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Acoustic Blues Guitar
Acoustic Blues Guitar Personalities

DVD - AN INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC STYLES FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR Photo

You want to learn the guitar and you want to learn it now! The quickest way to learning songs is learning to play in different styles. Whether it's blues, latin, or good old rock 'n' roll, there are certain concepts and fundamentals that are common to all contemporary songs in their genre. Teaches the elements of a basic song in each style so you can apply them to your playing and learn hundreds of songs like it. Skills included: * Posture & technique * How to tune correctly * How to change your strings * Chords * Strumming patterns * Arpeggios * Fingerpicking and more! Additional DVD features: printable reference materials, performances, extra tips, beginning music theory interactive, more. 90 min. min.
03-DVD999043 .. list $9.95 ours $8.95

DVD - ARLEN ROTH'S 150+ ACOUSTIC HOT LICKS - FOR ROCK, BLUES, COUNTRY, ROCKABILLY AND R&B GUITAR Photo

A classic Hot Licks title available once again! Here's your chance to learn over 150 original acoustic licks from the one and only Arlen Roth. He covers: double-stops, roll patterns, pick and fingerstyle, advanced bending, arpeggios, harmony runs, turnarounds, banjo, dobro and pedal steel styles, chicken pickin', and more, all taught with detailed split-screen close-ups of both hands. DVD extras include: a new intro by Woody Mann, on screen note/tab, slow motion segments in standard pitch, biography, discography, more. Includes note/tab booklet. 63 min.
01-DVD202 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - ART OF ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR - DO THAT GUITAR RAG with Woody Mann Photo

Teaches the sounds and techniques of classic ragtime blues guitar. Inspired by the early masters, Woody has written original tunes that break down the complexities of the music into clear and playable instrumentals. You'll learn syncopated picking techniques, chord embellishments, rhythmic bass lines, classic ragtime riffs, and how to attain the characteristic swinging sound of ragtime blues. With a section on how to play variations in the songs and practical approaches to developing overall picking technique. Includes note/tab booklet. 77 min.
589-DVD5 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - ART OF ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR - EARLY ROOTS with Woody Mann Photo

Teaches the song forms and techniques of early American folk and blues guitar styles. Learn five blues based on the playing of Charley Patton, Son House, Robert Johnson, Big Joe Williams, Scrapper Blackwell and Tommy Johnson. Songs are arranged in open G, open D, and standard tuning. You'll learn rhythmic fingerpicking, left-hand damping, brushing and percussive right-hand techniques, and syncopating a melody. With a Techniques and Variations section where Woody further explores the subtleties of dynamics and phrasing and shows how to create variations within a tune. Near beginner/intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 75 min.
on order, expected arrival date 11/27/09
589-DVD4 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - ART OF ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR - HANDFUL OF RIFFS with Woody Mann Photo

Teaches five repertoire building songs arranged for intermediate fingerstyle guitarists. Each arrangement teaches a variety of acoustic blues styles and sounds, spotlighting specific techniques for developing fingerpicking skills, rhythmic grooves and dynamics. You'll learn the syncopated fingerpicking of Blind Blake, the single-line style riffs of Lonnie Johnson, more. Woody shows how the "riffs" and techniques can be applied from one tune to another and practical ways to create variations within a tune. Includes note/tab booklet. 66 min.
589-DVD6 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BEGINNING DELTA BLUES by Fruteland Jackson Photo

Teaches beginners basic chords and strums for playing the Delta blues. Covers Delta slide guitar technique, including authentic blues tunings and their basic chord forms. Close-ups, on-screen graphics, simple navigation make learning easy. Diagrams and examples in note/tab appear on-screen. Taught by a blues master. 60 min.
20-21917DVD .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - BEYOND BASICS: SOLO ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR taught by Keith Wyatt Photo

