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	Steve Kaufman's Four-Hour Bluegrass Workout - Series Two NEW! by Steve Kaufman Book/4-CD Set All Level
	This follow-up to Steve Kaufman's best-selling earlier features jammer-friendly backup tracks to fifty traditional bluegrass and old-time favorites, played in slowed-down and up-to-speed versions.

	All Star Bluegrass Jam Along for Guitar by David Grier Book/CD All Levels Level
	This fabulous collection for players of all levels features 21 must-know bluegarss songs & instrumentals, created especially for learning players by the genre's leading artists. David Grier plays a basic solo that states the melody of the tune, then a more adventurous improvisation, and each solo is transcribed in detail. The CD provides the audio versions of the solos, plus multiple rhythm tracks performed at moderate tempo for easy play-along. The all star band also includes Matt Flinner on mandolin, Tony Trischka on banjo, Darol Anger on fiddle and Todd Phillips on bass.

	Steve Kaufman's Four-Hour Bluegrass Workout by Steve Kaufman Book/4-CD Set Beginner - Advanced Level
	Here's a great way to improve your picking, build up speed and stamina, and get those licks and solos working - no matter what instrument you play! Whether you are a professional or a parking lot player, these fabulous sessions will get your fingers in shape - fast! On the four CDs, you have a dedicated bluegrass band on the right speaker to give you solid back-up to 49 great tunes, both slowed-down and up-to-speed. The lead part can be heard in the left channel

	Bluegrass Slow Jam for the Total Beginner by Pete Wernick DVD Beginner Level
	An ultra-easy, no-fail play-along session. Anyone, with any instrument, can get into this beginner's bluegrass jam session. Seventeen classic songs are played at a slow, easy tempo. Only four basic chords (G, C, D and A) are needed to be able to play along with the band. Includes important tips, advice and encouragement. For all levels. Includes music & chords. 125 minutes.

	Bluegrass Jamming by Pete Wernick DVD Beginner-Intermediate Level
	This video is a guide to jamming for newcomers and closet pickers. It was created so that novice players of any level can get ready for the real thing by playing along with Pete Wernick and his exciting all-star jam band. The band runs through 17 classic bluegrass songs and instrumentals while Pete teaches the ins and outs of jam etiquette, the basics of music theory, how to make up harmony vocals, using the number system for calling out changes, and lots more invaluable advice.

	Intermediate Bluegrass Jam Session by Pete Wernick DVD Intermediate Level
	Play along with 22 great songs and instrumentals! This continuation of Pete Wernick's popular series features a professional bluegrass band providing back-up to favorite jam session songs. Beginning to intermediate players will get the practice they need to join in the fun. For early intermediate level players. 2 hours.

	Bluegrass Practice Session by Happy Traum Book/CD All Level
	Ten back-ups to popular bluegrass instrumentals provide practice tracks. The instructors/players are Bill Keith, Happy Traum, Larry Campbell and Molly Mason. Each tune is played several times through at both slow and up-to-tempo speeds. Songs: B'ile Them Cabbage Down, Blackberry Blossom, Old Joe Clark, Devil's Dream, Salty Dog Blues, Arkansas Traveler, June Apple, Turkey In The Straw, All The Good Times Are Past And Gone, Soldier's Joy.

The Ten Jammandments
by Charlie Hall and Robert Rosenberg

I. THOU SHALT TUNE THY INSTRUMENT.
Electronic tuners make this easy.

II. THOU SHALT KEEP STEADY RHYTHM.
Count beats if necessary.

III. THOU SHALT TAKE TURNS CHOOSING SONGS.
Announce the key. Vocalists always choose their key.

IV. THOU SHALT NOT SPEED.
Start songs at a reasonable tempo. Speed up according to abilities.

V. THOU SHALT SIGNAL WHO HAS THE SOLO.
Follow a pattern when taking solo leads.

VI. THOU SHALT LISTEN TO OTHERS.
If you can't hear the lead, consider yourself too loud.

VII. THOU SHALT WELCOME OTHERS.
Include everyone in your jam.
Help everyone sound as good as they can.

VIII. THOU SHALT NOT STEAL OTHER MUSICIANS FROM AN ACTIVE JAM.
With time, players move around anyway.

IX. THOU SHALT TRY NEW MATERIAL.
Original & different tunes are OK occasionally.

X. THOU SHALT BE CONSIDERATE OF PICKERS.
Explain when you're rehearsing, not jamming. Help beginners.

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