Introduction to Acoustic Guitar DVD or Video for Beginners by Bert Casey

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Introduction to Acoustic Guitar DVD or Video for Beginners by Bert Casey

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The Introduction to Mandolin method is is 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"). DVD or Video

Contents Include:

Holding the Mandolin
Tuning
Using the Pick
Proper Left and Right Hand
Position
Playing Scales in 4 Different Keys (G, C, A, D)
Rhythm & Strumming (The Mandolin Chop)
Moveable Chords

Songs Include:

Worried Man Blues
Wildwood Flower
Boil Them Cabbage Down
Cripple Creek
John Hardy
Red Haired Boy
Soldier's Joy
8th Of January
Billy In The Lowground
Blackberry Blossom
Bill Cheatum
Sally Goodin

DVD Features:

Different camera angles and close-ups to demonstrate precise technique and hand positioning.
Split screen technology that shows both hands in detail and provides on-screen notation for all music.
Bouncing ball type pointer to show each note as it's being played.
Video Clock and Chapter Markers to quickly locate information in the companion book.
Recorded with broadcast quality equipment and state of the art editing facilities.
Special features include the abilty to play the slow or fast versions of the songs back to back