Blues techniques in 3 keys for players who already know basic chords and have some experience. Presents a combination of tunes and techniques from Kenny's books "Introduction to Acoustic Blues" and "Acoustic Blues Guitar." Covers straight blues in the key of A, ragtime blues in G, and slide guitar in open D tuning. Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 75 min.
49-DVD1336
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$17.95
DVD - ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS SERIES, DOUG MACLEOD - 101 BLUES GUITAR ESSENTIALS
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2-DVD set. Whether picking or playing bottleneck, MacLeod's relentless right hand, with its churning bass and intricate fingerpicking, has earned the admiration of audiences and critics around the world. Here he shares a lifetime of blues secrets, licks & tricks. An engaging teacher. 5+ hours. Note/tab available as a PDF file.
20-DVD25761
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DVD - ADVANCED FINGERPICKING GUITAR TECHNIQUES: RAGTIME BLUES GUITAR
taught by Stefan Grossman
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Using the styles of Blind Blake, Big Bill Broonzy and Rev. Gary Davis, Grossman teaches an approach that combines complex right hand picking with intricate left hand fingerings, single string runs and rhythmic licks. Includes note/tab booklet, also included as a PDF file. 70 min.
304-DVD929
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DVD - AN INTRODUCTION TO OPEN TUNINGS AND SLIDE GUITAR
taught by Roy Book Binder
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Roy Book Binder gives us another look at his unique brand of fingerpicked blues guitar, teaching the basics of open tunings and use of the bottleneck. He begins by exploring open D, or "Vestapol" tuning, using his original song "Travelin' Man Blues" based on traditional licks in an alternating bass style. He uses this song to introduce the slide and to start improvising on a blues scale. Then you'll learn accompaniment and lead parts to three more songs: "Never Drive a Stranger from Your Door," "Cigarette Blues," and "Electricity." Roy then moves on to open G, or "Spanish" tuning, teaching four more songs: "Palm Trees Shaking in the Night," "She Did You a Favor," "Baby Don't You Do It No More" and "Tired of Being Mistreated." Beginning/intermediate players. Includes note/tab booklet. 80 min.
300-DVD3
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DVD - BLUES BY THE BOOK: TWO DVD SET
taught by Roy Book Binder
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Contains 300-DVD62 and 300-DVD63. Lesson One presents a complete vocabulary of licks and techniques to help you develop your own distinctive blues style. Roy's firsthand knowledge of the great Piedmont-style country blues players makes this a must for anyone who loves traditional blues. In Lesson Two the focus is on chords and positions needed to play in the key of A. Roy teaches songs, turnarounds, chord variations, right hand rhythms and his own unique approach with arrangements in the styles of Pink Anderson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, more. Includes two booklets. 75 & 80 min.
300-DVD63SET
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$44.95
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DVD - BLUES BY THE BOOK: VOL. 1 - FINGERPICKING BLUES
taught by Roy Book Binder
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If you are ready to develop your own distinctive blues style, Roy Book Binder has assembled a complete vocabulary of licks and techniques to help you do it. Roy's firsthand knowledge of great Piedmont-style country blues players makes this lesson a must for anyone who loves traditional blues. Includes note/tab booklet. 75 min.
300-DVD62
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DVD - BLUES GUITAR LEGENDS
by Kenny Sultan
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A companion to Kenny's book of the same name (49-1181) this DVD lets you learn the techniques of blues legends Lightnin' Hopkins, Blind Blake, Blind Boy Fuller, Mississippi John Hurt and Big Bill Broonzy. Kenny shows you how to interpret these greats without attempting note for note renditions of the original music and how to adapt it to your own playing. Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 110 min.
49-DVD1122
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$22.45
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DVD - BLUES GUITAR OF REV. GARY DAVIS
taught by Ernie Hawkins
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2-DVD set. Hawkins teaches nine of Davis's best known blues arrangements. These songs have become well known through the playing of Bob Dylan (Baby, Let Me Lay It On You), Jackson Browne (Cocaine Blues), Hot Tuna (Hesitation Blues) John Renbourn, Stefan Grossman, Ramblin Jack Elliott and a host of other musicians. Davis approached playing the blues in several different styles. Each had unique characteristics and ranged from what he called "old fashion picking" to complex playing that explored and extended the blues tradition on the fingerboard. Each arrangement is broken down phrase by phrase and then played slowly on a split screen. As a bonus it includes various audio performances of Rev. Davis playing each song. Volume One: "Spoonful," "Cocaine Blues," "Delia," "Baby Let Me Lay It On You" and "Candyman." Volume Two: "Hesitation Blues," "Penitentiary Blues," "Florida Blues" and "Can't Be Satisfied." Tab booklet included, also included as a PDF file. 176 min.
