SKU: MB.GW1073
5.75x4 inches.
This lesson is intended for players that have already learned most of their open position chords but have not yet tried plucking strings using multiple fingers. I will guide you through exercises that will introduce the most fundamental rhythms and fretboard moves of old time picking. Then, we?ll work our way through a series of tunes of increasing difficulty, taken from the repertoire of the greatest old-time pickers: Mississippi John Hurt, Elizabeth Cotten, Sam Chatmon, Etta Baker and Sam McGee. Titles include: You?ve Got to Walk That Lonesome Valley, Chatmon Family Rag, Rock House Joe, Farther Along, Lonesome Road Blues, Carolina Breakdown, New Year?s Eve and Buck Dancer?s Choice Detailed tab/music PDF file on the DVD. 90 minutes. DVD is region 0, playable worldwide.
SKU: MB.30108M
ISBN 9780786693887. UPC: 786693886. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This book and accompanying audio are a perfect introduction to fingerstyle guitar. National Board Certified educator Steve Eckels has carefully designed each lesson to allow for smooth progression. Each of the ten lessons contain the four pillars of practice: scales, reading, progressions and repertoire. Developed in the classroom, this book provides arrangements of beautiful guitar pieces in a basic form, and instructions for how to embellish them in your own way. Included are shortcuts for learning to read music, and fingerstyle accompaniment patterns such as the famous Travis pattern. Those seeking further study will also enjoy Eckels Modern Fingerstyle Guitar Method Grade 1 and other acclaimed folios. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.31091M
ISBN 9781513472843. 8.75X11.75 inches.
This book presents easy to intermediate fingerstyle guitar arrangements of 19 familiar folk and gospel favorites. Some of these creative settings reflect the influence of Chet AtkinsÃ? alternating bass lines, while a few present mildly challenging syncopated rhythms. All lies well on the fretboard, the result of the authorÃ?s years of arranging experience and dedication to the guitar.Every tune is set in a guitar-friendly key and shown in both standard notation and tablature. For ease of learning, this book includes access to online audio, expertly played by the author.
SKU: MB.98098M
ISBN 9780786689491. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This book equips the beginner with the basic techniques necessary to succeed in the modern world of music. Numerous strumming patterns are covered, as are several fingerpicking patterns. The student will also learn the basics of chord chart reading, something that will come in handy should they ever find themselves in semi-pro or professional playing situations. This book will benefit anyone who is interested in playing current popular music, including rock, alternative, folk-rock, country and contemporary worship. Includes online access to a 75-minute audio recording with all 51 exercises from the book, to help the student with areas such as timing and the concept of playing with other musicians. The goal for the student is to play the exercises along with the audio. A must for both beginners and those desiring to improve their basic strumming and fingerpicking skills.
