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...
Singing and playing music at gatherings - whether around a campfire with friends, at parties or community sing-alongs - is always magical and uplifting. Music is the universal language that brings peo...