304-DVD978SET
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DVD - BLUES, RAGS AND SLIDE GUITAR
taught by Tim Williams
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Mention blues anywhere in Canada and William's name will inevitably come up. He has become a favorite teacher at music camps and he really shines in his clear teaching abilities. While learning great original & traditional songs, you will learn about: open G and D tuning, the 'constant bass' thumb technique, trilled 7ths tricks, cool turnarounds, funky right hand techniques, slide guitar techniques, alternating bass techniques, guitar choices, ragtime - Jugband guitar styles, diminished runs, Dixieland major/minor moves, blues 3rds, country blues techniques, finger picks, styles of the great acoustic blues players, intro to drone notes, double stops, more. Beginning/intermediate. 80 min.
457-DVD119
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DVD - BLUES/ROOTS GUITAR - FINGERPICKING AND SLIDE FROM THE DELTA TO NEW ORLEANS
taught by Steve James
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Steve James, a favorite on the contemporary acoustic blues circuit, teaches five pieces: "Sugar Babe," an alternating bass arrangement by Mance Lipscomb; the Delta styled "Wet Laundry Blues" with its rhythmic feels, walking basses, and country blues licks; "Buddy Bolden's Blues" a classic jazz/blues that uses some funky New Orleans-style chords. Plus "Stack Lee's Blues," in open G played bottleneck and the showstopper "Hot Time On The Old Town Tonight." Includes tab booklet. 80 min.
300-DVD225
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DVD - BOOGIE WOOGIE GUITAR
taught by Del Rey
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Del Rey was inspired in equal parts by classic blues guitarists and New Orleans barrelhouse pianists. Her dynamic style combines moving chords, funky grooves and boogie-woogie bass lines, and she teaches these techniques with style and humor. Del breaks down five songs--"Nothing in Rambling," "Boogie Mysterioso," "Straw Broom Boogie," "On the Wall" and "Boogie Woogie Country Girl"--analyzing her thumb and three finger picking, chord work, how a boogie bass can be played while picking riffs on the high strings, more. Intermediate/advanced. Includes note/tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD229
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DVD - CLASSIC AMERICAN FOLK BLUES
taught by Duck Baker
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Designed to give the intermediate/advanced student a wide assortment of technical challenges and an arsenal of hot licks that can be used, expanded and explored when playing blues themes. New approaches to arranging and improvising are featured in five popular blues that range from country blues to ragtime and folk to a barrelhouse stomp. Note/tab booklet, also included as PDF file. 75 min.
304-DVD919
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DVD - COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR IN OPEN TUNINGS
taught by Stefan Grossman
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In this approach the guitar is tuned to a full chord. The most popular Country Blues tunings were the Open G tuning, also called Spanish tuning and the Open D tuning, also called Vestapol tuning. Also used by a few Delta guitarists such as Skip James and Bukka White was the Crossnote tuning where your guitar is tuned to an Open Em chord. This lesson explores all three with seven blues arrangements. Also covers Delta Blues ideas in Open G tuning and applying bottleneck techniques in an open tuning setting. Each tune is taught phrase by phrase and then played slowly on a split-screen. Intermediate. 101 min.
304-DVD969
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DVD - DELTA BLUES GUITAR
featuring Honeyboy Edwards
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Much more than an in-depth lesson on Delta blues, this DVD is a personal visit with a living legend of American music. Taped in 1999, Honeyboy imparts the wit, wisdom, and guitar techniques acquired during his life and times with many larger-than-life legends of the blues. Foremost among these is the immortal Robert Johnson, whom he met in 1936. In a remarkable vignette Honeyboy gives a first person account of Johnson's death. This is an original source for Delta blues guitar that cannot be obtained anywhere else! Includes note/tab booklet. 64 min.
