimate DVD lesson, David presents some of his most popular arrangements. They vary from the folk blues "Delia" to the popular gospel song "Just A Closer Walk with Thee" to Bob Dylan's "It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry" to Jerry Jeff Walker's "Mr. Bojangles" (featuring David's famous guitar solo). Nine great arrangements that will expand your repertoire as well as guitar playing skills. Teaches fingerpicking and flatpicking techniques. Vibrato, single string runs, cross-picking, the alternating bass, counterpoint lines and finding the groove are all discussed. Each phrase is taught. Intermediate. 116 min.
304-DVD992
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DVD - PICKIN' LIKE CHET: CHET ATKINS VINTAGE CLASSICS, VOL. 2
taught by Pat Kirtley
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2-DVD set. One of Atkin's skills was his uncanny talent of discovering songs which would work as fingerstyle arrangements. Kirtley has assembled six favorites from Chet's "Golden Era" - and teaches you the secrets of how it's done, and how to get the feel of the originals: carefully dissecting them and then putting them back together, step by step, so the guitarist can not only learn to play them, but also gets a sense of the feel and history of each unique selection. Using split-screen you can study both the left and right hands in detail. A tab/music booklet is included as well as a PDF file of the booklet. Intermediate/advanced. 122 min.
304-DVD988
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DVD - JEAN-FELIX LALANNE - FINGERSTYLE GUITAR IMPRESSSIONS
performed by Jean-Felix Lalanne
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French fingerstyle guitar sensation LaLanne performs thirteen original solo guitar compositions. These pieces range in mood and texture from funky jazz to dreamy impressionism and contemporary classicism. 45 min.
02-DVD97766
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DVD - PICKIN' LIKE CHET: CHET ATKINS VINTAGE CLASSICS, VOL. 1
taught by Pat Kirtley
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2-DVD set. One of Atkin's skills was his uncanny talent of discovering songs which would work as fingerstyle arrangements. Kirtley has assembled six favorites from Chet's "Golden Era" - and teaches you the secrets of how it's done, and how to get the feel of the originals: carefully dissecting them and then putting them back together, step by step, so the guitarist can not only learn to play them, but also gets a sense of the feel and history of each unique selection. Using split-screen you can study both the left and right hands in detail. A tab/music booklet is included as well as a PDF file of the booklet. Advanced. 173 min.
304-DVD985
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DVD - PAUL YANDELL - FINGERSTYLE LEGACY
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Guitarist with Chet Atkins for two decades, Paul played with Jerry Reed for the previous five years. He relates the historical development of fingerstyle, performs many of his arrangements and teaches 32 of the most famous fingerstyle licks. Solos include "St. Louis Blues," "After You've Gone," "Georgia Camp Meeting," more. 48 min.
02-DVD95389
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DVD - EMMANUEL LABOR
by Tommy Emmanuel
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Provides a personal, one-on-one setting in which music aficionados can enjoy performances of some of Tommys best-loved tunes, but also offers guitar players instruction by one of the world's best. Emmanuel, fingerstyle master and performer, shares his personal insight and technique to sixteen tunes. Pieces shown include cuts from his albums "Only," "Endless Road" and "The Mystery." As a bonus feature a few sections are slowed down, with no compromise in pitch or video, to better see the exact execution that Tommy uses. Advanced. NO TAB. 166 min.
02-DVD21726
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DVD - MARTIN SIMPSON: MAKING CONNECTIONS IN OPEN TUNINGS
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Martin looks at various tunings he uses as part of his signature sound and compares them in relation to each other and to standard tuning. Martin also touches on some of his unique right and left hand techniques while teaching you 5 of his signature tunes. Some of the topics Martin discusses include: DADGAD; hammer on /pull off/push off licks; Gsus4 tuning; fluidity exercises; The Mixolydian mode; banjo, blues and modal magic; Csus4add9 (CGCFCD) tuning; making connections between tunings. Beginning/intermediate. 72 min.
457-DVD125
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DVD - STEVE BAUGHMAN: CELTIC FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
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Baughman demonstrates his virtuosity on 14 solo guitar settings of Celtic and traditional compositions. These include several O'Carolan tunes as well as originals. Of special interest is his analysis of alternate tunings and new fingerstyle techniques. Intermediate. 45 min.
