Popularity: 10%

My 3 year-old seems to be infatuated with the sound of electric blues and country guitars. After telling me, “I wish I could play a guitar like that!”, I took him to a local instrument store to seek advice on lessons. He was astonished when he strummed his fingers across a guitar and said, “Dad, did you hear that!”. His amazement soon fizzled after a store employee informed me that he would have to be at least five before anyone would agree to give him lessons. To no avial, I tried to explain that my son already knows how to count, spell simple words, and add simple numbers. With disappointment in his voice, my son told me, “Dad, he said they don’t have lessons for little people.” I thought about getting some instructional videos and attempting to do what I can. I played trombone in school and know a little about music. What type of electric blues guitar would anyone recommend for a 3 year old. I don’t won’t to go with the ‘Wally World’ crap though. I did buy him a Wii with a game that contains the guitar, drum, and mic bundle for Christmas. After I bought it, I felt remorse and think that this will hinder his ability to become serious about the guitar.

Popularity: 4%

• Songs:
• John Henry • Louis Collins • Fixin’ to Die • Ragtime Instrumental Medley • Southbound • Red Wing • Walkin’ the Strings
• Authors:
• Doc Watson, Eddie Adcock, Happy Traum, John Jackson, Rory Block, Roy Book Binder, Thom Bresh
• Publisher: Homespun Video

Description
This terrific compilation features basic to advanced lessons from some of Homespun’s most celebrated pickers. You’ll become familiar with each instructor’s teaching and playing style, and expand your own guitar technique, as you master several complete tunes.

Happy Traum – “John Henry” (new lesson); John Jackson – “Louis Collins” (The Fingerpicking Blues Of John Jackson); Rory Block – “Fixin’ To Die” (The Power Of Delta Blues Guitar,DVD 2); Roy Book Binder – “Ragtime Instrumental Medley” (Blues By The Book, DVD One); Doc Watson – “Southbound” (Doc’s Guitar); Eddie Adcock – “Red Wing” (Fingerstyle Bluegrass Guitar); Thom Bresh – “Walkin’ The Strings” (The Real Merle Travis Guitar)

Great Guitar Lessons: Blues & Country Fingerpicking

Popularity: 5%

• Titles – Auld Lang Syne, Deck the Halls, The First Noel, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bells, Oh Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night

Product Description
What is I Am The Blues Lead Guitarist DVD?
It is a DVD of Blues tracks without the Lead Guitar providing an opportunity for all you burgeoning lead players to blow your pentatonic wad all over the place. Featuring eight different tracks in a variety of different styles to jam along to (slow blues, shuffle, rockin’ blues and even a bit of a Latin groove), and each track is available in both a traditional song form and as a looped version if you feel like playing until your fingers bleed. The video cues you get from the band make this a really great experience, much more fun than audio tracks alone provide.

How does it work?
Easy, put the DVD in your player, it will take you to the main menu. Tune your guitar with the tuning selection on the DVD. Now, back at the main menu pick the Jam you want to start with, loop or traditional play. Turn up the volume to get a good mix between your amplifier and the band mix. Have fun! The band itself is tight, with Oscar and company laying down rock solid grooves to play over. For players using the DVD to improve their ensemble skills, they’ll appreciate the use of visual cues to signal changes in the track, and much like band practice, you’ll improve with each repetition. It really beats a computerized backing track any day.

What playing level do you have to be at?
The DVD caters to beginners with a few simple jams to intermediate and beyond with a few of the more up-tempo jams. The only way to get better is to practice and there is no better way to practice than with other musicians.

Where can I find more of these Jam Tracks?
On the web at VODJams. Imagine playing Joe Perry’s Guitar Parts in Aerosmith, Piano with Coldplay, or Bass with The Police. This web portal provides videos of live bands in a rehearsal settings with each different video leaving out a key instrument, that you the musician get to play! – with the band. It is in its inception so keep checking back.

Who is the Oscar Jordan Band?
Oscar Jordan and his Blues band are a top outfit from Southern California, they too can be found on the web and have several original albums out.

What extras are on the DVD?
There is also a raft of extra features on the disc including; Tuning, Three Live Blues Songs by Oscar Jordan, Music Videos and other special features.

