Old Spinning Wheel
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A classic banjo tune I learned from my brother. This tune will test your cross picking technique.
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Guitar Hero Lines
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We will learn signature lines from three of my Guitar Heroes, Norman Blake, Tony Rice and Leon Rhodes.
Read MoreHow To Improvise
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In this lesson we start learning how to Improvise. Even if you have a limited vocabulary, we can still learn how to play what we feel inside. We will add rhythmic phrasing and surrounding notes to a simple melody to start our journey on to creating music.
Read MoreD Dominant Scale
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I teach a very useful D dominant scale. We learn how to start on the different chord tones of this particular scale. I demonstrate how to use it in context of a song.
Read MoreArkansas Traveler Variation
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This variation starts out in a higher position than the previous version. the B part has a chord melody line that sounds hip over this section.
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I have a special place in my heart for this tune. It was the first tune I learned how to connect the eighth notes to make my playing sound authentic. This is a bouncy fiddle tune that has plenty of embellishments. The B part is especially challenging because of the long string of eighth notes.
Read MoreBeginner Intro To Flatpicking
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A first lesson on the basics of the Flatpicking style. I teach three common flatpicking lines in this video.
Read MoreBlackberry Blossom
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Blackberry Blossom has always been a favorite in the jam circle. In this video we learn the melody and subtle embellishments that are in this arrangement.
Read MoreBeginner Runs
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This lesson is on connecting Chords G,C and D with lines that make the chord transitions smooth and interesting.
Read MoreWhiskey Before Breakfast
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This tune is a timeless classic that continues to be requested at most jams.
Read MoreIntro To Phrasing
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One of the most important parts of playing lead guitar is learning how to phrase. I will discuss why phrasing is important and why this can ultimately take your playing to a new level.
Read MoreWidow's Creek
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One of the first Norman Blake tunes I learned from the Norman Blake Old And New LP.It has a challenging B part with a string of eighth note phrases.
Read MoreGoodbye Liza Jane
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One of my all time favorite jam tunes! I teach this one note for note and explain the techniques that make this one a must learn part of your repertoire.
Read MoreCuckoo's Nest Variation
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This variation opens with a open note line which involves some harmonics. The B part is inspired by guitar Hero Edward Van Halen.
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One of my favorite tunes to play at the National Flat Picking championship contest.
Great chord progression along with a memorable melody make this a tune fun and full of surprises.
Read MoreCherokee Shuffle
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The classic flatpicking tune Cherokee Shuffle. We study the finer points and this version has a cool transition into the B part that makes us think about the movement into the new chord.
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The Left Hand
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The importance of having good form and I discuss practice tips to help train your left hand. Thumb placement on the back of the neck to help with playing on your fingertips when we move up the neck.
Read MoreOld Joe Clark Rhythm
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I teach in detail how to play the rhythm to this tune. I also discuss my thoughts on playing rhythm guitar.
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