Elderly Instruments Latest - Books - Flatpicking Guitar Personalities http://elderly.com/list/newitems?catlist=150.5 en-us copyright 2009 Elderly Instruments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:24:31 -0500 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:24:31 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com Based on the 1936-1938 Bluebird recordings by The Monroe Brothers. One of the most popular acts of the 1930s was The Monroe Brothers, featuring Bill on mandolin and tenor vocals, and Charlie on lead vocals and rhythm guitar. This great overview of Charlie Monroe's unique guitar performance style (he used just his thumb and index finger) presents 52 songs, with an in-depth look at the backup patterns & techniques from each chord family (G, F, D, C, E, A), plus special note sequences, common substitutions and stock backup phrases. Includes the bluegrass classics "Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms," "My Long Journey Home" and "Roll On, Buddy," plus a discography and complete Bluebird recording session info. Notation only. 63 pp. ($19.99) ]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:00:00 -0400 http://elderly.com/books/items/49-101305.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/49-101305.htm Book/CD/DVD pack. Includes the book/CD pack "Tony Rice Teaches Bluegrass Guitar" (49-695045) and the DVD "Tony Rice - Master Class" (300-DVD262), in one money-saving pack! In the DVD, revered guitarist Tony Rice breaks down his world-class style and technique with lessons in folk and country instrumentals, fiddle tunes and innovative arrangements of well-known standards. In the book/CD, Tony passes on the style he has developed during two decades as the top bluegrass flatpicker of his generation. In careful detail, he analyzes licks, runs, solos and rhythm parts to hot bluegrass songs and fiddle tunes that will challenge and delight all flatpickers. 22 page book, 115 min. DVD. ($40.45) ]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/300-603.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/300-603.htm Book/2-CD set. Features 14 songs and tunes with variations, in notation and tablature. Instruction with tab examples. Biography with photos. Disc 1: Clarence's original recordings plus CD-ROM video of Clarence playing two tunes close-up. Disc 2: Rhythm tracks: Play along at slow or fast tempo with Roland White on guitar and Missy Raines on bass. Spiralbound, 102 pp. ($34.95) ]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/573-3.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/573-3.htm