Picks up where "Introducing Acoustic Blues Guitar" leaves off. Covers advanced chord and melody combinations, bass lines, the blues scale, bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, more. Styles of blues legends like Lightnin' Hopkins and Muddy Waters are examined. Bonus DVD features include: tuning segment, additional tips on basic finger picking and Travis picking, a lesson on blues in A, more. 65 min.
05-DVD908115 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BLUEGRASS AND COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR by David Essig Photo

A study of Essig's many styles of roots guitar for the intermediate/advanced guitarist. While learning 4 songs, you will learn about the following: bluegrass style flatpicking and walking bass lines, Lester Flatt chord voicings, open G tuning and open D tuning, David's slide guitar, DADGAD tuning basic chords, roll patterns, Travis Picking with thumbpick and fingers, single string (bass) thumping, more! 80 min.
457-DVD116 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUES GUITAR ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE PLAYER taught by Mary Flower Photo

Learn five classic blues songs arranged for intermediate-level guitarists who want to explore new styles and repertoire. Mary starts with Leroy Carr's "Papa's in the Housetop," teaching you to play the melody on the high strings, then adding harmony and finishing with a hot New Orleans bass line. Then into equally detailed instruction for Bessie Smith's "Backwater Blues," with moving basses and unusual harmonies; Memphis Minnie's "Black Rat Swing," in standard and open D tunings; Jimmy Oden's "Going Down Slow," a 12-bar shuffle/groove blues, and New Orleans "Hop Scop Blues," another great Bessie Smith ragtime blues. Includes note/tab booklet. 60 min.
300-DVD314 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUES IMPROVISATION - BEYOND PENTATONIC by Dorian Michael Photo

For acoustic or electric players. Gives a quick review of the pentatonic blues scale, then moves on to modal devices you can use to add a little jazz or country to your improvisations. Become a blues master as you learn about the 12-bar blues progression, Mixolydian mode, arpeggios, double stops, diminished scale, bending, Dorian mode, and playing in 3rd and 6ths. Intermediate. Note/tab sheets included as printable PDF files on the disc. 60 min.
49-DVD1211 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - COMPLETE BLUES GUITAR by Mike Christiansen Photo

This comprehensive DVD covers progressions, power chords, barre chords, turnarounds, fill-ins, blues scales, double stops, bass lines, blues techniques and a wealth of great blues songs and solos. Also presents fingerstyle blues. 105 min.
02-94682DVD .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - COREY HARRIS TEACHES BLUES GUITAR - FROM MISSISSIPPI TO MALI Photo

Corey Harris plays authentic country blues and has explored the African guitar styles upon which so much early blues was based. Here he teaches songs and instrumentals that will add cross-cultural rhythms and licks to your blues repertoire. Starting with "High Fever Blues" and "C. C. Pill Blues" he teaches fingerstyle riffs and solos in C. Then he moves on to open E slide guitar, covering "Jack O' Diamonds" and his own "King Cotton." He shows you how to add African riffs to Skip James' "Special Rider Blues" and teaches two pieces he learned in Mali: "Bajourou" and "Sundiata." Early intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD247 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR 3 taught by Stefan Grossman Photo

3-DVD set. A challenging study covering blues, folk and ragtime arrangements in the the keys of A, C, D, E and G. Each tune is taught phrase by phrase and played slowly on a split screen so that you can clearly see what each hand is doing. Learn about the playing styles and techniques of legends Rev. Gary Davis, Frank Stokes, Blind Blake, Blind Boy Fuller, Mance Lipscomb, Lightnin' Hopkins, Mississippi John Hurt, Willie Brown, Robert Johnson, Sam McGee, Lonnie Johnson and Elizabeth Cotten. Rare footage and detailed 56 page tab/music booklet included, also included as a PDF file. Lesson One: Key of C: "Freight Train," "It Won't Be Long," "Buck Dancer's Choice," "Candyman," "Salty Dog Blues," "Ragtime Mama Blues" and "Blake's Rag." 63 minutes. Lesson Two: Keys of G and A: "Spike Driver's Blues," "Shake Sugaree," "Ragged and Dirty," Blues licks in A, Willie Mae, Spoonful and Robert Johnson blues licks in A. 65 minutes. Lesson Three: Keys of D and E: Lightnin' Hopkins blues licks in E, "Stagolee," "Take A Whiff On Me," Tribute To Lonnie Johnson, Charley James and Avalon Blues. 68 minutes.
304-DVD904SET .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR IN OPEN TUNINGS taught by Stefan Grossman Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - DIRT ROAD BLUES - AUTHENTIC COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR TECHNIQUES AND REPERTOIRE by Paul Rishell Photo

