Learn To Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar #1 DVD
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Actor: Bob BrozmanDirector: Happy Traum
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-06-12
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Hal Leonard
DVD Reviews of Learn To Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar #1 DVD
DVD Review: Ahhhhhhhgh
Summary: 1 Stars
I ordered all 3 DVD's in this series and cut my losses a few days later by unloading them on a good unsuspecting person on Ebay. Bob Brozman is the J.C. Whitney of slide guitar - (each song includes every unnecessary option and accessory). In a massive, tedious, overkill, the first DVD is mostly devoted to how to hold and move the slide just like the instructor. If you really want to play slide guitar just listen to a lot of whoever you like, tune to open, and have at it. At least you can say you did it yourself.DVD Review: Difficult...
Summary: 2 Stars
an obviously talented musician, I am not sure I can say that he is a talented teacher. I own all 3 volumes and really struggle with the tempo. As another reviewer said, the tab is not precise, and Bob moves very quickly through the material. An advanced intermediate guitarist would likely benefit the most.
One thing that did catch me off guard was when he began to sing. At first, I thought he was just being funny, and imitating an "old African-American" sound and style of singing; like a parody. I was not correct in this; apparently, this was not meant to be humorous.
Most everything from Homespun is gold. They seem to choose talented artists who are also gifted teachers. I am not sure that this DVD fits that bill. Bob is an incredible guitarist, but for an instructional DVD, a talent for communicating that skill, like so many others on Homespun, is essential.
DVD Review: I should have bought both DVDs at the same time
Summary: 5 Stars
Rather than write a long and involved review (I'd actually rather be playing guitar), I'll ditto everything "hepcat" said above.
No, this DVD isn't for music novices, but if you're new to slide guitar, I think it's perfect. After just a couple of evenings I can tell I've made big strides in my playing.
Note that there are no real tunes on this DVD; that's not what Bob wanted to illustrate. He does use parts of several famous tunes to show some very important slide techniques. I would recommend this DVD for learning technique, and Stefan Grossman's DVD to learn a mess of great tunes. Taken together, you'll have a great foundation for enjoying classic blues slide guitar.
I just wish I'd have purchased the complete set of Brozman's Bottleneck Blues Guitar. (I'll be getting volume II very shortly, which I think says a lot abut how I feel about volume I.)
Okay, time to play guitar.
DVD Review: Not for beginners
Summary: 3 Stars
Mr Brozman is an exceptional slide guitarist and if you are an intermediate or better this could be a great learning tool. However, if you're a beginner, I recommend you look elsewhere. Why? 1) The small booklet that accompanys the DVDs is lacking and it is difficult to correlate what he's playing with what little info is written down. 2) He may be slowing down, but it is still very difficult to follow exactly what he's doing. I found I would spend a great deal of time watching and rewinding, watching and rewinding, etc and at the end of my practice session not felt like I had progressed...very frustrating. 3) He is starting from the assumption you know something about open tunings, so if you don't this can cause difficulties.
I purchased a Mel Bay slide basics book that goes through open tunings in D, G and a couple of others. For a beginner or early intermediate, I suggest starting here, then move to BB's DVDs.
DVD Review: No One Plays or Teaches Better
Summary: 5 Stars
This DVD, along with volumes 2 & 3, are hands down the best available if you want to play authentic pre-war style blues slide guitar. Bob Brozman is an extraordinary player with an encyclopedic knowledge of the music. Bob's incredible chops are vividly documented not only on this DVD but in the 26 recordings he has released since his first in 1981. Beyond the music, Bob is acknowledged as the world's foremost authority on National guitars. His 1993 book, The History and Artistry of National Resonator Instruments, is the definitive work on the topic. Bob's passion for pre-war blues and slide guitar comes across clearly throughout this DVD.
If you have never touched a guitar before this DVD may not be the best place to start. Even though Bob starts from the very beginning and leads the viewer through all aspects of slide playing in detail, the early sections progress quickly and it is helpful to already be comfortable with first position chords and basic finger picking. If you have been playing for a while but have not learned finger picking you can learn the basics here if you can resist the temptation to skip ahead to the embellishments Bob demonstrates as the lesson progresses.
Tone is what differentiates a rudimentary slide player from an excellent player. Bob explains, demonstrates, and leads the viewer through progressive exercises that will help you produce the clean and accurate tones that sets one slide player apart from another. Even if you are already a slide player the DVD is worth the price for Bob's instruction on harmonics. I can say from experience that adding a few tasteful harmonics into your slide playing now and then will set you apart at a jam!
DVD 1 in this series starts with the basics and rapidly progresses into repertoire tunes such as "Walking Blues," "I Can't Be Satisfied," "Crossroads Blues," and "Come On In My Kitchen." Along the way Bob teaches tricks and embellishments used by players like Robert Johnson, Bukka White, Muddy Waters, and Tampa Red. Most of the instruction uses the popular Open G ("Spanish") tuning though there is a section on Open E ("Vastapol") tuning. (More in Volumes 2 & 3.)
You simply will not find anyone that knows the history of the music, the instruments, and how to play it and demonstrate basic and advanced playing techniques better than Bob Brozman. There are other tutorials on blues slide guitar but why not start with the best? Highly recommended if you are at all serious about slide guitar playing in the Delta Blues style.
Description of Learn To Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar #1 DVD
Bob Brozman's remarkably detailed instruction starts with the basics, including the open tunings needed to get the true bottleneck sound. Through careful explanations of essential left- and right-hand techniques, exercises and songs, this video reveals the secrets of traditional blues/slide guitar.Beginning and experienced slide players alike will benefit from this presentation of powerful licks and runs, rhythm techniques, use of vibrato and harmonics and other ways to get the true Delta sound. Before you know it, you'll be playing dynamic tunes made popular by the blues greats! Bob covers the early Delta blues sound of Robert Johnson and the driving rhythm and slide of his composition "Walking Blues."
Bob illustrates additional runs and rhythms, and guides you through the dynamic Muddy Waters tune "Can't Be Satisfied." He then uses "Cross Roads Blues" to take you into even more complex rhythmic devices.
This video presents a complete picture in the art of bottleneck blues guitar. You'll receive a wealth of ideas to work on and be able to use the tools you have learned to build your own repertoire of bottleneck blues favorites.
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