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PROFESSOR LOUIE’S ROCK & BLUES ACCORDIONA Complete Course

for the Beginner

taught by Aaron “Professor Louie” HurwitzKeyboardist and producer Aaron “Professor Louie” Hurwitz provides all the basics, then gets beginning accordionists right

into blues and rock rhythms and riffs. Especially good for pianists who want to get into different sounds and grooves. INCLUDES MUSIC & DIAGRAMS • LEVEL 1 • 120 MIN.

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the spicy music of the border country as played on the popular three-row button accordion. Phrase-by-phrase instruction teaches everything needed to make authentic Norteño music. Include classics such as: La Paloma • Viva Seguin • La Tuna and others.

INCLUDES MUSIC + DIAGRAMS • LEVEL 1 • 70 MIN.00641665 DVD ...............................................

JOEY MISKULIN

to cajun, Tex-Mex to cowboy, country to rock. Using a variety of popular tunes, he teaches and demonstrates the important techniques that will help accordionists improve tone,

speed, control and play on a whole new level.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 80 MIN.00641861 ...............................................

DIRK POWELL

LEARN TO PLAYCAJUN ACCORDIONDVD One – Starting Out:The one-row button accordion creates the defining sound that drives the waltzes and two-steps beloved by enthusiasts of Cajun music. Dirk Powell’s step-by-step approach makes it easy to start playing immediately. He teaches how to hold the instrument, use the bellows, find

the notes, and play “double” (octaves) – the essence of the Cajun style. Includes detailed instruction for playing some of the most popular Cajun dance tunes: La Valse de Quatre-vingt-dix-neuf Ans (The 99 Year Waltz), The High Point Two-Step, Johnny Can’t Dance.INCLUDES LYRICS • LEVEL 1 • 75-MIN.

Intermediate & Advanced Techniques:Covers topics such as ornamentation, syncopation, phrasing, anticipating the bellows changes, creating rhythmic effects and many other techniques to get a real hot Cajun sound. The songs include: The Wafus Two-Step • Lafayette Playboy Waltz • Hick’s Wagon Wheel Special • Dimanche Apres-midi

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JOHN WILLIAMS

LEARN TO PLAYIRISH CONCERTINAIn this easy beginner’s DVD, John Williams explains the fundamentals of the 20 or 30 key Anglo concertina: how to hold the instrument, use the keys, bellows and air button and how to move beyond the basic C and G scales. He teaches five tunes in note-for-note detail: Oro (Se Do Bheatha Bhaile) •

Jimmy Ward’s Jig • The Kesh Jig • Bobby Casey’s Jig • Last

INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB + DIAGRAMS • LEVEL 1 • 65 MIN.DVD ............................................... $29.95

LEARN TO PLAY IRISH BUTTON ACCORDIONDVD ............................................... $29.951-800-554-0626

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provides all the basics, then gets beginning accordionists right

into blues and rock rhythms and riffs. Especially good for pianists who want to get into different sounds and grooves. INCLUDES MUSIC & DIAGRAMS • LEVEL 1 • 120 MIN.00642007......................................................... $29.95

FLACO JIMENEZ/TIM ALEXANDER

TEX-MEX ACCORDIONwith Max Baca, bajo sextoA Tex-Mex legend teaches the spicy music of the border country as played on the popular three-row button accordion.

INCLUDES MUSIC + DIAGRAMS • LEVEL 1 • 70 MIN.

dix-neuf Ans (The 99 Year Waltz), The High Point Two-Step, Johnny Can’t Dance.INCLUDES LYRICS • LEVEL 1 • 75-MIN.DVD Two – Intermediate & Advanced Techniques:Covers topics such as ornamentation, syncopation, phrasing, anticipating the bellows changes, creating rhythmic effects and many other techniques to get a real hot Cajun sound. The songs include: The Wafus Two-Step • Lafayette Playboy Waltz • Hick’s Wagon Wheel Special • Dimanche Apres-midi (Sunday Afternoon).LEVEL 3 • 60 MIN.00641849 2-DVD Set .....................................00641844 DVD One Only ...............................00641845 DVD Two Only................................

JOHN WILLIAMS

LEARN TO PLAYIRISH CONCERTINAIn this easy beginner’s DVD, John Williams explains the fundamentals of the 20 or 30 key Anglo concertina: how to hold the instrument, use the keys, bellows and air button and how to move beyond the basic C and G scales. He teaches five tunes in note-for-note detail: Oro (Se Do Bheatha Bhaile) •

Jimmy Ward’s Jig • The Kesh Jig • Bobby Casey’s Jig • Last

Include classics such as: La Paloma • Viva Seguin • La Tuna and others.

INCLUDES MUSIC + DIAGRAMS • LEVEL 1 • 70 MIN................................................ $29.95

JOEY MISKULIN

ACCORDION STYLES AND TECHNIQUESWith his powerful command of a wide variety of genres, Joey Miskulin shows how to play everything from polkas to cajun, Tex-Mex to cowboy, country to rock. Using a variety of popular tunes, he teaches and demonstrates the important and demonstrates the important techniques that will help accordionists improve tone,

speed, control and play on a whole new level.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 80 MIN.

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Jimmy Ward’s Jig • The Kesh Jig • Bobby Casey’s Jig • Last Night’s Fun.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB + DIAGRAMS • LEVEL 1 • 65 MIN.00641815 DVDAlso available:LEARN TO PLAY IRISH BUTTON ACCORDION00641846 DVD

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AUTOHARPBRYAN BOWERS

BRYAN BOWERS’ AUTOHARP TECHNIQUESBryan Bowers astounds and entertains audiences everywhere with his powerful stage presence and autoharp virtuosity. On this instructive and entertaining DVD, he breaks down his techniques for players who want to get beyond simple strumming

and into more interesting song arrangements and solo instrumental styles.LEVEL 2 • 85 MIN.00641882 DVD ...........................................$29.95

JOHN SEBASTIAN

LEARN TO PLAY AUTOHARPA step-by-step learning guide to the autoharp – one of the most beautiful (and easiest) traditional instruments. Includes detailed instruction on holding it, proper use of the chord buttons, strumming and fingerpicking techniques and how to pick out melodies and play

instrumentals in the styles of the great traditional players. LEVEL 1 • 60 MIN.00641841 DVD ...........................................$29.95

BOB CARLIN

LEARN TO PLAY CLAWHAMMER BANJODVD One – The Basics:Grab your five-string banjo and get ready to frail! Bob covers all the basics of traditional clawhammer style: hammer-ons, pull-offs, chords, scales, tunings, right-hand essentials, slides, double-thumbing the fifth

string, and more. Teaches the songs: Shortenin’ Bread • Cripple Creek • Liberty • Soldier’s Joy.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 1 • 60 MIN.DVD Two – Intermediate: In this comprehensive lesson, Bob Carlin explores the intricacies of old-time clawhammer banjo style for players ready to move beyond the basics. Topics include: drop-thumb, double C-tuning, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, variations, endings, and more. Includes advice on choosing a banjo, plus the songs: Arkansas Traveler • Cluck Old Hen • The Eighth of January • Sally Goodin. Each tune is broken down step-by-step.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 2 • 50 MIN.00641737 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.9500641735 DVD One ....................................$29.9500641736 DVD Two....................................$29.95

BÉLA FLECK

BANJO PICKING STYLESBéla Fleck covers bluegrass, single-string style, harmonics, blues improvisations, Celtic sounds and lots more in fascinating arrangements of: Texas Bar-B-Que • Natural Bridge Suite • Brilliancy • John Henry • The Wind That Shakes the Barley.

INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 4 • 60 MIN.00641814 DVD ...........................................$29.95

JOHN HARTFORD

THE BANJO ACCORDING TOJOHN HARTFORDliCks, ideAdeAde sAsA AndAndA musiC

John Hartford was the extraordinary fiddle and banjo man who danced, played and sang to delighted audiences at festivals and concerts around the nation. A thoughtful and knowledgeable musician,

John imparted a treasure-trove of ideas and techniques. A variety of rolls and licks, important tips about getting good tone, phrasing, accenting, using picks, playing backup and lots more. Songs include: Cumberland Gap • Cripple Creek • Old Time River Man • Gentle on My Mind • Sally Goodin • Annual Waltz • Your Tax Dollars at Work • Lorena • and Foggy Mountain Landscape.Each DVD: INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 3 • 60 MIN.00641656 2-DVD Set...................................$49.9500641653 DVD One ...................................$29.9500641654 DVD Two....................................$29.95

DAVID HOLT

GET STARTED ON 5-STRING BANJOWith his easy-to-follow, good-humored manner, David Holt can get anyone started on 5-string banjo. Here he teaches the parts of the banjo, how to hold it, how to get it in tune and the simple chords, strums and basic picking beginners will need to play their favorite

traditional songs.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 1 • 45 MIN.00641648 DVD ...........................................$19.95Also available:CLAWHAMMER BANJO00641781 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.9500641779 DVD One ....................................$29.9500641780 DVD Two....................................$29.95

THE KINGSTON TRIO

BANJO ARRANGEMENTS OF THE KINGSTON TRIOleAeAe rnArnA to plAlAl yAyA nine

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taught by George GroveA fun and easy lesson for those who love the signature sound of the Kingston Trio and want to sing and play their songs on their banjo.

Veteran Kingston Trio member George Grove teaches Veteran Kingston Trio member George Grove teaches classic folk hits: Tom Dooley • M.T.A. • A Worried Man • Three Jolly Coachmen • Hard, Ain’t It Hard • Corey, Corey • and more.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 2 • 90 MIN.00641775 DVD ...........................................$29.95

JENS KRUGER

THE BANJO TECHNIQUES OF JENS KRUGERA true banjo virtuoso provides a detailed roadmap to his highly original playing and composing, passing on concepts, exercises and gorgeous original tunes to bring banjo playing to new heights. Original pieces include: Wind in the Wheat

• Shower • Waterfall • Sarah • and Mystical.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 3 • 110 MIN.00642000 DVD ...........................................$29.95

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Play great swing guitar without a backup band! Mike Dowling shows how to put it all together to make the grooviest solo arrangements anywhere using rhythm vamps, passing chords and single-string melodic picking. Songs include: Sweet Sue • I Hope Gabriel Likes My Music • Five Guys Named Moe • and Sweet Georgia Brown. INCLUDES MUSIC & TAB • LEVEL 3 • 105 MIN.00642074 DVD ......................................... $29.95

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MIKE SEEGER

OLD-TIME BANJO STYLESTaught by Mike Seeger with special guests Doc Watson, Kirk Sutphin, Greg Hooven, Etta Baker, and Joe and Odell Thompson. Mike Seeger’s expertise in two- and three-finger picking, clawhammer, and other old-time styles comes across clearly in this instructional session. Special

workshop performances by some of the country’s top traditional players give banjo students rare insight into the subtle beauty of this uniquely American music.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 3 • 90 MIN.00641790 DVD ...........................................$29.95Also available:SOUTHERN BANJO STYLES00641832 3-DVD Set ..................................$69.9500641828 DVD One Only............................$29.9500641829 DVD Two Only............................$29.9500641830 DVD Three Only .........................$29.95

PETE SEEGER

HOW TO PLAY THE 5-STRING BANJOwith special guest appearance byDoc WatsonAmerica’s most beloved banjo picker teaches his playing techniques and more than a dozen songs. Features a special guest appearance by Doc Watson. Produced by

Smithsonian/Folkways and Homespun Video.Smithsonian/Folkways and Homespun Video.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 3 • 60 MIN.00641713 DVD ...........................................$29.95

RALPH STANLEY

THE BANJO OF RALPH STANLEYfrom old-to Bluegr

hosted by Mike SeegerThis intimate look at Ralph Stanley’s pioneering banjo style begins with the first tunes he learned in the old-time clawhammer technique, and progresses through the three-

finger bluegrass picking he helped make famous. Includes finger bluegrass picking he helped make famous. Includes performances by Ralph and the Clinch Mountain Boys.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 4 • 90 MIN.00641906 DVD ...........................................

TONY TRISCHKA

TONY TRISCHKA’SESSENTIAL PRACTICE TECHNIQUES FOR BLUEGRASS BANJOHere’s a lesson that’s a “must-have” for bluegrass banjo players at all levels. This nuts-and-bolts practice session is designed to help players improve their timing, strengthen their hands and play with precision, power

and rhythmic sophistication. It is filled with exercises, etudes and workouts covering many of the building blocks of bluegrass banjo.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 2 • 50 MIN.00641547 DVD ...........................................$29.95Also available:BLUEGRASS BANJO TUNES & TECHNIQUES00641913 DVD ...........................................$29.95CLASSIC BLUEGRASS BANJO SOLOS00641567 DVD ...........................................$29.95

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PETE WERNICK

BEGINNING BLUEGRASS BANJOYou may never have touched a banjo before, but Pete (Dr. Banjo) Wernick will have you picking right from the opening minutes of this DVD. By the time you finish, you’ll be accompanying songs,

right-hand “rolls” in the three-finger bluegrass style and lots more. More than a dozen easy bluegrass songs are taught, including: Buffalo Gals • Mama Don’t ’Low • Columbus Stockade • Shady Grove • Roll in My Sweet Baby’s Arms • and lots more.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 1 • 100 MIN.