02-DVD97259
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DVD - TRAVIS PICKING: HILLBILLY FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
by Paul Pigat
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Let Paul Pigat (aka Cousin Harley) take you on a fun, easily accessible lesson incorporating the styles of Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Scotty Moore and Lenny Breau. Covers: guitar boogie patterns, fingerstyle, muting techniques, lots of alternative chord voicings that will spice up your playing, fingerstyle turnaround patterns, exercises to increase right and left hand coordination, the Chet Atkins 3 finger roll pattern, bass lines leading into chords, pinching techniques, Paul's pedal and amp settings, more. Intermediate/advanced. 116 min.
457-DVD121
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DVD - COMPOSING AND ARRANGING FOR SOLO GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR ESSENTIALS, VOL. 3
taught by Laurence Juber
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For those wanting to add advanced repertoire to their playing. Juber gives step by step instructions, discussing the reasons for his musical choices and the techniques he uses.
20-DVD73
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DVD - UNDERSTANDING DADGAD AND BUILDING REPERTOIRE, ACOUSTIC GUITAR ESSENTIALS, VOL. 2
taught by Laurence Juber
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Aimed at guitar players wishing to explore the versatile tuning of DADGAD. With discussions on tuning itself and its benefits to solo guitarists. Juber uses well-known songs to show how DADGAD tuning's assets can be utilized to produce memorable arrangements. Multi-angle viewing close-ups of both hands. 20 pages of tab/notation included as PDF, more.
20-DVD72
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DVD - THE FINGERSTYLE GUITAR OF JODY STECHER: TRADITIONAL AMERICAN OLD TIME, BLUES & COUNTRY MUSIC
by Jody Stecher
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Stecher's guitar arrangements are blues tinged, banjo influenced and highly inventive. They are fluid, evolving and subject to flights of improvisation in actual performance. Yet, they contain a lot that is "fixed" or repeated from performance to performance. The seven arrangements presented here are crystallizations of the motifs and patterns typically used by Jody. Five tunings and four styles of picking are presented. This practice of original expression is itself an important element of American traditional music. Titles include: "Boats Up The River," "Buddy Wont You Roll Down The Line" "Red Rocking Chair," "Old Country Stomp," "Casey Jones," "Riley And Spencer" and "Those Two Blue Eyes." 70 min.
304-DVD940
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DVD - FROM THE WOODSHED TO STAGE, VOL. 2
by Buster B. Jones
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Jones is a master of hot fingerpicking guitar solos. He has combined his love for the styles and techniques of Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed and Merle Travis to create an original and exciting approach for fingerstyle guitar. In this series of lessons, Buster presents and teaches guitar solos that he plays in the woodshed as well as on stage. Each instrumental has evolved from its basic form to a complex arrangement featuring melodic variations, chromatic rolls, rhythmic licks and lyrical runs. Titles include: "Live At Five" "Mister Lucky," "I Saw The Light," "The Wizard Of Oz," "White Christmas" and "Merci Marcel." These instrumentals will challenge the talents of any intermediate to advanced student. 60 min.
304-DVD936
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DVD - FROM THE WOODSHED TO THE STAGE, VOL. 1
by Buster B. Jones
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Jones is a master of hot fingerpicking guitar solos. He has combined his love for the styles and techniques of Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed and Merle Travis to create an original and exciting approach for fingerstyle guitar. In this series of lessons, Buster presents and teaches guitar solos that he plays in the woodshed as well as on stage. Each instrumental has evolved from its basic form to a complex arrangement featuring melodic variations, chromatic rolls, rhythmic licks and lyrical runs. Titles include: "Skippy" "The Claw," "Van Dusers Rag" "Back Porch Boogie" and "The Christmas Song." These instrumentals will challenge the talents of any intermediate to advanced student. 72 min.
304-DVD935
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DVD - LEARN TO PLAY THE SONGS OF GORDON LIGHTFOOT
taught by Pete Huttlinger
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The great Canadian singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot has written some of the most beautiful and enduring songs of our time. Master guitarist Pete Huttlinger makes Lightfoot's guitar arrangements easily accessible to learning players, teaching the chord progressions, rhythms, fingerpicking patterns and soulful musical touches that help make each song a unique and powerful statement. 8 songs: "Early Morning Rain," "Carefree Highway," "Rainy Day People," "Circle of Steel," "Steel Rail Blues," "Bitter Green," "If You Could Read My Mind" and "Cold on the Shoulder." Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 120 min.
