Sam Bush - Mandolin Bundle Pack. (Sam Bush Teaches Mandolin Repertoire & Technique (Book/CD Pack) with Bluegrass Mandolin (DVD)). Homespun Tapes. Book & CD & DVD Package. 38 pages. Published by Homespun (HL.642063). ISBN 1423436717. 9x12 inches. Includes the book/CD pack Sam Bush Teaches Mandolin Repertoire & Technique (00695339) and the DVD Bluegrass Mandolin (00641669) in one money-saving pack.In the book/CD, one of the most versatile and powerful musicians playing today teaches 8 great repertoire tunes that will help mandolin players develop their style and technique. This lesson covers traditional bluegrass tunes as well as jazz-flavored “new-grass” originals: Cotton Patch Rag • Tom & Jerry • Leather Britches • Lime Rock • Banjalin • Diadem • Norman and Nancy • and Russian Rag.In the DVD, Sam details the dominant mandolin styles from Bill Monroe to Newgrass! He demonstrates powerful techniques while teaching ten classic tunes: Paddy on the Turnpike • Gray Eagle • Sugarfoot Rag • Sapporo • Bill Cheatham • East Virginia Blues • Wayfaring Stranger • Manzanita • Banks of the Ohio • Sittin' on Top of the World. Includes music and tab.A great value at $44.95!

Russ Barenberg Teaches 20 Bluegrass Guitar Solos. (Repertoire Tunes for Intermediate Players). For guitar. Homespun Listen And Learn Series. Bluegrass, Instructional and Play Along. Instructional book and accompaniment CD. Guitar tablature. 32 pages. Published by Homespun (HL.695220). ISBN 0793583357. With guitar tablature. Bluegrass, Instructional and Play Along. 9x12 inches. One of America's top bluegrass guitarists teaches a variety of flatpicking solos for twenty favorite songs and instrumentals. Played slowed-down and up-to-speed for learning players, with rhythm tracks for great practice sessions.

(Songs, Stories & History). By Wayne Erbsen. For Vocal. SongBook. Native Ground Music. Bluegrass. Beginning. Book. 180 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Roy Clark Complete Bluegrass Banjo Bible by Roy Clark. For Banjo. Published by Santorella Publications (SP.TS113). ISBN 1-58560-213-2. No one likes every style of music, but everyone loves the sound of the five string banjo. The pleasantly addictive twang of the instrument is unmatched in its ability to generate smiles and happiness. And the experience is even more fun when you're the one making those sounds. In the hands of a capable player, the banjo is a virtuoso instrument with a broad expressive range. An uptempo breakdown, a snappy jig, a plaintive blues, a pretty gospel song - - each different in its own way, but all equally at home on the banjo. For nearly half a century, Roy Clark has been counted among the kings of the five string banjo. From the National Country Music Banjo Championship in 1948 and 1949 to 25 years as co-host on the popular television show Hee Haw, Roy's banjo wizardry has long thrilled millions of devoted fans. Historically speaking, it would simply be impossible to name another person who has done more to advance the popularity of the five string banjo. You, too, can experience the joy of playing the banjo with the help of Roy Clark's Bluegrass Banjo Bible . Roy's "information packed" instruction book published by Santorella Publications is loaded with informative lessons and great bluegrass tunes. Roy Clark's Bluegrass Banjo method follows a logical, step by step approach that promotes systematic, efficient and enjoyable learning. This comprehensive, professional approach is sure to contribute to your musical versatility and growth in the years to come.

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.

Ron Stewart - A Bluegrass Banjo Professional DVD by Ron Stewart. For Banjo 5 String. Methods. Acutab. Bluegrass. Beginning-Intermediate. DVD. Duration 120 minutes. Published by Acutab Publications (MB.DRS1). Ron Stewart has emerged in recent years as one of the most admired and influential banjos players in bluegrass music. His fluid - almost effortless - style is on display in this DVD, where Ron discusses his thoughts on many aspects of professional-level banjo playing - like finding and playing the melody on a vocal tune and positioning/adapting the right hand for the best tone. AcuTab's John Lawless hosts the DVD which will be of interest and great value to players at all levels of skill or experience. Beginning and interediate players will be able to learn several of the tunes and also profit from Ron's descriptions of finding the melody. More advanced players can tackle some of the tougher tunes, but can learn a great deal from simply watching and listening to Ron's fabulous tone! Ron also demonstrates and teaches a number of songs he has recorded.

