 | The Acoustic Guitar Method [Read More ...]
Description: Homespun and String Letter Press, the publishers of Acoustic Guitar Magazine, have joined forces to create a DVD version of String Letter's best-selling guitar instruction book. This clearly organized, carefully graded set of lessons by popular guitarist and author David Hamburge... |
 | DVD-The 12-String Guitar of Roger McGuinn [Read More ...]
Description: From the first notes of this DVD, Roger McGuinn's signature Rickenbacker 12-string will immerse you in the sound that made The Byrds a prime musical force. Roger teaches favorites from his powerful repertoire - "Mr. Tambourine Man," "Turn! Turn! Turn!," "Eight Miles High," "Mr. S... |
 | EZ Fingerpick 1-3 [Read More ...]
DVD One - Demystifying Alternate Thumb Style: For many aspiring players, the ability to maintain a rock-steady rhythmic pulse with their thumb while picking out off-the-beat melody notes with their fingers represents a holy grail of country, folk and blue |
 | Exploring The Guitar With Keb' Mo'-Songs and Arrangements to Enrich Your Playing [Read More ...]
Description: Keb Mo expertly accompanies his distinctively soulful songs with folk/blues fingerpicking, swampy slide licks, contemporary pop chords and a touch of jazz. The seven arrangements he teaches on this DVD are simple enough for early intermediate guitarists, but provide enough twis... |
 | DVD-Drumming For Kids [Read More ...]
Description: Every kid wants to be a drummer, and this is the coolest way ever to get started! Sam Zucchini makes it fun and easy as he teaches how to keep time, count beats, understand rhythm and generally get tuned in to playing in an ensemble. The other Zucchini Brothers (popular children'... |
 | Irish Rhythm Guitar: Accompanying Celtic Tunes [Read More ...]
Description: Learn the fine art of backing Celtic tunes on guitar! The rhythmic center of one of today's hottest Irish bands (Solas) demonstrates the strumming patterns, bass lines, accents and syncopations that he uses to drive a tune forward. You'll discover how adding minor chords and othe... |
 | Essential Techniques for Mandolin [Read More ...]
Description: Chris Thile, mandolin virtuoso for the hit band Nickel Creek, shares his own successful formula for developing right- and left-hand dexterity, improving speed and accuracy, and playing with heightened musicality. Includes numerous tunes and exercises that will make a big differen... |
 | DVD-Learn To Play Blues Piano #1 [Read More ...]
Description: Get started playing authentic blues piano by ear! No music reading or previous piano experience is necessary. Within minutes you’ll be playing a shuffle rhythm on the bass notes with your left hand and riffing on the treble notes with your right. David Cohen is an expert play... |
 | Get Rolling! An Ultra-Easy, No Fail Introduction to Bluegrass Banjo [Read More ...]
Description: You can make good banjo music almost immediately with "Dr. Banjo" himself! Pete Wernick has taught thousands of people, young and old, to play three-finger style bluegrass "Scruggs" picking. This super-easy lesson has been time-tested at Pete’s many workshops and music camps, a... |
 | DVD-Classical Guitar Technique and Musicianship [Read More ...]
Description: Here's a lesson for both classical musicians and fingerstyle guitarists who want to discover their "natural dexterity" for speed, tone and effortless technique! Whether you are a beginning or advanced guitarist, you will benefit from Fred Hand's in-depth exploration of the fundam... |
 | DVD-Beginning Bluegrass Banjo [Read More ...]
Description: Through his books, videos, classes and workshops, Pete (Dr. Banjo) Wernick has probably gotten more people playing bluegrass banjo than just about anyone. His video, "Beginning Bluegrass Banjo, " has been one of Homespun’s most popular titles since it was issued in 1986. Now we... |
 | DVD-Classical Guitar -Seven Easy Pieces [Read More ...]
Description: The beauty and romance of the classical guitar is brought home in this fascinating lesson by one of the world’s top players. Frederic Hand applies the essential techniques that he demonstrated on his first Homespun video to gorgeous music that will be accessible to all guitaris... |
 | DVD- Learn To Play Gospel Piano [Read More ...]
Description: There’s no sound more thrilling than the walking bass notes and driving chords of traditional gospel piano, and there is no better way to learn it than from this 2-DVD set. Dr. Ethel Caffie-Austin, a formidable pianist, vocalist and educator, is steeped in the traditions and st... |
 | DVD-Easy Steps to Acoustic Blues Guitar #1- Starting From Scratch [Read More ...]
Description: So you want to play the blues? Well, veteran guitarist, instructor and Homespun Tapes founder Happy Traum offers the very best way for you to get started! This basic course in fingerstyle blues guitar breaks it all down into easily digested topics for novice players. You’ll st... |
 | Donald Fagen - Concepts for Jazz/Rock Piano DVD [Read More ...]
Description: Gain rare insight into the musical thinking of one of the most influential popular songwriters and arrangers in America. Donald Fagen analyses three Steely Dan hits ("Chain Lightning," "Peg," "Josie") and two solo works from his Grammy-nominated album Kamakiriad ("On The Dunes," ... |
 | DVD-Jerry Douglas' Dobro Techniques [Read More ...]
Description: Take a lesson from the man the NY Times has called "Dobro's matchless contemporary master." On this DVD, Jerry Douglas shares the powerful techniques and unique sounds that have characterized his award-winning playing and have made him a legend among acoustic musicians. Jerry st... |
 | Great Mandolin Lessons-Learn From Nine Master Players [Read More ...]
Description: The nine lessons on this DVD represent mandolin instruction at its very best. Each segment, taught by a master of the instrument, has been chosen to give learning players new techniques, tunes and musical insights. The styles taught include bluegrass, old-time, Celtic, blues and ... |
 | DVD-Learn to Play Irish Concertina [Read More ...]
Description: This easy beginner's lesson teaches you everything needed to start making music on any 20 to 30 key concertina. Using his custom Anglo C & G concertina, John Williams explains all the basics: how to hold the instrument; how to get the most power out of your bellows; and how to us... |
 | Chops & Grooves [Read More ...]
Description: With the help of two of today's hottest young players, veteran violinist Darol Anger shows how you can create infectious, driving rhythms in a wide variety of musical styles. The percussive bowing techniques they teach produce exciting grooves that you’ll be able to use to acco... |
 | Fiddle for the Absolute Beginner-Get Started the Right Way! [Read More ...]
Description: In his 30-year teaching career, fiddle champ Jim Wood has produced positive results for hundreds of students. He knows just what you need to get started the right way: Proper posture and body alignment, correct hand positions, warm-up exercises and other vital fundamentals that w... |
