A Fiddler's Guide to Waltzes, Airs and Haunting Melodies

Jay Ungar
Learn to play lovely, heart-rending pieces and benefit from Jay Ungar's years of experience as a top fiddler. He shows the inventive use of slides, grace notes, rolls, smears, vibrato and special bowing techniques that turn ordinary tunes into distinctive compositions. Jay teaches Tombigbee Waltz, Tennessee Waltz, South Wind, Shebeg Shemor, Give Me Your Hand and his Grammy-winning tune ... Read More

Appalachian Dulcimer

Lorraine Lee Hammond
Here's a complete course in all aspects of this favorite American mountain instrument, from the easiest level to a creative musical experience that combines song accompaniment, picking techniques, theory and harmony. Learn a variety of tunings and more than 30 wonderful songs and instrumentals, from traditional Appalachian tunes to jazz and blues tunes. Lorraine Lee Hammond has been one ... Read More

Bluegrass Slow Jam for the Total Beginner

Pete Wernick

A Super-Easy, No-Fail Play-Along Session

Anyone, with any instrument, can get into this bluegrass jam session, even if you've never tried it before. All you need to know are four basic chords (G, C, D and A) to be able to play along with the band! This video will give you the practice and the confidence you'll need to join a real jam ... Read More

Bryan Bowers' Autoharp Techniques

Bryan Bowers

Developing Your Skills

Bryan Bowers astounds and entertains audiences everywhere with his powerful stage presence and Autoharp virtuosity. On this instructive and entertaining lesson, he breaks down his techniques for players who want to get beyond simple strumming and into more interesting song arrangements and solo instrumental styles. Autoharpists will be amazed at the sounds they will get using Bryan's well-honed methods ... Read More

Clawgrass Banjo

Mark Johnson

From Clawhammer to Bluegrass

"Mark's unique style doesn't really fit into a strict category. It's very bluegrass but has overtones of traditional folk, progressive acoustic, new-grass and old-timey all mixed into one. It's authentic. It's unique. It's Clawgrass". Mark Johnson has redefined banjo picking. His trademark technique, which he calls "Clawgrass," combines the percussive, foot-tapping rhythm of old-time ... Read More

Clawhammer Banjo

Ken Perlman

From Basic Frailing to Melodic Style

This complete course by one of America's best-known players and teachers takes you from the most basic banjo skills through complex melodic clawhammer style. Ken Perlman breaks down more than 40 great tunes, including old-time banjo songs, fiddle tunes and Irish and New England dances to provide you with a rich repertoire and months of exciting study. The pieces ... Read More

Clawhammer Banjo: The Basics and Beyond

David Holt
“You’ll never be sorry you spent time learning the banjo.” - David Holt Want to play clawhammer banjo? Here’s a nearly foolproof way to learn this popular old-time mountain style! David Holt’s easy-to-follow instructions, friendly approach and invaluable exercises will have you picking and singing in no time. David gets you started in the simplest way, with an open G ... Read More

Clawhammer Banjo - Two-Video Set

David Holt

Repertoire and Technique

David Holt has long been considered one of the finest players and teachers of old-time clawhammer banjo. He learned his craft directly from some of the original masters -- Fred Cockerham, Kyle Creed, Tommy Jarrell and other legendary players. David covers the fundamentals of clawhammer playing, and provides an overview of the specific nuances that will make your renditions acurate and ... Read More

Clawhammer Banjo -Video 1

David Holt

Repertoire & Technique

David Holt has long been considered one of the finest players and teachers of old-time clawhammer banjo. He learned his craft directly from some of the original masters who lived and played near his home town in the mountains of western North Carolina -- Byard Ray, Fred Cockerham, Kyle Creed, Tommy Jarrell and other legendary players. The combination of David's ... Read More

Clawhammer Banjo - Video 2

David Holt

Repertoire and Technique

David Holt continues his excursion into traditional old-time clawhammer banjo, delving even deeper into the shadings and special techniques that give this style its drive, power and complexity. With his usual warmth and clear communication skills, he tackles the more advanced picking that will enable you to hold your own, whether playing solo or in a country dance band. David ... Read More

Doc's Guitar: Fingerpicking and Flatpicking

Doc Watson

Lessons From a Master

Doc Watson, a true master of traditional guitar styles and one of the most beloved folk musicians of all time, teaches some of the most requested fingerpicking and flatpicking tunes in his vast repertoire. Split-screen images allow you to watch his picking and fretting hands at the same time. You'll see and hear Doc's guitar playing in slowed-down ... Read More

Fingerpicking, Flatpicking and Slide

Merle Watson, Doc Watson
Merle Watson recorded these lessons for Homespun in 1979, and we have re-edited them and enhanced the audio for this digital release. He chose songs and instrumentals to help aspiring players build strong repertoire and technique, as well as learn the secrets of arranging fingerpicking, flatpicking and slide tunes for good duet or solo playing. His dad, Doc Watson, joined ... Read More
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