Beginning Rock Lead Guitar DVD Review

Troy is a virtuoso and an exceptional teacher. In this video Troy shows the basics in lead guitar that will allow you to go into intermediate material. It contains good explanations and demonstrations of basic technique (hammer-on & pull-off, bend, slide, finger vibrato, palm mute, artificial harmonics, alternate picking and more), scales (minor & major pentatonic, blues and dorian), key changes and blending modalities. And not only exercises but also three very short solos. It's very cool to see Troy showing how to use articulations to make licks come alive.
As you guess from the title, this is a DVD for beginners.
Publisher has released a short booklet (Beginning Rock Lead Guitar: English Edition) with transcription of the exercises from the DVD.

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Let one of guitar's leading educators show you the essentials of playing exciting rock leads! Troy Stetina covers modes, articulations, arpeggios, speed exercises, scales, rock licks, theory, and more, all in great detail for the beginning rock guitarist. This DVD is an inspiring session with a master designed to bring your playing to the cutting edge! 54 minutes.

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The Doors - Guitar Play-Along DVD Volume 13 Review

This is a good book to learn some of the Doors popular songs.Complete with various on screen views and a VERY good backing track.
This would have gotten 5 stars if it had used one of the optional views to break the songs into sections, rather than start to finish.
If you're not somewhat experienced, it can be tough to keep up with, and an additional book with tabulature will be a big help.
As for the play list, "Backdoor Man" was glaringly and painfully absent.
I would definately consider other books done like this one.It's the best I've found since the days of CD-ROM / Keith Wyatt instructionals from Play Mucic, Inc.

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The Guitar Play-Along DVD Series lets you hear and see how to play songs like never before. Just watch, listen and learn! Each song starts with a lesson from a professional guitar teacher. Then, the teacher performs the complete song along with professionally recorded backing tracks. You can choose to turn the guitar off if you want to play along or leave the guitar in the mix to hear how it should sound. You can also choose from three viewing options: fret hand with tab, wide view with tab, pick & fret hands close-up. Each DVD includes great songs that all guitarists will want to know! Volume 13 includes: Break on Through to the Other Side · Hello, I Love You (Won't You Tell Me Your Name?) · L.A. Woman · Light My Fire · Love Me Two Times · People Are Strange · Riders on the Storm · Roadhouse Blues.

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Getting the Sounds, Hot Nashville Guitar Review

Steve's a great player and his flawless execution of these fast solos is very inspiring!All of the solos sound great and are very worth learning.

I also like the inclusion of written notes and not guitar tab.(There are a few minor errors in the notation but Steve takes the licks slow enough to catch on to what he's doing even if the written notes are sometimes different from what one is hearing.)

I also like that there are not 100 solos and licks.The content is just enough to feel you've accomplished something.

Great DVD buy if you want to learn how to solo in the country style.

I'd welcome a another DVD by Steve showing even more tricks.

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GIT instructor Steve Trovato demonstrates and explains ideas and techniques for putting together hot country rock solos. The DVD includes fast single lines over common chord progressions, poppin' double stop lines, hot open string licks and scales, boogie shuffle lines plus a few of his favorite licks. Special DVD features include: additional video previews, "getting to know your amplifier" interactive features, and much more!

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Melodic Lead Guitar: Soloing Strategies & Concepts With Tom Kolb (DVD) Review

I bought this DVD on a gamble that it might contain material I had not run across yet.There were no reviews, so I decided to write one.First, let me say that if I buy any of these music materials and glean at least a few new ideas, I consider the money well spent.
I was interested in modal music so I bought Tom Kolb's "Modes for Guitar," and "Soloing Strategies for Guitar."Both of these books I highly recommend as Tom covers a wide range of material.Some of the material is repeated verbatim from book to book and Tom is rather verbose in his explanations of various musical relationships, and some of the riff examples are so-so.However, he covers a lot of new ideas which I found valuable.
Well on to the DVD - "Melodic Lead Guitar."Tom goes through a variety of concepts - I especially liked his 'railroad tracks' Dorian scale, and the use of triads to spice up lead solos.The only bad thing about this DVD is that the editing is a little rough around the edges.Tom will say something like ' now we are going to try a certain example in another key' and then switch to a whole new concept.This occurs more than once on the DVD.However, I still recommend this DVD highly for the fresh concepts Tom covers.