25-DVD320698
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$17.95
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DVD - DELTA BLUES GUITAR DUETS
taught by Bob Brozman & Woody Mann
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In this unique lesson, Brozman and Mann describe and teach in detail duet arrangements in the styles of great Delta blues guitarists: Charley Patton, Robert Johnson , Willie Brown, Tommy Johnson and Son House. Techniques and ideas for creating a cohesive guitar part that compliments, rather than competes or conflicts, are discussed. Each part is taught separately and presented in tablature and music notation. Woody and Bob also present effective techniques for improving while jamming with other musicians. The tunes presented in this lesson can be used as repertoire pieces for either solo or duets. A unique lesson from two of todays blues guitar masters. Intermediate. 70 min.
304-DVD311
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DVD - DYNAMIC COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR
taught by Catfish Keith
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In this outstanding lesson, Catfish teaches his trademark arrangements of seven traditional country blues songs, from the "Mississippi hill style" with alternating bass syncopations to Caribbean-style improvisations inspired by Joseph Spence. In each case, he first plays the tune, then slows it down to highlight how he achieves dynamic effects such as snapping bass strings, deep bends, "harp" harmonics, more. Intermediate/advanced. Includes note/tab booklet. 85 min.
300-DVD226
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DVD - EXPLORING THE GUITAR WITH KEB' MO' - SONGS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO ENRICH YOUR PLAYING
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Grammy-winner Keb' Mo' accompanies his songs with folk/blues fingerpicking, swampy slide licks, contemporary pop chords, and a touch of jazz. In this lesson you'll learn unusual chord shapes, a variety of tunings, bottleneck/slide technique, and picking patterns. Keb's songs are accessible to most players; the intersting part comes when he adds his "surprise" harmonies--unexpected chords and ear-catching progressions. He teaches: "Your Love," "Life Is Beautiful," "I'll Be Your Water," "Every Morning," "Eileen," "Tell Everybody I Know" and "America the Beautiful." Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 110 min.
300-DVD327
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DVD - GUITAR OF LEADBELLY
by Harry Lewman
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Shows how Leadbelly played his booming 12-string guitar. Lewman explores the stories behind the songs and teaches in detail the unusual way in which Lead Belly tuned, strung, and played the 12-string guitar. Features rare footage of Leadbelly. Includes tab/music booklet, also included as a PDF file. Intermediate. 81 min.
304-DVD809
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DVD - GUITAR OF MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT, VOL. 1
taught by John Miller
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Mississippi John Hurt's appeal was universal - he was very much a musician of his time and place, playing within a tradition, but mapping out his own territory. Though famed for fingerpicking in the alternating bass style, he would often employ omitted beats or syncopated runs. Also, unlike many musicians of his region, he was comfortable in a variety of keys, routinely working in E, A, D, G, and C in standard tuning, as well as Open D and Open G tunings. These songs were chosen to showcase his playing in different keys. With rare silent film footage of Hurt playing guitar at his home in Washington. Note/tab booklet with lyrics, also included as a PDF file. 90 min.
304-DVD817
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DVD - GUITAR OF MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT, VOL. 2
taught by John Miller
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It's no exaggeration to say that much of the interest in Country Blues today can be attributed to the tremendous appeal of Hurt upon audiences during the brief period between his rediscovery in 1963 and his death in 1966. Presents more songs showcasing his playing in different keys. Booklet in note/tab, with lyrics included, also included as a a PDF file. 101 min.
304-DVD818
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DVD - HAPPY TRAUM TEACHES THE BLUES GUITAR OF BROWNIE MCGHEE
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Two DVD set. Brownie McGhee's rhythmic fingerpicking style, rich accompaniments and intricate lead playing influenced generations of players. Happy Traum learned directly from this master bluesman, and he makes Brownie's songs and techniques accessible to all aspiring acoustic blues players. He starts with the basics, concentrating on the keys of E and A, and his detailed lesson covers all the components that made Brownie's playing distinctive, plus playing tips, advice and first-hand insights into Brownie's life and music. "Move to Kansas City," "Betty and Dupree," "Me and My Dog," "Sporting Life," more. BONUS: Listen in as Brownie McGhee demonstrates 11 songs and techniques in never-before-heard audio recordings recently discovered in Happy's personal archives! Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 150 min.
