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Bluegrass Guitar Basics & Beyond NEW!
by Dennis Caplinger
DVD
Beginner Level
Part of the Ultimate Beginner Series, this DVD offers a visual way to learn the material in the Bluegrass Guitar Basics publication. It teaches classic bluegrass guitar techiniques using standard tunes. After a thorough introduction to the guitar and the basics, the DVD teaches basic right- and left-hand techniques, how to play backup, leads and read tab and notation. The DVD also contains advanced techiniques not covered in the CD version as well as bonus songs. A great way to learn the basics!

Basic Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar
by Steve Kaufman
DVD + TAB
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This video covers the basics of Bluegrass rhythm guitar, from the simplest two-chord song to Texas-style fiddle tunes. Players will master bass walks, the Lester Flatt 'G run,' altered chords, complex progressions and more. Steve provides valuable insider's tips and gives the techniques and practice sessions needed to play solid back-up in any picking situation. Songs include Wabash Cannonball, Blackberry Blossom, Sally Goodin and more.

Learning to Flatpick
by Steve Kaufman
DVD (3 discs) + TAB
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Steve Kaufman's comprehensive course in bluegrass flatpicking starts at the beginning level and takes students to advanced techniques that will enable them to hold their own in any band or jam session. He helps players develop a solid repertoire of classic tunes, including: Liberty, Salt Creek, Blackberry Blossom, Ragtime Annie, Clarinet Polka, Home Sweet Home, Cripple Creek, Walking Cane, Wildwood Flower, Wayfaring Stranger, Eighth of January and Bully of the Town.

You Can Teach Yourself Flatpicking Guitar
by Steve Kaufman
DVD+ TAB
Beginner Level
Three-time national flatpicking champion Steve Kaufman teaches you how to buy a guitar, the easy way to fret a note, how to read chord charts and play all the basic chords, basic bluegrass strumming patterns, bass runs and walks, hammer-ons and pull-offs, how to read tablature, picking lead, crosspicking, practice techniques, and much more.

Dan Crary's Flatpick Guitar Workshop
by Dan Crary
DVD + TAB
Intermediate Level
An In-Depth Exploration Of Dynamic Flatpicking. Dan Crary imparts a wealth of technical knowledge, encouragement, inspiration and powerful ideas that will benefit all guitar students. Includes instruction on numerous runs, syncopated licks, crosspicking and more. Dan redefines performing, arranging, improvising, soloing, and practicing, and teaches these songs: Lime Rock, Arkansas Traveler, John Henry, Foggy Mountain Special and Sally Goodin.

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