Fingerstyle

Fingerstyle Guitar Instruction on DVD and VHS Video

A FINGERSTYLE CHRISTMAS

Get ready for the holidays with these fantastic instrumentals that anyone can play! Each classic song has been chosen for its playability as well as its timeless beauty. The songs range from a fingerpicking version of an old English carol to a bluesy African-American Christmas spiritual. Once mastered, these guitar pieces will become favorites season after season for years to come. Includes: It Came upon a Midnight Clear · God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen · What Child Is This? · Pretty Little Baby · Silent Night · 'Twas on a Night like This · and Jingle Bells. 85-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

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ACOUSTIC GUITAR INSTRUMENTALS

In Video One, British guitarist Martin Simpson teaches dropped-D and altered-G tunings to bring out the widest possible harmonic range of the guitar. His fingerstyle playing, combined with his unique guitar frailing, will inspire guitarists of all levels and styles! Six magnificent arrangements, including: Rosie Anderson * The Shearing's Not For You * Bogie's Bonnie Belle * Pretty Saro * Long Steel Rail * Santa Cruz. 75-MINUTE VHS VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. In Video Two, Martin continues his excellent analysis of the romantic and compelling guitar arrangements for which he is justly famous. He covers Jock O'Hazeldine, a Celtic air; Banks Of The Bann with the primary melody in the bass; and a Christmas carol, In The Bleak Mid-Winter, all in dropped-D tuning. 60-MINUTE VHS VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. In Video Three, Martin teaches his complex arrangements to 'Donal Ogg' 'My Generous Lover,' and 'Betsy The Serving Maid' (all in Gsus4 tuning), 'The Cuckoo Bird' in the spectacular 'mountain minor' tuning, and the fiddle tune 'Miss McCloud's Reel' in the popular DADGAD tuning. 60-MINUTE VHS VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

ADRIAN LEGG - HOW TO CHEAT AT GUITAR

Adrian Legg teaches some of the tricks of the trade that have made him one of the most sought-after fingerstyle guitarists on the scene today. Includes nine original instrumentals, each utilizing devices that Adrian has pioneered to achieve his thrilling sound: altered tunings, harmonized scales, banjo tuners, half capos, string bends, pedal steel licks and other means by which he cheats at guitar. Silent Night · Born Again Idle · Auld Lang Syne · Hymn for Jaco · Norah Handley's Waltz · After the Gig · Pieta · Brooklyn Blossom · Pace Doc. 70-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

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ADVENTURES IN FINGERSTYLE GUITAR

After several years with Paul McCartney's band Wings, Laurence Juber is forging a career as one of the most inventive solo guitarists on the current scene. On these two video lessons, he takes apart some of his most requested pieces, which include moving bass lines, advanced chord shapes, tapping, picking techniques, and other innovations. Songs include: Solo Flight · A Bit of a George · To New Amsterdam · Martha, My Dear · Rain · and more.

Adventures in Fingerstyle Guitar - Alex de Grassi

Melodies, counter-melodies, two-hand tapping, percussive slapping, double hammer-ons, harmonics, and dynamic chord structures are taught by an artist revered as 'one of the greatest steel string guitar players of the last decade.' 90-MIN. VHS VIDEO - INCLUDES MUSIC & TAB - ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

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Adventures in Fingerstyle Guitar - Muriel Anderson

Muriel Anderson's exquisite renditions of classical, jazz and folk-based guitar solos have earned her a much-deserved reputation as one of the top players on the scene today. On this exceptional video, she reveals invaluable information about proper guitar technique, and teaches her inventive and complex arrangements to several show-pieces, including: Linus and Lucy · Rosalee · Angelina Baker · and John Phillip Sousa's Liberty Bell March. 85-MIN. VHS VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC TAB · INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

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Adventures in Fingerstyle Guitar - Peppino D'Agostino

Peppino D'Agostino is a popular Italian fingerstyle guitarist who is currently living in San Francisco. He has made his name both through his formidable technique and his inventive use of rhythmic and harmonic devices that separate his music from other players. On this VHS video, he teaches many of his most-requested compositions, and shares his inventive playing ideas - left-hand melody-tapping, percussive use of right hand, various harmonics, etc. 80-MIN VHS VIDEO - INCLUDES MUSIC & TAB - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

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Alternative Tuning for Fingerstyle Guitar Beyond Basics

Using alternate (non-standard) tunings, artists such as Joni Mitchell, Leo Kottke, David Wilcox, Neil Young and many others draw beautiful and fascinating new sounds from the guitar. In this video, fingerstyle wizard Mark Hanson introduces the four most common alternate tunings, demonstrates some beautiful new chords, and teaches, note-for-note, four of his own compositions.

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Celtic Instrumentals for Fingerstyle Guitar

Al Petteway is an award-winning (Musician of the Year) fingerstyle guitarist who specializes in beautiful Celtic instrumentals. On these two videos he teaches magnificent arrangements of both traditional tunes and his own contemporary Celtic-style compositions. Video one is entirely made up of pieces in DADGAD tuning so popular among players of British Isles music, while video two covers a variety of alternate tunings. Songs include: The Red-Haired Boy · Sidh beag sidh mor · Chesapeake · Jock O'Hazeldean · and more. Each video is 70 minutes. Early Intermediate Level.