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Kolb reveals the tools and strategies necessary for creating memorable, intelligent lead lines. If you're looking to break out of that pentatonic rut and greatly expand your repertoire, look no further. Tom breaks these topics down in a concise, easy-to-u

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Guitar Method: In the Style of Metallica - 40 Killer Riffs Review

This is the worst DVD I've ever seen by such a high margin it's ridiculous. It's some dumb metal head playing a riff, then playing it again in slow motion and not teaching you a single thing. The video quality is the worst I've ever seen on any video in my life and every segment begins with a huge line that rolls across the screen. The budget for the enitre thing must have been the cost of the metal head's lunch at McDonald's. I feel like I just threw $20 into a gutter.

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Learn the heavy metal style of the colossal metal band Metallica with Curt Mitchell as he explores the band's song catalog. Learning is made easy with extreme closeups played at both normal and slow speeds. Features lessons on speed picking techniques, power chords/scale patterns, slide techniques. Complete with scrolling music and guitar tab and play-along rhythm tracks.

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DVD-Learn To Play Flamenco Guitar Review

I've been playing flamenco for several years, but learned from instructors who were quite busy and could not spend a lot of time helping me refine my technique. The value of this DVD is that you can play the material over and over again until you have the rhythms down solid. I read music, but I find I really like seeing the left and right hand parts demonstrated separately -- another thing you can't really do with a live instructor. Aaron Gilmartin also clarifies some confusing aspects of Flamenco terminology -- something I wish I'd had in the early years of playing

Aaron goes into great detail on each rasguedo and rhythm, giving you everything you need to learn them perfectly. And his hints about playing and how each technique should feel are priceless. The melodic passages are very basic, but pleasant and reasonably interesting. But I'm after the rhythm, and I got it here.

I also have Juan Martin's "Solos Flamenco", but that book is too vague and moves too quickly to advanced material to be very rewarding. I did like some of the Martin's pieces, and enjoyed learning them, but I don't think his course really helped me improve my technique.

This is a great book for new flamenco players that already have some proficiency at classical guitar, but also valuable for intermediate students llike myself. A green beginner will get lost -- you've got to master fretboard and right-hand fundamentals before tackling the flamenco style.

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The passion and fire of flamenco, with its driving dance rhythms and spectacular melodies, has inspired guitarists for generations. This Spanish Gypsy folk music has its roots in the Middle East, and you can hear strains of Arabic, Jewish, Eastern European, Indian and other ethnicities in its powerful rhythms and harmonies.
Aaron Gilmartin's clear, concise instructions will get you started playing flamenco guitar right away. All you'll need is a basic knowledge of the fingerboard and a nylon string guitar to learn this exciting musical tradition. Whether you now play classical, folk, blues or contemporary fingerstyle guitar, these DVDs will open a whole new world of music to you.
Along with flamenco history, terminology and technique, Aaron teaches four of the most important flamenco forms, each with its own recognizable "feel," or aire: Tangos, a dance rhythm in 4/4 similar to the sounds made popular by the Gypsy Kings; Alegrias, a lighter, more uplifting style; Bulerias, the exciting and popular form played by everyone from Sabicas to Paco de Lucia; and Soleares, the "mother of all flamenco forms." In each form you'll learn the basic compas (rhythmic feel), and become familiar with strumming and picking techniques such as the rasgueado, abanico and picado.
Throughout the two DVD lessons you'll develop your tone, rhythmic power, strumming variations and the improvisational melodies (falsetas) and heart-thumping rhythms that make flamenco so exciting to players and listeners alike.

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DVD-Rory Block Teaches the Guitar of Robert Johnson Review

As always, Rory Block's teaching is clear and easy to follow.This Level 3 lesson is concerned with teaching riffs and slide techniques (in open G and open D tunings) that are used in the music of Robert Johnson.Of the three songs taught, only "If I Had Possession Over
Judgement Day" is taught at great length.The idea isn't so much to learn several songs by Robert Johnson, as it is to learn how Robert Johnson went about playing the guitar.The other two songs taught and performed are "Terraplane Blues" and "Preaching Blues".Rory also delves into how to approach the songs vocally.Well worth the money.

