Picking at Peaceful Bend II by Scott Nygaard, Jack Lawrence & Robert Bowlin. For Guitar (Flatpicking). Concert/Documentary. Fingerstyle Gtr Mag.. Bluegrass. DVD. Published by Flatpicking Guitar Magazine (MB.FGM2530). In this concert performance DVD, filmed at the Peaceful Bend Americana Music Festival in Steelville, MO, Flatpicking Guitar Magazine and SimpleFolk Productions present three of the country's most highly respected acoustic guitar players performing a very special evening of music. Jack Lawrence (Doc Watson's long-time musical partner) is joined here by flatpicking veterans Scott Nygaard and Robert Bowlin. In this concert these three masters of the acoustic guitar perform as a trio, in different duo configurations, and solo. Plus singer/songwriter Wil Maring joins them as a special guest. Guitar players will appreciate the left and right hand close-ups that are prevalent throughout this DVD. 14 tunes are presented plus special bonus footage featuring young stars Josh Williams and Tyler Grant.

Parking Lot Picker's Songbook - Bass Edition by Dix Bruce. For Electric Bass Guitar. Songbook. Parking Lot Pickers. Bluegrass. Multiple Levels. Book & 2-CD Set. 312 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21929BCD). ISBN 9780786682591. Bluegrass. 8.75" x 11.75" inches. A collection of over 200 great Bluegrass, Old Time, Country and Gospel standards. Learn to play songs written and recorded by the giants of traditional American music: Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, The Osborne Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Doc Watson, and many more! Melodies are presented with a BASS LINE, lyrics and chords. The two CDs include recordings of EVERY song in the book! Also included: Valuable information on how to play bass plus step-by- step instruction on how to transpose any song to any key! We now have versions of The Parking Lot Picker's Songbook for every instrument in a typical bluegrass band --- guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, dobro, and bass --- so every member, no matter what instrument they play, can work from the same collection of songs!

Tony Rice - The Video Collection. For Guitar (Flatpicking). Concert/Documentary. Vestapol. Bluegrass & Country. DVD. Duration 62 minutes. Published by Grossman's Guitar Workshop (MB.13058DVD). Tony Rice has practiced his flatpicked art to great acclaim in both traditional bluegrass and innovative acoustic circle. The bluegrass sound is practically mother's milk to Tony. His father was a "serious amateur on mandolin and guitar" and Tony cannot even recall a time when he didn't know how to play. This DVD presents Tony in three different settings recorded at the 1992 Merle Watson Festival playing a wide variety of music all stamped with his personal style and sound. Tony once remarked in a Country Guitar interview, "Others have said about me from time to time that I have a unique tone and balance on the instrument. I just kind of play it the way I hear it." And play it he does in this exciting one-hour collection. Running time: 62 minutes.

Doc's Guitar Jam by Doc Watson. For Guitar (Flatpicking). Concert/Documentary. Vestapol. Bluegrass & Country. Intermediate. DVD. Duration 60 minutes. Published by Grossman's Guitar Workshop (MB.13055DVD). Recorded at the 1992 Merle Watson Festival in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, this incredible jam session brings together five masters of flatpicking guitar - Doc Watson, Tony Rice, Dan Crary, Jack Lawrence and Steve Kaufman. Together they harmonize, improvise and burn the classics and hot guitar instrumentals. Two bonus tracks are also included of Doc playing with his friends David Grisman, Bela Fleck, Mark O'Connor, Tim O'Brien, Roland White, Jerry Douglas, T. Michael Coleman and others. All in all, an amazing 60 minutes of great picking.

Herschel Sizemore. (In His Own Style). By Herschel Sizemore. For Mandolin. Methods. Acutab. Bluegrass. Intermediate. DVD. Duration 120 minutes. Published by Acutab Publications (MB.DHS1). Learn at the feet of a bluegrass legend! Bluegrass mandolin pioneer Herschel Sizemore demonstrates his unique style on 11 great mandolin tunes - five familiar fiddle tunes and six Sizemore originals. Alan Bibey is also featured, leading Herschel through a discussion and demonstration of the tunes and techniques. Tab/notation booklet included.