DVD ...........................................Also available:BLUEGRASS BANJO BACKUP

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VARIOUS ARTISTS

GREAT BANJO LESSONSBLUEGRASS STYLEtaught by Bill Keith, Pete Wernick, Tony Trischka, Eddie Adcock, Don Wayne Reno, Sonny Osborne and Ralph StanleyThis terrific compilation features instruction by some

of Homespun’s most celebrated banjo pickers. The lesson segments progress from very basic to advanced, and will give players a full range of bluegrass banjo techniques. Tunes include: Soldier’s Joy • John Hardy • Little Rock Getaway • El Randa • Turkey Knob • and Little Maggie. INCLUDES TAB • ALL LEVELS • 75 MIN.00642010 DVD ...........................................$19.95

ACOUSTIC BASSGARY PEACOCK

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This great jazz bassist shares the technical and improvisational ideas he has developed during his brilliant 45-year career. He delves into three important aspects of playing – the physical, the mental and the intuitive

– which together form the complete process of creating music on the bass.INCLUDES BOOKLET • LEVEL 4 • 75 MIN.00641901 DVD ...........................................$29.95

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RALPH STANLEY

THE BANJO OF RALPH STANLEY

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hosted by Mike SeegerThis intimate look at Ralph Stanley’s pioneering banjo style begins with the first tunes he learned in the old-time clawhammer technique, and progresses through the three-

finger bluegrass picking he helped make famous. Includes performances by Ralph and the Clinch Mountain Boys.

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right-hand “rolls” in the three-finger bluegrass style and lots more. More than a dozen easy bluegrass songs are taught, including: Buffalo Gals • Mama Don’t ’Low • Columbus Stockade • Shady Grove • Roll in My Sweet Baby’s Arms • and lots more.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 1 • 100 MIN.00641606 DVDAlso available:BLUEGRASS BANJO BACKUP00642009 DVDBRANCHING OUT ON BLUEGRASS BANJO00641767 2-DVD Set00641757 DVD One 00641758 DVD Two ...................................GET ROLLING

BANJOThis lesson includes theory, basic chord formations, picking and strumming exercises, plus other invaluable knowledge necessary for playing virtually any tune on the banjo.INCLUDES CHORDS + MUSIC • LEVEL 1 • 60 MIN.

00641899 DVD ...........................................$29.95

PETE WERNICK

VARIOUS ARTISTS

BLUEGRASS STYLEtaught by Bill Keith, Pete Wernick, Tony Trischka, Eddie Adcock, Don Wayne Reno, Sonny Osborne and Ralph StanleyThis terrific compilation features instruction by some

of Homespun’s most celebrated banjo pickers. The lesson segments progress from very basic to advanced, and will give players a full range of bluegrass banjo techniques. Tunes include: Soldier’s Joy • John Hardy • Little Rock Getaway • El Randa • Turkey Knob • and Little Maggie.

LEVELS • 75 MIN............................................

ACOUSTIC BASSGARY PEACOCK

THE ACOUSTIC BASS

You may never have touched a banjo before, but Pete (Dr. Banjo) Wernick will have you picking right from the opening minutes of this DVD. By the time you finish, you’ll be accompanying songs, playing solos, and will have learned basic chords, slides, hammer-ons and pull-offs,

right-hand “rolls” in the three-finger bluegrass style and lots more. More than a dozen easy bluegrass songs are taught, including: Buffalo Gals • Mama Don’t ’Low • Columbus Stockade • Shady Grove • Roll in My Sweet

INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 1 • 100 MIN............................................$29.95

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Tunes include: Soldier’s Joy • John Hardy • Little Rock Getaway • El Randa • Turkey Knob • and Little Maggie. INCLUDES TAB • ALL00642010

ACOUSTIC BASS

EASY STEPS TO FLAMENCO GUITARplAy Along And leArn

This unique lesson teaches anyone with basic guitar skills how to play the exciting rhythms and passionate chord changes of tango flamenco, a style made famous by the Gipsy Kings and others. Aaron Gilmartin gets guitarists started with a typical flamenco chord progression, a variety of right-hand rasgueados (strums) and numerous exercises and play-along practice segments.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 2 • 120 MIN.00642029 DVD ......................................... $29.95Also available:LEARN TO PLAY FLAMENCO GUITAR00641715 Two-DVD Set ........................... $49.95

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ACOUSTIC BASS (CONTINUED)

TODD PHILLIPS

ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES FOR ACOUSTIC BASSVeteran bassist Todd Phillips breaks down technique and musicianship for the acoustic bass from the ground up. He gives detailed instruction in the mechanics of playing, bass setup, how to develop strength and stamina, and how to become fully familiar

with the fingerboard. Unique on-screen diagrams and with the fingerboard. Unique on-screen diagrams and close-up camera work make scales, chords and bass lines easily apparent. Excellent for total beginners, and for more experienced players who want to build their existing skills. DVD One: INCLUDES ON-SCREEN DIAGRAMS • LEVEL 1 • 75 MIN. DVD Two: INCLUDES ON-SCREEN DIAGRAMS • LEVEL 2 • 60 MIN.00641680 2-DVD Set .................................00641672 DVD One ...................................00641673 DVD Two ...................................

LEE ROCKER

ROCKABILLYSLAP BASSThis informative and entertaining DVD by a rockabilly master and co-founder of the Stray Cats teaches the spectacular multi-rhythmic slapping that will stop any show. Lee shows how to combine right hand techniques with blues bass lines and arpeggios, and

gives valuable advice on getting the best possible sound. gives valuable advice on getting the best possible sound. Includes demonstrations by his band Big Blue.LEVEL 3 • 60 MIN.00641855 DVD ...........................................$29.95

MARK SCHATZ

BLUEGRASS BASSDVD One – Beginning: Mark Schatz teaches basic patterns and scales, fingerings, passing notes, chord progressions, arpeggios, chromatic scales and other important subjects, applying them to several classic bluegrass songs.LEVEL 2 • 75 MIN.

DVD Two – Intermediate: Mark explores rhythmic and tonal variety and more advanced bass technique, including waltz time, walking, slap bass, syncopations, hammer-ons and pull-offs for bluegrass, rockabilly and novelty tunes. LEVEL 3 • 60 MIN.00641793 2-DVD Set .................................$49.9500641787 DVD One ....................................$29.9500641788 DVD Two....................................$29.95

ELECTRIC BASSJACK CASADY

THE BASS GUITAROF JACK CASADYThis DVD lesson is a treasury of the ideas and techniques of one of rock’s legendary bassists. Jack Casady analyzes his bass parts for classic

LEVEL 3 • 80 MIN.00641816

RICK DANKO

AnkoAnkoA ’sELECTRIC BASS TECHNIQUESIn this remarkable session, the late, legendary bassist for The Band detailed some of the exercises, picking techniques and musical ideas that formed his style through the years. He teaches scales, exercises and great bass lines to get you

really rocking! You’ll also see, up close, how Rick got the unique, percussive style that was the backbone of The Band’s trademark sound.LEVEL 2 • 60 MIN.

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DAVID C. GROSS

MASTERING THE ELECTRIC BASSDVD One – Scales, Modes and Their Application: This lesson concentrates on creating bass lines for any musical style. He helps players strengthen their hands and build chops through scales and modes in every position on the fingerboard. Using a step-by-

step analysis of chord tones and how they can articulate a chord progression, David introduces exotic scales, ear training exercises, and dynamic soloing.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 75 MIN.DVD Two – Further Mastery of Scales and Modes: A study of scales, chords, and modes and their application up and down the fretboard, including all the possible combinations of chord tones with play-along bass line examples. Variations on the blues are considered, as are playing arpeggios, recognizing intervals, and creating solos in all modes.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 60 MIN.00641867 2-DVD Set .................................$49.9500641856 DVD One ...................................$29.9500641857 DVD Two ...................................$29.95

BOUZOUKIZAN MCLEOD

LEARN TO PLAY THE IRISH BOUZOUKIwith Billy McComisky, button accordianZan McLeod, one of the Celtic music world’s most talented bouzouki players, accompanists and arrangers, has created a fantastic lesson for beginners and experienced players alike. Zan teaches tunings, basic

scales and chords, as well as pick technique and rhythmic innovations (cross picking, strumming patterns, accents and syncopations). He then explores the bouzouki through the study of traditional reels, jigs and slip jigs. Songs include: Lady Anne Montgomery • The Galway Rambler • Kesh Jig • Barney Bralligan’s • and The Butterfly. INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 1 • 90 MIN.00641674 DVD ...........................................$29.95

TIM O’BRIEN

THE MANDOLIN AND BOUZOUKI OF TIM O’BRIENplAlAl yingAyingA Celti luegrAluegrAluegr ssAssA

AndAndA Contempor ry songs

Tim O’Brien’s course will be a boon to mandolin and bouzouki (octave mandolin) players who want to improve their technique, develop ideas and learn new

repertoire. Tim brings his brilliant musicianship to bear as he teaches Celtic, bluegrass and original songs, including: Down in a Willow Garden • The High Road • Lay Down Your Weary Tune • One Girl Cried • More Love • The Kid on the Mountain • and Travellers.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 115 MIN.00641661 DVD ...........................................$29.95


bass from the ground up. He gives detailed instruction in the mechanics of playing, bass setup, how to develop strength and stamina, and how to become fully familiar

with the fingerboard. Unique on-screen diagrams and close-up camera work make scales, chords and bass lines easily apparent. Excellent for total beginners, and for more experienced players who want to build their existing skills.

INCLUDES ON-SCREEN DIAGRAMS • LEVEL 1 INCLUDES ON-SCREEN DIAGRAMS

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This informative and

really rocking! You’ll also see, up close, how Rick got the unique, percussive style that was the backbone of The Band’s trademark sound.LEVEL 2 • 60 MIN.00641987 DVD

bassists. Jack Casady analyzes his bass parts for classic tunes from the Hot Tuna repertoire and discusses the musical concepts that make up his unique style. INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB •

LEVEL 3 • 80 MIN.00641816 DVD ...........................................$29.95

RICK DANKO

ririr Ck dAnkoAnkoA ’ELECTRIC BASS TECHNIQUESIn this remarkable session, the late, legendary bassist

button accordianZan McLeod, one of the Celtic music world’s most talented bouzouki players, accompanists and arrangers, has created a fantastic lesson for beginners and experienced players alike. Zan teaches tunings, basic

scales and chords, as well as pick technique and rhythmic innovations (cross picking, strumming patterns, accents and syncopations). He then explores the bouzouki through the study of traditional reels, jigs and slip jigs. Songs include: Lady Anne Montgomery • The Galway Rambler • Kesh Jig • Barney Bralligan’s • and The Butterfly. INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 1 • 90 MIN.

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TIM O’BRIEN

THE MANDOLIN AND BOUZOUKI OF TIM O’BRIEN

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Tim O’Brien’s course will be a boon to mandolin

of the exercises, picking techniques and musical ideas that formed his style through the years. He teaches scales, exercises and great bass lines to get you

really rocking! You’ll also see, up close, how Rick got the unique, percussive style that was the backbone of The

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• Kesh Jig • Barney Bralligan’s • and The Butterfly. INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 1 • 90 MIN.00641674

mandolin) players who want to improve their technique, develop ideas and learn new

repertoire. Tim brings his brilliant musicianship to bear as repertoire. Tim brings his brilliant musicianship to bear as he teaches Celtic, bluegrass and original songs, including: Down in a Willow Garden • The High Road • Lay Down Your Weary Tune • One Girl Cried • More Love • The Kid on the Mountain • and Travellers.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 115 MIN.00641661

LEARN TO PLAY THESONGS OF GORDON LIGHTFOOT

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for Eight ClassicsPete Huttlinger teaches all the nuances of Gordon Lightfoot’s guitar arrangements and he makes them easily accessible to intermediate players. He teaches the chord progressions, rhythms, fingerpicking patterns and unique musical touches that help make each song a unique and powerful statement. Includes: “Early Morning Rain,” “Carefree Highway,” “Rainy Day People,” “Circle of Steel,” “Steel Rail Blues,” “Bitter Green,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Cold on the Shoulder.”INCLUDES MUSIC & TAB • LEVEL 3 • 120 MIN.00642065 DVD ......................................... $29.95

Pete Huttlinger


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LEARNING BLUEGRASS DOBRO®

With this hands-on Dobro course, even a complete beginner will be playing bluegrass and country tunes in no time! Cindy Cashdollar, one of today’s top players, covers essential right-hand techniques such as rolls, rhythm playing, crosspicking, tone control and damping, as

well as bar technique, chord building, hammer-ons and pull-offs, minor keys and more.INCLUDES CHORDS + TAB • LEVEL 1 • 90 MIN.00641663 DVD ...........................................$29.95Also available:DOBRO® VARIATIONS® VARIATIONS®