CONTEMPORARY FINGERSTYLE WORKSHOP

Chris Proctor is known as a talented fingerstyle guitarist and a top clinician whose popular guitar workshops have helped thousands of aspiring guitarists throughout the country. In this special video, you can now see Chris' unique ability to communicate ideas for new sounds and instrumental effects. Includes beautiful arrangements to some of Chris' most sought-after instrumentals.

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EASY FINGERPICKING FAVORITES

Happy teaches five favorite fingerpicing tunes for beginning guitarists, breaking them down to make them easy to understand. He starts with the basics and then teaches how to add hammer-ons, pull-offs, bass runs, jump notes, walk-ups, and other important techniques.

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EASY STEPS TO GUITAR FINGERPICKING

For many aspiring players, the ability to maintain a rock-steady rhythmic pulse with their thumb while picking out off-the-beat melody notes with their fingers represents a holy grail of country, folk and blues playing. Drawing on four decades of teaching experience, Happy Traum has devised this nearly foolproof method to help them get off to a great start. The simple children's song Skip to My Lou helps teach the basic concepts before getting into fingerpicking standards such as: Spike Driver's Blues · Green, Green Rocky Road · Staggerlee · Nine Pound Hammer · Hobo's Lullaby. 100-MIN. DVD · BEGINNER LEVEL · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB.

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Fingerstyle Arrangements for Hymns, Spirituals and Sacred Songs

Here are some of America's favorite songs of spirit and faith from the folk and blues tradition, specially arranged for beginning and intermediate fingerstyle guitarists. Each song can be played as simple accompaniment for singing or as a more complex guitar instrumental. The pieces advance in difficulty, so that by the end of Video Two the guitar student will have tackled some challenging material that will be applicable to any style of music. Video One songs include: My Lord What a Morning · Amazing Grace · Let Us Break Bread Together · Angel Band. 80-MIN. VHS VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · BEGINNER LEVEL. Video Two songs include: Songs: Paul and Silas (All Night Long) · 12 Gates to the City · I Shall Be Released · Just a Closer Walk with Thee · Bright Morning Stars. 70-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · EARLY INTERMEDATE LEVEL.

Fingerstyle Christmas Guitar Collection Beyond Basics

Master fingerstyle guitarist Mark Hanson teaches you, note-for-note, four of his beautiful solo guitar arrangements. Titles are: It Came Upon a M idnight Clear * The First Noel * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Angels We Have Heard on High. Includes a tab booklet to make learning the arrangements even easier. Special Features of DVD Include: Tuning Segment, Additional Artist Video Clips, Additional Video Tips, Book/CD Preview, Beyond Basics Cata log, Internet Connectivity.

FINGERSTYLE GUITAR

This video is an encouraging 'self-tutor' that supplies the advice and knowledge of Ken Perlman's years of teaching experience. He explains simply and step-by-step how to play fingerstyle guitar. You'll learn to master the basic skills needed to play folk, blues, fiddle tunes and ragtime, as well as more advanced techniques like the alternating bass, pattern picking, hammering-on, pulling-off, and more. The video works best in conjunction with Ken's Fingerstyle Guitar book, the definitive instruction manual for both students and teachers that has become the fingerpicker's bible. 85 min. video.

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FINGERSTYLE GUITAR BEYOND BASICS

One of America's premier fingerstyle guitarists introduces the exciting world of fingerpicking. After a quick review of open-position chords and proper right-ha nd position, Mark teaches picking with the thumb and three fingers. He covers the famous 'Travis' alternating thumb pattern as well as some great chord moves. (Tab booklet included with 70 min. video)

FINGERSTYLE SOLO GUITAR BEYOND BASICS

Fingerstyle wizard Mark Hanson introduces the art of solo fingerstyle guitar in this comprehensive guide. Through the use of picking exercises specially written compositions, Mark opens up the world of playing chords, melodies and bass lines simultaneously. Includes folk, ragtime, blues and new age styles. Special Features of DVD Include: ~Tuning Segment ~Artist Video Previews ~Bonus Video Tips ~Matching Book/CD Preview ~Beyond Basics Catalog ~Internet Connectivity.

Great Guitar Lessons - Fingerstyle Techniques

Some of the most creative and compelling contemporary music in recent years has been made by acoustic fingerstyle guitarists. This video features lessons by eight players who are redefining contemporary guitar music. Chris Proctor - Aura Lee (from Contemporary Fingerstyle Workshop); Martin Simpsom - Banks of the Bann (from Acoustic Guitar Instrumentals, Vol. 2); David Wilcox - Spin (from The Guitar of David Wilcox); Preston Reed - Tribes (from The Guitar of Preston Reed); Muriel Anderson - Angelina Baker (from The Techniques and Arrangements of Muriel Anderson); Frederic Hand - Celtic Tale (from Classical Guitar, Technique and Musicianship); Alex de Grassi - Lost in the Woods (from The Techniques and Arrangements of Alex de Grassi); Laurence Juber - Martha, My Dear (from The Techniques and Arrangements of Laurence Juber). 75-MIN. VHS VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC TAB · BEGINNER TO ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE LEVELS.