I Am The… Blues Lead Guitarist

Popularity: 8%

Description
This terrific compilation features basic to advanced lessons from some of Homespun’s most celebrated pickers. You’ll become familiar with each instructor’s teaching and playing style, and expand your own guitar technique, as you master several complete tunes.

Happy Traum – “John Henry” (new lesson); John Jackson – “Louis Collins” (The Fingerpicking Blues Of John Jackson); Rory Block – “Fixin’ To Die” (The Power Of Delta Blues Guitar,volume 2); Roy Book Binder – “Ragtime Instrumental Medley” (Blues By The Book); Doc Watson – “Southbound” (Doc’s Guitar); Eddie Adcock – “Red Wing” (Fingerstyle Bluegrass Guitar); Thom Bresh – “Walkin’ The Strings” (The Real Merle Travis Guitar)

Great Guitar Lessons: Blues and Country Fingerpicking

Popularity: 4%

Popularity: 4%

Product Description
A Hands-On BeginnerÕs Course In Acoustic Country Blues Homespun Listen & Learn Series Take a lesson in fingerstyle blues guitar from one of the worldÕs most respected teacher/performers. All you need to know is how to play a few basic chords to get started playing along with this user-friendly book/audio package. Beginning with the most basic strumming of a 12-bar blues pattern. Happy gradually starts adding fills, runs, turnarounds, bass rhythms and Õboogie woogieÕ walking bass patterns that make the basic blues progression come alive. All of these elements are notated in both notes and tab.

Happy Traum Teaches Blues Guitar: A Hands-On Beginner’s Course in Acoustic Country Blues : Featuring a Comprehensive Audio Lesson on Cd

Popularity: 3%

• Heres your chance to learn more than 150 original acoustic licks in a detailed lesson from the one and only Arlen Roth! The master player/ teacher demonstrates Double-stops, Roll patterns, Pick and finger style, Advanced bending, Arpeggios, Harmony runs, Tyrnarounds, Banjo, Dobro and pedal steel styles, Chicken pickin and much more! Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSIC DVD Rating: NR

Product Description
Here’s your chance to learn more than 150 original acoustic licks in a detailed lesson from the one and only Arlen Roth. Double-stops, roll patterns, pick and finger style, advanced bending, arpeggios, harmony runs, turnarounds, banjo, dobro and pedal steel styles, chicken pickin’ and much more are all demonstrated by one of the world’s master player/teachers.

Arlen Roths 150+ Acoustic Hot Licks For Rock, Blues, Country, Rockabilly, And R&B Guitar

Popularity: 19%

Product Description
A Hands-On BeginnerÕs Course In Acoustic Country Blues Homespun Listen & Learn Series Take a lesson in fingerstyle blues guitar from one of the worldÕs most respected teacher/performers. All you need to know is how to play a few basic chords to get started playing along with this user-friendly book/audio package. Beginning with the most basic strumming of a 12-bar blues pattern. Happy gradually starts adding fills, runs, turnarounds, bass rhythms and Õboogie woogieÕ walking bass patterns that make the basic blues progression come alive. All of these elements are notated in both notes and tab.

Happy Traum Teaches Blues Guitar: A Hands-On Beginner’s Course in Acoustic Country Blues : Featuring a Comprehensive Audio Lesson on Cd

Popularity: 4%

Product Description
A Hands-On BeginnerÕs Course In Acoustic Country Blues Homespun Listen & Learn Series Take a lesson in fingerstyle blues guitar from one of the worldÕs most respected teacher/performers. All you need to know is how to play a few basic chords to get started playing along with this user-friendly book/audio package. Beginning with the most basic strumming of a 12-bar blues pattern. Happy gradually starts adding fills, runs, turnarounds, bass rhythms and Õboogie woogieÕ walking bass patterns that make the basic blues progression come alive. All of these elements are notated in both notes and tab.

Happy Traum Teaches Blues Guitar: A Hands-On Beginner’s Course in Acoustic Country Blues : Featuring a Comprehensive Audio Lesson on Cd

Popularity: 3%