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Learn to play the guitar style of the most influential Delta blues artist of all time! Robert Johnson's unearthly singing and intricate Mississippi Delta style slide guitar have inspired innumerable players in the decades since his untimely death in 1938. On this exciting, jam-packed DVD lesson, the award-winning contemporary blues singer and guitarist Rory Block completely demystifies the licks, runs, strums, bass lines, turnarounds and other important guitar elements that combine to make up the unique Robert Johnson sound.
Working in open G and D tunings, Rory provides a series of informational keys - specific guitar techniques that "open doors and unlock information" to allow you to play any song in Robert Johnson's repertoire. She works with you on getting a good slide sound, and details the percussive picking and strumming skills you'll need to achieve that special Robert Johnson feel. Rory discusses blues singing style, provides fascinating insights into the Mississippi blues, and shows how to establish the energy, drive and motivation that will make you a funkier, more interesting player.
Although these skills pertain to any Robert Johnson song, you'll learn detailed renditions of If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day, Terraplane Blues and Preaching Blues.

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Brent Mason: Nashville Chops And Western Swing Guitar Review

Brent is one of the best! There's no doubt about it. He's not that great of a teacher though, so he kinda' rips through some of these cool (but tough!) licks without much explanation. When an instructional video requires the slow down feature for just about every lick --and believe me, many are like that!-- I get to thinking "how does this beat just transcribing this stuff by ear?"

So, in short, if you're already a competent player who's a Brent fan, you have to have this and do what you can to learn all the licks. But if you're new to the country guitar genre or a relatively inexperienced player, you'd do better to get one of the vids by Johnny Hiland or Arlen Roth since those guys are really good teachers as well as great players.

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One of Nashville's leading session guitarists takes you through a dazzling array of the techniques and styles: chicken pickin' rhythm & lead, Jerry Reed style, unique bends, double stops, banjo-style licks, claw style, drop D licks, and dozens more are all demonstrated and clearly explained by Brent. A feature-packed master class for any fan of country guitar!

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How to Play Blues Guitar Lesson Three (2006) Review

This is an excellent teaching DVD.

What is most impressive is Stefan Grossman's ability to teach.

Cleverly staying in one key at a time, Stefan patiently brings the student not simply a solid background of acoustic blues, but also of small "tricks" as he calls them.These "tricks" or short licks, hammers, pull offs, etc, are things taken for granted by Intermediate or Advanced players, but the type of little things that beginners listen to and marvel over.Stefan generously shares these little, and sometimes quite simple little manuevers that vastly improves the sound of the song.

Stefan also includes original recordings of the songs; some from as early as 1927, and has you listen to the original; sometimes more than one version, before hearing him play, and before breaking the song down for you.

The only negative is that the TAB (which includes all the lyrics) has graphics that are not the easist to read.But, I could not take away from the 5 stars for that.

I never knew of Stefan's music, which may be a plus in my case. I am able to view him simply as a teacher.There are a lot of instructional DVDs out there by talented players who are not talented teachers.Stefan's easygoing personality is a must.Why?In taking DVD lessons (which is my only source of instruction) you spend many hours "with" the instructor, as you repeat the lessons over and over.If the instructor's personality is not your 'cup of tea', you will find that you will learn less, as you subconciously pull away from the time spent.Conversely, when you enjoy the personality of the teacher, you are inclined to spend more time "with him" via DVD; subsequently, learning far more.

Such is the case with Grossman.Perhaps it is the age and wisdom that comes as the ego no longer seeks rock star adoration from people.I have had the unpleasant experience of sitting "before" an instructor who's talent is amazing, but who's love of himself is so over the top, that I ended up selling the DVDs...perhaps my own weakness, but in conversing with others, I find that others feel the same way.

Enjoy Grossman.He is not there to tell jokes, nor boast of his past accomplishments (Martin Guitar has built one in his honor, so not much else needs to be said).Enjoy the personality who seems eager to do one thing:share his love of acoustic blues.

Great series.

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In this series of lessons we will explore various fingerstyle blues guitar styles and techniques. Our final aim is to give you the freedom to improvise playing a blues in all the keys studied. As a bonus feature, audio tracks are included featuring rare recordings of the songs and styles presented.Each tune is taught phrase by phrase and played slowly on a split-screen. A detailed tab/music booklet is included as a PDF file on the DVD. This includes lyrics to the songs as well as tab/music transcriptions of the guitar playing.Lesson Three (GW973dvd):Our third lesson features a wide variety of fingerpicking blues styles and techniques played in the Keys of A and E. From slow blues in the style of Lightnin Hopkins to playing a blues in A in a dropped D tuning (D A D G B E). Delta blues guitar techniques are taught with songs and ideas by Son House, Willie Brown, Charlie Patton, Tommy Johnson and Skip James.Tunes include: County Line, Slow Blues in A, Come Back Baby, Yonder Comes The Blues, Weeping Willow, M&O Blues, Bye Bye Blues, New Pony Blues, If You Haven t Any Hay Get On Down The Road and Slow Blues in E.