300-DVD339
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DVD - GUITAR PLAYING HAWAIIAN STYLE WITH OZZIE KOTANI, KI HO'ALU VOLUME 1
taught by Ozzie Kotani
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Legend Kotani reveals how this unique guitar style is played. In his refined teaching style, Ozzie demonstrates the fundamentals of the tradition in the Taro Patch Tuning, offering extensive hints and suggested fingerings. Explore at your own pace with Ozzie as he teaches his compositions "Kani Ki Ho alu," "Molehu," and "'Awiwi" with on screen tablature. Then, progress to higher levels as Ozzie demonstrates how players can embellish arrangements, by stepping away from tablature. This section will challenge and inspire you to apply what you have learned in the traditional manner by watching, listening and then experimenting without the use of any notation. 85 min.
694-DVD701
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DVD - ACOUSTIC FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
with Rick Ruskin
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Rick's remarkable style captures all the nuances of a band/rhythm section and transforms the parts into an amazing in-the-pocket fingerstyle groove. The split screen video format covers: right and left hand techniques, walking bass and counterpoint lines, open-voiced triads, simultaneous bass/rhythm/lead parts, pedal-steel effects, double-stop bends, harmonics, more. These techniques are immediately put to use in instrumental versions of "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" & "Georgia On My Mind" plus four originals, all in standard tuning. His meticulous blow-by-blow analysis of each phrase is loaded with insight. Intermediate/advanced. Note/tab sheets are printable from the disc (DVD-ROM). 120 min.
284-DVD1
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DVD - THE MUSIC OF TURLOUGH O'CAROLAN ARRANGED FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
taught by Duck Baker
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The compositions of Turlough O'Carolan, born 1670, have a special place in the story of Irish music. His music is often seen as a link between traditional Irish melodies and baroque. Originally written for the harp, these compositions lend themselves perfectly to the fingerstyle guitarist. Teaches a wide variety of Carolan pieces, from the folk-like air "Blind Mary" to the stately "Hewlett." Tab/music booklet included, also included as a PDF file. 84 min.
304-DVD926
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DVD - THE MUSIC OF THELONIOUS MONK ARRANGED FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
taught by Duck Baker
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Monk's music is a challenge on any instrument and particularly for fingerstyle guitar. Duck teaches arrangements of "Blue Monk," "Lulu's Back In Town," "'Round Midnight," and "Light Blue." Includes rare footage of Monk performing the first three tunes in 1966. Beginning/intermediate. Note/tab booklet included, also included as a PDF file on DVD. 92 min.
304-DVD948
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DVD - HAPPY TRAUM TEACHES SEVEN CLASSIC BOB DYLAN SONGS
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Two DVD set. Happy's long association with Bob Dylan makes him the perfect instructor for these seven easy fingerstyle arrangements. Happy shows you the basic chords for each song, then brings each to life with movable chord shapes, bass runs, harmony lines, and other nuances. Each song features a different fingerpicking approach: three finger patterns, Travis-style swing, steady bass blues, Carter Family strumming, more. "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right," "Blowin' in the Wind," "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight," "I Pity the Poor Immigrant," "Buckets of Rain," "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here with You" and "Farewell." BONUS: four audio tracks, including rare first-ever recordings of "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right." Includes note/tab booklet. 165 min.
300-DVD315
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DVD - FOLK, BLUES & RAGTIME
taught by Dave Van Ronk
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Spans a wide variety of exciting and powerful music: the blues of Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell; the "old fashioned" picking of Rev. Gary Davis; the ragtime bounce of Blind Blake; the sophisticated blues of Brownie McGhee; the country blues of Jim Jackson; a children's ring song and a Van Ronk original. Each arrangement is discussed and explained in detail. This complete lesson for the intermediate guitarist clearly illustrates how traditional music can be placed in a fingerstyle setting. A detailed note/tab booklet is included, also included as a PDF file. Intermediate. 80 min.
304-DVD915
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DVD - FINGERSTYLE GUITAR FROM THE GROUND UP, VOL. 2
taught by Buster B. Jones
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In this second volume Buster continues to show you the tricks of his trade, so you'll be able to fingerpick in the style of Merle Travis and Chet Atkins. Learn: more right-hand patterns, right hand rolls, chord movements, fretboard logic, and how to play "Blowin' In The Wind," "Jingle Bells," "I'll Fly Away," and "Nine Pound Hammer" with embellishments. Phrase by phrase instruction is backed up by the split-screen so that you can clearly see what each hand is doing. Beginning/intermediate. Includes tab booklet, also included as a PDF file. 64 min.
