Introduction to Thumbstyle Guitar

Taught by Pat Kirtley

･"Thumbstyle Guitar" is a term that describes the guitar playing style that grew up around 1920 in western Kentucky. It is identified with the music of its most well-known creators, Mose Rager, Kennedy Jones and Merle Travis. It became the basis for later styles of country guitar, including those of Chet Atkins, Doc Waoson and Jerry Reed. In this lesson, Pat Kirtley teaches the basics of this style, and shows you how to play five repertoire-building tunes which will illustrate various aspects of the style. The tunes range from the basic and essntial "I Am a Pilgrim" to a contmporary thumbstyle arrangement of the 1970 country hit "Ready for the Times to Get Better". Pat also shows you: ･The basic right- hand concepts of thumbpicking ･How to use the thumbpick ･Right-hand palm muting ･Using the left hand thumb for holding chords ･Diffrences in the style of Mose Ranger, Merle Travis and Chet Atkins ･How to play "up the neck" chords in the style of Mose Rnger ･Chord form variations used by thumbstyle players

Titles includ: I Am a Prigrim, I'll See You in My Dream, Deep River Blues, Ready for the Times to Get Better and The Guitar Rag

Introduction to Alternate Tuning

Taught by Pat Kirtley

･This video provides the answer for guitarists who want to begin to explore the world of alternate tunings. In this lesson Pat Kirtley presents simplified but highly musical and playable arrangements in four different tunigs. The arrangements presented were chosen for advanced-beginner to intrmediate skill level, and to illustrate the differences and unipue features of each tuning. This is an excellent first step into an interesting aspect of contemporary guitar playing. Pat shows you:
･How to tune your guitar to each of the tunings ･How to get into the tunings without need for an electronic tuner ･The pros and cons of alternate tunings ･Complete instruction for each tune including full explanations and split-screen versions showing both hands at once ･Harmonic "chime" technipues ･Rght-hand fingerstyle technipues

Titles include: Battle Hymn of the Republic (Drop D tuning: DADGBE), Spnish Fandango (Open G tuning: DGDGBD), Both Sides Now (Open G tuning: DGDGBD), Amazing Grace (DADGAD) and Steel Guitar Rag (EADEAE)

Introduction to Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar

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Taught by Pat Kirtley

･This video is for guitarists who want to get familiar with the world of Celtic music on fingerstyle guitar. National Finger-style Guitar champion Pat Kirtley presents challenging arrangements in the DADGAD tuning of six traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotland. These arrangements are designed for guitarists who are already at advanced- beginner to intermediate level and want to explore a completely different musical style. The skill level progresses throughout the lesson from the very easy but melodic "Skye Boat Song" to a challenging dance tune "Boys from Blue Hill". Pat also shows you:
･The structure and form of Celtic tunes ･How to understand and play dance rythms - jigs and reels ･How to identify the different types of tunes in this genre ･How to play Celtic ornaments adapted from fiddle and wind instrument techniques ･Ways to embellish the melody ･How DADGAD tuning enhances Celtic arrangements

Titles includ: Skye Boat Song, Fannie Power, Moran's Return, The Blarney Pilgrim, The South Wind and Boys From Blue Hill

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