Bluegrass, Folk & Country DVD

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A uniquely contemporary method designed for the person who wants to play harmonica in the rock and blues style. You will by led through a series of creative exercises that will systematically prepare you for this exciting type of playing. No prior music experience is necessary. In order to play along with this video method, you will need a ten-hole diatonic harmonica pitched in the key of C. A PDF file for the free instructional booklet that accompanies this DVD is available for download at www.melbay.com/DVDBooklets.

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In this fantastic DVD method, accomplished and renowned percussionist Steafan Hannigan details all the intricacies of traditional Bodhran playing. Nothing is taken for granted or forgotten, making this a suitable method for beginners with its gentle and careful progression through the techniques using numerous examples and exercises.
Learn the many, varied bodhran techniques through expert and detailed instruction.
A selection of repertoire pieces which add depth to your playing
Sections on the history of the Bodhran and irish Music including construction and maintenance.
All clearly presented with illustrations, photographs and diagrams.
For more experienced players Hannigan shows you how to progress from traditional Celtic Dance accompaniments to more contemporary rock or world rhythms.
20 minutes of demonstration tracks featuring a full Irish band are also included, allowing you to hear examples of the music as it should sound.

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This DVD is designed to teach the basics of bluegrass banjo playing to the beginning student who has no previous music experience. It includes a broad discussion of Scruggs-style banjo playing with a brief introduction to melodic-style playing. Bluegrass standards such as Cripple Creek, Lonesome Road Blues, Little Maggie, Bury Me Beneath the Willow, and many others are taught in the lessons. Free instructional booklet included at http://www.melbay.com/DVDbooklets/index.asp.
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Beginning Tenor banjo players of any age will appreciate this excellent video. Joe Carr teaches simple chords, strums and songs. (30-minutes) Tuned for Mandola.
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Designed for the beginning mandolin student who desires an easy to follow, step by step instruction method for getting started on the mandolin. It starts with proper left & right hand technique and playing scales, then progresses to playing 12 popular bluegrass songs using techniques such as hammer-ons, slides, pull-offs, and double stops. It also includes a section on how to play rhythm on the mandolin (the famous mandolin "chop").
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William Bay teaches you all of the basics of playing the uke. You will learn to hold the uke and strum in different time signatures. You'll also learn to play 58 all-time great ukulele songs in the keys of C, G, D, F and Bb. Step-by-step instruction provides hours of fun and enjoyment. C tuning.
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Fun with the Ukulele is an excellent beginner's DVD featuring Joe Carr teaching simple chords, strums, and songs. An ideal beginner's course for ukulele in C tuning.
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Get off to a flying start with his box of essentials for learning the ukulele.
What you get in this pack:
Absolute Beginners Ukulele (Book & CD)
Absolute Beginners Ukulele DVD
Ukulele All-Time Favourites (Book)
Ukulele Strings
Ukulele Pitch Pipes