Here's a lesson that will thrill
and inspire mandolinists at all levels. 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. He provides numerous exercises
that will make all the difference as aspiring players learn: Ode to a
Butterfly • Hop the Fence • Red Haired Boy • Swallowtail Jig. As a
bonus, you'll hear astonishing performances of Chris' original tunes
“When Mandolins Dream” and “Raining at Sunset.”
85-MIN. DVD • LEVEL 3 • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB
Each of the five
book/CDs in this new series highlights one of the instruments of a
standard Bluegrass band. This one features the spectacular mandolin
playing of Matt Flinner. Matt plays two solos with the all star band
backing him up - then drops out so you can take a solo, which is
transcribed in the book for you. The band consists of top players Todd
Phillips, Tony Trischka, Darol Anger and David Grier.
Bill Cheatham, Blackberry Blossom, Black Mountain Rag, Farewell
Blues, I'll Fly Away, Footprints in the Snow, All the Good Times Are
Past and Gone, In the Pines, I Am a Pilgrim, John Hardy, Little Maggie,
New River Train, Old Joe Clark, Pretty polly, Don't That Road Look Rough
and Rocky, Sally Ann, Sittin' On Top of the World, Soldier's Joy, Roll
in My Sweet Baby's Arms, Way Downtown, Down in the Willow Garden
Two-DVD Set Series: Homespun Tapes Publisher: Homespun Video
Medium: DVD
Artist: Sam Bush
THE SAM BUSH MANDOLIN METHOD
This brand new two-and-a-half hour course covers
all aspects of the mandolin style and technique of one of the world's
greatest players. Sam Bush performs and slows down traditional fiddle
tunes and original instrumentals, giving detailed instruction on pick
technique, rhythm playing, speed building, warm-up exercises, improvised
soloing, equipment and much more.
Series: Homespun Tapes Publisher: Homespun
Medium: DVD
120-MIN DVD • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL
# HL 00641783
ISBN: 1932964703
UPC: 73999537932
BUTCH BALDASSARI'S BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN
WORKSHOP: A Complete Guide for Learning
Players
This comprehensive, user-friendly mandolin method takes you from
bare-bone basics to solidly intermediate material in a single
two-hour lesson. Butch Baldassari has distilled his popular teaching
workshops into one jam-packed DVD, providing detailed instruction in
all aspects of mandolin playing.
Butch gives you exercises to build your technique and teaches you
how to master fiddle tunes, take solos, and play the famous Bill
Monroe licks that make up “the language of bluegrass.” He shares
advice about fingering, pick control, alternate chord forms, playing
scales in a variety of keys and imparts other invaluable information
that will help you develop style, flair and a deep knowledge of your
instrument.
Best of all, you’ll learn to play twenty songs that should be in
the repertoire of every mandolinist: Little Rabbit, Arkansas
Traveler, Leather Britches, Patty on the Turnpike, Honky Tonk Swing,
Bluegrass Stomp, Evening Prayer Blues, I’ll Fly Away, I’m Going Back
to Old Kentucky, Rebecca, Little Georgia Rose, Pass Me Not O Gentle
Savior, Bile Them Cabbage Down, Sally Goodin, Angeline the Baker,
Chinquapin Hunting, Big Mon, Waltz for Bill Monroe, Blackberry
Blossom, Whiskey Before Breakfast.
Review: "This video is PERFECT for the
person who has a very basic knowledge of the mandolin (tuning, basic
open chords) and is interested in advancing to performing some competent
chops and leads as well as learning how and why certain bluegrass
mandolin personalities approach the instrument to create his/her own
style.... Baldassari's intelligent yet relaxed approach to teaching the
mandolin makes this probably the best video to come out on learning the
instrument in a long time." - The Bluegrass Journal
DVD Series: Homespun Tapes Publisher: Homespun
Medium: DVD
Artist: Ronnie McCoury
# HL 00641650
ISBN: 1932537481
UPC: 73999239997
THE BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN OF RONNIE MCCOURY
Consistently named the International Bluegrass
Music Association's “Mandolin Player of the Year” and the hottest player
in the hottest band in bluegrass (The Del McCoury Band), Ronnie
McCoury's instructional DVD will be a boon to all learning mandolinists.