Power Pickin' Vol. 2: First Position Backup for Bluegrass Banjo by John Lawless. For Banjo (5-String). Rhythm/Backup. Acutab. Bluegrass. Beginning-Intermediate. DVD. Duration 120 minutes. Published by Acutab Publications (MB.DJL1). A step-by-step demonstration of the basic techniques and patterns used to play roll style bluegrass banjo backup in the open, or first position. Contains material of interest to both beginners and more experienced players alike. Starting with the most basic, first look at following a simple chord progression, AcuTab's John Lawless takes you through a detailed discussion and analysis of down the neck backup that encompasses most of the elements that define the bluegrass banjo style. After learning some simple accompaniment patterns, John shows you how to create an effective backup using the forward roll to get the bluegrass sound. An essential part of the presentation is the concept of the escape roll, which allows you to maintain a forward roll over more than a single measure, and then escaping that pattern to lead into a new roll or chord. Also covered: --Leading from one chord to the next --Fiddle tune backup (banjo/fiddle duets) --Filling the holes in vocal songs --Backup in keys other than G (C and D) --Using distinctive rolls and licks 2 hours. Tab booklet included.

Power Pickin' Vol. 1. (Up the Neck Backup for Bluegrass Banjo). By Bill Evans. For Banjo (5-String). Technic. Acutab. Bluegrass. Beginning-Intermediate. DVD. Duration 120 minutes. Published by Acutab Publications (MB.DBE1). A visual method for learning the basic techniques used to play bluegrass banjo accompaniment in up the neck positions. The material is presented in a step by step approach appropriate for all levels of pickers, and a tab booklet is included. Techniques covered include: --vamping - with variations--3/4 time backup--roll patterns based on chord forms --classic backup licks--2 finger backup for slower songs --bluesy backup styles One of the most challenging skills for any banjo player is being able to accompany other musicians in a jam session or band setting. Called backup, this art of accompanying singers and other instrumentalists requires the mastery of a set of traditional banjo techniques often involving distinctive sounds and licks found higher up the banjo neck. In this Power Pickin' video from AcuTab, Bill Evans takes you through a careful description and demonstration of many important backup techniques that you can incorporate into your picking right away. Each new technique is explained in detail, using a variety of camera angles and split screen formats to show you exactly how it's done. First off, Bill shows you how to use the vamping, or chopping technique. A number of right and left hand variations are demonstrated before moving into roll oriented backup. Bill describes the use of the forward roll in closed, up the neck positions as well as the popular two finger backup techniques, sometimes called "teardrop licks." A variety of right hand patterns are taught based on the different left hand chord forms and all examples are demonstrated both alone and in a band setting, using a standard bluegrass chord progression. Lastly, Bill teaches a number of popular backup licks that will appeal to more experienced pickers and shows how to work them into a song.

Steve Huber - Killer Tone Acutab by Steve Huber. For Banjo (5-String). Setup/Maintenance. Acutab. Bluegrass & Country. Beginning. DVD. Duration 80 minutes. Published by Acutab Publications (MB.DKT1). Steve Huber takes us through a detailed description of the parts of the banjo and how they affect tone, volume and playability. Steve also covers some of the most critical components of banjo set up: proper head tension, tap tuning the head, optimal tone ring/rim fit, adjusting the coordinator rods, choosing a bridge, adjusting tailpiece height, bridge placement and truss rod adjustments. After describing and demonstrating many of these variables, Steve completely disassembles and reassembles a banjo on screen as he shows you how to install a new tone ring. A section on tone production as it relates to right hand picking technique closes the presentation. With careful attention to this video and a bit of trial and error, you can get the best possible tone from your banjo-and learn a lot about the instrument in the process. The DVD version includes 20 minutes of bonus footage.

Masters of the 5-String Banjo by Tony Trischka & Pete Wernick. For Banjo (5-String). Transcribed Solos. Acutab. Bluegrass. Intermediate. Book. 414 pages. Published by Acutab Publications (MB.M5SB). ISBN 9780786659395. Bluegrass. 8.5" x 11" inches. Here is the most comprehensive banjo book ever written. Tony Trischka and Pete Wernick spent four years researching, organizing and fine tuning this project with staggering results: over 400 pages of interviews, tunes, photos and analysis, covering every conceivable aspect of the three-finger style. Players at every level will benefit immeasurably from the information gathered here. Though not an instruction book, per se, these pages contain a wealth of information and music. This book focuses on eighteen banjoists who have made significant contributions to their field, including the legendary Earl Scruggs. Each chapter contains a short biography, a lengthy interview, illustrative photos (detailing hand position, pick placement and banjo of choice), and a selection of their best-known tunes in tablature (with accompanying analyses).

