TOMMY EMMANUEL: In Australia, his story has become as well-known as any rock star. He started playing at the age of 4; by 6 he was touring with his family band, and by the age of 10 had played his way across Australia. The 80s saw Tommy emerge as Australia's greatest modern guitar player. Tommy has headlined concerts at the Sydney Opera House, toured with Eric Clapton, won 1992s ARIA award for the Australian Contemporary Record of the Year, and achieved Platinum and Gold Status on many of his albums.

Are you ready to become a better guitar player? Are you interested in seeing how Tommy makes his guitar “talk”? Either way, you'll find this DVD by Tommy Emmanuel, often called the greatest all-round guitarist in the world today”, to be informative and inspirational as he drawws on 30 years experience to show you, in “typical Tommy style”, the essentials of guitar playing.

You'll learn how to:

• String and tune your guitar  so that it stays in tune.
• Develop “groove” in your rhythm guitar playing.
• Become a “one man band”  play Guitar Boogie solo.
• Make your melody playing more expressive.
• Make music out of scales and make the most of your practice..

Along the way you'll see Tommy playing:

• Guitar Boogie
• Hearts Grow Fonder
• Determination
• Staves Blues
• Run A Good Race
• Cold Shot
• Silent Night
• Initiation  - Tommy’s tribute to the Aboriginal people of Australia.

Whether you're a beginner or a professional, you'll find Tommy's video instructions easy to follow. The segments on rhythm guitar, melody playing and lead guitar are clearly presented and backed up by on-screen “fretboard graphics” and a pdf files on the disc in music notation for the more advanced player. As you watch Tommy in action, you’ll get that inside look at what it takes to make you a better guitar player.

76 minute DVD

2026825dvd    $39.95