Two DVD set. Guides you through 16 handpicked tunes to cover a wide variety of the feels, rhythms and techniques characteristic of country blues guitar. You'll learn all of the parts, rhythms and requisite techniques for "Down the Dirt Road Blues" by Charley Patton, "Shake 'Em on Down" by Tommy McClennan, "Low Down Rounder" by Peg Leg Howell, "Sweet Jivin' Mama" by Blind Blake, "One Dime Blues" by Blind Lemon Jefferson, more. Includes PIP video. Note/tab and more available as a download. 146 min.
49-DVD320850 .. list $29.99 ours $26.99

DVD - EASY STEPS TO ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR: TWO DVD SET taught by Happy Traum Photo

Contains 300-DVD190 & 300-DVD191. In DVD One Happy breaks it all down into "easy steps," including syncopated strumming patterns, 12-bar and 8-bar blues progressions, bass runs, turnarounds, intros and endings. In DVD Two he breaks down the all-important steady thumb blues style into modules that can be digested one element at a time. Includes shuffle and boogie-woogie bass lines, blues scales, playing solos up the neck, arrangements of "Rock Me," "Baby," "Trouble in Mind," more. Beginning & early intermediate. Includes note/tab booklets. 60 & 90 min.
300-DVD191SET .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - EASY STEPS TO ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR: VOL. 1 - STARTING FROM SCRATCH taught by Happy Traum Photo

Veteran guitarist and Homespun Tapes founder Happy Traum offers this unique course in acoustic blues guitar, especially designed for novice players. He breaks it all down into "easy steps," including basic blues chords, syncopated strumming patterns, 12-bar and 8-bar blues progressions, bass runs, and more than a dozen variations for the all-important blues turnarounds, intros and endings. Beginners. Includes note/tab booklet. 60 min.
300-DVD190 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - FINGERPICKING BLUES GUITAR SOLOS taught by Stefan Grossman Photo

For the student comfortable with alternating bass techique who wants to explore blues and ragtime using more advanced right and left hand techniques. Features four instrumentals. Piano sounding blues in the key of A are presented with "Mississippi Blues" and "Blues For The Mann." A Blind Blake approach in the key of C is used for "Glory of Love." "Struttin' Rag" in the key of E brings together three distinct sections. It opens with a blues piano sounding motif and then steps into a more country atmosphere, finishing with a series of bass licks reminiscent of Merle Travis's "Walkin' The Strings." Each is taught phrase by phrase and then played slowly on a split-screen. Tab/music booklet, also available as PDF file. Intermediate/advanced. 76 min
304-DVD968 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - FINGERPICKING COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR taught by Stefan Grossman Photo

Designed to help beginning to intermediate players improve their skills and increase their repertoires using an alternating bass technique. 10 arrangements in the keys of C, D, E, A, G and F are taught. Classic blues and ragtime songs used. Includes note/tab booklet, also included as a PDF file. 67 min.
304-DVD931 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - FOLK BLUES FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR taught by Stefan Grossman Photo

