The Acoustic Guitar of Jorma Kaukonen 3-Video Set (VHS)

Video One: Jorma teaches his solid fingerpicking blues style through some of his favorite traditional and original tunes: West Coast Blues, Hesitation Blues, Crystal City, Embryonic Journey. Includes tips on picking style, slide technique, open tunings and a demonstration with Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna partner Jack Casady. 100-MIN. VIDEO, INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB, EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video 2: Jorma Kaukonen continues his examination of the blues-based fingerpicking that has long been his signature style. He takes apart, in detail, some favorites from his repertoire, teaching the runs, chords, picking and other techniques that make his arrangements so memorable. Songs include the folk/blues I Know You Rider, his original Water Song, and the perennial favorite San Francisco Bay Blues. 90-MIN. VIDEO, INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB, EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Three: Jorma delves into seven of the traditional and original guitar pieces that have become his trademark. He mixes traditional folk picking patterns with rolls, back-brushing, double-time playing, percussive rhythms and other concepts for the intermediate-level player. A fascinating excursion into the techniques of one of America's most popular performers. Songs: I Will Be All Right, Been So Long, Ice Age, Mann's Fate, Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning, Third Week in the Chelsea, Ninety-Nine Year Blues. 80-MIN. VIDEO, INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB, INTERMEDIATE LEVEL