Pete Seeger - 12-String Guitar As Played By Lead Belly (CD)

Details: Pete Seeger teaches the 12-string guitar as played by the virtuoso Lead Belly through a detailed breakdown of both the instrument itself (how to tune it, steel vs. Silk strings etc.) and step-by-step explanations of Lead Belly's songs. Here, Pete Seeger pays homage to his friend and mentor Lead Belly by teaching US his songs. Liner notes include detailed instructions and song notation.

Tracklist:

1. Introduction: We Shall Walk Through the Valley
2. Medley: Good Morning Blues/Hitler Song
3. Green Corn
4. Medley: Old Riley/Skip to My Lou
5. Leaving Blues
6. Medley: National Defense Blues/Salty Dog
7. Medley: Roberta/Bells of Rhymney
8. Freight Train
9. Demonstration and Explanation of Tablature
10. Rhythm and Time Values
11. 4/4 Time
12. Understanding Letters
13. Thumb and Index Finger
14. Adding the Middle Finger Slides
15. Advantages and Limitations of Tablature Triplets Rests