2-DVD set. Teaches a wide array of folk blues arrangements. You will study playing in various tunings: standard, dropped D, DADGAD, open D and open C tunings. The songs range from popular blues and rags to old-time mountain ballads. All are taught phrase-by-phrase and the movements of both the left and right hands are clearly illustrated on the split screens. A detailed tab/music booklet is included as PDF files as well as printed format. As a bonus, original old recordings from the 1920s and 1930s are included so that you can hear the roots from where these tunes derived. Intermediate/advanced. 177 min.
304-DVD990SET .. list $39.95 ours $35.95

DVD - GUITAR WORLD: LEARN SLIDE GUITAR Photo

Everything you need to know! Open A,D,E,G & standard tunings, slide scales for soloing in all keys, improvising - open-tuning chord forms, muting, vibrato, delta & electric blues, shuffles, more. Teaches the styles of: Robert Johnson, Keith Richards, Duane Allman, Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter, more. From Guitar World magazine. Written music included as a .pdf file.
20-DVD33913 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - HOOKED ON THE BLUES - SOULFUL SONGS AND POWERFUL TECHNIQUES FROM A MASTER BLUESMAN taught by Hans Theessink Photo

Blues fans worldwide have embraced the soulful music from the Mississippi Delta. In this DVD, Dutch guitarist Hans Theessink teaches the styles he learned first hand from traditional players in the American South. You'll learn the tunings, chord shapes, bass runs, slide work, fingerpicking and percussive strokes that form the core of every good blues player's repertoire. He plays and analyzes 7 classics and originals: "Prison Blues," "Big Bill's Guitar," "Vicksburg Is My Home," "Sugar Babe," "You Make Me Feel So Good," "Sitting on Top of the World" and "Two Trains." Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 70 min.
300-DVD357 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - HOW TO PLAY BLUES GUITAR, LESSON ONE taught by Stefan Grossman Photo

These lessons explore various fingerstyle blues guitar styles and techniques. This first lesson focuses on the Key of C, delving into the alternating as well as monotonic bass techniques; blues slides, hammer-ons and pull-offs and blues slurred notes. The techniques of Mississippi John Hurt, Rev. Gary Davis and Blind Blake are discussed. The aim is to give you freedom to improvise. Songs taught bring together the many ideas and styles. As a bonus, audio tracks are included featuring rare recordings of the songs. Each tune is taught phrase by phrase and played slowly on a split-screen. A tab/music booklet included, also as a a PDF file. Includes: "Railroad Bill," "Careless Love," "I'm Satisfied," "You Got The Pocketbook I Got The Key," "Cocaine Blues," "See See Rider," "Save Up Your Money John D. Rockefeller Put the Panic On" and "Blues in C." Beginners. 85 min.
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304-DVD971 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - LARRY CORYELL'S BLUES GUITAR taught by Larry Coryell Photo

Larry teaches root blues that influenced his musical evolution. He covers the blues guitar techniques of T-Bone Walker and the two "Kings" (B.B. and Albert) as well as the sophisticated blues/jazz realm of Wes Montgomery. Specifics include: the pentatonic scale and intervals, bending notes, Montgomery's D natural blues, and Miles Davis'"jazz minor" scales that take the music from the bare basics to the more complex altered changes that define the progressive advance of the blues. Note/tab booklet included, also as a PDF file. Intermediate. 66 min.
304-DVD952 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - LEARN TO PLAY BLUES GUITAR WITH A FLATPICK taught by Adam Traum Photo

Using a flatpick on a steel-string acoustic guitar gives you a big sound and the ability to play punchy rhythms and lightning-fast lead lines. In this DVD, Adam teaches right-hand technique as well as bluesy chords, scales, licks and progressions. He starts you off with a basic shuffle rhythm in E, gradually introducing bass runs, chord shapes, string bends, turnarounds and other elements. You'll learn pick techniques such as palm muting, raking and pick-and-two-finger "hybrid" picking. Adam even provides play-along sections for a great practice session. Acoustic blues guitar isn't just for fingerpickers anymore! Early-intermediate. Note/tab booklet included as a PDF file on the disc. 110 min.
300-DVD371 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - MARY FLOWER TEACHES FINGERSTYLE RAGTIME GUITAR (IMPROVISATION WITH VARIATIONS) taught by Mary Flower Photo