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JERRY DOUGLAS

JERRY DOUGLAS’ DOBRO® TECHNIQUES® TECHNIQUES®

One of the world’s top Dobro players shares some of the secrets of his great playing, demonstrating hand positions, right-hand rolls, bar pull-offs and hammer-ons, forward and reverse bar slants, string pulls and lots more. Includes note-for-note breakdowns of tunes such

as: Fireball Mail • Cincinnati Rag • Banks of the Ohio. Bonus! Includes new introduction and interview recorded in 2004.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 4 • 90 MIN.00641646 DVD ...........................................$29.95

ROB ICKES

ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUESFOR DOBRO®

with Jim Hurst,guitar and vocalsThese two lessons will give learning players all the tools they’ll need to master the resonator guitar. Rob Ickes, Dobro Player of the Year from 1996-1999, covers everything

from fine-tuning the strings to picking style, bar position, from fine-tuning the strings to picking style, bar position, bluegrass back-up technique, and how to achieve good tone, timing and volume control. He provides several exercises as well as insights into his own warm-up regimens.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 2/3 • 130 MIN.00641578 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.95

DRUMSJACK DeJOHNETTE

MUSICAL EXPRESSIONON THE DRUM SETwith special guest Harvey SorgenLearn how a master drummer creates a flow of improvisational ideas through balance and relaxation as he communicates his concepts on phrasing, tuning,

timekeeping and melody. He provides important “inside” timekeeping and melody. He provides important “inside” tips on his cymbal technique, stick and brush work, bass and hi-hat pedaling and other skills. Includes a spectacular display of seamlessly interwoven grooves – reggae, funk, rock and Latin!LEVEL 3-4 • 100 MIN.00641739 DVD ...........................................$29.95

DULCIMERJOHN McCUTCHEON

HAMMER DULCIMERThis beginner’s course makes it easy to see how to hold the hammers, find the notes, and make exciting music almost immediately. John teaches several tunes and variations, and shares tips on tuning, set-up, finding harmonies, and special hammering techniques. INCLUDES DIAGRAMS •

LEVEL 1 • 90 MIN.00641711 DVD ...........................................$29.95

DAVID SCHNAUFER

LEARNING MOUNTAIN DULCIMEREven a novice can make lovely sounds and play simple tunes almost immediately! Dulcimer virtuoso David Schnaufer includes scales, fingerings and strumming techniques for some of country music’s all-time favorite songs.LEVEL 1-2 • 90 MIN.

00641894 DVD ...........................................$29.95

FIDDLEDAROL ANGER

CHOPS & GROOVESrhythmirhythmir C explorAxplorAxplor tionsAtionsA

for Bfor Bfor owed instruments

with Casey Driessen & Rushad EgglestonLearn how you can create infectious, driving rhythms and syncopations in a wide variety of musical styles. The percussive bowing techniques taught produce exciting

grooves that can be used to accompany genres from grooves that can be used to accompany genres from bluegrass to Celtic, swing to ska, Latin to rock and funk.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 3 • 120 MIN.00641811 DVD ...........................................$29.95Also available:BLUES ON THE FIDDLE00641725 DVD ...........................................$29.95


NEW

LEARN TO PLAY THE SONGSOF JOHN DENVER – DVD 4

By popular demand, Pete Huttlinger has added a fourth DVD to his best-selling series. He teaches beautiful and accurate guitar versions of ten of the most-requested John Denver songs: Back Home Again • Song of Wyoming • Eclipse • Leaving on a Jet Plane • Wind Song • Ponies • Thank God I’m a Country Boy • Tools • and the guitar solos for “I Guess He’d Rather Be in Colorado” and “I’m Sorry.”INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 105 MIN.00642077 DVD Four ................................. $29.95Also available:00642078 4-DVD Set ............................... $89.9500641551 DVD 1 ...................................... $29.9500641552 DVD 2 ...................................... $29.9500641762 DVD 3 ...................................... $29.95

Pete Huttlinger

FIDDLE (CONTINUED)

KEVIN BURKE

LEARN TOPLAY IRISH FIDDLEDVD One – Polkas, Jigs and Slides: Covers rhythmic devices and other variations, including grace notes, ornaments, rolls, double-stops. Songs: Saddle the Pony • The Connaughtman’s Rambles • The King of the Fairies • Bill Sullivan’s Polka • Johnny Leary’s Slide •

Micho Russell’s Slide • and more.Micho Russell’s Slide • and more.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 2 • 90 MIN.DVD Two – Reels, Jigs and Gavottes: More complex rolls, triplets, grace notes, bowing techniques, rhythmic timing and phrasing. Songs: The Cottage Grove • Bonnie Kate • Jenny’s Chickens • The Man from Bundoran • The Miller of Droghan • Connie O’ Connell’s • Dan Collins’ Father’s Jig • Off to the Races • and three Breton gavottes. INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 3 • 105 MIN.00641766 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.9500641755 DVD One Only............................$29.9500641756 DVD Two Only............................$29.95

MICHAEL DOUCET

LEARN TO PLAY CAJUN FIDDLEThe award-winning fiddler from the hit band BeauSoleil breaks down the slurs, harmonies, ornaments and other stylistic devices that give Cajun music its distinctive sound. He teaches over a dozen waltzes, two-steps, blues and breakdowns, including: Allons a Lafayette

• Ma Chère Bébé Creole • Jolie Blonde • Chère Toot Toot • Johnny Can’t Dance • Lake Arthur Stomp • and others. INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 3 • 90 MIN.00641928 DVD ...........................................$29.95

RICHARD GREENE

BLUEGRASS FIDDLEA privArivAriv teAteA lesson

with ririr ChAhAh rdArdA greene

Classically trained bluegrass virtuoso Richard Greene covers a fascinating array of musical ideas, exercises and instrumental examples on this one-of-a-kind fiddle lesson. INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 4 • 85 MIN.

00641773 DVD ...........................................$29.95

KENNY KOSEK

LEARNING BLUEGRASS FIDDLEDVD One: Kenny Kosek shows the proper way to hold the fiddle and bow, and how to tune up and play basic scales. He then moves into slides, open-string drones, bowing patterns, rhythm playing, fills, intros and endings, vibrato and other essential techniques.

Songs: Jack of Diamonds • B’ile Them Cabbage Down • Waterbound • Liberty • Bury Me Beneath the Willow.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 1 • 65 MIN.DVD Two: Kenny teaches more advanced fiddle techniques in bluegrass and country-western styles, including a variety of slides, triplets, double-stop harmonies, rhythmic patterns, turnarounds, rolls plus a selection of fancy licks and endings. Songs: Dixon County Blues • Pig in a Pen • Sally Goodin • Roll in My Sweet Baby’s Arms • Orange Blossom Special.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 1-2 • 70 MIN.00641643 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.9500641638 DVD One ....................................$29.9500641639 DVD Two....................................$29.95

MARK O’CONNOR

MARK O’CONNOR’SFIDDLE CAMPBACk to BAsiAsiA Cs

Mark O’Connor’s fiddle camps attract students from all over the world, and this DVD puts you in a center seat for his “Back to Basics” class. He focuses on development of ear training and essential fiddle techniques, and analyzes three songs with

phrase-by-phrase breakdowns: Cotton Pickin’ Blues • Fisher’s Hornpipe • Skater’s Waltz.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 2 • 60 MIN.00641723 DVD ...........................................$29.95

JAY UNGAR

A FIDDLER’S GUIDE TO WALTZES, AIRS AND HAUNTING MELODIESFiddlers of all levels will benefit from Jay Ungar’s inventive use of slides, rolls, smears, vibrato and special bowing techniques. You’ll learn how to turn tunes into distinctive compositions with ornaments, slides and grace

notes. Jay teaches: Tombigbee Waltz • Tennessee Waltz • South Wind • Shebeg Shemor • Give Me Your Hand • and his Grammy-winning tune, Ashokan Farewell.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 2 • 90 MIN.00641729 DVD ...........................................$29.95

FOLK PERCUSSIONDAVID HOLT

FOLK RHYTHMSleAeAe rnArnA to plAlAl yAyA spoons, Bones, wAwAw shAshA BoArdArdA , hAhAh mAmA Bone AndAndA the

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Anyone can learn to play spoons, bones, washboard, hambone – even the paper bag! No music lessons, note reading, or expensive instruments are necessary!

LEVEL 1 • 50 MIN.LEVEL 1 • 50 MIN.00641714 DVD ...........................................$19.95

ACOUSTIC GUITARROY BOOK BINDER

BLUES BY THE BOOKfor fingerstyle guitAuitAuit rArA

Roy’s firsthand knowledge of the great Piedmont-style players makes these DVDs a must for anyone who loves traditional blues. He demonstrates a wide variety of chords, right- and left-hand patterns, licks and much more! Songs: Black Dog Blues • Hesitation Blues

• How Long • Every Day of the Week • Texas Blues • New Age Woman Blues • Polk City Ramble • Anywhere You Go I Can Go There Too.DVD One: INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 75-MIN. DVD Two: INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 80-MIN 00641657 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.9500641651 DVD 1 ........................................$29.9500641652 DVD 2 ........................................$29.95



EXPLORING THE GUITAR WITH KEB’ MO’songs And ArrAngements to enriCh your plAying

Grammy-winner Keb’ Mo’ accompanies his songs with folk/blues fingerpicking, swampy slide licks, contemporary pop chords, and a touch of jazz. Learning guitarists will be inspired to develop their own unique style as he teaches chord shapes, open tunings, slide technique and picking patterns. Songs: Your Love • Life Is Beautiful • I’ll Be Your Water • Every Morning • Eileen • Tell Everybody I Know • and America the Beautiful.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 110 MIN.00642030 DVD ......................................... $29.95

Keb’ Mo’

NORMAN BLAKE

NORMAN BLAKE’S GUITAR TECHNIQUESwith Nancy Blake, second guitarDVD One – Songs, Instrumentals and Styles: Legendary guitarist Norman Blake teaches flatpicking fundamentals and a variety of bluegrass and old-time country guitar techniques. He explores arrangements for

six favorite songs and instrumentals from his repertoire, discussing back-up technique, use of the capo, special tuning and lots more. Songs: Whiskey Before Breakfast • Gray Coat Soldiers • Prettiest Little Girl in the County • The Wreck of the Old ’97 • and more. Features Nancy Blake on second guitar.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 90 MIN.DVD Two – Ten Stellar Songs and Instrumentals: His impeccable taste and sure touch have inspired countless folk, bluegrass and country players. On this fascinating DVD, Norman demonstrates musical ideas, playing techniques and ten traditional and original songs and instrumentals taken from his vast repertoire: Coming Down from Rising Fawn • Caperton Ferry • Uncle Joe (Miss McLeod’s Reel) • Old Virginia Reel • Coleman’s March • New Century Hornpipe • Jimmy in the Swamp • Church Street Blues • Give Me Back My Fifteen Cents • and Hobo’s Last Ride.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 90 MIN.00641613 2-DVD Set .................................$49.9500641604 DVD 1 Only ...............................$29.9500641605 DVD 2 Only ...............................$29.95

RORY BLOCK

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THE GUITAR OF ROBERT JOHNSONDVD One: Robert Johnson’s unearthly singing and intricate Mississippi Delta style slide guitar have inspired innumerable players in the decades since his untimely death in 1938. On this jam-packed DVD lesson, the award-winning

contemporary blues singer and guitarist Rory Block completely demystifies the licks, runs, strums, bass lines, turnarounds and other important guitar elements that combine to make up the unique Robert Johnson sound. INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 120 MIN.DVD Two – Exploring the Repertoire: On Rory Block’s second installment into the great blues artist’s legacy, she provides complete note-by-note, lick-by-lick instruction for three of his most powerful songs: Cross Road Blues • Ramblin’ on My Mind • and Hellhound on My Trail. Rory takes each song apart, putting a microscope on the intros, chord positions, slide techniques, picking, strumming and other blues guitar skills needed to play them right.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 105 MIN.00642022 2-DVD Set .................................$49.9500641810 DVD One ...................................$29.9500642021 DVD Two....................................$29.95Also available:THE POWER OF DELTA BLUES GUITAR00641890 2-DVD Set .................................$49.9500641886 DVD One ...................................$29.9500641887 DVD Two ...................................$29.95

THOM BRESH

THE REAL MERLE TRAVIS GUITARlike fAfAf therAtherA , like son

Thom Bresh, the only son of the legendary guitarist Merle Travis, shows how to get the real Travis sound. He teaches several of Merle’s best-loved guitar instrumentals: Guitar Rag, Cannonball Rag and others. A must-have for all serious acoustic guitar students!

INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 90 MIN.00641666 DVD ...........................................$29.95

BOB BROZMAN

LEARN TO PLAY BOTTLENECKBLUES GUITARDVD One – The Basics: Filled with exercises and songs to get someone started in bottleneck blues style. Beginning and experienced slide players alike will benefit from the powerful licks and runs, rhythm techniques, use of vibrato and harmonics,

and other ways to get the true Delta sound. Songs: Walking Blues • Can’t Be Satisfied • Cross Road Blues.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 3 • 90 MIN.DVD Two – Advanced Technique: Bob Brozman provides intermediate and advanced guitarists with a complete toolbox with which to dramatically increase complete toolbox with which to dramatically increase their repertoire and enhance their blues arrangements their repertoire and enhance their blues arrangements and improvisations. Bob provides both a historical and a and improvisations. Bob provides both a historical and a technical analysis of the styles, innovations and techniques technical analysis of the styles, innovations and techniques originally created by Robert Johnson, Son House, Charlie originally created by Robert Johnson, Son House, Charlie Patton and other Delta slide masters. Songs: Come On in Patton and other Delta slide masters. Songs: Come On in My Kitchen • Delta Memories • Rollin’ and Tumblin’.My Kitchen • Delta Memories • Rollin’ and Tumblin’.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 4 • 70 MIN.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 4 • 70 MIN.DVD Three – RepertoireRepertoire: Brozman digs deeper into the bottleneck blues repertoire with this exploration of the bottleneck blues repertoire with this exploration of major and minor keys in open and standard tunings. major and minor keys in open and standard tunings. He covers traditional styles of Bukka White, Tampa Red, He covers traditional styles of Bukka White, Tampa Red, He covers traditional styles of Bukka White, Tampa Red, Charlie Patton and other Delta masters. Songs: Old Dog Charlie Patton and other Delta masters. Songs: Old Dog Charlie Patton and other Delta masters. Songs: Old Dog Blues • Jitterbug Swing • Denver Blues • Cypress Grove • Blues • Jitterbug Swing • Denver Blues • Cypress Grove • Blues • Jitterbug Swing • Denver Blues • Cypress Grove • Telegram Blues • Pony Blues • and more.Telegram Blues • Pony Blues • and more.Telegram Blues • Pony Blues • and more.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 3-4 • 75 MIN.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 3-4 • 75 MIN.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 3-4 • 75 MIN.0064203800642038 3-DVD Set ....................................................................$69.9500641598 DVD OneDVD One ........................................................................$29.9500642036 DVD TwoDVD Two........................................................................$29.9500642037 DVD ThreeDVD Three ..................................................................$29.95Also available:GUIDE TO ROOTS GUITAR STYLESGUIDE TO ROOTS GUITAR STYLES00641981 2-DVD Set2-DVD Set ..................................$49.95$49.9500641979 DVD One OnlyDVD One Only............................$29.95$29.9500641980 DVD Two OnlyDVD Two Only............................$29.95$29.95TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN GUITARTRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN GUITAR00641827 DVD ......................................................................................$29.95$29.95

MIKE DOWLING

BOTTLENECK BLUES AND BEYONDBOTTLENECK BLUES AND BEYOND00642076 2-DVD Set 2-DVD Set NEW! .......................$49.9500641820 DVD One ........................................................................$29.9500642075 DVD Two NEW! ..................................................$29.95SWING GUITAR00641642 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.95$49.9500641634 DVD One ....................................$29.95$29.9500641637 DVD Two....................................$29.95$29.95

JOHN DOYLE

IRISH RHYTHM GUITARACCACCA ompAompAomp nyingAnyingA

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One of the hottest guitarists on One of the hottest guitarists on the Irish scene today breaks the Irish scene today breaks apart his accompaniment apart his accompaniment style for the learning style for the learning player. He demonstrates his player. He demonstrates his complex strumming patterns complex strumming patterns and shows how to add and shows how to add

interest and depth to a basic three-chord tune by using interest and depth to a basic three-chord tune by using interest and depth to a basic three-chord tune by using interest and depth to a basic three-chord tune by using substitutions to change the underlying harmonic structure. substitutions to change the underlying harmonic structure. substitutions to change the underlying harmonic structure. More than a dozen great reels, jigs and hornpipes More than a dozen great reels, jigs and hornpipes More than a dozen great reels, jigs and hornpipes are analyzed rhythmically, including: Crowley’s • The are analyzed rhythmically, including: Crowley’s • The are analyzed rhythmically, including: Crowley’s • The Mountain Road • Craig’s Pipes • The Gooseberry Bush • Mountain Road • Craig’s Pipes • The Gooseberry Bush • Mountain Road • Craig’s Pipes • The Gooseberry Bush • Gallagher’s Frolics • Mist Covered Mountain • Langstrom’s Gallagher’s Frolics • Mist Covered Mountain • Langstrom’s Gallagher’s Frolics • Mist Covered Mountain • Langstrom’s Pony • Humours of Whiskey • Banks of Loch Gamhna • Pony • Humours of Whiskey • Banks of Loch Gamhna • Return to Camden Town • Fermoy Lasses • The Girl That Return to Camden Town • Fermoy Lasses • The Girl That Broke My Heart • Chief O’Neill’s Hornpipe • Tim Henry’s Broke My Heart • Chief O’Neill’s Hornpipe • Tim Henry’s Favorite • The Pullet. INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 85 MIN.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 85 MIN.00641738 DVD ......................................................................................$29.95


John seBAstiAn teAChes EIGHT LOVIN’ SPOONFUL

HITS AND “WELCOME BACK”Legendary songwriter John Sebastian guides learning guitarists through nine of his timeless songs, teaching the arrangements and techniques that give each one its distinctive sound. He adds insights into the music and some delightful tidbits of rock history based on four decades of experience in the music business. Includes: Do You Believe in Magic • Daydream • Summer in the City • Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind • Nashville Cats • You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice • Welcome Back • Younger Girl • Darling Be Home Soon.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 90 MIN.00642017 DVD ......................................... $29.95

John Sebastian

LEARN TO PLAY BOTTLENECKBLUES GUITARDVD OneFilled with exercises and songs to get someone started in bottleneck blues style. Beginning and experienced slide players alike will benefit from the powerful licks and runs, rhythm techniques, use of vibrato and harmonics,

and other ways to get the true Delta sound. Songs: Walking

ACOUSTIC GUITAR (CONTINUED)

ELIOT FISK

THE SEGOVIA STYLEClAlAl ssiAssiA CAlCAlCA guitAuitAuit rArA

of the mAmAm estroAestroA

This important tutorial covers the music and technique of Andrés Segovia, perhaps the greatest classical guitarist of all time. Eliot Fisk, a student and friend of Segovia’s, provides countless insights into the Maestro’s legacy, teaching transcriptions of

the Bach Prelude in D Minor, Canciones Populares and the haunting Estudio Sin Luz. INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 4 • 75 MIN.00641718 DVD ...........................................

DAVID GRIER

BLUEGRASS GUITARBuilding powerful

Three-time winner of the International Bluegrass Association’s “Guitar Player of the Year,” David Grier is a rising star in the world of the acoustic guitar. Here he analyzes his breathtaking technique and takes apart some of his signature tunes for intermediate players:

Liberty • Bill Cheatham • Engagement Waltz • and others. INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 75 MIN.00641903 DVD ...........................................$29.95

DAVID HAMBURGER

THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR METHODThese carefully graded starter lessons are based on David Hamburger’s best-selling books, issued by the publishers of Acoustic Guitarpublishers of Acoustic Guitarpublishers of magazine. Total beginners will learn how to use a pick and form all the most important chords, while those with some guitar experience will

learn fingerpicking styles and other essential techniques. More than two-dozen classic songs are taught, drawn from blues, folk, country and bluegrass traditions.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • 230 MIN.00641892 2-DVD Set ..................................$39.95

JOHN HAMMOND

THE BLUES GUITAR (AND HARMONICA) OF JOHN HAMMOND

+ TAB • LEVEL 4 • 110 MIN............................................

FREDERIC HAND

CLASSICAL GUITARteChnique AndAndA

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The DVD lesson Frederic Hand has made for

from his exploration into the fundamental principles of classical guitar. Includes in-depth analysis of beautiful pieces: John Dowland’s Lady Hunnsden’s Puffe, a dance by Gaspar Sanz, and two of Hand’s own compositions. INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 2-5 • 75 MIN.00641644 DVD ...........................................Also available:FOLK SONG ARRANGEMENTSFOR CLASSICAL GUITAR

DVD ...........................................SEVEN EASY PIECESFOR CLASSICAL GUITAR00641645 ...........................................

ERNIE HAWKINS

THE C-A-G-E-D GUITAR SYSTEM MADE EASYDVD One – Five Chord Shapes for Mastering the Fingerboard: Ernie Hawkins calls it “the Magic Key.” The C-A-G-E-D System establishes a roadmap to the entire neck of the guitar, and on this DVD he lays out a clear and easy method

for finding any chord, scale, note or lick – in any key – anywhere on the fingerboard. A must-have lesson for all learning players.INCLUDES CHORDS + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 85 MIN.DVD Two – Playing Chords and Licks in Every Key and Position: Ernie Hawkins’s long experience in country blues fingerpicking establishes the path for continuing his in-depth exploration of the C-A-G-E-D Guitar System. He shows how the basic 12-bar blues progression can be played in every key and position on the fingerboard, and provides innumerable tips, exercises, licks and variations to keep a learning guitarist busy for months.INCLUDES CHORDS + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 120 MIN.DVD Three: Ernie Hawkins uses the amazing C-A-G-E-D System when playing his specialty – blues and ragtime tunes in alternate-thumb fingerpicking style. On his third lesson, Ernie explores blues melodies as they move up into the highest reaches of the fingerboard, as well as the popular “circle of fifths” ragtime progression.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 60 MIN.

.................................$69.95....................................$29.95....................................$29.95

................................$29.95

PETE HUTTLINGER

LEARN TO PLAYTHE SONGS OFJIM CROCE

CCompAompAomp nimentsAnimentsA

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Jim Croce’s guitar accom-paniments to his timeless songs, as well as the superb lead lines of his long-time accompanist, Maury Muehleisen, are expertly

broken down for aspiring players at all levels: I’ll Have broken down for aspiring players at all levels: 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.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 2 • 115 MIN.

DVD ...........................................$29.95

A GUITARIST’S GUIDETO BETTER PRACTICING

DVD ..........................................$29.95ESSENTIAL EXERCISES FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR00641763 DVD ..........................................$29.95


uit

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This important tutorial covers the music and technique of Andrés Segovia, perhaps the greatest classical guitarist of all time. Eliot Fisk, a student and friend of Segovia’s, provides countless insights into the Maestro’s legacy, teaching transcriptions of

the Bach Prelude in D Minor, Canciones Populares and

• LEVEL 4 • 75 MIN............................................$29.95

DAVID GRIER

BLUEGRASS GUITARowerful solos

Three-time winner of the International Bluegrass Association’s “Guitar Player of the Year,” David Grier is a rising star in the world of the acoustic guitar. Here

from his exploration into the fundamental principles of classical guitar. Includes in-depth analysis of beautiful pieces: John Dowland’s Lady Hunnsden’s Puffe, a dance by Gaspar Sanz, and two of Hand’s own compositions. INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 2-5 • 75 MIN.00641644Also available:FOLK SONG ARRANGEMENTSFOR CLASSICAL GUITAR00642031 DVDSEVEN EASY PIECESFOR CLASSICAL GUITAR00641645 DVD ...........................................


(AND HARMONICA) OF JOHN HAMMONDLegendary blues musician John Hammond distills forty years of experience in this remarkable exploration of his guitar, harmonica and vocal techniques. He sings, plays and breaks down a variety of songs and instrumentals, sharing his blues wisdom

with aspiring players and enthusiasts.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 110 MIN.00641992 DVD ...........................................$29.95

FREDERIC HAND

INCLUDES CHORDS + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 120 MIN.DVD Three:System when playing his specialty – blues and ragtime tunes in alternate-thumb fingerpicking style. On his third lesson, Ernie explores blues melodies as they move up into the highest reaches of the fingerboard, as well as the popular “circle of fifths” ragtime progression.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 60 MIN.00642028 3-DVD Set .................................00642004 DVD One ....................................00642005 DVD Two....................................00642026 DVD Three ................................

PETE HUTTLINGER

LEARN TO PLAYTHE SONGS OFJIM CROCEguitAuitAuit rArA Ar Ar CC ACC AAndAndA teChniques

Jim Croce’s guitar accom-paniments to his timeless songs, as well as the superb lead lines of his long-time accompanist, Maury Muehleisen, are expertly

broken down for aspiring players at all levels: 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

hnique

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The DVD lesson Frederic Hand has made for Homespun should be of interest to all guitarists who want to discover their “natural dexterity” for speed, tone and effortless technique! Beginning and advanced guitarists alike will benefit

from his exploration into the fundamental principles of classical guitar. Includes in-depth analysis of beautiful pieces: John Dowland’s Lady Hunnsden’s Puffe, a dance by Gaspar Sanz, and two of Hand’s own compositions. INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 2-5 • 75 MIN.

