Dobro Techniques for Bluegrass and Country Music

Dobro Techniques for Bluegrass and Country Music
Author: Stephen Toth
Publisher: Centerstream Pub
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2000-02
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781458423405

(Guitar Method). Now available with a CD! This is the ultimate resource guide for any Dobro owner, collector or fan. It begins with the history of this unique guitar and then moves into teaching the techniques used in playing it. The entire book is illustrated with photos of popular players. A prior knowledge of music is not required since the book presents, in detail, the complete essentials for playing the Dobro. Tablature is used throughout and the CD features helpful accompaniments. Using the techniques taught here, almost any song can be played Dobro-style!

Dobro Techniques

Dobro Techniques
Author: Stephen F. Toth
Publisher: Centerstream Pub
Total Pages: 63
Release: 1993
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780931759680

This is the ultimate resource guide for any Dobro owner, collector, or fan. It begins with the history of this unique guitar and then moves into teaching the techniques used in playing it. The entire book is illustrated with photos of popular players. A prior knowledge of music is not required since the book presents, in detail, the complete essentials for playing the dobro. Tablature is used throughout and the 40-minute accompanying cassette features accompaniments. Using the techniques taught here, almost any song can be played dobro style!

Country Dobro Guitar Styles

Country Dobro Guitar Styles
Author: Ken Eidson
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 160974845X

This is one of the all-time best selling methods for playing Country style Resonator guitar. Written by the legendary Dobro soloist, Tom Swatzell, it features G tuning and includes 27 solos in notation and tablature. Also included are rare photographs of Tom Swatzell and Ed Dopera, one of the original inventors of the Dobro.

Parking Lot Picker's Songbook - Dobro

Parking Lot Picker's Songbook - Dobro
Author: Dix Bruce
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2011-01-13
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610658701

A collection of over 200 great Bluegrass, Old Time, Country and Gospel standards. Melodies are presented with standard notation and tablature along with lyrics and chords.Learn to play songs written and recorded by the giants of traditional American music: Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, the Osborne Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Doc Watson and many more. Also included: Step-by-Step instruction on how to transpose any song to any key!The two CDs include recordings of EVERY song in the book.

Learn to Play Bluegrass Dobro Guitar

Learn to Play Bluegrass Dobro Guitar
Author: Ken Eidson
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2011-01-24
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610654498

A step-by-step method by two noted Dobro authorities. This method takes the student through the basics of bar position, right hand technique, producing harmonics, and minor and seventh chords. Features 25 solos in G tuning, written in notation and tablature.

You Can Teach Yourself Dobro

You Can Teach Yourself Dobro
Author: Janet Davis
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2015-12-30
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609740777

The classic resonator guitar sound is currently popping up in all types of music ranging from country to bluegrass to blues to rock. Resonator Guitar is a fun instrument to play. Janet Davis has taught people of all ages to play resonator guitar and in her own words, They all have a good time pickin' and grinnin'. This is a very easy method to follow and it will teach you basics of resonator performance including both chording and single note playing using the slide bar. Also, you will play bluegrass, old-time country, blues, Hawaiian, fiddle tunes, folk songs and more. This method covers an extremely wide and diverse array of topics. If you want to play Dobro, this book will show you how! In tablature only.

Country and Bluegrass Dobro

Country and Bluegrass Dobro
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2010-09-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9780615408521

Beginner's instructional book for resonator guitar; tablature notation; 24 lessons; G tuning.

Dobro Primer

Dobro Primer
Author: David Ellis
Publisher: Watch & Learn
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781893907652

Learn proper right and left hand technique, how to use the bar, how to read tab, and tuning. All songs and exercises are played at two speeds. Play famous bluegrass tunes along with a full band.