Super Country/Flatpicking Guitar Techniques DVD by Joe Carr. For Guitar (Flatpicking). Licks and Phrases. Bluegrass. Beginning-Intermediate. DVD. Duration 30 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.96002DVD). Hot electric country guitar licks, bluegrass runs and lightning-quick acoustic flatpicking all require strong right-hand technique. In this thirty-minute DVD designed for acoustic and electric guitarists, country guitar master Joe Carr reveals his method for developing super fast and strong picking. Play-along exercises concentrate on alternating, combination and consecutive down picking. Also featured are Chicken-Picking and Crosspicking. Long after you have learned the basic techniques of flatpicking presented here, you will use this DVD as a great workout, warm-up or exercise tool for developing right-hand power and control. A PDF file for the free instructional booklet that accompanies this DVD is available for download on the internet.

Great Banjo Lessons. (Bluegrass Style). By Various. DVD/Instructional/Folk Instrmt. DVD. Guitar tablature. Homespun #DVDGBJBJ21. Published by Homespun (HL.642010). ISBN 1597731919. With guitar tablature. 5.25x7.5 inches. taught by Bill Keith, Pete Wernick, Tony Trischka, Eddie Adcock, Don Wayne Reno, Sonny Osborne and Ralph StanleyThis terrific compilation features instruction by some of Homespun's most celebrated banjo pickers. The lesson segments progress from very basic to advanced, and will give players a full range of bluegrass banjo techniques. Tunes include: Soldier's Joy • John Hardy • Little Rock Getaway • El Randa • Turkey Knob • and Little Maggie. ALL LEVELS • INCLUDES TAB • 90 MIN.

ASAP Bluegrass Guitar is designed for folks wishing to become highly proficient bluegrass players. You'll be able to combine sophisticated left-hand fingerings with both simple and intricate right-hand picking patterns. Appropriate for beginning guitar players or more experienced players wishing to learn specifics and songs in the bluegrass style. With this book and the accompanying 2 CDs you'll learn the basics, single-note melodies, how to embellish basic melodies, embellish melodies by adding notes from the major scale, embellishing melodies with added chords strums, Carter-style playing, shuffle rhythm patterns, alternate bass strumming, the blues in bluegrass, intros, turnarounds and endings, using the capo, cross picking, improvising a solo, practising effectively, and much more! Some of the more popular bluegrass songs you'll learn are: Billy in the Lowground • New River Train • Wildwood Flower • Foggy Mountain Blues • Clinch Mountain Blues • Red Haired Boy • Forked Deer • Bill Cheatham • All the Good Times Past and Gone • Blackberry Blossom • Temperance Reel • Salt Creek • Devil's Dream • June Apple • Black Mountain Rag • Saint Anne's Reel • Banks of the Ohio • Beaumont Rag • Salty Dog Blues • John Henry • and many more. Start playing bluegrass guitar... ASAP!

Banjo G Tuning Photo Chord Book/DVD Set by William Bay. For Banjo (5-String). Chord Book. Photo Chords. Bluegrass & Country. Beginning. Book+DVD. 52 pages. Duration 125 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20297DP). ISBN 9780786676279. Bluegrass & Country. 8.75x11.75 inches. This handy book/DVD shows left-hand fingering photos, notation, and diagrams for all of the basic 5-string banjo chords in G tuning (GDGBD). The sections are arranged alphabetically, grouping all chords with the same root in a section. DVD is 125 minutes.

Bluegrass Cowboys. (Mouse Pad). By Karen Cannon. Art Strings. Published by Art Strings Publishing (HL.762160). Art Strings mouse pads are backed with genuine black rubber (not foam) anti-skid bases. Their high traction surfaces work great with any mouse. Size: 9-1/4 inch. x 7-3/4 inch., 1/4 inch. thick. Bluegrass Cow Boys: Two neighboring farmers share more than a fence line - an impromptu jam session forms while meeting at the lower forty. Cows look on with curiosity.

Wade Ward - Clawhammer Banjo Master is a collection of clawhammer banjo tablature as played by Wade Ward, with modern interpretations by Bob Carlin and Dan Levenson. This book is the second in a series of transcriptions of tunes from the old masters--in this case, Wade Ward--who gave definition to our style of old time clawhammer banjo playing. The repertoire, presented in tablature, is intended to be a starting point for your journey through the old time music world. As such, each piece is presented in multiple arrangements, both on the page and on the accompanying audio CD. The recordings are for the most part played at a learning tempo and are close to the written notation, but not exact in all cases.

Rhythm Mandolin DVD. (From Bluegrass to Celtic to Swing). By John McGann. For Mandolin. Rhythm/Backup. All. Multiple Levels. DVD. Duration 39 minutes. Published by McGann (MB.MSV02). ISBN 9780976070528. All. 5.25x7.5 inches. Introduces you to a broad range of grooves and approaches available to mandolin players in bluegrass, old time, Celtic, swing and jazz. Includes: exploration of the fiddle tune "Forked Deer" in many styles, tone production and dynamics, bluegrass rhythm styles, old-time feel with open drone strings, partial chords, the "continuum" right hand in progressive bluegrass, Celtic rhythm styles, the flow/brush/texture, alternate vs. crosspicking, jigs & reels, swing rhythm styles, Texas "sock" style, blues in C extending the I IV V basics, more. Includes printable standard notation/tab file as a PDF.