...........................................$29.95

FOLK SONG ARRANGEMENTS

...........................................$29.95

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broken down for aspiring players at all levels: I’ll Have broken down for aspiring players at all levels: 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.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 2 • 115 MIN.00641942 DVDAlso available:A GUITARIST’S GUIDETO BETTER PRACTICING00641611 DVDESSENTIAL EXERCISES FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR

EARLY SOUTHERN GUITAR STYLESMike Seeger, arguably our nation’s most knowledgeable performer of American traditional music, teaches a wide variety of guitar techniques that were played in the rural South from about 1850 to 1930. He covers 25 songs and accompaniments, demonstrating each of them on a vintage instrument: Old Chisholm Trail • Fishing Blues • John Henry • Spanish Fandango • Guitar Rag • and more.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB PLUS COMMENTARY • LEVEL 3 • 205 MIN.00642080 2-DVD Set ................................ $39.95

Mike Seeger

NEW

STEVE KAUFMAN

BASIC BLUEGRASS RHYTHM GUITARSteve Kaufman is one of America’s top bluegrass guitarists. His DVD covers the basics of back-up guitar, from the simplest two-chord song to Texas-style fiddle tunes. Players will master bass walks, the Lester Flatt “G run,” altered chords, complex progressions and

more. Steve provides valuable insider’s tips and gives the techniques and practice sessions needed to play solid back-up in any picking situation. Songs: Wabash Cannonball • Blackberry Blossom • Sally Goodin.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 1-2 • 70 MIN.00641655 DVD ...........................................$29.95

LEARNING TO FLATPICKDVD One: Steve Kaufman’s “101-level” beginner’s course details all the essential bluegrass flatpicking techniques for getting new players off to a great start. Steve covers both lead and chord playing, and explains how to get good clarity in picking and fretting. Songs:

Cripple Creek • Hand Me Down My Walking Cane • The Wildwood Flower • The Wayfaring Stranger • Eighth of January • Bully of the Town.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 2 • 65 MIN.DVD Two: Steve covers use of the capo, how to play up and down the neck, chord back-ups, bass runs, damping, slides, substitution chords and crosspicking. Build a flatpicking solo to tunes like: Old Joe Clark • Bury Me Beneath the Willow • The Wildwood Flower • Wabash Cannonball • Arkansas Traveler • Salty Dog • and Down Yonder.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 90 MIN.DVD Three: Move beyond the basics into the finer points of flatpick guitar style with this focus on speed-building and the essential elements of style. Steve covers rhythmic crosspicking techniques, left- and right-hand positions, and a dynamic variety of slides, arpeggios, bends, accents, intros and endings. Songs include: Liberty • Salt Creek • Blackberry Blossom • Clarinet Polka • Home Sweet Home • Ragtime Annie.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 90 MIN.00642048 3-DVD Set ..................................$69.9500642045 DVD One ....................................$29.9500642046 DVD Two....................................$29.9500642047 DVD Three .................................$29.95Also available:THE ART OF GUITAR CROSSPICKING00641769 DVD ...........................................$29.95EASY GOSPEL GUITAR00641770 DVD ...........................................$29.95FIGURING OUT THE FINGERBOARD00641807 DVD ...........................................$29.95LEAD GUITAR BREAKSFOR BLUEGRASS SONGS00641859 DVD ...........................................$29.95

JORMA KAUKONEN

THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR OF JORMA KAUKONENBlues, rArAr gs AndAndA originAriginArigin lsAlsA

DVD One: Jorma teaches his solid fingerpicking blues style through some of his favorite traditional and original tunes. Includes tips on picking style, slide technique, open tunings and a demonstration with

Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna partner Jack Casady.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 100 MIN.DVD Two: Jorma continues his examination of the blues-based fingerpicking that has long been his signature style. He takes apart, in detail, some favorites from his repertoire, teaching the runs, chords, picking and other techniques that make his arrangements so memorable. INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 90 MIN.DVD Three: Jorma delves into seven of the traditional and original guitar pieces that have become his trademark. He mixes traditional folk picking patterns with rolls, back-brushing, double-time playing, percussive rhythms and other concepts for the intermediate-level player.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 80 MIN.00641754 3-DVD Set ..................................$69.9500641751 DVD One ....................................$29.9500641752 DVD Two....................................$29.9500641753 DVD Three .................................$29.95Also available:FINGERPICKING GUITAR METHOD00641615 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.95

KEB’ MO’

THE BLUES GUITAR OF KEB’ MO’00641538 DVD ...........................................$29.95

ROGER MCGUINN

THE 12-STRING GUITAR OF ROGER MCGUINNFrom the first notes of this DVD, Roger McGuinn’s signature Rickenbacker 12-string will immerse you in the sound that made The Byrds a prime musical force. Roger teaches favorites from his powerful repertoire: Mr. Tambourine Man • Turn!

Turn! Turn! • Eight Miles High • Mr. Spaceman and others. He also shows how to master the licks and guitar techniques that make his sound instantly recognizable. Roger provides important instructional pointers and detailed advice on basic 12-string maintenance, recording techniques and other “insider” tips.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 60 MIN.00641620 DVD ...........................................$29.95Also available:BASIC FOLK GUITAR00641572 DVD ...........................................$29.95GUIDE TO HOME RECORDINGON A COMPUTER00641704 DVD ...........................................$19.95

AL PETTEWAY

CELTIC INSTRUMENTALSFOR FINGERSTYLE GUITARDVD One – DADGADTuning: In this amazing lesson, Al Petteway shows you how to use alternate tunings, droning bass notes, slides, bends, hammers, pulls and other guitar tricks to create the haunting beauty

of Celtic music.of Celtic music.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 70 MIN.DVD Two – Alternate Tunings: In this second lesson, Al shows you how to use a variety of alternate tunings – standard, dropped D, open G and low C – to create beautiful arrangements of traditional Irish and Scottish tunes.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 70 MIN.00641742 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.9500641740 DVD One ....................................$29.9500641741 DVD Two....................................$29.95

TONY RICE

TONY RICEMASTER CLASSup Close AndAndA personAersonAerson lAlA

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hosted by Happy TraumHighly revered guitarist Tony Rice continues the breakdowns and analysis of his world-class style and technique. His lesson includes folk and country instrumentals, fiddle tunes

and his innovative arrangements of well-known standards.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 110 MIN.00641951 DVD ...........................................$29.95Also available:AN INTIMATE LESSON WITH TONY RICE00641772 DVD ...........................................$29.95THE TONY RICE GUITAR METHOD00641536 Two-DVD Set ..............................$59.95



hAppy trAum teAChes SEVEN CLASSIC BOB DYLAN SONGS

eAsy fingerpiCking ArrAngementsHappy Traum’s long association with Bob Dylan makes him the perfect instructor to teach these seven fingerstyle arrangements of Dylan favorites. The detailed, in-depth lessons are designed for both early intermediate and more experienced players who will gain important guitar technique along with first-hand historical insights. Songs: 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 • Farewell.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 165 MIN.00642016 2-DVD Set ............................... $39.95

Bob Dylan


TOM RUSH

HOW I PLAY (SOME OF) MY FAVORITE SONGS10 eAsyAsyA -to-plAlAl yAyA Cy Cy lAlAl ssiCsTom Rush teaches ten of the songs that made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. He includes originals (No Regrets • Rockport Sunday • River Song), traditional blues (Drop Down Mama

• Panama Limited), Joni Mitchell hits (Urge for Going • Circle Game) and more.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 110 MIN.

00641983 DVD ...........................................$29.95

JOHN SEBASTIAN & HAPPY TRAUM

THE FINGERPICKING BLUES OF MISSISSIPPIJOHN HURTA spoonful

of ClAlAl ssiAssiA C songs

Two veteran musicians team up to pay tribute to Mississippi John Hurt by teaching 11 of his best-known songs, bringing fresh

insights into the picking styles of this treasured artist: insights into the picking styles of this treasured artist: Spike Driver’s Blues • Got the Blues (Can’t Be Satisfied) • Coffee Blues • Richland Woman Blues • My Creole Belle • Monday Morning Blues • I’m Satisfied • Stack O’Lee • Candy Man • Avalon Blues • Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 90 MIN.00641731 DVD ...........................................$29.95

MIKE SEEGER

GUITAR STYLES OF THE CARTER FAMILY00641792 DVD ...........................................$29.95

CHRIS SMITHER

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SIX OUTSTANDING FINGERPICKING ARRANGEMENTSSinger/songwriter Chris Smither teaches his superb fingerpicking renditions for some of his most popular songs: No Love Today • Drive You Home Again • Get a Better One • Leave the Light On • Blues in the Bottle

• and Bob Dylan’s Visions of Johanna.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 90 MIN.00641999 DVD ...........................................$29.95Also available:THE GUITAR OF CHRIS SMITHER00641658 DVD ...........................................$29.95

BRYAN SUTTON

B

DVD is filled with spectacular picking, detailed instruction and invaluable advice for

aspiring bluegrass guitarists at all levels.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 115 MIN.00641997 DVD ...........................................$29.95

ARTIE TRAUM

EASY GUITAR CHORDS AND PROGRESSIONSAnAnA effortless

to mAmAm keAkeA youryourysongs sound

By moving just one finger to a different fret, a familiar chord takes on a whole new quality! Move a chord shape to a different position on the

neck and you have a rich, advanced-sounding progression! This lesson is fun, easy and filled with guitar tips, musical ideas and good songs, including: Sloop John B • Corrina • Worried Man Blues • Barbed Wire • The Water Is Wide • Diamond Joe • and more.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 2 • 85 MIN.00642069 ...........................................$29.95Also available:ESSENTIAL DADGAD FOR BEGINNERS00641614 3-DVD Set ..................................$69.9500641607 DVD One ....................................$29.9500642039 DVD Two....................................$29.9500642040 DVD Three .................................$29.95ESSENTIAL RIFFS FOR GUITAR00641609 DVD ...........................................$29.95GUITAR CHORD MAGIC00641891 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.9500641888 DVD 1 Only ................................$29.9500641889 DVD 2 Only ................................$29.95

HAPPY TRAUM

EASY STEPSTO GUITAR FINGERPICKINGDVD One – Demystifying Alternate Thumb Style: Drawing on four decades of teaching experience, Happy Traum has devised this nearly foolproof method to help them get beginning fingerpickers off to a great start. The simple children’s

song “Skip to My Lou” helps teach the basic concepts before getting into fingerpicking standards such as: Spike Driver’s Blues • Green, Green Rocky Road • Staggerlee • Nine Pound Hammer • Hobo’s Lullaby.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 2 • 100 MIN.DVD Two – Songs in Dropped D Tuning: In response to numerous requests, Happy Traum has taken his “Easy Steps” course to the next level, adding songs and techniques that will bring your playing firmly into intermediate territory. You’ll learn how to play in the versatile and useful “dropped D” tuning, with its rich, booming bass notes and easy chord shapes. Five classic songs are taught, each one rich with possibilities for creating exciting arrangements: The Colorado Trail • My Home’s Across the Smoky Mountains • Fishin’ Blues • The Blues Ain’t Nothin’ • John Henry.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 85 MIN.

Graduating into Classic Repertoire: Back in standard tuning, you’re introduced to the songs and styles of Merle Travis, Doc Watson, John Hurt and other masters of traditional fingerpicking. You’ll learn to move freely around the fingerboard and will be playing licks, slides, hammer-ons and bass runs while maintaining the steady thumb rhythm that gives this style its ear-catching appeal. By the time you’ve completed this course, you’ll be picking: I Am a Pilgrim • Deep River Blues • Louis Collins • Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out • Step It Up and Go.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 75 MIN.00642044 3-DVD Set...................................00641546 DVD One ....................................00642042 DVD Two....................................00642043 DVD Three .................................Also available:EASY BLUEGRASS AND COUNTRY GUITAR

DVD ...........................................EASY FINGERPICKING FAVORITES

...........................................EASY STEPS TO ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR

2-DVD Set ..................................DVD One Only............................$29.95DVD Two Only............................$29.95

12-STRING GUITAR TECHNIQUES...........................................$29.95

..................................$49.95


sTom Rush teaches ten of the songs that made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. He includes originals (No Regrets • Rockport Sunday • River Song), traditional blues (Drop Down Mama

• Panama Limited), Joni Mitchell hits (Urge for Going •

INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 115 MIN.00641997

neck and you have a rich, advanced-sounding progression! This lesson is fun, easy and filled with guitar tips, musical ideas and good songs, including: Sloop John B • Corrina • Worried Man Blues • Barbed Wire • The Water Is Wide • Diamond Joe • and more.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 2 • 85 MIN.00642069 DVD ...........................................Also available:ESSENTIAL DADGAD FOR BEGINNERS

......................................................................

BryAryAry nAnA sutton’sSECRETS FOR SUCCESSFUL FLATPICKINGOne of bluegrass and country music’s most high-profile acoustic guitarists lays out his tricks of the trade for aspiring players. This extraordinary DVD is filled with spectacular picking, detailed instruction and invaluable advice for

aspiring bluegrass guitarists at all levels.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 115 MIN.

...........................................