300-DVD360
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DVD - INNOVATIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR AMERICAN BLUES/ROOTS GUITAR
taught by Geoff Muldaur
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Singer/guitarist Muldaur teaches creative arrangements of six gospel and blues songs showing you how, with small and easy changes, you can create exquisite arrangements for your favorite songs. Using ingredients of fingerstyle playing combined with rich chord voicings he adds a jazz sensibility to traditional music. Includes songs in standard tuning, dropped D, open G and open C: "Just a Little While To Stay Here," "Trouble Soon Be Over," "I Believe I'll Go Back Home," "Wild Ox Moan," "Got to Find Blind Lemon" and "Tears Come Rolling Down." Includes note/tab booklet. 85 min.
300-DVD64
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DVD - JOHN CEPHAS - MY FAVORITE BLUES LICKS AND RUNS
taught by John Cephas
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DVD/CD-ROM. Piedmont styles of finger picking guitar lessons. Slow motion, the tab plays on screen or cam be printed out, standard and some drop D tuning, 11 menus, 59 go to buttons, fast & interactive - find anything quickly! John shows moves that will make any guitar player stop in his tracks. Features: "Walk-in Blues," "Mamie," "Weeping Willow" "Careless Love," "Richmond Blues," "Worried Man Blues," "Love That Corn Liquor," "Blake's Rag," "Hot Dog." Keys of A,B,C. Chord positions, standard tuning, C tuning, Skip James D minor, G tuning, more. 8 different lessons. Includes TAB CD-ROM. 2 hours.
648-DVD201
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DVD - JOHN CEPHAS - MY FAVORITE BLUES LICKS AND RUNS, VOL. 2
taught by John Cephas
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DVD/CD-ROM set. A hot set of video blues lessons. Standard tuning and some drop D tuning. John shows just about every guitar hand position known for playing blues guitar. Keys of D, E, G. Includes "Stagalee," "Rising River," "Big Boss Man," "Got Me Running," "Back Water Blues" and "Screaming and Crying." Also teaches Boogie Woogie Chicago Style. Includes TAB CD-ROM - print it out or use it onscreen! 1 hour.
648-DVD202
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DVD - JOHN CEPHAS - TEACHING THE BLUES GUITAR STYLES OF MR. SKIP JAMES, VOL 4
taught by John Cephas
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DVD/CD-ROM. This video has less detailed instruction and more songs than the first 3 volumes. Instruction is the same except he only plays each song one time. He shows all the licks, turn arounds, bass runs, etc., but doesn't break each song down. Teaches all the songs in the first three volumes: "Hard time killing Floor Blues," "Illinois Blues," "Sick Bed Blues," "Cypress Grove Blues," "Cherry Ball Blues," "Devil Got My Woman," "Im So Glad," "Prison Blues," "Special Rider Blues." Includes tab CD/ROM - print it out or follow it onscreen.
648-DVD9
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DVD - JOHN CEPHAS - TEACHING THE BLUES GUITAR STYLES OF MR. SKIP JAMES, VOL. 1
taught by John Cephas
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DVD/CD-ROM set. In this 4 volume series Cephas teaches the guitar style of legend Skip James, one of the first blues artists to be recorded and an inspiration to the young Robert Johnson. His vocals featured his falsetto; his complicated guitar playing was based mostly on open tunings, in G and D minor. John begins with a thorough explanation of the licks and signature moves James used. Chord progressions, turnarounds, bass runs, and tuning to D minor are explained. John sings each song he teaches several times and explains how to train your voice to get the falsetto sound. Clear close up shots of each hand and picture in picture techniques are used so the viewer won't miss a lick. John's style of teaching breaks down each move very slowly multiple times.
648-DVD6
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DVD - JOHN CEPHAS - TEACHING THE BLUES GUITAR STYLES OF MR. SKIP JAMES, VOL. 2
taught by John Cephas
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DVD/CD-ROM set. In this 4 volume series Cephas teaches the guitar style of legend Skip James, one of the first blues artists to be recorded and an inspiration to the young Robert Johnson. Songs: "Cypress Grove Blues," "Cherry Ball Blues," "Devil Got My Woman." Includes tab CD/ROM - print it out or follow it onscreen!