Doc Watson - David Grisman in Concert. For Guitar (Flatpicking). Concert/Documentary. Vestapol. Bluegrass. DVD. Duration 70 minutes. Published by Grossman's Guitar Workshop (MB.13082DVD). Doc Watson and David Grisman have been friends since the 1960's when the then teenage Grisman was knocking out veteran performers at New York City folk clubs. For Doc, aside from the pleasures of picking with an old friend, the rewards of playing with David are simple: "He knows music...he knows what it's about." Coming from a master musician, that is the highest of praise. In this unique concert video, Doc and David along with Doc’s touring partner, guitarist Jack Lawrence, present their blend of country, jazz, bluegrass, old-time, and folk music. Running time: 70 minutes.

Happy Traum Bluegrass Pack. (Includes Bluegrass Guitar book/CD and Easy Bluegrass and Country Guitar DVD). By Happy Traum. For Guitar. Homespun Tapes. Book & CD & DVD Package. Guitar tablature. 127 pages. Published by Homespun (HL.642131). ISBN 1423496892. With guitar tablature. 9x12 inches. Includes the book/CD Bluegrass Guitar (HL14004656) and the DVD Easy Bluegrass and Country Guitar (HL00641677), in one money saving pack! The book covers every aspect of bluegrass playing, from simple accompaniment to advanced instrumentals. Over 30 bluegrass and traditional songs are included in the styles of Clarence White, Dan Crary, Charlie Waller, Peter Rowan, and others. The tunes are graded from easy to advanced in both standard music notation and tablature. Includes photos and a CD. This DVD is an easy and fun way for beginners to play favorite bluegrass tunes. Happy teaches all the basic techniques and helps guitarists begin to build their own repertoire. He covers pick technique, elementary theory, song accompaniment, and how to play instrumental solos.

Barry Bales - A Solid Foundation to Acoustic Bass by Barry Bales. For Upright Bass. Technic. Acutab. Bluegrass & Country. Beginning. DVD. Duration 140 minutes. Published by Acutab Publications (MB.DBB1). The Grammy award-winning bassist demonstrates the style and technique he employs with Alison Krauss & Union Station. Barry Bales has been among the most celebrated upright bassists in bluegrass and country music this past 20 years. He has multiple Grammy awards, plus trophies from the International Bluegrass Music Association and the Country Music Association. His bass is featured in recordings from Alison Krauss & Union Station where he is the full-time bass player, and in films like Walk The Line and O Brother, Where Art Thou. In this two hour and 30 minute DVD, Barry shares his thoughts on the appropriate role of the bass, and demonstrates many of the techniques that have made him a first call musician in both bluegrass and country music. AcuTab's John Lawless leads Barry through a discussion of his background and influences before they move on to songs. Barry also covers important topics like tone production, walking bass, percussive 'ghost' notes, and more.

Sierra Hull - Secrets Songs & Tunes by Sierra Hull and John Lawless. For Mandolin. Solos. Acutab. Bluegrass. Beginning-Intermediate. DVD. Duration 240 minutes. Published by Acutab Publications (MB.DSH1). Sierra Hull started her first year of college in 2009, and is already one of the most celebrated mandolinists in and around bluegrass music. While still in high school she released her debut CD, Secrets, on Rounder Records. On this 2-DVD set Sierra teaches the mandolin solos she plays on Secrets, plus a number of instrumentals she recorded as a pre teen. The material taught in this 2-DVD set will be within the reach of any intermediate to advanced mandolin player/student, and most new players will profit from working through these songs as well. Each is demonstrated in great detail at a slow speed, making it easy to understand. To get things started, AcuTab's John Lawless leads Sierra through a discussion about how she came to be a stunning virtuoso at such a young age, including her early influences and inspirations. The bulk of the video, however, is all music with 10 complete songs and tunes demonstrated, taken from her critically-acclaimed debut album Secrets, from Rounder Records (CDROUN0601). Sierra teaches these songs carefully and in great detail. She and John discuss each solo before it is demonstrated by an all-star band, and then she breaks it down, piece-by-piece. Even though a few of the solos are fairly difficult, the way she teaches puts them within the reach of most pickers. She goes slowly, breaking each solo into easily-digestible bits, stringing them all together in a format accessible to beginning and intermediate students.

Fundamentals of Five-String Banjo by Ross Nickerson. For Banjo (5-String). Methods. Bluegrass. Beginning. Book+CD+DVD. 52 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.22044SET). ISBN 9780786682522. Bluegrass. 8.75" x 11.75" inches. Ross Nickerson's Fundamentals of Five String Banjo Book, CD and DVD will help you get started with solid correct bluegrass banjo technique. Everything is covered in depth, demonstrated slowly for you and explained thoroughly. The book has loads of helpful advice on all the banjo basics and features easy to read music tablature with both right and left hand figuring indications and accent marks for the melody notes. The audio CD contains all the lessons and songs are demonstrated clearly at three speeds and also features backup play along tracks to practice with. The DVD features high quality video with split screen technology and easy to use click through menus. Also included on the DVD is a special feature lesson on tuning the banjo, changing a string, putting on a strap, using the picks, tightening the head and other important banjo basics. The DVD has an added menu option for scrolling through the songs at the slow, medium or fast tempos separately. In addition to all these important banjo fundamental lessons, here are some songs you'll learn: Boil the Cabbage Down, Tom Dooley, Old Time Religion, Two Dollar Bill, Cripple Creek, Blackberry Blossom and John Henry.

The Banjo Encyclopedia is a comprehensive, in-depth banjo instructional tool that covers the many intricacies of bluegrass banjo playing, including numerous topics that may have been overlooked in banjo instruction to date. The Banjo Encyclopedia can take a student from the beginning, to intermediate, and right through to more advanced styles of banjo playing. Ross Nickerson uses his many years of experience helping hundreds of aspiring banjo pickers by offering the banjo student an opportunity to learn in a practical, straightforward manner. This wide-ranging banjo instructional book will focus on many techniques that will help every aspect of a banjo player's musicianship while simplifying many subjects in the learning process. The included 99-track CD recording will enable the student to learn easily by hearing author Ross Nickerson demonstrate each song, and perform many of the banjo licks and phrases included in the book slow, and up to tempo. The CD also includes an advanced song section with a full bluegrass band accompanying Ross along with additional intermediate songs for the student to learn. The Banjo Encyclopedia is undoubtedly one of the most complete five-string banjo books on the market today and a must for every banjo player's collection.

Rice, Grier & Smith Live in Concert DVD by Wyatt Rice, David Grier and Kenny Smith. For Guitar (Flatpicking). Concert/Documentary. Bluegrass. DVD. Duration 80 minutes. Published by Flatpicking Guitar Magazine (MB.FGM1008). In this one-hour session, Flatpicking Guitar Magazine presents three of today's top flatpicking guitarists performing together in a live concert setting. David Grier, three-time IBMA Guitar Player of the Year and one of Acoustic Guitar Magazine's "Artists of the Decade" performs with two-time IBMA Guitar Player of the Year, Kenny Smith, and long-time Tony Rice Unit member Wyatt Rice. These three masters of the acoustic guitar perform as a trio, in different duo configurations, solo, and with vocalist Amanda Smith. Guitar players will especially appreciate the abundance of left and right hand close-ups prevalent throughout this concert. Song List: John Hardy; Forked Deer; Tennessee Waltz; Bill Cheathum; Cotton Eyed Joe; Have You Ever Been to England; Song for Emily; Impulsive; Crazy Creek; Wheeling; Me and My Farmall; Amy Brown; Working on a Building; Bury Me Beneath the Willow; Jordan's Reel; Wildwood Flower; Nine Pound Hammer; Big Sandy River; Minor Swing; Black Mountain Rag.

