Easy Bluegrass

DVD Only - $19.95
Happy Traum makes it easy - and fun - for beginners to play favorite bluegrass tunes. He teaches all the basic techniques needed and helps guitarists begin to build their own repertoire right away. Happy covers pick technique, elementary theory, song accompaniment, and how to play instrumental solos.

Includes music plus tab.  Level 1-2.  60 mins.
DVD - All Region.

The Tony Rice Guitar Method Video

 Tony Rice

DVD Only - $59.95
Here, at last, is the definitive lesson by one of the greatest guitar flatpickers of all time! In a wide-ranging and detailed session, Tony Rice demonstrates his world-famous technique, gives invaluable advice, analyzes some of his best-known pieces and discusses his style, influences, guitars and favorite players. This exceptionally rich two-part set is filled with fascinating conversation and the amazing playing we've all come to expect from this master picker. Songs include: The Last Thing on My Mind; Bury Me Beneath the Willow; Wildwood Flower; Nine Pound Hammer; Stony Lonesome; Billy in the Lowground; Shenandoah; Danny Boy; Little Sadie; Jerusalem Ridge; Salt Creek; and I Am a Pilgrim.

2-DVD Set. Includes Music + Tab. Level 3.  140 mins.
DVD - All Region.

Doc's Guitar Fingerpicking and Flatpicking Video

 Fingerpicking and Flatpicking

VHS - $39.95

DVD - $39.95
Taught by Doc Watson with special guests Pete Seeger, Mike Seeger, Jack Lawrence and Kirk Sutphi America's favorite country guitarist teaches more than a dozen of his most requested fingerpicking and flatpicking tunes. Split-screen images and close-ups allow students to take an intimate look at Doc's technique, while simultaneously watching his picking and fretting hands. Produced by Smithsonian/Folways and Homespun Video.

90 minutes • Includes Tab • Level 2/3
VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)
DVD - All Region.

Flatpicking with Doc Taught by Doc Watson Video

VHS - $39.95

Lead Singing and Rhythm Guitar - Finding Your Bluegrass Voice Video

DVD Only - $29.95
One of America's greatest performers helps bluegrass players improve their singing and fine-tune their rhythm guitar playing. Peter Rowan imparts wisdom and advice based on decades of experience playing and singing with bands from Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys to Old and In the Way. He provides invaluable tips on breathing, phrasing, vocal improvisation and the intricacies of guitar accompaniment for bluegrass songs. Peter teaches and analyzes a set of classic songs from the repertoire, including: Blue Moon of Kentucky • Walls of Time • Wayfaring Stranger • In the Pines.

90 mins. Includes Music + Tab • Level 2
DVD - All Region.

The Bluegrass Guitar Techniques of David Grier Video

VHS only - $39.95
Three-time winner of the International Bluegrass Association's Guitar Player Of The Year, David Grier is a rising star in the world of the acoustic guitar. Here he analyzes his breathtaking technique and takes apart some of his signature tunes for intermediate players: Red Haired Boy, Liberty, Bill Cheatham, Engagement Waltz, and others.

Dan Crary's Bluegrass Guitar Workshop Video

VHS only - $39.95
An In-Depth Exploration Of Dynamic Flatpicking. Dan Crary imparts a wealth of technical knowledge, encouragement, inspiration and powerful ideas that will benefit all guitar students. Includes instruction on numerous runs, syncopated licks, crosspicking and more. Dan redefines performing, arranging, improvising, soloing, and practicing, and teaches these songs: Lime Rock • Arkansas Traveler • John Henry • Foggy Mountain Special • Sally Goodin. 85 minutes • Includes Music + Tab • Level 3.

An Intimate Lesson with Tony Rice Video

DVD Only - $29.95
Tony Rice slows down his fabulous picking style as he demonstrates his hard-driving flatpicking solos, accompaniments, intros and licks. Includes: Gold Rush • Blackberry Blossom • Muleskinner Blues • Church Street Blues • Cold On The Shoulder • and a fabulous jazz chord arrangement of Georgia On My Mind.

Includes Music + Tab . Level 3.  60 mins.
DVD - All Region.

Basic Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar Video

VHS - $39.95

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