Ron Block: A Fresh Look At Bluegrass Banjo DVD by Ron Block. For Banjo 5 String. Methods. Acutab. Instructional video. Bluegrass. Beginning-Intermediate. DVD. Duration 225 minutes. Published by Acutab Publications (MB.DRB1). There aren't many banjos players more widely heard, or who have performed before more people, than Ron Block. Working with Alison Krauss & Union Station since 1991, Ron's distinctive banjo sound has become nearly as much a part of the group sound as Alison's voice. Ron has taught in a limited number of workshops, but this is his first instructional DVD of any kind, offering a detailed look at his unique approach to the banjo. This 2 DVD release from AcuTab begins with Ron explaining how he learned, and what resources have been useful to him, plus how he looks at both left and right hand patterns. AcuTab's John Lawless leads him through a discussion of several topics, including tone production, Ron's use of bends and chokes, how he arranges solos, and improvisation. Ron goes into great detail about his practice routine, showing examples of exercises and drills he uses to stay in shape. He discusses how to use a metronome in your practice, with several examples. He also describes a number of guitar techniques and concepts which have informed his banjo playing, such as working within "boxes," or blocks of frets, and learning to visualize and play scales and patterns both vertically and horizontally. The meat of the DVD is in the songs Ron teaches, which are played in a number of keys and tunings. You'll learn Cluck Old Hen, Tiny Broken Heart, Man Of Constant Sorrow, I'll Remember You Love In My Prayers, Everytime You Say Goodbye, Bright Sunny South, My Poor Old Heart and Smashville. Each song is played with a band before Ron breaks it down lick by lick, and is then shown (medium and slow) in a split screen orientation. Three screen orientations are available for the split screen sections, based on whether the left or right hand is of greater interest - or seeing them both at equal size. Two audio mixes are available for the band sections: normal, and banjo-heavy. 3 hours and 45 minutes on 2 DVDs, with tab booklet.

Rob Ickes: Contemporary Dobro Artistry DVD/CD Set by Rob Ickes. For Guitar (Resonator). Concert/Documentary. Bluegrass. DVD/CD Set. Duration 67 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21785CDVD). In these extraordinary studio performances, Dobro virtuoso Rob Ickes (Blue Highway, Three Ring Circle) is joined by bluegrass prodigy Andy Leftwich (Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Three Ring Circle) on mandolin, and then by jazz pianist Michael Alvey. These powerful sets of richly improvisational instrumental duets are followed by two signature solo works that showcase Ickes' tradition-steeped but highly contemporary musical vision. Tunes include Angeline the Baker, Monrobro, Stanford and Son, Wheel Hoss, Lullaby of Birdland, Stars Fell on Alabama, Made in France, The Old Rugged Cross and more. Bonuses include an interview and photo gallery. DVD length: 67 minutes. Also, included with this DVD is a bonus audio CD of all 17 tunes. Listen to your favorite tunes from the DVD anywhere and anytime!

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.

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.

Resophonic Guitar From Scratch: Quick Lessons by Jim Heffernan. For Guitar (Resonator). Methods. Bluegrass. Beginning. DVD. Duration 120 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21990DVD). Step by step instruction thru the basics of resophonic guitar. Topics include: picks, bars, warm-up, exercises, songs, tuning, posture, practicing techniques, how to fit in with a band and internet resources! There are many lessons included in this program. You will learn the essential techniques to modern resophonic guitar playing. Jim will guide you through the correct way to accomplish hammer-ons, pull-offs, rakes, slides, rolls, and vibrato. You'll be learning three professional level arrangements of standard bluegrass songs (I'll Be All Smiles Tonight, Cripple Creek and The Nine Pound Hammer), rather than over simplified "beginner arrangements". Also included are many standard resophonic guitar cliches. Jim will show you how to weave these together into an improvised song. Whether you are a beginner or you have been playing for a while, Jim will help you improve your technique and develop your own style. 2-DVD set with tab book (PDF download).