Ron Stewart: Playing Fiddle in the Bluegrass Style DVD by Ron Stewart. For Fiddle. Methods. Acutab. Bluegrass. Beginning. DVD. Duration 90 minutes. Published by Acutab Publications (MB.DRS2). Ron Stewart is one of bluegrass music's most sought after fiddlers. He tours with bluegrass legend J.D. Crowe as a member of The New South, and is a top session player when new bluegrass projects are being recorded. On this 90 minute DVD release, Ron discusses his approach to playing bluegrass fiddle, and teaches a number of breaks he takes on recordings, as well as several of his own tunes. After some introductory discussion about tone production and bows, Ron is right into the music. First up are a number of breaks he has cut on vocal songs, where he shows the basic melody before demonstrating how he played his solo. Ron also covers a number of great fiddle tunes, plus several instrumentals he has written, offering a great look at how this superb musician approaches bluegrass fiddle. Ron also demonstrates and teaches nine tunes that he has recorded.

Kilby, Davis & May Live in Kansas City DVD by Cody Kilby, Brad Davis & Tim May. For Guitar (Flatpicking). Concert/Documentary. Bluegrass. DVD. Duration 86 minutes. Published by Flatpicking Guitar Magazine (MB.FGM1011). On December 18th, 2004 three of today's most talented flatpicking guitar players Brad Davis, Tim May, and Cody Kilby got together and performed a concert near Kansas City, Kansas, and Flatpicking Guitar Magazine had cameras rolling. On that night at Jim Curley's Mountain Music Shoppe in Shawnee, Kansas, the crowd was not only treated to some amazing guitar work, but these talented musicians also put on an awesome multi-instrument, singing, and songwriting display. The three perform as a trio, pair up in various duo configurations, and perform solo. Each artist brings some of his original material to the stage, but they also get together to tear up a few standard flatpicking numbers. It is something you don't want to miss! There are a total of 18 tunes presented on this DVD: Angeline the Baker, Gold Rush Rock, Lonesome Fiddle Blues, My Heart's An Open Door, Miss Nari, Cypress Walls, Song in B, Love Affair with Misery, Old Bud, All I Need to Know, Uncloudy Day, Song In G, Lacrosse, I'm Not Through Loving You Yet, Catwalk, Ain't That Just Like Love, Song for Sophie, Big Timber.

Hurst, Stafford & Sutton Live in Nashville DVD by Jim Hurst, Tim Stafford & Bryan Sutton. For Guitar (Flatpicking). Concert/Documentary. Bluegrass. DVD. Duration 72 minutes. Published by Flatpicking Guitar Magazine (MB.FGM1010). On this DVD Flatpicking Guitar Magazine presents three of the most talented guitar players in acoustic music performing together in a live concert setting. Bryan Sutton (IBMA Guitar Player of the Year award winner, former lead guitarist with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucy Thunder, and one of Nashville's top session players), Jim Hurst (two- time IBMA Guitar Player of the Year award winner), and highly respected guitar veteran Tim Stafford (Dusty Miller, Alison Krauss + Union Station, Blue Highway) provide a thoroughly enjoyable performance. These three masters of the acoustic guitar perform as a trio, in different duo configurations, solo, and with vocalist Ronnie Bowman. Their respective songwriting talents are also highlighted as each presents a variety of songs and tunes that they have written through their distinguished careers. Guitar players will appreciate the left- and right-hand close-ups prevalent throughout the DVD. A total of 18 tunes are presented: "Temperance Reel," "Deep River Blues," "A Minor Infraction," "The Pearl of Pearl Kentucky," "Guidology," "Rambling Heart," "Stafford's Stomp," "Forked Deer," "If Only For A Day," "Obsession," "Midwestern Town," "Decision at Glady Fork," "Texas Gales," "The Good Deed," "Crazy Locomotion Blues," "Mando Bounce," "Horseshoe Bend," and "St. Anne's Reel.".