304-DVD202
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DVD - FINGERSTYLE GUITAR FROM THE GROUND UP, VOL. 1
by Buster B. Jones
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Buster, a multi-award winning virtuso, takes you from the basics and starts you on the road to fingerpicking. Buster's no nonsense, clear instruction is supplemented by the split-screen technique, so that you can see every move. Exercises and songs are taught phrase by phrase. Learn: how to tune your guitar, left and right hand playing positions, basic chords, chord movements, right hand patterns and techniques. Songs include "Nine Pound Hammer," "Freight Train," "Camptown Races," "Bury Me Beneath The Weeping Willow Tree." Beginning/intermediate. Includes tab booklet, also included as a PDF file. 77 min.
304-DVD201
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DVD - THE GUITAR OF JOSEPH SPENCE
taught by Elijah Wald
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Spence's uniquely personal style has been compared to the great blues masters, the African acoustic pioneers, and Thelonious Monk. Born in the Bahamas in 1910, Spence worked as a stone mason, playing mostly the religious songs he sang in church. His arrangements are master classes in how to fingerpick in waltz time and capture the rolling Caribbean rhythms of Trinidad, Cuba or New Orleans. His separation of bass and treble, and the parallel voicings of his melody lines, teach interesting ways of harmonizing fingerstyle improvisations. His unorthodox technique breaks down old habits. Tunes taught: "Oh How I Love Jesus," "Happy Meeting In Glory," "Brownskin Girl," "The Glory of Love," "The Lord is My Shepherd," "Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer." Intermediate. 80 min. Tab booklet included, also included as a PDF file.
304-DVD970
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DVD - CHRIS SMITHER TEACHES SIX OUTSTANDING FINGERPICKING ARRANGEMENTS
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Chris Smither's high groove guitar style has made him popular for decades. Here he shows you how alternating thumb, syncopated two-finger picking and a variety of left hand techniques can create rhythmic drive and distinctive harmonies. You'll learn: "No Love Today,"an evocation of old New Orleans street life; "Drive You Home Again," a moody minor key blues; "Get a Better One," with infectious single note riffs against a steady bass groove; "Leave the Light On," straight ahead fingerpicking on open D; Lightnin' Hopkins "Blues in the Bottle" taught on both 12-string and 6-string guitars; and Bob Dylan's "Visions of Johanna." Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD296
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DVD - ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS SERIES, LAURENCE JUBER - ACOUSTIC GUITAR ESSENTIALS, VOL. 1
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2-DVD set. Aimed at players who want to expand their guitaristic options by learning the musicality behind the act of playing. Theory 101 unlocks the mysteries of the fretboard, the Cycle of 5ths, minor keys, inversions and more. Then Juber performs five tunes and explains the musical ideas and techniques of each. A lesson on left hand techniques wraps up these powerful lessons. 6 hours. Note/tab included as PDF file.
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DVD - GREAT GUITAR LESSONS: FINGERSTYLE TECHNIQUES
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Acoustic fingerstyle guitarists have made some of the most compelling contemporary music in recent years. This overview of repertoire and technique will immerse you in the work of eight players who are redefining guitar music. Each teaches a complete song: Chrs Proctor (Aura Lee), Martin Simpson (Banks of the Bann), David Wilcox (Spin), Preston Reed (Tribes), Muriel Anderson (Angeline the baker), Frederic Hand (Celtic Tale), Alex de Grassi (Lost in the Woods) and Laurence Juber (Martha, My Dear). Intermediate/advanced. Includes note/tab booklet. 75 min.
300-DVD293
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DVD - TOM RUSH - HOW I PLAY (SOME OF) MY FAVORITE SONGS: 10 EASY-TO-PLAY CLASSICS
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Play along with Tom Rush as he teaches ten memorable songs. He includes originals ("No Regrets," "Rockport Sunday," "River Song"), traditional blues ("Drop Down Mama," "Diamond Joe," "Panama Limited"), Joni Mitchell hits ("Urge for Going," "Circle Game"), Geoff Muldaur's instrumental "Mole's Moan," and Murray McLaughlin's compelling "Child's Song." As a bonus he closes the DVD with a hilarious performance of "Remember?" Early intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 110 min.
