Dr John continues his discussion and demonstration of the playing styles of the musicians he heard and worked with as a youngster growing up in New Orleans, including legends Huey Piano Smith, Tuts Washington, Herbert Santina, Allen Toussaint and others,
These two one-hour DVDs are jammed full of powerful playing, slowed-down instruction and the wonderful personality of one of the premier artists of our time.
A jazz great reveals dozens of essential ideas for guitarists who are ready to develop their own voice and create a dramatic change in their playing. Learn to improvise and compose from a true master!
They don't call it hot guitar for nothing! The driving style pioneered by Django Reinhardt and other Gypsy players became one of the dominant sounds in jazz during the thirties and forties, and its influence is still strongly felt today.
Skill Level 3
60-minute DVD, Includes chords on a pdf file to view or print.
Learn this powerful guitar style typified by Django Reinhardt. Both the rhythmic variations of the accompanying guitar patterns as well as improvised soloing are explored in detail.
Asleep At The Wheel's Ray Benson offers straight-shooting advice about the famous tunes, techniques and special qualities of this exciting hybrid of country, jazz and blues styles.
Skill Level 3
80-minute DVD Includes music + tab book With Special Guest Johnny Gimble, fiddle and mandolin and Tim Alexander, piano
Cindy teaches everything you need to know to get started on your 8 or 6 string lap steel! This DVD gives you all the information you'll need to play this uniquely American instrument and capture the essence of the traditional country & western sound.
Continue your exploration of non-pedal and lap steel guitar as Cindy Cashdollar moves you into more advanced territory with techniques derived from the playing of Leon McCauliffe, Joachim Murphy and other great traditional players.
It's now easier than ever to learn the chord positions, progressions, substitutions and rhythms for playing western swing, jazz classics and back-ups for Texas-style fiddle tunes.
Here's a fabulous guitar lesson that will give you all the tools you'll need to become a great rhythm guitarist! Veteran player Mike Dowling demonstrates the techniques that put him in high demand as sideman for such legendary players as Joe Venuti, Jethr
Mike has put together a perfect lesson for any player interested in lead soloing and improvisation. Mike's clear instructional style is easy to follow, and you'll get great practice as you jam along with the rhythm parts he and David Hungate provide.
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