Steve Kaufman's Four-Hour Bluegrass Workout (Homespun Tapes) Review

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(More customer reviews)Steve Kaufman's Four Hour Bluegrass workout introduces 50 fiddle-type tunes.For each tune, the CDs contain a slowed down version, which I found a great way to learn the melody.Then the band kicks it up a notch to full speed. Some are fairly easy to follow along with and some are blazingly fast...a workout indeed.The melody of the entire tune is played once, then the accompaniment is played twice.I found that playing the chords the first time and then the melody the following two time was an excellent way to learn both parts.
Many standard fiddle tunes are included, with straightforward arrangements, often in the style that is common at jam sessions. Learning these tunes provides a great basis for jumping into jams with other players.
Beginners may find even the chords difficult at times, while advanced players are likely to know many of the tunes.I highly recommend this product to intermediate players looking to learn new tunes and to build speed and technique.

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HereÕs a great way to improve your picking, build up speed and stamina, and get those licks and solos working - no matter what instrument you play! Whether you are a professional or a "parking lot" player, these fabulous sessions will get your fingers in shape - fast! On the four CDs, you have a dedicated bluegrass band on the right speaker to give you solid back-up to 49 great tunes, both slowed-down and up-to-speed. The lead part can be heard in the left channel.

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DVD - Learning To Flatpick Review

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(More customer reviews)I've used several of Steve Kaufman's videos and what really sets them apart is his superb way of organizing the material and presenting it on screen. Unlike the "look at me play fast" that seems to be the norm he goes thru things at just the right pace for a beginner. You should have some basics and know your chords in first position before moving into this video, but even if you dont and have the desire then just plunge in. Listening to this guy play will keep you motivated. Excellent choice for anyone who llikes this tyle.

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Steve Kaufman's comprehensive three-DVD course in bluegrass flatpicking takes you from "Picking 101" through advanced techniques that will enable you to hold your own in any band or jam session.
On DVD #1, "From the Beginning," you'll learn a variety of essential flatpicking skills: proper pick grip, down-up strokes, rhythmic strumming and song accompaniment. Only a few minutes into the first lesson you'll be starting to pick easy versions of well-known fiddle tunes.
By DVD #2, " Building Bluegrass Technique," you'll have built a "runs vocabulary" and learned to cross pick, move up the neck, play bass runs and construct hot bluegrass solos.
DVD #3, "Developing Speed and Style," covers the finer points of style, using slides, arpeggios, bends, accents, intros and endings, and that most challenging of subjects, building up speed.
A patient and encouraging instructor, Steve pushes you forward while allowing you to advance at your own pace. He helps you develop a solid repertoire of classic tunes, including "Liberty," "Salt Creek," "Blackberry Blossom," "Ragtime Annie," "Clarinet Polka," "Home Sweet Home," "Cripple Creek," "Hand Me Down My Walking Cane," "Wildwood Flower," "Wayfaring Stranger," "Eighth of January" and "Bully of the Town."

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