Alternate Tunings for Five-String Banjo Played Bluegrass Style Book/CD Set by Terry McGill. For Banjo (5-String). Solos. Bluegrass. Intermediate. Book/CD Set. 72 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20762BCD). ISBN 9780786674381. Bluegrass. 8.75x11.75 inches. Alternate Tunings for Five-string Banjo is the first three-finger style banjo instruction book written specifically for the bluegrass banjoist wishing to explore alternate tunings. Written using standard tablature, the book takes the learner through the G modal, Standard C, Open C, Bb, D modal, Open D and E tunings. A companion CD is included with each book that includes examples of each tuning and song taught. The songs are played slowly and up to standard tempo on the CD. The first three-finger style banjo instruction book written specifically for the bluegrass banjoist wishing to explore alternate tunings.Written using standard tablature, the book takes the learner through the G modal, Standard C, Open C, Bb, D modal, Open D and E tunings. Students will learn new arrangements for such traditional pieces as Cumberland Gap, Shady Grove, Kansas City Railroad Blues, Pretty Polly and seventeen others. A companion CD is included with each book that includes examples of each tuning and song taught. The songs are played slowly and up to standard tempo.

You Can Teach Yourself Flatpicking Guitar by Steve Kaufman. For Guitar (Flatpicking). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. Bluegrass & Country. Beginning. Book. 84 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95190). ISBN 9780786600571. Bluegrass & Country. 8.75x11.75 inches. Three-time national flatpicking champion Steve Kaufman teaches you how to buy a guitar, the easy way to fret a note, how to read chord charts and play all the basic chords, basic bluegrass strumming patterns, bass runs and walks, hammer-ons and pull-offs, how to read tablature, picking lead, crosspicking, practice techniques, and much more.

Bluegrass Favorites. (Violin Play-Along Volume 10). By Various. For Fiddle, Violin. Violin Play-Along. Softcover with CD. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.842232). ISBN 1423447336. 9x12 inches. The Violin Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music, listen to the CD to hear how the violin should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. With the melody and lyrics included in the book, you may also choose to sing along. Chord symbols are provided should you wish to elaborate on the melody. The audio CD is playable on any CD player, and also enhanced so Mac & PC users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! This volume includes the songs: Blue Moon of Kentucky • Blue Ridge Cabin Home • Blue Yodel No. 4 (California Blues) • Doin' My Time • I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow • Keep on the Sunny Side • Rocky Top • Uncle Pen.

By Steve Kaufman. For Guitar (Flatpicking). Methods. You Can Teach Yourself. Bluegrass & Country. Beginning. Book+DVD. 84 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

The Ultimate Mandolin Songbook contains multiple versions varying in difficulty of 26 of the most popular songs from bluegrass, jazz, ragtime, rock, pop, gospel, swing and other genres, in both standard notation and mandolin tab. The songs are arranged by Janet Davis to appeal to players of all levels, and the two included CDs feature her performing demos for listening and playing along. Arrangements in the book feature alternate licks, endings, segues and turnarounds for improvising. Picking styles include: tremolo, Monroe style, fiddle style, double stops, crosspicking, triplet style, jazz style and more. The songs are in various tunings and keys, and the lyrics and history are included for each.

Covering all the basics of bluegrass banjo, including melodic and 'Scruggs-style' playing. Studies of more than 20 bluegrass standards appear in the book and are featured on the accompanying CD.

Happy Traum. Learn from transcriptions in the styles of Clarence White, Dan Crary, Charlie Waller, Peter Rowan and others. Over 30 tunes in tablature and music notation, plus photos. Record included.

The American Fiddle Method, Volume 2 - Fiddle DVD. (Intermediate Fiddle Tunes and Techniques). By Brian Wicklund. For Fiddle. Methods. American Fiddle Method. Bluegrass & Country. Intermediate. DVD. Duration 118 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99472DVD). Brian Wicklund is widely regarded as one of the top fiddle teachers in the country. He shares his knowledge in this DVD supplement to his critically acclaimed American Fiddle Method Volume 2. Brian continues and expands the skills introduced in Volume 1 and shares his pointers and shortcuts to help you learn to play the right stuff faster and better. Contents include: 27 intermediate/advanced tunes, rhythmic slur combinations; tricks for playing in tune; secrets of great tone; fluid bowing; backup and chops; playing in flatted keys; and powerful double stops.