Mary focuses on the East Coast or Piedmont style of blues first made popular by Blind Blake, Blind Boy Fuller and Rev. Gary Davis. She begins by explaining the I-VI-II-V chord progression that gives the ragtime blues their essential sound, and demonstrates it in all five keys in which it is traditionally used. She then goes on to show you the tools that will help to expand your improvisational abilities, including moveable 7th chords, bass runs, and melodies. She teaches 8 tunes that use this progression: a medley of ragtime blues songs, and her own tune, "Black Dog Rag." Arranged progressively, this is appropriate for intermediate/advanced players. Also includes a CD/ROM that you can use to edit and print out the tab.
575-DVD1 $24.95

DVD - MARY FLOWER TEACHING DROP-D TUNING taught by Mary Flower Photo

Songs taught include "I'll Fly Away," "River Of Joy," "Papa's On The Housetop," "Memphis Town," "Mornin' Blues," "Louis Collins," "I Know You Rider," "Virginia Bound," "Mystery Train," "Hard Times," "Nobody's Dirty Business." She also performs "Monon Blues" and "Ragtime Gal." Also includes a CD/ROM that you can use to edit and print out the tab.
575-DVD3 $24.95

Acoustic Blues Guitar
Acoustic Blues Guitar Personalities

Acoustic Blues Guitar Personalities

DVD - ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS SERIES, DOUG MACLEOD - 101 BLUES GUITAR ESSENTIALS Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - AN INTRODUCTION TO OPEN TUNINGS AND SLIDE GUITAR taught by Roy Book Binder Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUES BY THE BOOK: TWO DVD SET taught by Roy Book Binder Photo

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 .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - BLUES GUITAR LEGENDS by Kenny Sultan Photo

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 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - BLUES GUITAR OF REV. GARY DAVIS taught by Ernie Hawkins Photo

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 .. list $39.95 ours $35.95

DVD - BLUES, RAGS AND SLIDE GUITAR taught by Tim Williams Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUES/ROOTS GUITAR - FINGERPICKING AND SLIDE FROM THE DELTA TO NEW ORLEANS taught by Steve James Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BOOGIE WOOGIE GUITAR taught by Del Rey Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR IN OPEN TUNINGS taught by Stefan Grossman Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - DELTA BLUES GUITAR featuring Honeyboy Edwards Photo

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 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - DELTA BLUES GUITAR DUETS taught by Bob Brozman & Woody Mann Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - DYNAMIC COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR taught by Catfish Keith Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - EXPLORING THE GUITAR WITH KEB' MO' - SONGS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO ENRICH YOUR PLAYING Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - GUITAR OF LEADBELLY by Harry Lewman Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - GUITAR OF MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT, VOL. 1 taught by John Miller Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - HAPPY TRAUM TEACHES THE BLUES GUITAR OF BROWNIE MCGHEE Photo

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 .. list $39.95 ours $35.95

DVD - JOHN CEPHAS - TEACHING THE BLUES GUITAR STYLES OF MR. SKIP JAMES, VOL 4 taught by John Cephas Photo

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.
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648-DVD9 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - JOHN CEPHAS - TEACHING THE BLUES GUITAR STYLES OF MR. SKIP JAMES, VOL. 1 taught by John Cephas Photo

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.
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648-DVD6 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - JOHN CEPHAS - TEACHING THE BLUES GUITAR STYLES OF MR. SKIP JAMES, VOL. 2 taught by John Cephas Photo

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!
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648-DVD7 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - JOHN CEPHAS - TEACHING THE BLUES GUITAR STYLES OF MR. SKIP JAMES, VOL. 3 taught by John Cephas Photo