300-DVD285
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DVD - BLUEGRASS GUITAR - FINGERPICKING STYLE
taught by Eddie Adcock
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Combining Travis-style fingerpicking with lightning-fast bluegrass runs, Eddie Adcock gets as exciting a guitar sound as you'll hear anywhere. On this DVD you'll learn right-hand rolls, complex slides, pull-offs, hammer-ons, variations and alternating thumb/index finger combinations, techniques that will turn basic country tunes into musical adventures. Along the way you'll learn Eddie's arrangements of "Under The Double Eagle," "Red Wing," "Sugar Foot Rag," "Strolling" and "Eddie In The High Ground." Includes tab booklet. Intermediate. 90 min.
300-DVD282
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DVD - ARRANGEMENTS FOR SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR: TWO DVD SET
taught by Peter Huttlinger
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Contains 300-DVD31 & 300-DVD271. Pete Huttlinger's championship picking style is making him a powerful force in the acoustic guitar world. Over these two DVDs he teaches ten songs, featuring rich textures, moving bass parts, jazz chords, funky grooves, cascading runs, more. "And I Love Her," "Josie," "Brown Bomber," "Catch & Release," "I Got Rhythm," "Darcy's Guitar," "The Santa Rita Connection," "McGuire's Landing," "Tommy in the Morning" and "On Eagle's Wings." Intermediate/advanced. Includes note/tab booklets. 90 minutes each.
300-DVD271SET
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DVD - SUPER FINGERPICKING GUITAR TECHNIQUES
by Alan Munde
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Easy-to-follow, play-along exercises let you perform with Munde and match his playing note by note. Beginning with the basic fingerstyle rhythm pattern, the lesson advances step-by-step to the syncopated "Travis Style." An excellent workout or warm-up tape. Booklet available for download at web site. Beginning/intermediate. 30 min.
02-DVD96003
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DVD - CHRISTMAS SONGS & HOLIDAY MELODIES
taught by John Fahey
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John teaches nine of his most popular Christmas and holiday arrangements. Includes "Auld Lang Syne," "The Bells Of St. Mary," "The First Noel," "Away In A Manger," "Jesus Won't You Come By Here," "Go Tell It On The Mountain," "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear," "Greensleeves," "Silent Night" and "We Three Kings Of Orient Are." Normal fingerpicking styles are used as well as slide techniques. Regular and Open G tunings are featured. A detailed note/tab booklet is included, also included as a a PDF file. 57 min.
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DVD - THE GUITAR OF JOHN FAHEY: VOLUME I
taught by John Fahey
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Explains and teaches "In Christ There is No East or West," "Claire," "Some Summer Day," "When Springtime Comes Again," "Spanish Fandango," "Spanish Two-Step," and "On the Sunny Side of the Ocean." Note/tab booklet included, also included as a a PDF file. 77 min.
304-DVD944
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DVD - CHET ATKINS IN THREE DIMENSIONS: CHET LICKS
by Chet Atkins & John McClellan
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2-DVD set. Continues the best-selling Mel Bay series. John, a virtuoso in his own right and friend of Atkins, demonstrates Chet's techniques: alternating bass, slurs, cross-string scales, arpeggios, tone production, artificial harmonics, more; and discusses the key elements of Chet's musicianship. He uses graded musical examples from "Avalon," "Take Five," "Canned Heat," "Mainstreet Breakdown," others. Advanced. 123 min.
02-DVD21426
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DVD - THE GUITAR OF PRESTON REED - EXPANDING THE REALM OF ACOUSTIC PLAYING
taught by Preston Reed
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Preston's astonishing technique will change the way you approach your instrument. In his hands, a single guitar becomes numerous instruments, creating a multitude of sonic and rhythmic effects. He plays and analyzes 3 original compositions: "Slap Funk," "Border Towns," and "Tribes," teaching "rim shots," "bongo hits," slap harmonics, double hammer-ons, two-hand tapping, right hand fretting, and other techniques. By learning these tunes you'll gain myriad ideas for your own solo guitar style. Intermediate/advanced. Includes tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD266
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DVD - LEARN TO PLAY THE SONGS OF JIM CROCE - GUITAR ACCOMPANIMENT AND TECHNIQUES
taught by Pete Huttlinger
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Jim Croce's guitar accompaniments to his timeless songs, as well as the lead lines of his accompanist, Maury Muehleisen, are expertly broken down for aspiring players. Along with the basic accompaniments you'll learn to reproduce the nuanced chord progressions, three-finger picking patterns, bass lines, melodic licks, intros and endings that give each song it's own unforgettable sound. Seven songs are taught in note-for-note detail: "I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song," "New York's Not My Home," "Photographs and Memories," "I Got a Name," "These Dreams," "Operator" and "Time in a Bottle." Early intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 115 min.