ARTIE TRAUM

EASY GUITAR

creating exciting arrangements: The Colorado Trail • My Home’s Across the Smoky Mountains • Fishin’ Blues • The Blues Ain’t Nothin’ • John Henry.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 85 MIN.DVD Three – Graduating into Classic RepertoireBack in standard tuning, you’re introduced to the songs and styles of Merle Travis, Doc Watson, John Hurt and other masters of traditional fingerpicking. You’ll learn to move freely around the fingerboard and will be playing licks, slides, hammer-ons and bass runs while maintaining the steady thumb rhythm that gives this style its ear-catching appeal. By the time you’ve completed this course, you’ll be picking: I Am a Pilgrim • Deep River Blues • Louis Collins • Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out • Step It Up and Go.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 75 MIN.

...................................$69.95....................................$29.95....................................$29.95

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EASY BLUEGRASS AND COUNTRY GUITAR...........................................$19.95

EASY FINGERPICKING FAVORITES...........................................$19.95

EASY STEPS TO ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR..................................$49.95

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PROGRESSIONSffortless wAwAw yAyA

youryouryound greAreAre tAtA

By moving just one finger to a different fret, a familiar chord takes on a whole new quality! Move a chord shape to a different position on the

neck and you have a rich, advanced-sounding progression! This lesson is fun, easy and filled with guitar tips, musical ideas and good songs, including: Sloop John B • Corrina • Worried Man Blues • Barbed Wire • The Water Is Wide

$29.95

00642043Also available:EASY BLUEGRASS AND COUNTRY GUITAR00641677 DVDEASY FINGERPICKING FAVORITES00641712 DVD ...........................................EASY STEPS TO ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR00641836 2-DVD Set00641834 DVD One Only00641835 DVD Two Only12-STRING GUITAR TECHNIQUES00641850 DVD ...........................................YOU CAN PLAY GUITAR00641559 2-DVD Set ..................................

HAPPY TRAUM TEACHES THE BLUES GUITAR OF BROWNIE McGHEE

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Brownie McGhee’s blues guitar influenced generations of players around the world. Happy Traum learned directly from this master bluesman, and he makes Brownie’s songs and techniques accessible to all aspiring acoustic blues players. Songs: I’m Gonna Tell God How You Treat Me • Move to Kansas City • Betty and Dupree • Me and My Dog • Sporting Life • Living with the Blues • Key to the Highway • Blood Red River • Careless Love • Pawnshop Blues. BONUS TRACKS: Brownie McGhee demonstrates 11 songs and techniques in never-before-heard audio recordings, recently discovered in Happy’s personal archives!INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 150 MIN.00642084 Two-DVD Set ............................ $39.95

Happy Traum

PROGRESSIONS

NEW

NEW

EASY STEPSTO GUITAR FINGERPICKINGDVD OneAlternate Thumb StyleDrawing on four decades of teaching experience, Happy Traum has devised this nearly foolproof method to help them get beginning fingerpickers off to a great start. The simple children’s

song “Skip to My Lou” helps teach the basic concepts before


DOC WATSON

DOC’S GUITARfingerpiCking & flAlAl tpiAtpiA Cking

with Pete Seeger, Mike Seeger, Jack Lawrence and Kirk SutphinRecorded at the famed Merle Watson Memorial Festival in Wilkesboro, NC, this DVD captures Doc Watson teaching some of the most requested

fingerpicking and flatpicking tunes in his vast repertoire. fingerpicking and flatpicking tunes in his vast repertoire. With his characteristic good humor, Doc provides an intimate look into the guitar technique, musical philosophy and fine musicianship for which he is known and loved worldwide. Clear explanations and demonstrations help players learn his definitive arrangements of: Deep River Blues • Bluebell • Southbound • Black Mountain Rag • Georgie • Way Downtown • Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down • Blue Railroad Train • Windy and Warm • Beaumont Rag • East Tennessee Blues • The Cuckoo.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 90 MIN.00641544 DVD ...........................................$39.95Also available:FLATPICKING WITH DOC00641621 DVD ...........................................$39.95

JOSH WHITE

THE LEGENDARY BLUES GUITAROF JOSH WHITEThe legendary Josh White is widely considered to be one of the most influential blues and folk artists of all time. Josh White, Jr. can replicate his father’s dazzling guitar technique and passionate renditions of blues, folk songs and ballads in a way

that is easy to follow and accessible for all players. Songs: One Meat Ball • Betty & Dupree • House of the Rising Sun • Uncle Sam Says • Nobody Knows You When You’re Down & Out.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 2 • 80 MIN.00642083 DVD ...........................................$29.95

VARIOUS ARTISTS

GREAT GUITAR LESSONS – BLUEGRASS FLATPICKINGby Russ Barenberg, Norman Blake, Dan Crary, Nick Forster, Steve Kaufman, Tony Rice, Happy TraumThese lessons for both novices and advanced

pickers in flatpick style will help guitarists play the notes and make music out of them as well. Seven celebrated bluegrass artists tackle everything from simple backup to hot bluegrass solos.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • 75 MIN.00641990 DVD ...........................................$24.95Also available:GREAT GUITAR LESSONS – BLUES AND COUNTRY FINGERPICKING00641989 DVD ...........................................$24.95GREAT GUITAR LESSONS – FINGERSTYLE TECHNIQUES00641991 DVD ...........................................$24.95

JOHN ABERCROMBIE

JAZZ GUITAR IMPROVISATIONModern jazz master John Abercrombie provides insights into the vast potential of the guitar fingerboard. After working with this DVD, guitarists will soon hear a dramatic change in their ability to create clear, expressive improvisations. Abercrombie

uses his original compositions and the beautiful standard “Stella By Starlight” to demonstrate melodic and motivic development, polychording, dynamics, rhythmic changes and other essential skills. A must for all jazz guitarists! INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 4 • 90 MIN.

00641932 DVD ...........................................$29.95

RAY BENSON

LEARN TO PLAY WESTERN SWING GUITARThe founder, singer and guitarist for the western swing band Asleep at the Wheel details the rhythm parts and lead solos that characterize this infectious style.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 80 MIN.

00641777 DVD ...........................................$29.95

RAY FLACKE

COUNTRY TELECASTER®

VIRTUOSITYHere are the electric guitar techniques that will add hot solos and powerful drive to any country or rock band! Ray Flacke teaches the mind-boggling licks that have made him highly sought-after for record dates, jingles and live gigs on the Nashville scene

for more than thirty years.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 90 MIN.00641823 DVD ...........................................$29.95

with special guestsThe Delta Rhythm KingsOne of today’s hottest slide guitarists shows how to get the sounds that drive the best electric rock and blues bands: vibrato, dynamics, intonation, slide-hammer technique, damping strings

and much more. Includes sizzling versions of: Look Over and much more. Includes sizzling versions of: Look Over Yonders Wall • The Sky Is Crying • Walking Blues • Tip Walk • Black Cat Bone. These songs illustrate turnarounds, endings and complete solos in several styles.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 90 MIN.00641806 DVD ...........................................$29.95

HUBERT SUMLIN

THE BLUES GUITAR OF HUBERT SUMLINThe man who played guitar in Howlin’ Wolf’s band for more than twenty-five years discusses his guitar style, technique and influences with Jimmy Vivino of the Conan O’Brien Band. Backed by a stellar rhythm section, Hubert plays through some of his favorite Wolf tunes

and sheds light on his traditional, Mississippi-based fingerpicking blues style.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 3 • 60 MIN.00641920 DVD ...........................................$29.95


THE LEGENDARY

OF JOSH WHITEThe legendary Josh White is

THE LEGENDARY THE LEGENDARY

NEW

LEARN TO PLAY BLUES PIANODVD 3 – Boogie Woogie and Slow Blues: David Bennett Cohen takes beginning and intermediate pianists beyond the basics and into the depths of real blues styles. The emphasis is on improvisation for both slow blues and the more up-tempo boogie-woogie. The tunes he teaches, including “Pinetop’s Boogie” and “Blues for a Summer’s Dream,” incorporate a wide spectrum of musical ideas and techniques.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 3 • 80 MIN.DVD 4 – New Orleans Style Made Easy: Here are the colorful riffs, rich melodies and rhythmic bass lines that give the New Orleans style its distinctive sound. David Cohen combines blues, gospel, country and boogie-woogie to create great arrangements of: When the Saints Go Marching In • Crawfish Royale • Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out • and Georgia on My Mind. INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 3 • 80 MIN.00642071 DVD Three ............................... $29.9500642072 DVD Four ................................. $29.95Also available:00642073 4-DVD Set ................................ $89.9500641760 DVD One .................................. $29.9500641761 DVD Two .................................. $29.95

David Bennett Cohen

NEW

ELECTRIC GUITAR


ELECTRIC GUITAR (CONTINUED)

ADAM TRAUM

ELECTRIC GUITARFOR BEGINNERSDVD One – Getting Started: Anyone can get started playing the electric guitar with this hands-on, user-friendly course. Adam Traum covers all the basics – how to hold the pick, set up your amp, play scales, etc. – then launches into a blues/rock progression that will get

beginners into a real groove. Simple rhythm and lead parts are taught, with plenty of opportunity to jam along. DVD Two – Expanding Your Skills: Adam Traum continues his exploration of basic guitar skills with simple chord progressions, strumming and picking techniques and lots of practical advice for guitar newbies. He teaches chords in “open” and “closed” positions and how they can be moved up the neck to create a variety of sounds. This is a perfect starter course for aspiring players.00641995 2-DVD Set ..................................$34.9500641993 DVD One Only............................$19.9500641994 DVD Two Only............................$19.95

JIM WEIDER

GET THAT CLASSIC FENDER® SOUND® SOUND®

eleCtriC guitAuitAuit rArA liCks

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featuring Vintage Fender Instruments and Amps of the ’50s and ’60sGuitarist Jim Weider details the innovative and groundbreaking instrumental

techniques of Roy Buchanan, James Burton, Steve Cropper, Robbie Robertson, Cornell Dupree, Freddy King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix, and provides a close-up look at some of the famous guitars and amps that made rock ’n’ roll history! An expert in Fender styles, Jim amassed a mind-boggling collection of original instruments for this session. Each is linked to a specific player and style for a complete understanding of the way they were used to achieve their trademark sounds.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 90 MIN.00641619 DVD ...........................................$29.95Also available:ROCKABILLY GUITAR00641749 2-DVD Set .................................$49.9500641747 DVD One Only ...........................$29.9500641748 DVD Two Only ..........................$29.95

VARIOUS ARTISTS

GREAT ELECTRIC GUITAR LESSONSBlues, slide, Country

AndAndA good old-fAfAf shioned

roror Ck ‘k ‘k n’ rollrollr !This rich compilation covers a wide range of instruction for the electric guitar, taught by some of the top guitar players in their respective genres. Derived

from Homespun’s DVD library, it includes a beginner’s from Homespun’s DVD library, it includes a beginner’s introduction to basic blues (Adam Traum); bottleneck slide (Roy Rogers); western swing (Ray Benson); Chicago blues (Hubert Sumlin); country fingerpicking (Steve Wariner); classic rock and rockabilly (Jim Weider); modern rock (Jorma Kaukonen); and country Telecaster® (Ray Flacke). INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • ALL LEVELS • 90 MIN.00642066 DVD ...........................................$24.95

LAP AND PEDAL STEEL GUITAR

BRUCE BOUTON

LEARN TO PLAY PEDAL STEEL GUITARNashville session player Bruce Bouton teaches proper use of the bar, foot pedals, knee levers and volume pedals, plus right-hand picking techniques and the scales, chords and harmony lines that give the instrument its distinctive sound. Includes classic licks,

intros and endings, and how they can be used in top country hits.LEVEL 1 • 90 MIN.00641743 DVD ...........................................$29.95

THE CAMPBELL BROTHERS

SACRED STEELleAeAe rnArnA the lAlAl pApA steel

guitAuitAuit rArA of dAriAriA Ck

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The sacred steel tradition is embodied in Darick Campbell’s vocal-like, evocative sounds on the non-pedal lap steel. His techniques are explored in songs such as: Amazing Grace • Walk with Me • I’ll

Fly Away • and more.LEVEL 2 • 70 MIN.00641809 DVD ...........................................$29.95Also available:SACRED STEELleAeAe rnArnA the pedAlAlA steel guitAuitAuit rArA of ChuCk Ck Ck AmpAmpA Bell

00641808 DVD ...........................................$29.95

CINDY CASHDOLLAR

LEARN TO PLAY WESTERN SWINGSTEEL GUITARDVD One – Learning the Basics: Grammy Award-winner Cindy Cashdollar teaches everything you need to know to get started on your 6- or 8-string lap steel! INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 1 • 60 MIN.DVD Two – Beyond the

Basics: Cindy Cashdollar, steel guitarist for Asleep at the Wheel, teaches the basics of lap and non-pedal steel guitar, covering harmonics, speed and accuracy of note-for-note playing.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 2 • 60 MIN.00641746 2-DVD Set .................................$49.9500641744 DVD One ...................................$29.9500641745 DVD Two ...................................$29.95$29.95

