Elderly Instruments Latest - Videos - Fingerstyle Guitar http://elderly.com/list/newitems?catlist=914 en-us copyright 2009 Elderly Instruments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:03:19 -0500 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:03:19 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com Muriel guides you through essential "tricks of the trade" to enhance your performance, arranging and composition skills. Using her own tunes (Arioso, Mister Chester, Two Shores, A Baker's Dozen, Angelina Baker Medley) she teaches you how to flavor your arrangements with Irish and Cuban influences and odd time signatures; how to develop a theme, play expressively and imitate the sounds of a banjo, mandolin or bass, and how to connect notes in the classic style of Chet Atkins. DVD features picture-in-picture showing both hands. Learning Tools (available via download) include: text lesson guide, notation & tab, power tab files, power tab software (to see & hear note/tab played at any tempo without changing pitch), bonus material. Intermediate/advanced. 85 min. ($22.50) ]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/videos/items/01-DVD10000.htm http://elderly.com/videos/items/01-DVD10000.htm Focuses on techniques to help you zone in on what it takes to become a tasteful side person, or to back yourself on your own songs. Stuart is a master at this style of playing and is known internationally as one of the great sidemen. He's a good teacher, too! Topics include: hybrid style (playing with flat pick and fingers), playing Octaves on the 5th and 2nd strings, playing Octaves on the 1st and 4th strings (Key of G), 1st and 3rd string octaves, double stops in G, using slurs, Mark's pet lick, Country song introductions, double stops 2nd and 4th strings, extensive harmonics in may keys and positions, Western Swing A6 to D9 lick, Honky Tonk licks, Travis picking hybrid style, capo tricks, pick ups, more! Beginning/intermediate. 86 min. ($26.95) ]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/videos/items/457-DVD130.htm http://elderly.com/videos/items/457-DVD130.htm Rick begins by going over chords that are commonly used by Brazilian guitarists. He then teaches the accompaniment to singer/songwriter Gilberto Gil's beautiful composition, "A Paz", to illustrate the use of chords with open strings. A step-by-step analysis of Bossa Nova accompaniment in the Joco Gilberto style follows. along with suggestions on how to develop a better feel for this sophisticated, syncopated groove. The solo guitar rendition of the Antonio Carlos Jobim/Newton Mendonga classic "One Note Samba" will be a welcome addition to many player's repertoires with its rhythmic drive and rich harmony. Samba rhythms are explored, with examples of inner string movement which will prove invaluable to those looking to generate excitement and authenticity in their comping. A sambified version of "Happy Birthday" demonstrates how to apply these techniques to a familiar tune and make it sound fresh. To provide an even greater challenge for all players, Rick gives a detailed analysis of his tour de force solo guitar piece "Amigo Paulo." Intermediate. 100 min. ($26.95) ]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/videos/items/304-DVD993.htm http://elderly.com/videos/items/304-DVD993.htm