Mike Seeger's important survey of 19th and 20th century banjo styles teaches old-time pieces and traditional techniques. Each lesson features a complete performance of each song (played on a different...
Even a novice can make lovely sounds and play simple tunes almost immediately! Dulcimer virtuoso David Schnaufer includes scales, fingerings and strumming techniques for some of country music's all-ti...
Here's the ultimate beginners' how-to course for playing back-up in a band, from the simplest basic strum to the chord vamping, rolls, up-the-neck positions and fill-in licks that banjo players use to...
Steve Martin is a comedian, novelist, screenwriter, actor and many other things, but his first love is the banjo. His recent hit CD, The Crow, features 15 original tunes in both clawhammer and Scruggs...
In this follow-up DVD, Pete Wernick makes it easy to create convincing solos in common keys that normally challenge learning players: D, C, F and G - without a capo. Pete explores nine bluegrass stand...
This lesson by two of the ukulele's most enthusiastic proponents will get anyone started on this popular instrument - even those who have never played anything before! This friendly, joyful lesson tea...
Here's the perfect way to get a solid start playing the mandolin! A beginner will learn chords, notes, scales, rhythm strums and accompaniment for songs such as: Amazing Grace - Will the Circle Be Unb...
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Award-winning bassist Rob Wasserman teaches several acoustic bass styles, including his own speciality, 'Dawg' music, the blend of bluegrass, swing, latin and jazz he developed with David Grisman. Rob...