SLACK KEY GUITARKEOLA BEAMER

THE ART OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITARHere’s an opportunity to Here’s an opportunity to learn to play the lush and elegant sounds of Hawaiian slack key guitar. Keola Beamer, a contemporary master in this style, 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.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 80 MIN.00641649 DVD ...........................................$29.95


WONDERFUL WORLD OF CHORDSA video liBrAry of Chord shApes,

exerCises And progressions

Pete Huttlinger has created a “video library” of chord positions and progressions that’s a must-have lesson for every serious guitarist. On this comprehensive DVD, Pete teaches all the important chord shapes and fingerings they’ll need to play in every key, style and tempo, and how they apply to many kinds of songs.INCLUDES CHORD DIAGRAMS • LEVEL 3 • 75 MIN.00642070 DVD ..........................................$29.95

Pete Huttlinger

NEW


LEDWARD KAAPANA

THE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR OF LEDWARD KAAPANAOne of the most exciting and accomplished players in ki ho’alu (slack key) guitar gives a lesson for novices as well as advanced players in the slack key style. He teaches instrumentals encompassing both quiet,

beautiful melodies and rip-roaring showstoppers with lightning-fast licks and fancy picking.INCLUDES BOOKLET + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 80 MIN.00641926 DVD ...........................................$29.95

SLIDE GUITARBOB BROZMAN

SLIDE GUITAR FOR BLUES: LAP STYLEDVD One – The Basics and Beyondand Beyond: Bob Brozman : Bob Brozman teaches the funky blues tunes, cool riffs and adventurous improvisations that he pulls from his seemingly bottomless bag of tricks. His course in lap style slide guitar will open up exciting musical ideas and powerful

techniques for anyone who wants to get into the real blues sound.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 60 MIN.DVD TwoDVD Two – Advanced TechniquesAdvanced Techniques: From low-down Delta to sweet New Orleans blues, Bob Brozman takes Delta to sweet New Orleans blues, Bob Brozman takes lap blues playing to the next level. He explores the classic lap blues playing to the next level. He explores the classic Rolling and Tumbling, along with numerous techniques Rolling and Tumbling, along with numerous techniques (tunings, harmonics, sweep picking, raking and other (tunings, harmonics, sweep picking, raking and other special effects), exercises, slide drills and play-along special effects), exercises, slide drills and play-along examples for great practice sessions.examples for great practice sessions.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 60 MIN.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 60 MIN.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 60 MIN.00642025 2-DVD Set2-DVD Set ....................................................................$49.9500642023 DVD One ........................................................................$29.9500642024 DVD Two........................................................................$29.95

KELLY JOE PHELPS

THE SLIDE GUITAR OF KELLY JOE PHELPSteChniques, Arr, Arr, A ArrArr ngementsAngementsA

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Playing with his guitar flat on Playing with his guitar flat on his lap, Kelly Joe Phelps uses his lap, Kelly Joe Phelps uses his bar and alternate-thumb his bar and alternate-thumb fingerpicking to achieve a fingerpicking to achieve a free, improvisational sound free, improvisational sound that defies easy categorization. that defies easy categorization. This lesson provides detailed This lesson provides detailed instruction on his powerful instruction on his powerful

slide guitar technique, and the arrangements that make slide guitar technique, and the arrangements that make slide guitar technique, and the arrangements that make his music so compelling. Songs: When the Roll Is Called Up his music so compelling. Songs: When the Roll Is Called Up his music so compelling. Songs: When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder • Black Crow Keeps Flying • and Goodnight Irene. Yonder • Black Crow Keeps Flying • and Goodnight Irene. Yonder • Black Crow Keeps Flying • and Goodnight Irene. INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 3 • 80 MIN.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 3 • 80 MIN.00641554 DVD .................................................................................................................................$29.95

NORTON BUFFALO

HARMONICA POWER!DVD One – Norton Buffalo’s Bag of Tricks: This internationally famous harmonica player’s comprehensive course covers the essentials needed for all styles: breathing, tonguing, single-note and chordal playing, bending, vibrato, rhythmic patterns and more. Includes advanced

techniques (chord blocking, octave and harmony playing) plus Norton’s prescription for “harmonica survival.” A wealth of information!INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL • LEVEL 2 • 90-MIN.DVD Two – Blues Techniques: Norton Buffalo details note bending, using octaves, the intricacies of rhythm harmonica, combining breath and hands to create vibrato, and more. Switching on the power, Norton outlines various electric blues styles and discusses the proper use of mics and amps.INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL • LEVEL 3 • 80-MIN.00641868 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.9500641864 DVD One Only............................$29.950064186500641865 DVD Two Only............................$29.95

PETER MADCAT RUTH

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There’s no easier way for There’s no easier way for people of any age to get people of any age to get started playing popular started playing popular folksongs and campfire folksongs and campfire favorites on the harmonica. favorites on the harmonica. Madcat demonstrates the Madcat demonstrates the proper way to hold the proper way to hold the

instrument for good tone, vibrato and “wah wah” sounds instrument for good tone, vibrato and “wah wah” sounds instrument for good tone, vibrato and “wah wah” sounds instrument for good tone, vibrato and “wah wah” sounds that are typical of good technique.that are typical of good technique.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 1 • 40 MIN.MUSIC • LEVEL 1 • 40 MIN.0064185200641852 DVD ......................................................................................$19.95Also available:Also available:THE INS AND OUTS OF RHYTHM HARPTHE INS AND OUTS OF RHYTHM HARPTHE INS AND OUTS OF RHYTHM HARP0064185300641853 DVD ......................................................................................$29.95

JOHN SEBASTIAN

BLUES HARMONICABLUES HARMONICAOne of the most popular One of the most popular harmonica players of our harmonica players of our time teaches all the basics time teaches all the basics in this friendly, jam-along lesson: how to hold the instrument and find the blues notes, then add vibrato, note-bending, wah-wahs, tonguing, rhythm playing, train effects and a variety of great licks and solos that can

be used either solo or in a band.be used either solo or in a band.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 1 • 80 MIN.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 1 • 80 MIN.0064172000641720 DVD ...........................................$29.95

KEYBOARDETHEL CAFFIE AUSTIN

LEARN TO PLAY GOSPEL PIANOThis inspirational course in gospel piano has been specially designed for novice and intermediate players. West Virginia’s First Lady of Gospel Music teaches powerful arrangements of traditional spirituals and hymns, complete with melody, harmony notes,

chords, runs, turnarounds and left-hand bass lines. INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 2/3 • 120 MIN.00641579 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.95

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BLUES AND ROCK TECHNIQUESFOR HAMMOND ORGAN00641837 DVD ...........................................$29.95

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FOR ALL PLAYERSDVD One – Building Technique Through Exercises and Melodic Studies: This lesson will benefit every player, from beginners to experienced professionals. Mike Marshall shows you how to become a better musician through proper technique, problem solving, and a systematic exercise regimen. His powerful “Fingerbuster” exercises methodically work on scales, chord shapes, and arpeggios, providing workouts on every string and in every position.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • ALL LEVELS • 75 MIN.DVD Two – Mastering Chords and Theory: This encyclopedic chord lesson will provide hours of amazing practice sessions and should be in every mandolinist’s DVD library. Learning and mastering chords is, of course, essential for any stringed instrument player. Mike Marshall’s comprehensive, step-by-step method teaches every chord in every position on the mandolin fretboard.INCLUDES MUSIC + CHORDS • LEVEL 3 • 55 MIN.00642054 2-DVD Set ............................... $49.9500642052 DVD One ................................. $29.9500642053 DVD Two ................................. $29.95

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YOU CAN PLAYYOU CAN PLAYJAZZ PIANOJAZZ PIANOThese clear, concise DVDs These clear, concise DVDs are especially made for are especially made for beginning to intermediate beginning to intermediate jazz players!jazz players!DVD OneDVD One – Getting Getting StartedStarted: Learn chord : Learn chord progressions, scales and progressions, scales and modes, proper fingering and modes, proper fingering and improvising on both blues improvising on both blues and standard tunes. Clear and standard tunes. Clear

and concise, with no music to read.and concise, with no music to read.LEVEL 2 • 90 MIN.DVD Two – Basic Keyboard HarmonyBasic Keyboard Harmony: Warren covers essentials such as basic chords, voicings, progressions, essentials such as basic chords, voicings, progressions, substitutions, intervals, bass lines and melodic substitutions, intervals, bass lines and melodic accompaniment. Lessons include a study of progressions accompaniment. Lessons include a study of progressions found throughout pop and jazz music.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 3 • 90 MIN.DVD Three – Soloing and PerformingSoloing and Performing: Hot topics include scales for soloing and improvisation, preparing a include scales for soloing and improvisation, preparing a song for performance and playing with other musicians.song for performance and playing with other musicians.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 4 • 90 MIN.00641838 3-DVD Set ..................................$79.95$79.9500641802 DVD One Only............................$29.95$29.9500641803 DVD Two Only............................$29.9500641804 DVD Three Only .........................$29.95

DR. JOHN

DR. JOHN TEACHES NEW ORLEANS PIANODVD One: Imagine being able to see as well as hear the amazing piano styles of the great Dr. John – up close! This one-hour DVD is jammed full of powerful playing, slowed-down instruction, and the wonderful personality of one of the premier artists

of our time. Mac (Dr. John) Rebennack discusses and demonstrates the playing styles of the great New Orleans piano stylists.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 3-4 • 60 MIN.DVD Two: Dr. John continues his discussion and demonstration of the styles of the musicians he heard and worked with as a youngster in New Orleans. Mac breaks down the tunes, turnarounds, left-hand patterns, and right-hand improvisations of legendary greats Huey “Piano” Smith, Tuts Washington, Herbert Santina, Allen Toussaint and others, including some originals by Mac Rebennack himself.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 3-4 • 60 MIN.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 3-4 • 60 MIN.00641847 2-DVD Set2-DVD Set ..................................$49.95$49.950064183900641839 DVD One ....................................$29.950064184000641840 DVD Two....................................$29.95Also available:THE PIANO STYLES OF DR. JOHN00641617 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.95

DONALD FAGEN

CONCEPTS FORJAZZ/ROCK PIANOJAZZ/ROCK PIANOplAlAl yingAyingA , wwritingritingwritingwwritingw ,AndAndA Arr Arr A ArrArr ngingAngingA

with Warren BernhardtThis DVD provides rare insights into the musical insights into the musical thinking of one of the most thinking of one of the most influential songwriters influential songwriters and arrangers in modern and arrangers in modern American popular music.

Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen reveals how traditional twelve-Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen reveals how traditional twelve-Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen reveals how traditional twelve-Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen reveals how traditional twelve-bar blues and R&B structures can be the basis for unique bar blues and R&B structures can be the basis for unique and sophisticated compositions. He and jazz pianist and sophisticated compositions. He and jazz pianist Warren Bernhardt break down the keyboard arrangements Warren Bernhardt break down the keyboard arrangements to three great Steely Dan hits: (Chain Lightning • Josie • to three great Steely Dan hits: (Chain Lightning • Josie • Peg) – as well as the solo works: On the Dunes • Tea Peg) – as well as the solo works: On the Dunes • Tea House on the Tracks.House on the Tracks.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 3-4 • 70 MIN.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 3-4 • 70 MIN.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 3-4 • 70 MIN.0064164700641647 DVD ......................................................................................$29.95

JOHNNIE JOHNSON

THE BLUES/ROCK THE BLUES/ROCK PIANO OF JOHNNIE PIANO OF JOHNNIE JOHNSONJOHNSONHere’s a rare close-up look Here’s a rare close-up look at the playing of “the father at the playing of “the father of rock and roll piano.” of rock and roll piano.” Johnnie Johnson was the Johnnie Johnson was the pianist on all of Chuck pianist on all of Chuck Berry’s greatest hits, and Berry’s greatest hits, and in his forty-year career he in his forty-year career he has played with everyone from Eric Clapton to Keith

Richards. The overhead camera captures all his moves as he discusses his history and plays rockabilly, rumba, boogie, slow blues and other great grooves.INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 4 • 60 MIN.00641822 DVD ...........................................$29.95

MARCY MARXER

ELECTRIC GUITAR FOR KIDSfor Aor Aor ges Ages A 9 AndAndA up

with Emily andJake DiTollaPre-teens and teens will take their first steps toward rock stardom with these encouraging, entertaining and fun-filled electric guitar lessons. Marcy and Pete take

kids through all the steps necessary to start playing in minutes! Bonus: Audio play-along backup tracks for great practice sessions.DVD One – Getting Started: This volume teaches kids the parts of the guitar, how to hold the pick, fretting their first notes, getting a basic rhythm groove, playing power chords and beginning to improvise. Emily (11) and Jake (14) help out to show that kids can really play this stuff.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 1 • 70 MIN.DVD Two – Really Playing!: Kids will take their skills to the next level with blues grooves, barre chords, hammer-ons, string bending and wailing lead solos. By the time they’re finished with this DVD they’ll really be rocking out they’re finished with this DVD they’ll really be rocking out and ready to go on to more advanced studies.and ready to go on to more advanced studies.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 2 • 55 MIN.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 2 • 55 MIN.00642051 2-DVD Set2-DVD Set ..................................$34.9500642049 DVD OneDVD One ....................................$19.9500642050 DVD TwoDVD Two....................................$19.95

