Sam Bush's rhythm playing is without peer in the world of the mandolin - part bluegrass, part reggae, part rock 'n' roll. Here, he shows all aspects of his style: chopping, strumming, accenting, damping, subdividing beats, more. Once you've got the basics down, Sam shows you myriad rhythmic variations you can use to add drive, power and excitement, and details accompaniments for two of his most popular performance pieces, "Girl From the North Country" and "Sailin' Shoes." EXTRA: Sam gives important tips on tuning up and a close look at "Ol' Hoss," his 1937 Gibson mandolin. Intermediate. Includes note/tab as PDF file on the disc. 100 min.