300-DVD256
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DVD - THE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR OF LEDWARD KAAPANA
hosted by Bob Brozman
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One of the most accomplished slack key players offers a lesson for novices as well as advanced players. Ledward's two-finger and alternating bass thumb picking is reminiscent of the great blues and country guitarists. He teaches instrumentals in "taro patch" (open G) and "wahine" (DGDF#BD) tunings, plus all the elements for creating improvised variations including damping, bass runs, hammers, pull-offs, and other ornaments. Tunes include "Slack Key Lullaby," "Kuu Ipo Onaona," "E Lili'u E," and the spectacular "Slack Key Medley." Includes tab booklet. 80 min.
300-DVD248
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DVD - ARRANGING FOR SOLO GUITAR: THE QUEEN TITLES
with Edgar Cruz
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Edgar's solo guitar arrangement of "Bohemian Rhapsody" brought him world-wide acclaim and a Winfield Award. Here he reveals the intricacies of this arrangement plus three more Queen songs: "We Are The Champions," "Killer Queen" & "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." He demonstrates the process used to distill the essence of these rock classics to a single guitar, explaining each song in detail, and demonstrating how those familiar harmonies can be faithfully translated. Covers techniques necessary for difficult passages and provides simplified variations for students of many levels. Features streaming notation and tab, also printable from the disc. All arrangements in standard tuning. Intermediate/advanced. 120 min.
284-DVD9
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DVD - ACOUSTIC GUITAR INSTRUMENTALS: THREE DVD SET
taught by Martin Simpson
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Contains 300-DVD182, 300-DVD183 and 300-DVD184. Lesson 1: Martin teaches 5 tunes in dropped-D and altered-G tunings and examines his own style of guitar frailing. "Rosie Anderson," "Pretty Saro," more. Lesson 2: Martin examines dropped-D tuning using the songs "Jock O'Hazeldean," "Banks of The Bann," and "In the Bleak Mid-Winter." Learn about arrangement and structure, finding the basic melody, voicing, altered chords, more. Lesson 3: Martin teaches two tunes in "G sus.4" tuning and builds an arrangement for "Betsy The Serving Maid." "The Coo-Coo Bird," in "mountain minor" banjo tuning guaranteed to keep you busy for months! Intermediate/advanced. Includes three note/tab booklets. 75, 60 & 60 min.
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300-DVD184SET
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DVD - TOMMY EMMANUEL - UP CLOSE
taught by Tommy Emmanuel
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A personal lesson with Tommy featuring detailed and "slowed down" demonstrations of many of Tommy's songs, including "Stevie's Blues," "Precious Time," and "The Hunt." He explains in detail his amazing harmonic technique, and shows step by step how to play thumb and finger styles. There are rare insights into his more complicated arrangements, with "up close" performances of "Classical Gas," "Day Tripper," "Lady Madonna," "Imagine," "Since We Met," "Gollywogs Cakewalk," "Amy," "Country Wide," "Up from Down Under," "Michelle," more! 120 min.
02-DVD6835
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$35.95
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DVD - TOMMY EMMANUEL - GUITAR TALK
taught by Tommy Emmanuel
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Informative and inspirational, Tommy draws on 30 years of experience to show you the essentials of guitar playing. Learn to: string and tune your guitar so that it stays in tune, develop groove in your rhythm guitar playing, become a "one man band" - play Guitar Boogie solo, make your melody playing more expressive, make music out of scales and make the most of your practice. Segments on rhythm guitar, melody playing and lead guitar are clearly presented and backed by on-screen fretboard graphics and a pdf file in music notation for the more advanced player. 76 min.
02-DVD6825
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$35.95
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DVD - BAG OF TRICKS, POCKETFUL OF LICKS
taught by Brad "Buster" Jones
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Both intermediate and advanced players will find this challenging. It covers a variety of themes, including chord shapes and voicings, scales, alternating bass exercises, double picking/cross-picking, chromatic rolls, more. Note/tab booklet included, also included as a PDF file on the DVD. PDF file. 77 min.