KIDS’ GUITARDVD One DVD One – Play in Ten Easy Lessons!Easy Lessons!: Children from age 6 to 12 (and their from age 6 to 12 (and their parents) will be delighted parents) will be delighted with this easy-to-follow with this easy-to-follow DVD guitar course, the first DVD guitar course, the first devoted entirely to them! devoted entirely to them! With clarity and lots of good With clarity and lots of good humor, noted children’s humor, noted children’s performer Marcy Marxer performer Marcy Marxer gets kids started on the joys gets kids started on the joys

of singing with the guitar and a basic understanding of of singing with the guitar and a basic understanding of music. Teaches nine songs.music. Teaches nine songs.INCLUDES CHORDS • LEVEL 1 (ages 6-10) • 90 MIN.INCLUDES CHORDS • LEVEL 1 (ages 6-10) • 90 MIN.INCLUDES CHORDS • LEVEL 1 (ages 6-10) • 90 MIN.DVD TwoDVD Two – More Easy Lessons!More Easy Lessons!: Marcy Marxer covers : Marcy Marxer covers simple fingerpicking arpeggios, use of the capo, basic simple fingerpicking arpeggios, use of the capo, basic simple fingerpicking arpeggios, use of the capo, basic chord theory and the tools needed to learn hundreds chord theory and the tools needed to learn hundreds chord theory and the tools needed to learn hundreds of folk, country, spiritual, school and campfire songs. of folk, country, spiritual, school and campfire songs. of folk, country, spiritual, school and campfire songs. Teaches eight songs.Teaches eight songs.INCLUDES CHORDS • LEVEL 2 (ages 6-10) • 75 MIN.INCLUDES CHORDS • LEVEL 2 (ages 6-10) • 75 MIN.INCLUDES CHORDS • LEVEL 2 (ages 6-10) • 75 MIN.0064162500641625 2-DVD Set ....................................................................$39.950064162200641622 DVD 1 Only ................................$24.9500641623 DVD 2 OnlyDVD 2 Only ................................$24.95Also available:Also available:UKULELE FOR KIDSUKULELE FOR KIDS00641670 Two-DVD Set Two-DVD Set .............................$34.9500641667 DVD One DVD One ...................................$19.9500641668 DVD Two DVD Two ...................................$19.95

LEARN TO FINGERPICKWITH JIM KWESKINA Jug full of greAt

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Jim Kweskin is regarded as one of the most influential guitarists and performers to emerge from the 1960s folk revival. His lesson starts with an overview of fingerpicking patterns for beginners, then moves progressively through a number of great repertoire tunes: Sugar Babe • Eight More Miles to Louisville • Guabi Guabi • Lazy Bones • You Took Advantage of Me • Dinah • Buddy Bolden Blues • Alexander’s Ragtime Band • and more. INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 75 MIN.00642079 DVD ......................................... $29.95

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Drum kit NOT required! Sam Zucchini makes drumming fun and easy as he teaches how to keep time, count beats, understand rhythm and get tuned in to playing in an ensemble. Award-winning children’s entertainers The Zucchini Brothers join in on

guitar and keyboards so the young drummer can play along with the band.LEVEL 1 (ages 6-10)• 60 MIN.00641774 DVD ...........................................$19.95

MANDOLINBUTCH BALDASSARI

BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN WORKSHOPA Complete guide

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This comprehensive, user-friendly mandolin method takes a beginner from bare-bone basics to solidly intermediate material in a single two-hour lesson.

Includes 20 great repertoire tunes.Includes 20 great repertoire tunes.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 2 • 120 MIN.00641783 DVD ...........................................$29.95Also available:YOU CAN PLAY BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN00641641 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.9500641635 DVD One ....................................$29.9500641636 DVD Two....................................$29.95

SAM BUSH

THE SAM BUSH MANDOLIN METHODhosted by Happy TraumThis two-and-a-half hour course covers all aspects of the mandolin style and technique of one of the world’s greatest players. Sam Bush performs and slows down traditional fiddle tunes and original instrumentals, giving detailed instruction on

pick technique, rhythm playing, speed building, warm-up exercises, improvised soloing, equipment and much more. INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 150 MIN.00641585 2-DVD Set ..................................$59.95Also available:BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN00641669 DVD ...........................................$29.95

STEVE JAMES

LEARN TO PLAY BLUES MANDOLINDVD One: Steve James teaches the scales, chords, lead riffs, rhythm comping, turnarounds and other essential techniques for playing traditional blues and old-time string band music. A “must” for those who want to use the mandolin for rhythmic accompaniment or

as a blues instrument. Songs include: Divin’ Duck Blues • The Lonesome Train That Carried My Gal Away • more.INCLUDES CHORDS, DIAGRAMS, MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 2 • 60 MIN.DVD Two: Steve James brings learning mandolinists more of the funky, old-time songs that made his previous instructional DVD on this instrument so popular. He covers blues scales, chord patterns, walking lines, arpeggios, accompaniments, and great tunes, including: Jackson Stomp • Prater Blues • Corrina,Corrina • Sittin’ on Top of the World • Long as I Can See You Smile • and Texas Tommy.INCLUDES MUSIC & TAB • LEVEL 3 • 60 MIN.00642068 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.9500641759 DVD One ....................................$29.9500642064 DVD Two....................................$29.95

RONNIE MCCOURY

THE BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN OF RONNIE MCCOURYwith special guestDel McCoury(guitar and vocals)Consistently named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s “Mandolin Player of the Year” and the hottest player

in the hottest band in bluegrass (The Del McCoury Band), in the hottest band in bluegrass (The Del McCoury Band), Ronnie McCoury’s instructional DVD will be a boon to all learning mandolinists. Accompanied by Del on guitar and vocals, Ronnie works through a rich repertoire of tunes and techniques, breaking each piece down to its essentials. Ten great tunes are taught in detail. Not to be missed! INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 80 MIN.00641650 DVD ...........................................$29.95

BILL MONROE

THE MANDOLIN OF BILL MONROEDVD One – One-on-One with the Master: The legendary “Father of Bluegrass” plays over 25 tunes from his repertoire, demonstrating the amazing mandolin technique that has made him world-famous. A must for his fans and all mandolinists.

ALL LEVELS • 90 MIN.DVD Two – A Detailed Analysis by Sam Bush: Veteran bluegrass musician Sam Bush dissects sixteen pieces as played by Bill Monroe. Split screens, close-ups and replays of Monroe’s demonstrations make this video the learning method for bluegrass mandolin.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 90 MIN.00641734 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.9500641732 DVD One ....................................$29.9500641733 DVD Two....................................$29.95

CHRIS THILE

ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES FOR MANDOLINChris Thile, mandolin virtuoso for the hit band Nickel Creek, shares his own successful formula for developing right- and left-hand dexterity, improving speed and accuracy, and playing with heightened musicality. He provides

numerous exercises that will make all the difference as numerous exercises that will make all the difference as aspiring players learn: Ode to a Butterfly • Hop the Fence • Red Haired Boy • Swallowtail Jig. As a bonus, you’ll hear astonishing performances of Chris’ original tunes “When Mandolins Dream” and “Raining at Sunset.”INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 85 MIN.00641545 DVD ...........................................$29.95

UKULELEJUMPIN’ JIM BELOFF

THE JOY OF UKEwith Lyle RitzDVD One – A Hands-On Guide to Playing Ukulele: Jim Beloff teaches the basics and strums to get the player started on simple songs and old-time standards. INCLUDES MUSIC + CHORDS • LEVEL 1 • 70 MIN.DVD Two – Moving Beyond the Basics: Covers

chord shapes and progressions, complex strums and chord shapes and progressions, complex strums and accompaniments to more old-time pop classics. Songs include: Daisy • Give My Regards to Broadway • Dream • Lulu’s Back in Town • Fly Me to the Moon • and more. INCLUDES MUSIC + CHORDS • LEVEL 3 • 90 MIN.00641628 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.9500641626 DVD One ....................................$29.9500641627 DVD Two....................................$29.95

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SONGS, GUITAR, AND MUSICIANSHIPplAy Along And leArn with two legendAry Artists

hosted by Happy TraumTwo undisputed giants in the field of bluegrass guitar pass on the techniques, musical insights and wisdom they have gained through decades of experience. Intermediate guitarists will be guided by Peter’s rich rhythm playing, while more advanced pickers will learn from Tony’s unique chord inversions, licks and mind-bending solos. Songs: You Were There for Me • Dustbowl Children • Let the Harvest Go to Seed • Angel Island • Come Back to Old Santa Fe • Panama Red.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 4 • 120 MIN.00642055 DVD ......................................... $29.95

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AmeriAmeriA CAnCAnCA stylesThis lesson contains a potpourri of strums, rolls, triplets and syncopated fingerpicking patterns for the ukulele, including Hawaiian, blues and jazz instrumentals.INCLUDES TAB • LEVEL 3 • 55 MIN.

00641791 DVD ...........................................$29.95

DEL REY

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JAJAJ zzyAzzyA dAnAnA Ce tunesThis very cool DVD teaches a myriad of fingerpicking techniques and syncopated blues riffs on the ukulele. Using her thumb and three fingers, Del Rey brings exciting new sounds to uke playing, with songs that include: Goin’ up the Country

• Keep It Clean • Dance Hall Shuffle • and others. INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 70 MIN.00642035 DVD ...........................................$29.95

VOCALMARIA MULDAUR

DEVELOPING YOUR VOCAL AND PERFORMING STYLEtips from A proMaria Muldaur shares her years of experience, giving practical advice, “tricks of the trade” and helpful tips for anyone who wants to get up on a stage and sing. Bonus: Audio tracks of Maria’s personal vocal

warm-up exercises. Includes practice CD.ALL LEVELS • 90 MIN.00641912 DVD ...........................................$29.95

NASHVILLE BLUEGRASS BAND

VOCAL HARMONY WORKSHOPsinging BluegrAluegrAluegr ssAssA AndAndA

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The Nashville Bluegrass Band has astonished audiences with powerful vocals and precision musicianship since 1984. Here they break down and analyze their renowned harmony singing techniques for all aspiring

group vocalists. The NBB guides singers through their arrangements, from basic duets to stirring three-, four- and five-part harmonies, for old-time country, bluegrass and gospel songs.INCLUDES MUSIC + LYRICS • ALL LEVELS • 60 MIN.00641904 DVD ...........................................$29.95

PENNY NICHOLS

YOU CAN SINGThis DVD is an encouraging and enjoyable lesson that will turn “listeners” into singers. It will help break down inhibitions, teach pitch perception and basic music theory, and get anyone started making wonderful vocal music.LEVEL 1 • 60 MIN.00641679 DVD...$19.95

RIDERS IN THE SKY

LEARN TO SING WESTERN HARMONYSing along with Riders in the Sky as they pass along a magnificent American vocal music tradition. In the lighthearted, humorous manner that has endeared them to millions of fans, the Riders show how to sing favorite cowboy, folk and country songs in beautiful

three- and four-part harmony.INCLUDES MUSIC + LYRICS • ALL LEVELS • 60 MIN.00641885 DVD ...........................................$29.95

HAPPY & ARTIE TRAUM

EASY STEPS TO BLUES GUITAR JAMMINGDVD One: Even a novice will be able to play along with these lessons. It’s filled with detailed instruction, good songs, invaluable advice, and the techniques needed to improvise creative solos. In relaxed, user-friendly sessions, Happy and Artie

provide rhythmic backup for jamming along with them for each song and technique they teach.INCLUDES MUSIC & TAB • LEVEL 2 • 105 MIN.DVD Two: This follow-up DVD includes more instruction, ideas, advice and great blues songs, with lots of opportunity for the learning blues picker to play along with these two veteran guitarists. Songs in the keys of C, D and G are featured: Move to Kansas City • Relax Your Mind • Take It Slow and Easy • Country Boy Blues • Step It Up and Go.INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3 • 80 MIN.00641982 2-DVD Set ..................................$49.9500641919 DVD One Only............................$29.9500641969 DVD Two Only............................$29.95

PETE WERNICK

BLUEGRASS SLOW JAM FOR THE TOTAL BEGINNERA super-eAsyAsyA , no-fAfAf ilAilA

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Anyone, with any instrument, can get into this beginner’s bluegrass jam session. Seventeen classic songs are played at a slow, easy tempo. Only four basic chords (G, C,

D and A) are needed to be able to play along with the band. D and A) are needed to be able to play along with the band. Includes important tips, advice and encouragement.ALL LEVELS • INCLUDES LYRICS + CHORDS • 125 MIN.00641916 DVD ...........................................$29.95Also available:BLUEGRASS JAMMING00641558 DVD ...........................................$29.95INTERMEDIATE BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION00641950 DVD ...........................................$29.95

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