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!
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648-DVD8 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - JOHN HAMMOND Photo

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 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - MEMPHIS BLUES GUITAR taught by John Miller Photo

Transcriptions and teaching of songs from the hugely influential Memphis Minnie, transplanted Mississippians Furry Lewis, Robert Wilkins and Frank Stokes and more obscure names like Tom Dickson and Allen Shaw. The songs have been selected for their musical merit, but also to build your skills as a Country Blues guitarist, with numbers in D, G, E and C in standard tuning, as well as Open G tuning. A detailed tab/music booklet is included as a PDF file on the DVD. The original old recordings are also included. Intermediate. 90 min.
304-DVD820 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - MIKE DOWLING: UPTOWN BLUES (AMERICAN ROOTS GUITAR) Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - NOVELTY INSTRUMENTALS OF REV. GARY DAVIS by Ernie Hawkins Photo

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 F. "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
304-DVD984 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - RAGS AND MINSTREL SHOW SONGS OF REV. GARY DAVIS by Ernie Hawkins Photo

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 .. list $39.95 ours $35.95

DVD - RAGTIME GUITAR OF REV. GARY DAVIS by Rev. Gary Davis & Ernie Hawkins Photo

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 .. list $39.95 ours $35.95

DVD - ROBERT JOHNSON - GUITAR SIGNATURE LICKS taught by Scott Ainslie Photo

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 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - RORY BLOCK TEACHES THE GUITAR OF ROBERT JOHNSON Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - RORY BLOCK TEACHES THE GUITAR OF ROBERT JOHNSON: TWO DVD SET Photo

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 .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - RORY BLOCK TEACHES THE GUITAR OF ROBERT JOHNSON: VOL. 2 - EXPLORING THE REPERTOIRE Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - TEXAS BLUES GUITAR (GUITAR WORKSHOP) taught by John Miller Photo

Learn from the music of the greatest of the early Country Blues singer/guitarists: Blind Lemon Jefferson, Texas sharecropper Mance Lipscomb, the almost forgotten Otis Harris, ace lyricist Funny Papa Smith, Willie Reed, and Lil' Son Jackson. Powerful and challenging, learning to play these songs will build technique. A detailed tab/music booklet is included as a PDF file on the DVD. The original recordings are also included. Intermediate. 118 min.
304-DVD821 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - THE BLUES GUITAR (AND HARMONICA) OF JOHN HAMMOND hosted by Happy Traum Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - THE BLUES GUITAR OF KEB' MO' - BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR THE CONTEMPORARY PLAYER taught by Keb' Mo' with Fran Banish Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - THE FINGERPICKING BLUES OF ETTA BAKER hosted by Wayne Martin Photo

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 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - THE FINGERPICKING BLUES OF MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT - A SPOONFUL OF CLASSIC SONGS taught by John Sebastian and Happy Traum Photo

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.
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300-DVD95 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - THE GUITAR OF BIG BILL BROONZY taught by Woody Mann Photo

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.
304-DVD802 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - THE GUITAR OF BLIND BLAKE taught by Woody Mann Photo

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.
304-DVD801 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - THE GUITAR OF BLIND BOY FULLER taught by Ari Eisinger Photo

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.
304-DVD803 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - THE GUITAR OF BLIND LEMON JEFFERSON taught by Ari Eisinger Photo

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.
304-DVD808 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - THE GUITAR OF BO CARTER taught by John Miller Photo

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.
304-DVD812 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - THE GUITAR OF LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS taught by Ernie Hawkins Photo

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/
304-DVD804 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - THE LEGENDARY BLUES GUITAR OF JOSH WHITE taught by Josh White Jr. Photo

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.
300-DVD359 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - THE POWER OF DELTA BLUES GUITAR: TWO DVD SET taught by Rory Block Photo

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.
300-DVD221SET .. list $49.95 ours $44.95