By Dennis Caplinger. For Other Fretted. Banjo DVD; Method/Instruction; Play-Along. The Ultimate Beginner Series. Beginner. DVD. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Bill Keith Banjo (Bluegrass Masters Series). By Bill Keith. Arranged by Tony Trischka. Songbooks & Methods. Music Sales America. Bluegrass. Book only. 72 pages. Oak Archives #OAK10031. Published by Oak Archives (HL.14004659). ISBN 0825602211. Bluegrass. 8.5x11 inches. Exact transcriptions of 21 tunes and breaks by one of the masters of bluegrass banjo. Complete analysis of Keith's style, plus a detailed guide to the way he sets up his banjo. Includes a complete musical biography, notes on all the tunes, a discography, and never-before-published photos.

With this brilliant cassette, expert player Sam Bush teaches all the major styles from Bill Monroe to Newgrass. He uses some fabulous examples of tunes and melodies to demonstrate, including Old Joe Clark, B'ile Them Cabbage Down, Soldier's Joy, Liberty and Banks Of The Ohio.

Anyone Can Play Bluegrass Banjo teaches you the beginnings and the basics of bluegrass banjo playing.

This book presents transcriptions with detailed bowings in tandem with three recorded versions of 35 Appalachian fiddle tunes ranging from some very common and easy tunes (for more beginning players) but also quite a few less typically played tunes. All transcriptions are based on "festival" versions of the tunes, meaning the versions are those most commonly encountered at jams and festivals. The book includes a clearly written description of old-time style focusing on "default" bowing systems designed to develop rhythmic bowing. Ideas presented include Nashville shuffle, 3-1 bowing, bow rocking, ghost bows, anticipations, left-hand ornamentation, drones, chording, dissonances, altered tunings, the concept of swing, tips on learning by ear and more. The tunes are played three times each for nearly 150 minutes of recording: (1.) very slowly and simply; (2.) at a modest tempo and but with double-stops, drones and other ornaments; and (3.) up-to-tempo. While this effort was designed for fiddlers, the recordings should serve as an excellent source for non-fiddlers at all levels who desire to build their repertoire and practice learning tunes by ear. The book and accompanying MP3 disc are appropriate for any level of player. The difficulty of the tunes ranges from simple to relatively complex. Similarly, the bowing techniques include the simplest ideas to relatively difficult. The three recorded speeds make the learning and processing of the tunes appropriate for all levels of players wishing to improve their ear training.Simple and highly accessible transcriptions with detailed bowings of 35 "festival" versions of Appalachian fiddle tunesAll tunes are recorded three times to accommodate players at all levels of experienceIncludes comprehensive and practical discussion of old-time bowings and style and how to learn by earStrong focus on developing "default" bowings to get the characteristic groove of old-timeDesigned for all levels of players and non-fiddlers who desire to improve their learning by ear and/or increase their repertoire

Hot Licks for Bluegrass Guitar contains hundreds of individual examples, which provide you with an up-to-date survey of flatpicking licks in general, but also insights into the nitty-gritty of how the licks are actually used.These 2 CDs support the book of the same title and contain demonstrations of every lick presented in this exhaustive survey. These CDs will provide a powerful resource and learning tool for flatpickers at all levels.

First Jams: Banjo Book/CD Set by Lee Drew Andrews. For Banjo 5 String. Improvisation. First Jams. Instructional video. Bluegrass; Play along. Beginning. Book/CD Set. 24 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21510BCD). ISBN 9780786678419. Bluegrass; Play along. 8.75x11.75 inches. The First Jam series was created to give children and beginners of all ages a book of simple, common tunes to learn. These are standard "Jam" tunes in the Bluegrass/Old Time music styles. All the books in this series are written in the same keys; they can all be played together without any problems. So get your friends or family who play guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, dulcimer or Dobro together, grab these books and start jamming. Improvisation - Another idea behind writing the First Jam series was to provide a number of tunes that were easy to learn, but that are also a great to begin working on improvising. Each book offers the melody for that particular instrument as well as back-up chords for another instrument to accompany you. Each song is represented in Tab, notation and chord symbols. The accompanying CD has two tracks for each song. The first playing the song with the melody line, the second track offers just the backup so you can play the melody over it or even improvise. Tunes include: Cripple Creek, Old Joe Clark, Arkansas Traveler, Will the Circle Be Unbroken and many more.

The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the CD to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users, the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch!

Tony Rice is known world-wide for his spectacular technique, brilliant improvisation and powerful soloing. On this CD (accompanied by a transcription book in both music and tab), he personally passes on to you the style he has pioneered during two decades as the top bluegrass picker of his generation. In careful detail, Tony analyses licks, runs, solos and rhythm parts to hot bluegrass songs and fiddle tunes that will challenge and delight all flatpickers.Intermediate players will learn the intricacies if the Tony Rice style in detail: the secrets of his left and right hand techniques as well as kick-offs and endings, licks, riffs and complete solos to fiddle tunes and country songs. He covers rhythm techniques, cross-picking, improvisation, variations on the popular ‘G run’ and much more!Before long you’ll be picking advanced solos to a number of tunes that should be in every good picker’s repertoire: The Red Haired Boy, Little Sadie, Your Love is Like a Flower, Blue Railroad Train, Home from the Forest, Wildwood Flower, Old train, Wild Horse, and Jerusalem’s Ridge.