648-DVD7
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DVD - JOHN CEPHAS - TEACHING THE BLUES GUITAR STYLES OF MR. SKIP JAMES, VOL. 3
taught by John Cephas
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DVD/CD-ROM set. In this 4 volume series Cephas teaches the guitar style of legend Skip James, one of the first blues artists to be recorded and an inspiration to the young Robert Johnson. Songs: "Im So Glad," "Prison Blues," "Special Rider Blues." Includes tab CD/ROM - print it out or follow it onscreen!
648-DVD8
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DVD - JOHN HAMMOND
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John Hammond is one of the most prolific and outstanding solo acoustic blues guitarists on the scene today. In this in-depth interview taped in 1991, you get an inside glimpse of his aspirations, style and technique. In four performances, John demonstrates and discusses his slide guitar technique, finger picking, string dampening, and his unique use of string effects, open tuning and time shifts. He also discusses his vocals and harmonica playing and demonstrates in live performances his riveting vibrato, dynamic voicing, bending and phrasing. Includes note/tab booklet. 60 min.
25-DVD320722
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DVD - MIKE DOWLING: UPTOWN BLUES (AMERICAN ROOTS GUITAR)
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Dowling performs a unique blend of blues, ragtime, swing, and roots music. Each of his arrangements is a virtual encyclopedia of essential riffs that define the genre. Here he teaches 6 of his classic solo guitar pieces, in standard and open tunings. You can select from multiple camera angles; watch the full performance or see a close-up of his right or left hand. Also includes several bonus songs. Songs taught include "Rosalie," "Nitpickin'," "Minor Thing," "Johnson City Rag," "Fishin' In The Wind," and "Bottleneck March." 3 hours.
05-906841
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DVD - NOVELTY INSTRUMENTALS OF REV. GARY DAVIS
by Ernie Hawkins
Hawkins teaches three Rev. Davis arrangements that will challenge your fingers. Davis's tour de force in concert was his "Soldiers March," a multi-part instrumental played in the keys of F and C. Few country blues guitarists played in the Key of. "Darktown Strutters Ball" captures the atmosphere of the 1920s. "Whistlin' Blues" uses bottleneck combined with an Open D6 tuning to create an unusual boogie piano sound. Hawkins teaches phrase by phrase and shows you the right hand picking as well as the left hand fingerings unique to Davis's approach. Split screen, tab/music booklet included as a PDF file. Audio performances of Davis playing each song. Intermediate/advanced. 93 min
on order, expected arrival date 10/20/08
304-DVD984
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DVD - RAGS AND MINSTREL SHOW SONGS OF REV. GARY DAVIS
by Ernie Hawkins
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2-DVD set. Rev. Gary Davis had an enormous repertoire. In this double DVD lesson Hawkins presents some of his most requested rags and minstrel tunes. These vary from "Sally Where'd You Get Your Liquor From" to the complex dance rhythms of "Buck Dance" and "Twelve Sticks" to "Devil's Dream," an instrumental played in the Key of F. These arrangements will challenge any guitarist. Ernie teaches each tune phrase by phrase and carefully shows you the right hand picking as well as the left hand fingerings that were unique to Rev. Davis' approach. Features split screen segments where each section is played slowly and you can study the movements of each hand. Includes audio performances of Rev. Davis playing each song. Beginning/intermediate. 178 min.
304-DVD982SET
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DVD - RAGTIME GUITAR OF REV. GARY DAVIS
by Rev. Gary Davis & Ernie Hawkins
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2-DVD set. Davis was an incredible ragtime guitar player whose arrangements illustrate what has become known as the Piedmont guitar style. In this double DVD lesson, Ernie Hawkins teaches each section phrase-by-phrase and carefully shows you the right hand picking as well as the left hand fingerings that were unique to Daviss approach. Also features split screen segments where each section is played slowly and you can study the movements of each hand. As a bonus it includes performances of Davis playing each song! Includes tab/notation booklet. Beginning/intermediate. 173 min.
304-DVD980
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DVD - ROBERT JOHNSON - GUITAR SIGNATURE LICKS
taught by Scott Ainslie
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If you're one of the many frustrated bluesmen who have considered selling your soul in exchange for the ability to play like Robert Johnson, stop right here! Johnson transcriber Ainslie teaches and analyzes seven of Johnson's tunes: "Come on in My Kitchen," "Cross Road Blues," "Drunken Hearted Man," "Kindhearted Woman Blues," "Ramblin' on My Mind," "Sweet Home Chicago" and "Walkin' Blues." With a guitar techniques section, jam-along songs, and practice tips. Includes note/tab booklet. 66 min.
