DOWNLOAD ONLY. Recently discovered in the Homespun archives and now available as a digital download for the first time in many years. A good accompanist adds depth, sparkle and excitement to a song, then stepping forward at the right point to take a solo. The trick is to enhance the performance without "stepping on" the vocalist's lyrics. The late Artie Traum accompanied dozens of top performers in his long career. On this unique video he provides specific ideas and examples for lead lines and how to construct a solo based on a song's melody. You'll learn how to move freely around the fingerboard, making the guitar "sing" with beautiful tone and musical ideas, plus special accompaniment techniques - slides, bends, vibrato and more. Artie is joined by singer/songwriter Diane Zeigler, whose compelling songs and unique chording provide perfect material for him to "deconstruct" for soloing. Each of Diane's original tunes represents a different style, so you'll learn lyrical accompaniment as well as funky blues riffs and country-style licks. Beginner to advanced. Includes note/tab.