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GUITAR CHORD MAGIC

Complete two tape series. These lessons are designed for folk, country and pop players who want to expand their chord knowledge and give their songs new life. On Video One, Artie Traum teaches how to build chords, turning them into 7th, 9th, 11th and 13th formations. He illustrates these techniques with new ways to play blues progressions and original songs. 60-MIN. VIDEO * INCLUDES CHORDS * EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. On Video Two, Artie continues his exploration of the guitar's harmonic possibilities with easy but effective chord shapes, progressions, moving basses, harmony lines, instrumental compositions and song accompaniments. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * INTERMEDIATE LEVEL .

IRISH RHYTHM GUITAR

'Irish Rhythm Guitar--Accompanying Celtic Tunes' taught by John Doyle is an 85 minute homespun video focusing on the style of John Doyle -- one of Ireland's most talented and innovative musicians. John covers strumming pa tterns, moving bass lines, palm damping, accents, and syncopation. Includes Music & Tab. EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

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Learn to Play the Songs of John Denver

John Denver was one of the most beloved figures in the history of American popular music. Pete Huttlinger was John's lead guitarist from 1994 until his tragic death in 1997, accompanying him on world tours, Grammy-winning recordings and TV specials. On this instructional video and DVD, Pete breaks down eight John Denver hits, teaching the easy but effective chord progressions, picking patterns and bass runs that made his arrangements so compelling. Songs include: My Sweet Lady · I'm Sorry · Annie's Song · Late Winter Early Spring (instrumental) · Fly Away · Boy from the Country · Darcy Farrow · and Rocky Mountain High. 90-MIN. DVD OR VHS · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · BEGINNER LEVEL. The deceptively simple accompaniments John Denver devised for his many hit songs gave each one an instantly recognizable sound. In Pete Huttlinger's second Homespun lesson, he teaches seven great songs exactly as John himself played them. The techniques range from basic chords and folk strums to more complex picking patterns, chord progressions and harmonies that evoke a sound typical of John's music. Songs: Aspen Glow · Christmas for Cowboys · This Old Guitar · I Guess He'd Rather Be in Colorado · Mother Nature's Son · Rhymes and Reasons · Take Me Home, Country Roads. 70-MIN. DVD OR VHS · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB.

LEARNING TO FINGERPICK

VIDEO ONE: An elementary knowledge of guitar chords is all you'll need to get started picking out syncopated melodies while maintaining a steady bass accompaniment in the styles of Merle Travis, Mississippi John Hurt and others. 60-MIN. VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * BEGINNER LEVEL. VIDEO TWO: A challenging and exciting step into blues and country fingerpicking with more complex instrumentals and new left- and right-hand techniques. 60 MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

Livingston Taylor's Excellent Guitar Lesson

A lively and inspiring teacher, Livingston Taylor shows how basic yet elegant chord positions and active bass lines can give even the simplest songs (I've Been Working on the Railroad * Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star) that "Taylor magic." His infectious attitude and delivery make this one fun video. Also included are full arrangements of his hits: Going Round One More Time * I Must Be Doing Something Right * Our Turn to Dance * I Willl Be in Love with You. Highly recommended for players at all levels. 80-MIN. VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC & TAB * EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

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THE GUITAR OF DAVID WILCOX

Popular singer/songwriter David Wilcox is renowned for inventive fingerstyle accompaniments to his original songs. Using a variety of unusual tunings, David shows how he provides rich harmonics and counterpoints to accompany his incisive lyrics. Teaches nine of his popular songs: Eye Of The Hurricane, Rusty Old American Dream, New World, Language Of The Heart, Distant Water, spin, and more.Great insights - a must for all guitarists! 80 min. VHS video, includes booklet, intermediate level.

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THE GUITAR OF PATTY LARKIN

Patty Larkin, widely known for her compelling, emotionally charged songs, is also a master of fingerstyle picking, alternate tunings, tapping and slapping techniques, and innovative chord progressions. She teaches how to play some of her most popular songs, including: Tango · Booth of Glass · Dear Diary · Open Hand · and the funky hit, Wolf at the Door. Patty breaks each song into distinct sections, slowly demonstrating how she gets the most out of each technique. With elements of jazz, funk, Celtic music and rock infusing her songs, Patty Larkin is the ideal teacher for those who want to add spice and color to their music. 85-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC TAB · INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

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THE GUITAR OF PRESTON REED

Preston Reed has reinvented how the acoustic guitar is played with his dynamic use of percussive devices and unusual playing ideas. Learn how a single guitar can create a multitude of sonic and rhythmic effects as he teaches the 'rim shots,' 'bongo hits,' slap harmonics, double hammer-ons, two hand tapping, right-hand fretting and other techniques that give his playing originality and excitement. In 'Slap Funk,' 'Border Towns' and 'Tribes' he shows new ways of generating sounds and a myriad of ideas for solo guitar style. 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL * ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

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