Accompanied by Del on guitar and vocals, Ronnie works through a rich
repertoire of tunes and techniques, breaking each piece down to its
essentials. Ten great tunes are taught in detail. Not to be missed!
Series: Homespun Tapes Publisher: Homespun
DVD - TAB
Artist: Tim O'Brien
# HL 00641661
ISBN: 1932537597
UPC: 73999459012
THE MANDOLIN AND BOUZOUKI OF TIM O'BRIEN:
Playing Celtic, Bluegrass and Contemporary Songs
Tim O'Brien's course will be a boon to mandolin
and bouzouki (octave mandolin) players who want to improve their
technique, develop ideas and learn new repertoire. Tim brings his
brilliant musicianship to bear as he teaches Celtic, bluegrass and
original songs, including: Down in a Willow Garden • The High Road • Lay
Down Your Weary Tune • One Girl Cried • More Love • The Kid on the
Mountain • and Travellers.
ONE HOUR, 55-MIN. • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • LEVEL 3
Series: Homespun Tapes Publisher: Homespun
Medium: DVD
Artist: Bill Monroe
# HL 00641732
ISBN: 1932964177
UPC: 73999587289
THE MANDOLIN OF BILL MONROE DVD One: One-On-One with the Master
The legendary "Father of Bluegrass" demonstrates the amazing mandolin
technique and repertoire that have made him world famous. He plays over
25 great tunes (some never heard before), including favorites such as
"Rawhide," "Wheel Hoss," "Muleskinner Blues," "Tennessee Blues," "Dusty
Miller," "Roanoke," "Back to the Old Home," "Pike County Breakdown,"
"Blue Grass Stomp," "Get Up John," "Katie Hill," "Memories of Mother and
Dad," "Rocky Road Blues" and "Last Days on Earth" "My Sweet Blue Eyed
Darlin'" "Poor White Folks" "Frog On A Lily Pad" "Galley Nipper" "Sally
Goodin'" "Jenny Lynn" "Smokey Mountain Schottische" "Ozark Rag" "Slow
And Easy Blues" "Tombstone Junction" "Kentucky Waltz" "Southern Flavor"
"Blue Grass Breakdown" "Uncle Pen" "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" "Rabbit In
The Log" "Patty On The Turnpike". A must for his countless fans and all
mandolinists!
Our camera's eye reveals, up close and in detail Bill's
incredible facility and inventiveness on the mandolin. He plays and
sings both solo and backed up by the Blue Grass Boys. In an intimate
conversation with fellow musician John Hartford, Bill discusses a wide
variety of topics: His musical development, ideas about performing and
song writing, memories of childhood, early touring days, his years on
the Grand Ole Opry and much more.
Extra! As a special bonus, we have added previously
unseen footage of a performance for President Jimmy Carter at the White
House in 1980, including rare duets between Bill Monroe and Doc Watson.
90 MIN. • ALL LEVELS
Series: Homespun Tapes Publisher: Homespun
Medium: DVD
Artist: Steve James
# HL 00641759
ISBN: 1932964487
UPC: 73999584899
LEARN TO PLAY BLUES MANDOLIN
Steve James teaches the scales, chords, lead
riffs, rhythm comping, turnarounds and other essential techniques for
playing traditional blues and old-time string band music. A “must” for
those who want to use the mandolin for rhythmic accompaniment or as a
blues instrument. Songs include: Divin' Duck Blues • The Lonesome Train
That Carried My Gal Away • more. 60-MIN. DVD • INCLUDES CHORDS,
DIAGRAMS, MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL
