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http://www.guitarvideos.com/video/dvd/412dvd.htmMerle Travis’ brilliant fingerpicking style inspired Chet Atkins andgenerations of country, folk, bluegrass and rock guitarists. Travispicking is a very complete use of the guitar: when you play steady,alternating bass notes with your thumb and pick melodies with yourfingers you’re playing lead, rhythm and bass all by yourself.But how do you keep that thumb-bass independent so it doesn’t getderailed when your fingers pick the melody? Fred makes it easy forbeginners or intermediate guitarists by breaking it all down andtaking each song step by step. First you learn the melody, then addthe bass, then add the syncopation that makes it swing. Split screenversions of the songs with closeups of both hands will help you learnTravis style, and the booklet that comes with this video has allthe tunes written in tablature and music … it’s a great introductionto fingerpicking!Songs include Nine Pound Hammer, I Am a Pilgrim, Windy and Warm,Whispering and Mack the Knife.BONUS TRACKS: Fred talks about his Songbook Series