Learning to Flatpick DVD 2. (DVD 2: Building Bluegrass Technique). Instructional/Guitar/DVD. DVD. Guitar tablature. Homespun #DVDKAULF22. Published by Homespun (HL.642046). ISBN 1597732265. With guitar tablature. 5.3x7.5 inches. Steve covers use of the capo, how to play up and down the neck, chord back-ups, bass runs, damping, slides, substitution chords and crosspicking. Build a flatpicking solo to tunes like: Old Joe Clark • Bury Me Beneath the Willow • The Wildwood Flower • Wabash Cannonball • Arkansas Traveler • Salty Dog • and Down Yonder. Includes music and tab. 90 minutes.

Beginning Banjo Volume 1 DVD by Murphy Henry. For Banjo (5-String). Methods. Bluegrass. Beginning. DVD. Duration 110 minutes. Published by Murphy Method (MB.21702DVD). If you've never played banjo before, this is the place to start! We teach you all the basics of Scruggs-style three-finger bluegrass banjo picking. We use no tablature because each tune is explained note-by-note. Develop your ear as you learn to play. It's easy the Murphy Method way! No Tab. Tunes include Banjo In The Hollow, Cripple Creek, Cumberland Gap, Foggy Mountain Breakdown, and John Hardy. (1 hour 50 minutes).

Learning To Hear Chord Changes DVD. (Learn Bluegrass by Ear). By Murphy Henry and Red Henry. For Acoustic Instruments. Technic. Learn Bluegrass by Ear. Bluegrass. Beginning. DVD. Duration 112 minutes. Published by Murphy Method (MB.21714DVD). For banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and guitar. Taught by Murphy Henry with Red Henry. For many people, learning to hear chord changes is one of the hardest parts of learning to play bluegrass. No matter what instrument you are trying to play. And even if you hear when a chord changes, what chord does it change to? And how do you know? This brand-new DVD will help you learn to hear those chord changes! Even if you've never heard a chord change before in your life! Murphy begins with simple, well-known, two-chord songs (like Skip to My Lou) and walks you through the process step-by-step. First she sings each song while playing the guitar. Then, going through the song slowly, she demonstrates what the song would sound like if you didn't change the chord. So you can hear that it sounds "wrong." When she moves to the "right" chord (not a hard choice when you've only got two chords!), you immediately hear that the song sounds "right." And that, she says, is the process: "If it sounds wrong, it is wrong." She then demonstrates each song with banjo, mandolin, and fiddle. She does simple strums on banjo and mandolin, and "chop" chords on the fiddle. (Which she shows you.) Red Henry, Murphy's husband, helps out on guitar and mandolin. Eventually she moves to three-chord songs, using the C chord. And later, she introduces the A chord and the F chord. She points out that each of these chords has a distinctive sound, and she tries to help you hear that.

Ralph Stanley Style Banjo DVD by Murphy Henry with Casey Henry. For Banjo (5-String). Solos. Bluegrass. Intermediate. DVD. Duration 132 minutes. Published by Murphy Method (MB.21712DVD). At last, an entire DVD devoted to the songs of Ralph Stanley. Of course we teach Man of Constant Sorrow (two versions, in D position and G position). But we also teach old favorites such as Little Maggie, Clinch Mountain Backstep, Daybreak In Dixie, Riding On That Midnight Train, and How Mountain Girls Can Love. Casey Henry teaches Man of Constant Sorrow in D, and Chris Henry joins Murphy at the end of each lesson to play guitar. This intermediate DVD can be used with ease after Beginning Banjo Vol. 1 and 2. Each song taught note by note without tab.

Blackberry Blossom and Other Banjo Favorites DVD. (Learn Bluegrass by Ear). By Casey Henry. For Banjo (5-String). Solos. Learn Bluegrass by Ear. Bluegrass. Intermediate. DVD. Duration 108 minutes. Published by Murphy Method (MB.21710DVD). (Formerly Titled "Melodic Banjo") Murphy Method students have been waiting a long time to learn Blackberry Blossom. Well, here it is and the teacher is none other than Casey Henry! Following in her mother's footsteps, Casey is a natural at teaching without tab. In her own clear way, she takes you through five melodic tunes one note at a time: Blackberry Blossom, Turkey In The Straw, Big Panther Creek Waltz, Katy Hill, and Roanoke. Casey's arrangements of all these tunes are strong on melody. Murphy joins her at the end of each lesson to play guitar. You'll need some playing experience to handle this one! No Tab.(1 hour 48 minutes) DVD.