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Beyond Basics: Fingerstyle Solo Guitar (DVD) Review

Two months after picking up a guitar for the first time I finished Guitar for Dummies.A couple of weeks later I started on Beyond Basics: Fingerstyle Solo Guitar.I've been working on this DVD for about two months now, mostly on the first song: "Four per Bar", but have also finished the Travis picking in the appendices, and am a couple of weeks into "Key to the Kingdom".I've probably averaged one hour a day just on Four Per Bar for two months and I've probably another month until I can play it well.

There are a few disappointments in this DVD:The instructor gives just the facts and nothing more.He doesn't tell you why you should be prepared to spend six months or more learning his personal arrangements, which have pretty decent melodies, but not excellent.He doesn't give you any tips on how to play the song better, or anything about himself.There is no review of the goals of the DVD at the beginning or end, and seemingly no formal outline other than the DVD menu.I really liked the way Jon Chapel talked to you in Guitar for Dummies.He really understood his audience.

The DVD is copy protected so you can't have it on the hard-disk of your laptop or make a copy for your extra DVD player.You have to sit through the FBI warning and another Interpol warning every time it starts.When you put the DVD into your laptop an annoying advertisement pops up every time.And he is definitely marketing Taylor Guitars in this DVD, as he teaches his an entire song on a $300 Baby Taylor instead of his full sized $2000 Taylor.

This DVD may be a bit more than I was bargaining for at this stage of my learning but I am hooked and will not quit.I'm expecting it to take me another 6 months to finish, but at the end of that time I'll be a very good player for having less than a year of experience.Despite these few minor complaints I would definitely buy this DVD again.

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Eric Johnson: Total Electric Guitar Review

If you're reading this review and have checked out the DVD details you no doubtedly know who Eric Johnson is and know that he is simply the most amazing guitarist living or dead.

Good news and bad news about this instructional video.Good news: this is the entire VHS copy (with an awesome transfer of video and audio) plus they broke out the lessons in normal and 1/2 speed which you can set (with the DVD menus) to repeat over and over until you figure it out and play it smoothly.Eric also does a great job explaining in detail what he wants to teach you while showing it.

Bad news: after attempting to play what Eric Johnson plays so effortlessly you may soon realize that you're not as good as you once thought you were!May make you want to quit and take up something like origami.Or, this DVD could make you want to practice twice as much and pick up the signature Eric Johnson Strat and try to achieve his clean, pure tone and playing style.

This DVD will show you his playing styles, how he gets his tone, lots of lessons on many styles of playing, we get to watch and listen to a couple of complete original songs (not found anywhere else), and watch Eric show lots of techniques he used on Ah Via Musicom (which hadn't been released when the tape was made) and Tones.

Eric is simply friggin' amazing and for the first time, you get to sit with him and have him explain the stuff that makes him unique.I highly suggest it to people who want to improve at playing guitar (all styles) as well as Eric Johnson fans who just appreciate his ability and want to see him in a private setting with just him solo with he strat.

Every time I see Eric Johnson play, I realize how much I have yet to learn.I wouldn't be surprised if he comes out with an instructional piano video as well after seeing his live acoustic tour a couple years ago.

Thanks Eric...you are amazing.And this video shows that.

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Here is a unique opportunity to study with one of the great electric guitarists. Eric Johnson gives a master class in advanced picking techniques for speed and accuracy, left- and right-hand muting, blues bends, pedal steel-style bends, and unique chord voicings. There is much more too, all adding up to a truly great 90-minute electric guitar lesson from the man of whom Steve Morse said, Eric Johnson is so good it's ridiculous! Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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SongXpress Classic Surf, Vol 1 (DVD) (1999) Review

I can't believe this things has gotten ANY good reviews.
Okay, it's a decently made video, alright presentation, easy to pick up on the licks, the on-screen tablature is great...
BUT I never got past Misirlou (the first song on the tape) because... it's not Misirlou. The video instructs you to play the song in the wrong SCALE. If you listen to a Dick Dale recording of this song and then watch the tape, you will laugh yourself off your stool.
It's wrong. You can find a tab transcription book with this song and see for yourself that it's wrong.
[opening lick actual notes: bottom string 0,1,4,5,7,8,11,8,7 and on the video: 0,3,4,5,7,10,11,8]
Waste of ten bucks.

