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The Techniques and Arrangements of Alex de Grassi
HOMESPUNAdventures in Fingerstyle Guitar
Taught By Alex de Grassi.
Level 4
90-minute DVD, Includes music + tab book
Alex de Grassi pioneered the techniques that have become standard in the repertoire of many of today's acoustic fingerstylists. Here's a rare glimpse of a master guitarist's technique at work. Alex de Grassi has a lot to say about melodies and counter-melodies, two-hand tapping, percussive slapping, double hammer-ons, harmonics, and how to develop dynamic chord structures. He teaches his compositions in a clear way, discussing voicings, tunings, variations on melody and the technique you'll need to put it all together.
Alex takes you on an in-depth exploration of three of his most popular pieces: the haunting melodies of "Western" and "Lost In The Woods" and his funky classic "The Monkulator." Not only will Alex expand your fingerstyle technique, you'll have an ear-opening lesson in the power of chords and melodies from a master musician.
Alex's teaching will inspire all guitarists, even the most advanced players,
to explore new territory and expand their musical abilities. Split-screen cameras
capture all the action as Alex details the touch, tone and timing that has made
him "one of the greatest steel string guitar player/composers of the last
decade." (Acoustic Guitar Magazine).
Alex de Grassi is one of the most innovative fingerstyle
guitarists of our time. His first record, "Turning, Turning Back," (one
of Acoustic Guitar Magazine's "Top 10 Essential Fingerstyle Recordings")
launched a nine-album career that has taken him from performances at Carnegie
Hall and the Kennedy Center to tours throughout Europe, Japan and North America.
He has received numerous awards, including Cash Box Magazine's 1982 Jazz Awards.
A recent release, Beyond The Night Sky, (Earthbeat! Records) is an elegant collection
of original and traditional lullabies from around the world. "The level
of de Grassi's accomplishment is astonishing." -- Jazziz Magazine