25-DVD320500
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DVD - RORY BLOCK TEACHES THE GUITAR OF ROBERT JOHNSON
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Award-winning blues singer and guitarist Rory Block demystifies the licks, runs, strums, bass lines, turnarounds and other elements that make up the Robert Johnson sound. Working in G and D tunings, Rory teaches specific techniques that allow you to play any song in Robert Johnson's repertoire, works with you in getting a good slide sound, details percussive picking and strumming skills, discusses blues singing style, more. Songs: "If I Had Possesion Over Judgement Day," "Terraplane Blues" and "Preaching Blues." Early intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 120 min.
300-DVD167
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DVD - RORY BLOCK TEACHES THE GUITAR OF ROBERT JOHNSON: TWO DVD SET
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Contains 300-DVD167 & 300-DVD321. DVD One: Working in G and D tunings, Rory teaches techniques that allow you to play any song in Johnson's repertoire, helps you get a good slide sound, details percussive picking and strumming skills, discusses blues singing, more. "If I Had Possesion Over Judgement Day," "Terraplane Blues" and "Preaching Blues." DVD Two: Complete note-by-note, lick-by-lick instruction for three powerful songs: "Cross Road Blues," "Ramblin' on My Mind" and "Hellhound on My Trail." Rory takes each apart, putting a microscope on the intros, chord positions, slide techniques and other blues skills. Early intermediate/advanced. Includes booklets. 120 & 105 min.
300-DVD321SET
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DVD - RORY BLOCK TEACHES THE GUITAR OF ROBERT JOHNSON: VOL. 2 - EXPLORING THE REPERTOIRE
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On Rory's second installment of her journey 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" in open G and featuring myriad techniques; "Ramblin' on My Mind" using an unusual altered tuning; and "Hellhound on My Trail" a non-slide blues in open D. Rory takes each song apart, putting a microscope on the intros, chord positions, slide techniques, picking, strumming and other skills needed to play them right. Intermediate/advanced. Includes note/tab booklet. 105 min.
300-DVD321
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DVD - THE BLUES GUITAR (AND HARMONICA) OF JOHN HAMMOND
hosted by Happy Traum
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Guitarists and harmonica players can now learn how John plays the songs, licks, grooves and soulful solos that make up his dynamic style. He breaks down nearly a dozen songs showing the scales, chords, licks and turnarounds that define country blues, plus how to use the slide and integrate harp into your songs. Songs: "Just Your Fool," "Phonograph Blues," "Hellhound on My Trail," "Terraplane Blues," "Come on in My Kitchen," "Untrue Blues," "Honest I Do," "Drop Down Mama," "Jitterbug Swing," "Come to Find Out" and "Slick Crown Vic." Includes note/tab booklet. 110 min.
300-DVD289
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DVD - THE BLUES GUITAR OF KEB' MO' - BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR THE CONTEMPORARY PLAYER
taught by Keb' Mo' with Fran Banish
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Keb' Mo', the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, has aimed his DVD at the beginning/intermediate blues player. After an in-depth lesson in the basics of fingerpicking and the traditional country blues of Robert Johnson and other great players, he goes on to teach some of his trademark contemporary blues-based tunes, including "Perpetual Blues Machine," "Henry," and "Angelina." Includes tab booklet. 75 min.
300-DVD2
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DVD - THE FINGERPICKING BLUES OF ETTA BAKER
hosted by Wayne Martin
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This legendary Piedmont blues guitarist has influenced generations of players. Her rock solid yet swinging fingerpicking is inspiring to watch. You'll see her alternating-thumb and blues picking techniques, chord shapes, slides and bends, and a variety of rhythmic devices. She plays, sings, and breaks down ten traditional and original tunes: "Bully of the Town," "Railroad Bill," "Carolina Breakdown," "One Dime Blues," "Brown's Boogie," "Dew Drop," more. She plays acoustic & electric and talks about her influences. Includes note/tab booklet. 60 min.
