DVD-Figuring Out the Fingerboard-A Flatpicker's Guide To Improvising

Starring:Steve Kaufman
Studio: Homespun Tapes
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
If you've ever wondered how the hot flatpickers improvise solos using the entire length of the guitar fingerboard, and wished you could take your own distinctive breaks in jam sessions or performances, then this DVD is for you!

Steve Kaufman has developed an amazing system that clears up the mystery and teaches you the notes, scales and chord shapes you'll need to play fluidly and confidently anywhere on the neck. Anyone can learn Steve's system. Starting by picking out well-known fiddle tunes in their simplest form, Steve shows you how to find the notes and develop a melodic sense. He then teaches you how to find movable chord forms in different positions on the fingerboard. Finally, you'll learn the famous "CAGED" system, enabling you to understand and play scales and melodies in all positions up the neck.

Throughout this easy-to-use course, Steve imparts a wealth of practical wisdom, advice and encouragement. He provides you with all the tools you'll need to develop a depth of knowledge and understanding of your guitar that will show itself in sparkling and creative solos.

Description

If you've ever wondered how the hot flatpickers improvise solos using the entire length of the guitar fingerboard, and wished you could take your own distinctive breaks in jam sessions or performances, then this DVD is for you!

The tunes that Steve uses to teach soloing around the fingerboard include Soldier's Joy, June Apple, Cluck Old Hen, Arkansas Traveler, Cripple Creek and Old Joe Clark.

Customer Reviews:

Flatpickers Guide.......2007-02-26

The best out there. Steve Kaufman puts onto DVD, his years of experience teaching guitar camps. No disappointments here.

Great teacher! Excellent DVD!.......2006-06-05

I don't think this guy has a degree in education but deserves a honorary doctorate for this video. He knows how to teach!

I pick another winner from Mr. Kaufman.......2005-09-08

A friend recommended Steve Kaufman's instructional guitar DVD's to me about a year ago. I started with the three DVD set "Learning to Flatpick", a must-have for any flatpicking student. I added "The Art of Guitar Crosspicking" and "Picking Up Speed."

Steve provides slowed-down versions of tunes, as well as easy-to-read tablature."Figuring Out the Fingerboard" continues the excellent series. Steve's easy-going manner, and desire to help the struggling and accomplished students alike are evident in his teaching methodology. His picking technique is clean and simple. I've learned more in the past year than I have in the past ten, thanks to Steve's DVD's. My picking confidence and tune repertoire have definitely been ramped up.

Pick up this one, and start playing "up the neck" in no time flat.

Reached a new level of guitar playing.......2005-07-20

There is lots to know about the guitar and this DVD helped tremedously. It's nice to be able to re-play scenes that I have trouble with. This is a great tool to learn more about how to play bluegrass and improvise with other players.

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