304-DVD925
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$26.95
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DVD - LIVINGSTON TAYLOR'S EXCELLENT GUITAR LESSON - PLAY BETTER NOW!
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Livingston Taylor shows you how unusual chord voicings, moving bass lines, and rich harmonizations can give even the simplest songs that "Taylor magic." Includes full arrangements to his hits "Going Round One More Time," "I Must Be Doing Something Right," "Our Turn to Dance," and "I Will Be in Love with You." With tips on technique, performing, gaining confidence, and using all of your senses to become a complete musician. Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 80 min.
300-DVD139
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DVD - THE GUITAR OF MERLE TRAVIS
taught by Marcel Dadi
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Teaches seven of Travis' greatest instrumentals, including "Fuller Blues," "Blue Bell," "Saturday Night Shuffle," "Cane Break Blues," "Memphis Blues," "Cannonball Rag," and "Walkin'The Strings. Includes rare footage of five performances by Travis in 1951. 60 page note/tab booklet included, also included as a PDF file. 95 min.
304-DVD918
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DVD - THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR OF JORMA KAUKONEN: THREE DVD SET
by Jorma Kaukonen
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Contains 300-DVD113, 300-DVD114, and 300-DVD115. DVD One: Jorma teaches his fingerpicking blues style using favorite traditional and original tunes: "West Coast Blues," "Hesitation Blues," more. Tips on picking style, slide technique, open tunings, more. DVD Two: Jorma takes apart favorites from his repertoire teaching the runs, chords, picking and other techniques that make his arrangements memorable: "I Know You Rider," "Water Song" and "San Francisco Bay Blues." DVD Three: Jorma mixes traditional folk picking patterns with rolls, back-brushing, double-time playing, percussive rhythms and other concepts. Seven pieces. Beginning/intermediate. Includes note/tab booklets. 4 1/2 hours total.
300-DVD115SET
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$62.95
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DVD - THE MUSIC OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD ARRANGED FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
taught by Fred Sokolow
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Features nine classic tunes. For each, Fred shows you how to fingerpick backup while singing; how to play an instrumental solo; and how to begin and end the tune. Each song played at slow speed and then at regular with a split-screen that gives you a close-up look at the picking and chording hands. Includes "Friend of the Devil," "Ripple," "Sugar Magnolia," "Truckin'," more. Note/tab booklet included, also included as a PDF file. 92 min.
304-DVD503
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DVD - THE MUSIC OF BOB DYLAN ARRANGED FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
by Fred Sokolow
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Learn how to play fingerpick backup to singing, instrumental solos, and an intro and ending to nine classics. Each is played at regular and slow speeds. Teaches: "My Back Pages," "Blowin'In The Wind," "Mr. Tambourine Man," "The Times They Are A Changing," "Lay Lady Lay," "I Shall Be Released," "Don't Think Twice," "Too Much of Nothing," and "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues." Note/tab booklet included, also included as a PDF file. 90 min.
304-DVD502
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DVD - THE MUSIC OF PAUL SIMON ARRANGED FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
by Fred Sokolow
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Teaches nine classics, including "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard," "The 59th St. Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)," "Scarborough Fair (Canticle)," "The Boxer," "Mother and Child Reunion," more. With fingerpick backup arrangements, instrumental solos, and an intro and ending for each song. Each is played at regular and slow tempo. Extensive booklet with complete lyrics, note/tab, with lead sheets included, also included as a PDF file. 90 min.
304-DVD501
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DVD - GUITAR STYLES & TECHNIQUES OF JERRY REED
taught by Buster B. Jones
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Learn the syncopated rhythms and banjo-style rolls that make the playing of Jerry Reed famous. "The Claw," "Reedology," "Jiffy Jam," "Jerry's Breakdown," "Down Home," "Papa's Knee," and "Lord Mr. Ford." Note/tab booklet included, also included as a PDF file. 70 min.
