Richard Thompson Teaches Traditional Guitar Instrumentals
HOMESPUN
Taught By Richard Thompson.
Level 3
CD plus 24-page music + tab book

The brilliant electric and acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter Richard Thompson analyzes the intricacies of his innovative approach through break downs of traditional English, Scottish and Irish instrumentals. You'll learn variety of rhythmic and tonal styles, delve into Richard's signature tunings and techniques, and master his arrangements of eight superb dance tunes: "Banish Misfortune," "McCloud's Reel," "Maggie Cameron," "Dargai," "The Poppy Leaf Hornpipe," "Rakish Paddy," "Jenny Lind Polka," "Strathspey."

The techniques and pieces Richard presents will enhance your fingerpicking and flatpicking -- plus offer new ways to approach all the music you play.

* Edited version of CD 1 and 2 of the three-cd series, "The Guitar Of Richard Thompson."

About Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson is one of the brilliant and innovative guitarists of our time. A superb electric and acoustic player as well as a powerful singer and songwriter, he has been blending traditional Celtic and English music with American rock 'n' roll since the mid-'60s when he helped found the seminal British folk-rock band Fairport Convention. Throughout the years, he has become one of our greatest musical treasures, touring and recording regularly both as a solo artist and with his band.