300-DVD218
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DVD - THE FINGERPICKING BLUES OF JOHN JACKSON
hosted by Roy Book Binder
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The traditional Piedmont blues style comes alive as this national treasure details his technique, teaches 12 songs and provides historical reminiscences. The songs are a showcase for turnarounds, runs up and down the neck, use of the slide and John's unique two finger picking style. He gives a full performance of each tune then plays it slowly. "Little Brown Jug," "Candy Man," "Key to the Highway," "Red River Blues," "West Coast Blues," "Louis Collins," "Police Dog Blues," "Boat's Up the River," "My Little Woman's So Sweet," "Bearcat Blues," "Steamboat Whistle Blues" and "John Henry." Includes note/tab booklet with lyrics. 60 min.
300-DVD255
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DVD - THE FINGERPICKING BLUES OF MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT - A SPOONFUL OF CLASSIC SONGS
taught by John Sebastian and Happy Traum
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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: "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" and "Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor." Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD95
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DVD - THE GOSPEL GUITAR OF REV. GARY DAVIS
taught by Ernie Hawkins
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4-DVD set. Davis was a musical genius. His music and guitar playing spanned a century of different techniques and styles: touching on blues, ragtime, folk, gospel, marching songs and tin pan alley hits. In these four full-length video lessons, Ernie Hawkins teaches 14 of Davis's most requested gospel arrangements. Rare footage of Rev. Davis playing many of the tunes taught is featured. Gives a detailed rundown of each arrangement, analyzing the structure and timing of each phrase, verse and chorus and then replaying everything slower on a split screen with close-ups of both hands. 80 page note/tab booklet included as a PDF file. Almost six hours of instruction.
304-DVD813/16
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$53.95
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DVD - THE GUITAR OF BIG BILL BROONZY
taught by Woody Mann
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Broonzy's recording career spanned from 1927 until his death in 1958. He was a master of ragtime and country blues whose playing was highlighted by a strong pulsating bass and melodic lead lines. Mann analyzes Bill's technique and style. Includes: "Moppers Blues," "Pig Meat Strut," "Long Tall Mama," "Saturday Night Rub," "Brownskin Shuffle," "How You Want It Done," more. Rare footage of Broonzy from the 1950's. Intermediate. 44 page tab/music booklet included, also included as a a PDF file. 90 min.
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DVD - THE GUITAR OF BLIND BLAKE
taught by Woody Mann
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Blind Blake was the premier ragtime blues guitarist of the 1920s. He expanded the alternating bass style to encompass the contemporary dance trends and more complex blues ideas introduced by the jazz bands of New Orleans and Chicago. His technique featured unique right-hand thumb rolls that evoked the feel of the Charleston dance step. Here Mann explores the ideas, techniques, and styles of a legendary musician who has influenced generations of country blues guitarists. A generous notation and tab booklet is included, also included as a a PDF file. Intermediate. 94 min.
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DVD - THE GUITAR OF BLIND BOY FULLER
taught by Ari Eisenger
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Eisinger specializes in country blues and ragtime from the 1920s and 1930s. He teaches Fuller's guitar work with a full understanding of the musical intricacies, spirit and historical perspective of this body of music. Six tunes, including "Untrue Blues," "Truckin' My Blues Away," "Meat Shakin' Woman," more. Includes note/tab booklet, also included as PDF file. 88 min.
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DVD - THE GUITAR OF BLIND LEMON JEFFERSON
taught by Ari Eisinger
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Considering that he was the most popular male blues recording artist of the 1920s, we know very little about Jefferson. He recorded over 100 sides for the Paramount label and died in mysterious circumstances in 1929. He has had few imitators due to the complexity of his guitar playing and distinctiveness of his voice. Ari explains his technique secrets and teaches five of Jefferson's most popular arrangements - "Matchbox Blues," "Black Horse Blues," "Yo Yo Blues," "Bad Luck Blues," and "One Dime Blues." Intermediate/advanced. Includes tab booklet, also available as a PDF file. 95 min.
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DVD - THE GUITAR OF BLIND WILLIE McTELL
taught by Ernie Hawkins
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The secrets of the great Atlanta bluesman, 12-string master and creator of "Statesboro Blues" unlocked! by one of today's most brilliant purveyors of acoustic blues. "Statesboro," "Broke Down Engine," "Searching the Desert" and more. With note/tab booklet, also included as a PDF file. Beginners, 92 min.