304-DVD953
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DVD - EXPLORING DADGAD GUITAR
taught by Laurence Juber
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The rich textures and distinctive chord voicings of DADGAD tuning have made it increasingly popular. In this detailed lesson Juber provides a complete understanding of how DADGAD works and how to use it in a variety of songs and keys. You'll learn his lyrical ballad "Still Warm," the lovely "Silhouette" and "Fountain Jumping," an exciting ragtime-like instrumental. Then he shows how the classic Irish ballad "Danny Boy" can be played in the keys of D, F, and C where you'll discover new textures and sonorities. Includes note/tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD93
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DVD - THE REAL MERLE TRAVIS GUITAR - LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON
taught by Thom Bresh
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Merle Travis's son takes you on a step-by-step guide through his father's picking technique. Songs include "Guitar Rag," "Cannonball Rag," "Walking the Strings," "I'll See You In My Dreams," "Bugle Call Rag," "Farewell My Blue Belle," and "Hangin' With the Girls I Know." Thom also shares cherished stories of his father, Mose Rager, Chet Atkins and other important influences, and he plays the famous 1938 Martin D-28 with the custom Bigsby neck. Includes note/tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD77
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DVD - THE GUITAR OF CHRIS SMITHER - ARRANGEMENTS IN CONTEMPORARY BLUES STYLE
taught by Chris Smither
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Chris Smither's combination of soulful singing, original songs and groove-oriented guitar has been thrilling audiences for three decades. Here he teaches six of his most popular songs: "Link of Chain," "Hold On," "Happier Blue," "Killin' the Blues," "The Devil's Real" and "Can't Shake These Blues." You'll learn bass-line shuffle grooves, sliding harmony figures, loads of great licks, more. Includes note/tab booklet. 85 min.
300-DVD65
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DVD - THE ART OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR
taught by Keola Beamer
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Keola Beamer provides the perfect introduction to a rich tradition that has inspired fingerstyle guitarists worldwide. He teaches seven traditional and original compositions in the special tunings that give slack key its distinctive sound, including: "Kuu Lei Awapuni Melemele (My Yellow Ginger Lei)," "Kalena Kai (Bath House)," "Grandmother's Wish," and more. Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 80 min.
300-DVD57
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DVD - MARY FLOWER TEACHES FINGERSTYLE BLUES GUITAR IN E (OPTIONS FOR THE SOLO PLAYER)
taught by Mary Flower
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Blues in E is a sound as old as the blues themselves. Mary shows you how to reach deep into the blues bag by teaching the licks and tricks that have kept this genre interesting. She explores the 12-bar blues structure and offers tips on creating your own arrangements. Starting with the Delta style where the thumb pounds out a steady bass, she shows you how to add single notes, up-the-neck bends, moveable chords, and powerful boogie-woogie patterns. She then walks you through a plethora of blues turnarounds. Mary mixes classic and contemporary songs to show you how blues techniques and structures really work. Also includes a CD/ROM that you can use to edit and print out the tab. For the intermediate/advanced player.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 30 days
575-DVD2
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DVD - JORMA KAUKONEN'S FINGERPICKING GUITAR METHOD
taught by Jorma Kaukonen
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Two DVD set. Jorma dissects his unique and influential blues and country guitar fingerpicking style and offers wisdom, advice and useful techniques for learning pickers at all levels. You'll learn five traditional and original songs, each one becoming a springboard for in-depth guitar explorations. Includes live performances of each song played with his touring partner Barry Mitterhoff: "I'll Let You Know Before I Leave," "Trouble in Mind," "Tom Cat Blues," "Genesis" and "Vampire Women." Beginning/intermediate level. Includes note/tab booklet. 130 minutes total.
300-DVD33
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DVD - THE GUITAR OF CHET ATKINS
taught by Chet Atkins
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Chet performs and describes in detail, phrase by phrase, the playing of nine of his classic arrangements. Teaches "Maybelle,""Petite Waltz,""Happy Again,""Londonberry Aire,""When You Wish Upon A Star,""Young Thing,""Bye Bye Blackbird,""Mr. Bo Jangles," and "Lover Come Back. For intermediate and advanced guitarists. Split -screen techniques allow you to carefully study both of his hands. 84 min.
02-DVD96018
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DVD - STOWELL PLAYS STOWELL: MUSIC FOR THE HEART & MIND
by John Stowell
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John Stowell is known internationally as a musician with a unique approach to guitar supported by a sophisticated harmonic concept. These original compositions allow you to follow the development of John's ideas and organizational principles, both creating progressions of chords and creating progressions of colors and rhythms. In his compositions John often succeeds in reaching a point where the goal, as composer Paul Dukas put it, is not to create dissonances but "make multiple resonances vibrate." 68 min.
on order, expected arrival date 12/08/09
02-DVD22082
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$22.49
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