Adrian Legg takes an in-depth look at some of the more intriguing open tunings for acoustic guitar plus a variety of trailblazing effects. “Frailing” for guitar, Celtic-style playing, DADGAD tuning, open G tuning, dynamics, attack, advanced hammer and pull techniques and even Scottish bagpipe effects—all these and much more make this DVD an exceptionally rewarding lesson from a British guitar master.

Virtuoso bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Dennis Caplinger, with the able assistance of John Moore, Kenny Blackwell and Bill Bryson, guides you through all the Bluegrass basics and beyond. You'll learn classic Bluegrass guitar techniques-all in the context of classic Bluegrass standards. Beginning with basic left- and right-hand techniques, Dennis guides you through developing great backup parts, playing solos and working with a bluegrass band. Learn technique through up-close camera angles. Play-along with a virtuoso Bluegrass band and then try the "minus-one" play-along tracks.

Ray Hitchins, former head of the guitar department at the Jamaica School of Music teaches how to play reggae guitar in this instructional video. Learn reggae rhythm riffs & fills, the check and... Ray Hitchins, former head of the guitar department at the Jamaica School of Music teaches how to play reggae guitar in this instructional video. Learn reggae rhythm riffs & fills, the check and checker rhythm patterns, tenuto, staccato, dummy strokes, broken chords, double stops, fingerpicking, and more.

"Buster B. Jones is an acoustic player, a fingerpicker, a country flavored soloist, and he’s one of the finest players we've heard in years... His technique is only a means to an end. His true gifts are his melodic sense, innate musicianship, unfailing human, and brilliant improvisational powers. He can drive a tune with fluid rhythmic force or stroke it with sensuous, loving touch... He’s a monster player with chops galore, great ideas and an encyclopedic reservoir of guitaristic influences."

Nothing sounds as bluesy as a slide guitar, and this DVD shows how it's done on electric and acoustic, as a soloist or with a group. Using classic blues tunes Little Red Rooster; Sittin' on Top of the World; Reconsider Baby; The Sky Is Crying; Farther On Up The Road; and One Way Out, Fred Sokolow shows you how to play and improvise slide in the styles of some of the greatest bluesman: Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Mississippi Fred McDowell, and Duane Allman.

This DVD step by step describes Minor Swing - the famous jazz standard, with all the subtleties of the Gypsy style. From this video you can catch left and right hand techniques, a detailed analysis of the rhythm and solo. Mandino demonstrates style "Guitare Manouche" in the original, as if you were a guest of the Roma community, and suddenly you are lucky enough to take some lessons from the master, who with childhood, and perhaps by nature endowed with liberation, the Gypsy style, and playing technique.

This is a monumental video by one of today's most beloved guitarists. Craig Chaquico (ex-Jefferson Starship guitarist) takes this opportunity to share the secrets of his sublime acoustic guitar technique.

In a wide-ranging and detailed session, Tony Rice demonstrates his world-famous technique, gives invaluable advice, analyzes some of his best-known pieces and discusses his style, influences, guitars and favorite players. This exceptionally rich two-part set is filled with fascinating conversation and the amazing playing we’ve all come to expect from this master picker. Tony has geared this lesson so that aspiring players at all levels can learn important techniques and benefit from his vast musical experience.

Learn to play guitar like all your favorite modern country stars! Learning to play your favorite songs on guitar is made easy as Cary Park teaches you the licks and riffs from your favorite country songs such as: Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, and many more. Play along with extreme closeups played at normal and slow speeds.