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DVD - THE GUITAR OF BO CARTER
taught by John Miller
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Bo played with absolute facility in a variety of tunings and keys. His career, from 1928-1940, was of a longevity equaled by few Country bluesmen. Known for his double-entendre party songs, his harmonic sense was unique in the Country blues. His right hand approach was different too, picking with all fingers and moving fluidly between alternation, thumping and runs with his thumb. Includes "Let Me Roll Your Lemon," "Pussy Cat Blues," "Policy Blues," "Dinner Blues," and "Arrangement For Me Blues." With tab booklet, also included as a PDF file. 91 min.
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DVD - THE GUITAR OF LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS
taught by Ernie Hawkins
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Features rare video footage of Lightnin' from the 1950s and '60s. Lightnin' plays the tune and then Ernie analyzes it lick by lick. Hopkins' deceptively simple acoustic Texas boogie style has influenced Texas blues for decades. Intermediate level. Includes note/tab booklet, also included as a a PDF file. 93 min. /Lightning/
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DVD - THE GUITAR OF MANCE LIPSCOMB, VOL. 1
taught by Ernie Hawkins
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Lipscomb was the most accomplished of the Texas "dead thumb" guitarists. His solid driving bass propelled his music. Hawkins teaches all the tricks and techniques of his style. Titles include: "Captain Captain," "Night Time Is The Right Time," "Goin' Down Slow," more. Intermediate/advanced, Includes tab booklet, also included as a a PDF file, 66 min.
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DVD - THE GUITAR OF MANCE LIPSCOMB, VOL. 2
taught by Ernie Hawkins
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In this lesson Ernie highlights the ever popular "Spoonful," two ragtime instrumentals in the key of G and A and an extended blues in the key of G. Intermediate. Includes tab booklet, also included as a a PDF file. 66 min.
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DVD - THE GUITAR OF ROBERT WILKINS
taught by John Miller
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Wilkins had a pronounced compositional bent and a gift for varying the blues structure in interesting ways. His lyrics were equally original and poetic. His subtly powerful guitar-playing and soulful vocals combine for an unforgettable sound. Titles include "I Do Blues," "Jailhouse Blues," "Rolling Stone," "Police Sergeant Blues," "That's No Way To Get Along," and "I'll Go With Her." Tab booklet included, also included as a PDF file. 82 min.
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DVD - THE LEGENDARY BLUES GUITAR OF JOSH WHITE
taught by Josh White Jr.
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The legendary Josh White's dazzling guitar technique, encompassing raw Piedmont-style and jazz-tinged folk arrangements, influenced a generation. Josh White Jr., an accomplished musician in his own right, knows his father's music better than anyone. This lesson, designed for advanced beginners, covers basic blues chords, bass riffs, turn-arounds, strumming techniques and arrangements of classic Josh White songs: "One Meat Ball," "Betty & Dupree," "House of the Rising Sun," "Uncle Sam Says" and "Nobody Knows You When You're Down & Out," plus a compelling performance of "Waltzing Mathilda." Includes note/tab booklet. 80 min.
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DVD - THE POWER OF DELTA BLUES GUITAR: TWO DVD SET
taught by Rory Block
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Contains 300-DVD220 and 300-DVD221. Rory learned her craft studying with the masters of the Delta country blues. In DVD One she teaches the powerfully rhythmic "pounding" style of Charlie Patton, the fingerpicking blues of Tommy Johnson, and the sliding, open-tuned sounds of Robert Johnson. Authentic, well taught. In DVD Two Rory teaches a number of hard-driving tunes: "Fixin' To Die," "My Train is Waiting," more. You'll see both hands in close-up as you learn open tunings, treble melodies, bass runs, slides and string bending, more. Includes two note/tab booklets. Recommended. 60 minutes each.
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DVD - THE POWER OF DELTA BLUES GUITAR: VOL. 1
taught by Rory Block
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Rory learned her craft studying with the masters of the Delta country blues. Here she teaches the powerfully rhythmic "pounding" style of Charlie Patton, the fingerpicking blues of Tommy Johnson, and the sliding, open-tuned sounds of Robert Johnson. Songs include: "Moon's Going Down," "Pattons' Blues," "Crossroads Blues" and "Travelin' Blues." Authentic, well taught and recommended. Includes note/tab booklet. 60 min.
300-DVD220
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