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DVD-12-String Guitar Techniques Review

Happy does his usual excellent job of presenting music in an easy to understand format.He uses some interesting tunes and material to express the uniqueness of the 12 string.I had a lot of fun with this dvd.Highly recommend it to anyone new to the 12 string or someone wanting to expand his/her knowledge of this cool instrument.

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Play the powerful basses, dynamic rhythms and rich, resonant chords that are only possible on the 12-string guitar! This lesson by veteran guitarist Happy Traum teaches songs, styles and techniques that will open up vast possibilities on this exciting instrument.
The 12-string's six sets of doubled strings provide a depth of sound, richness of tone and rhythmic possibilities that are unique in the guitar family. This user-friendly, easy-to-follow video is just what you need to get into the traditional styles of Lead Belly, Pete Seeger and other 12-string innovators. From the secrets of proper stringing and tuning to a whole range of fingerpicking ideas, your 12-string playing is guaranteed to jump to a whole new level.
You'll soon be playing classic blues, rags, folk songs and instrumentals: The boogie woogie-style walking bass lines of "Alabama Bound" and "Good Morning Blues," the haunting harmonies of "In The Pines, and rare Lead Belly arrangements of "House of the Rising Sun" and "Never Said a Mumblin' Word." In addition, you'll learn three compelling arrangements to folk songs in dropped-D tuning: "Times Are Getting Hard," "Delia's Gone" and "Bright Morning Stars."
Note: This lesson addresses specific styles for the 12-string guitar, but the songs and techniques will be of interest to 6-string players as well. Try adapting this material to whichever instrument you are currently playing.

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DVD-The Guitar Of Chris Smither Review

This was purchased as a gift for a friend who already is wonderful flat-picker and was an admirer of Chris Smither.He expected a "and then I wrote... ..." and got a treasure of excellant information enabling an already good guitar player to move forward in style and technique.I only play the radio, so I'm going only on his very discerning opinion, and he rated it highly.

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Chris Smither has made a terrific lesson for everyone interested in taking traditional blues guitar style and incorporating it into a contemporary setting. He has perfected the art of combining the fingerpicking he first learned from the music of Lightnin' Hopkins, Skip James, Brownie McGhee and other country blues masters with groove-driven original songs that are as current as today's news.
Chris takes apart some of his most requested songs, slowing them down and analysing his arrangements for the learning guitarist. Chock full of musical advice, clarity and good humor, this lesson will add powerful licks and interesting ideas to your song accompaniments and blues technique.
You1ll learn the bass-line shuffle groove of "Link of Chain," the sliding harmony figures of "Happier Blue" and a load of great riffs to pull them together (including Chris's trademark use of his feet for rhythm accompanyment). Moving into open D tuning, he gets deeply into "Hold On," with its bluesy vibrato, bends and hammer-ons, while Roly Salley's heart-wrenching "Killin' the Blues" (one of Chris's most requested covers) highlights his ballad accompaniment. Back to standard tuning, Chris takes apart the Skip James-type lick that's at the heart of "Can't Shake These Blues," and then closes with a Delta-style "The Devil's Real."

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DVD-An Intimate Lesson With Tony Rice Review

What makes this video so special to me is the overall attitude of Tony, and his performances of the included songs. He gives a nice smile while delivering advanced technical information. Tony explains all about his picking technique and equipment, throwing in some special riffs that are also included on paper. If you owned the VHS version of this, you will love being able to hop through the index and repeat sections. This is the only way to catch all of the intricate picking Tony does. By themselves, Tony's sweet performances make this DVD worth owning.

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Tony Rice slows down his fabulous picking style as he demonstrates his hard-driving flatpicking solos, accompaniments, intros and licks. 60-MIN DVD * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

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Funk Guitar: The Essential Guide (Private Lessons) [Paperback] Review

I have never played funk music before - thanks to this book, now I have a clue and I'm having fun playing along with the tracks on the CD of this outstanding method. The exercises are truly useful and build gradually your funk chops from the scratch (no pun intended).
The book is much easier if you already know about dominant chords, but it does not require advanced playing.
Verry fun and instructive! A great book!

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Go one on one with MI instructor Ross Bolton to get that funk groove with your guitar! This book/CD pack covers: movable 7th, 9th, 13th and sus4 chords; 16th-note scratching; straight vs. swing; slides; single-note "skank" and palm muting; songs and progressions; and more. The CD includes 70 full-band tracks.