Rawhide & Other Blistering Banjo Favorites by Murphy Henry. For Banjo (5-String). Solos. Bluegrass & Country. Beginning-Intermediate. DVD. Duration 120 minutes. Published by Murphy Method (MB.22047DVD). Rawhide and Other Banjo Favorites: - Now on DVD! Been wanting'o tackle these hot jam tunes, but didn't know where to start? Murphy makes it easy! How? 1. By using easy-to-learn variations of basic Scruggs licks. 2. By explaining the hard parts in detail. Don't let mandolin players leave you in the dust when they play Rawhide! Leave them in the dust with Bluegrass Breakdown! Amaze other pickers with Theme Time. And finally, learn Hazel Creek, the theme song of the Murphy Method banjo videos. Bluegrass Breakdown, Theme Time, Rawhide, and Hazel Creek. No Tab. DVD length 2 hours.

Rascal Flatts - Nothing Like This by Rascal Flatts. For Piano/Vocal/Guitar. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook. Softcover. 72 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.307225). ISBN 1617804843. 9x12 inches. Our matching folio to the 2010 release from this rockin' country trio offers 11 tracks, including the hit single “I Won't Let Go” and: All Night to Get There • Easy • Nothing like This • Play • Red Camaro • Summer Young • Sunday Afternoon • They Try • Tonight Tonight • Why Wait.

Randy Howard - Hot Fiddlin' DVD by Randy Howard. For Fiddle. Licks and Phrases. Bluegrass. Intermediate. DVD. Duration 120 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.98537DVD). Ace fiddler Randy Howard performs 13 tunes with a guitarist/vocalist and bassist, demonstrating his skill as both a soloist and backup player. Presents an informative workshop, an interview, and a masterclass on licks and special effects. PDF for music notation is also available from the publisher's website.

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.

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.

Playing Banjo by Ear & Learning The Chords by Ross Nickerson. For Banjo (5-String). Chord Book. Bluegrass. Beginning-Intermediate. DVD. Duration 130 minutes. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.881837001138). 130 minute DVD instruction to help you play without tablature, learn to memorize, learn the chords better, learn to jam on banjo and loads of practical tips for the student wanting to play with others and trying to reach the next level. Includes instruction on learning the chords to songs, playing rolls and chords, up the neck chords, minor major and seventh chords. Tips and exercises to improve your chord changing ability and practice backup. How to improve timing, pick steady, improvise simply, add slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs to chords and chord changes in the song.

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.

Picking Up The Pace DVD. (More Slow Jamming with Murphy and Casey). By Murphy Henry and Casey Henry. For Banjo (5-String). Methods. Learn Bluegrass by Ear. Bluegrass. Beginning-Intermediate. DVD. Duration 82 minutes. Published by Murphy Method (MB.21966DVD). You enjoyed our first Slow Jam DVD so much, we're back with another! Picking Up the Pace features Murphy and Casey along with David McLaughlin on mandolin and Malia Furtado on fiddle, playing an assortment of jam tunes at a slightly quicker pace. Still slow. though! Includes I Saw the Light, Salty Dog, Old Home Place, Girl of Constant Sorrow, Nine-Pound Hammer, Mama Don't Allow, and many more in several keys. Great for beginners and intermediates! No TAB.

Picking Up Speed. (DVD). By Steve Kaufman. Instructional/Guitar/DVD. Bluegrass. DVD. 1 pages. Homespun #DVDKAUSD21. Published by Homespun (HL.641678). ISBN 1932537767. bluegrass. 5.25x7.5 inches. Every bluegrass flatpicker wants to play faster while maintaining good tone and timing. Steve Kaufman's powerful advice and well-thought out exercises help get a player's mechanics working correctly. Using well-known fiddle tunes as drills, Steve works on coordination and how to practice for best results.70-MIN. • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3.

(30 Vintage Steel Licks). Instructional/Guitar/DVD. Bluegrass. DVD. Published by Centerstream Publications

(Discovering Creative Improvisation for String Players). By Julianna Waller. For Fiddle. Improvisation. Bluegrass & Country play along. Intermediate-Advanced. Book/CD Set. 72 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

By Dix Bruce. For Mandolin. Tune Book. Bluegrass. Beginning. Book/CD Set. 304 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc