In this 59 minute video/DVD from Alfred Publishing, Martin offers a systematic approach to open and altered tunings. He covers Open G, D, and C tunings as well as DADGAD, suspended 4th modal tunings, and more. Martin adds, "This video contains completely new material and gives an excellent overview of my whole system for understanding open tunings."

On-screen graphics, close ups of the hands, and other video techniques are a great compliment to Martin's famously unique teaching approach.

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Acoustic Guitar Instrumentals Vol 1:
Arrangements in Alternate Tunings #026B

"Marvelous!" - Dirty Linen

This 75-minute DVD gives you the chance to learn how Martin uses alternate tunings to bring out the widest possible harmonic range on the guitar. You'll study three Scottish airs in dropped-D tuning: Rosie Anderson, The Shearing's Not For You, and Bogie's Bonnie Belle . Then you'll move on to altered G tuning for two traditional American tunes: Pretty Saro and the spectacular Long Steel Rail. For the latter, Martin teaches his unique guitar frailing technique (most commonly used on the clawhammer banjo), combining it with hammer-ons and pull-offs in a stunning display of guitar virtuosity. Finally you'll learn one of his wonderful original compositions, Santa Cruz .

Martin reveals his ideas about guitar musicianship and chord theory; how to get good tone; techniques for moving up and down the neck; the uses of movable scales and chords, hammers, pulls, and harmonics. An inspirational video for guitarists of all levels and styles.

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"(These videos) feature picking of the highest order."- Guitar Player

On this 60-minute DVD Martin Simpson explains how he arrives at the distinctive settings and harmonizations which are the trademarks of his complex arrangements of Celtic and traditional American material.

Working in alternate tunings, Martin covers a broad spectrum of songs and instrumentals so that learning guitarists can begin to build their own arrangements. He plays, sings, and analyzes Jock O'Hazeldine , a Celtic air in dropped-D tuning, showing how to find the basic melody and then fill out the arrangement to make the tune more "elegant". Banks of the Bann has its melody in the bass, and you'll learn how to embellish it and then move it into the higher octaves. He finishes with a complex and beautiful carol, In the Bleak Midwinter , again in dropped-D.

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"Simpson will save you years of trial and error. This video series features great camera work, sound, and tab to help you dramatically expand your repertoire."- Fingerstyle Guitar

In this 60-minute DVD you can dig into more of Martin Simpson's distinctive arrangements in alternate tunings. He begins with Donal Og .and My Generous Lover which highlight the richness of Gsus.4 tuning. Martin sings Betsy the Serving Maid unaccompanied, then teaches the basic melody on guitar. He gradually adds bass notes, harmonies, chordal structure and percussive accents, finishing with a full performance of the tune.

One of Martin's show-stoppers is his spectacular rendition of The Cuckoo Bird, featuring a "mountain minor" banjo tuning. He slows down this driving Appalachian tune to analyze his unusual and dynamic right-hand picking style. This one song is guaranteed to keep you busy for months! Finally, Martin turns his discussion to the popular DADGAD, using the Irish fiddle tune Miss McCloud's Reel to illustrate this lovely tuning.
This video, along with the others in this three-video set, will open up a world of possibilities for all guitarists who want to develop their solo repertoire.

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This is a 70 minute video of one of Martin's solo concerts recorded at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, California, and showcases his seemingly effortless command of many complex styles, including powerful percussive techniques, unique frailing and fingerstyles, and a ground breaking use of open tunings.

Song titles include: Medley of Airs: Long Steel Rail / Donal Og / My Generous Lover ; Betsy the Serving Maid ; Lord Gregory; Roadkill; Medley: Poormouth / Broke Down Engine ; Gospel Medley: Wayfaring Stranger / Go Down Moses / The Turtle and the Asp; Dreamtime ; The Company You Keep

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World of Slide Guitar #032

Live Performances by Martin Simpson, Bob Brozman,
Debashish Bhattacharya, Mike Auldridge,  and John Fahey!

Fourteen performances by the world's most reknown masters of the of the slide guitar.    Bob Brozman's mastery of vintage acoustic Hawaiin guitar styles offers a lively history lesson in sounds popularized after World War I and influential for decades thereafter. Debashish Bhattacharya showcases the relatively recent integration of slide guitar into Indian classical and folk music. Mike Auldridge, accompanied by his band, Chesapeake, drives his Dobro everywhere from East Coast bluegrass to Western Swing. Martin Simpson demonstrates the style's blues roots as well as its adaptability to Anglo-Celtic music in his performances of "Greenfields of Canada, "Great Changes Since I've Been Born", and "Masco Blues". And finally premier "American Primitive" guitarist John Fahey shows the simple strength in slide-driven blues and old-time country.

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