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DVD-Jorma Kaukonen's Fingerpicking Guitar Method Review

This is absolutely the coolest DVD AND the best guitar instruction approach that I have tried, and I have tried a number of them. Jorma [and one of his buddies] play the song, then Jorma goes through step by step and show you how to play the tune. Thanks to DVD technology, you can easily backtrack at tough parts or stop and return later after your fingers recover. Thanks to Jorma, a rich tradition in guitar blues survives today with a significant following. I would not recommend this for beginners, but any 40-somethings or 50-somethings will be glad to know how to play these songs. [The guy who wrote the review below is total sour grapes with a vendetta.]

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This is the ultimate course in Jorma Kaukonen's unique and influential blues and country guitar fingerpicking style, filled with invaluable wisdom, advice and techniques for learning pickers at all levels. Jorma gears this material to players who have little knowledge of the fingerpicking basics while skillfully engaging more experienced guitarists as well.
You'll learn five traditional and original songs, each one becoming a springboard for important musical information that will be applicable to any songs you want to play. Jorma teaches at a leisurely pace, taking care to point out all the possible variations that will enable you to make each song your own.
Reviewing the chord positions needed for each song, Jorma slows them down phrase-by-phrase so that almost anyone will be able to play the piece with a little practice. He discusses his alternate bass thumb work, and adds runs, bends, double-stops, bass walk-ups, blues licks, turnarounds, endings and ornamental notes to enhance your fingerpicking and blues arrangements.
In addition to the instructional material, these sessions feature a dynamic "live" performance of each song by Jorma and his touring partner Barry Mitterhoff. They include much-requested tunes "I'll Let You Know Before I Leave," "Trouble in Mind," "Tom Cat Blues," "Genesis" and "Vampire Women."

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Acoustic Fingerpicking DVD Review

This is a great DVD to get start on fingerpicking, a technique that can used in a variety of different styles.It walks you through technique, approach, and styles, featuring different examples and songs to lead you.

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Musician, teacher, producer, and songwriter Jamie Findlay presents in-depth instruction on acoustic guitar fingerpicking. He demonstrates exercises to build technique in a variety of styles, such as folk, pop, country, blues, and jazz. Jamie shows variations on fingerpicking from accompanying to soloing, and from chord melodies to walking bass lines. The instructional DVD features Jamie performing with a vocalist and bass player, incorporating many of the techniques he teaches.

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Guitar One Presents Lesson Lab: The Best of 1995-2000 [Paperback] Review

My husband has had a lot of good help from this book, he decided to restart learning to play the guitar at 50.

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Are your guitar experiments at a standstill? Has your musical research reached an impasse? Step into Guitar OneÕs "Lesson Lab," where new breakthroughs happen every day! This top-notch book/CD pack features 24 great lessons from the pages of Guitar One magazineÕs most popular department. Tackle in detail a variety of pertinent music- and guitar-related subjects, such as scales, chords, modes, tones, theory, guitar technique, songwriting, recording and so much more!

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Greg Koch - Guitar Gristle Review

I'm a big fan of Greg Koch. He's very amusing (if a little over the top) and a terrific guitar player. I got this DVD to learn more about chicken pickin' and hybrid picking. He's goes through some very cool riffs at normal speed and slower, and also plays the longer song with his band. My only complaint is that there is no notation or tab included. Sometimes it takes (at least me) a really long time to figure out the notes he's playing because you have to watch the fingers, remember what he did, and then try it yourself. Definitely for intermediate players.

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A feast for the fingers served up by the master of guitar histrionics! The inimitable Greg Koch discusses and demonstrates his twisted but tasty take on the guitar in gory detail. The menu includes full-band demos of select Koch tunes, and lessons on the techniques therein: "Zoinks" - The B-Bender * "Spank It" - Chicken Pickin' Fricassee * "Torn Asunder" - Behind-the-Nut String Rustling * "Death of a Bassman" - Hybrid Picking Wrongdoing * "Tonus Diabolicus" - Fun with Delays and "The Devil's Interval" * "Chief's Blues" - Blues Playing and Giving. Total running time: 1 hour 12 minutes. Greg Koch's virtuosity, sense of humor, and articulate nature have led to a successful career as a bandleader, studio musician, author, clinician, and recording artist with Steve Vai's Favored Nations label. A multiple award-winning string manipulator, he divides his time between international clinic tours, writing, recording and performing in Greg Koch and the Tone Controls (featured on this DVD). "Imagine Chet Hendrix meeting the Kings (Albert, Freddie, BB) at the first annual 'Zeppelin/Holdsworth Coffee Guzzler's Hoedown.'" - Guitar Player magazine

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