Product Details

• Actors: Jorma Kaukonen
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Homespun Tapes
• DVD Release Date: September 21, 2004
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B0002Y4TVK
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #90,226 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Jorma Kaukonen's first musical influences were the fingerpicking blues of Blind Blake, Rev. Gary Davis, Big Bill Broonzy and other traditional players. From those inspirations, he built the acoustic guitar style that has made him a top guitarist and a legendary figure in the pop music world.

On this insightful lesson, Jorma breaks down his fingerpicking style, lick by lick, with important tips on use of the slide, open tunings, right hand picking and innumerable other techniques . You'll learn four of Jorma's favorite pieces in detail, and in no time will be playing traditional tunes "West Coast Blues" and "Hesitation Blues," as well as classic originals "Crystal City" and "Embryonic Journey." Close-ups, split-screens and other techniques help you see and hear Jorma's powerful guitar technique, providing intriguing guitar study and invaluable insights into his approach to his music.

As a special bonus, Jorma and long-time Airplane/Hot Tuna partner Jack Casady demonstrate how two players, on bass and guitar, can collaborate to develop a song together.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping fingerpicking blues alive, September 1, 2005

By	Michael H. Bennett (Mesquite, Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Jorma Kaukonen's instructional video has been so much fun to learn from and in a fairly short amount of time, play better fingerpicking blues guitar. Jorma's skill was in breaking down complex patterns and presenting them in smaller, simpler parts. Also, his style of teaching is clear and well-paced. You feel like you're sitting with a friend in his living room, while this master musician patiently takes the time to teach you tunes he obviously loves (and you will too). Great instructional video and teacher!