Introduction to the Dobro Part 2 DVD
(Click Here to View Part 1)
Retails: $39.95
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Published by: Wisdom of the Wood
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DVD Format
Recorded in Stereo Format
Split Screen Format for Close-Ups of Left and Right Hands
Approx. 1 Hour and 50 Minutes
Level: Intermediate to Primary Advanced (with segments of interest to the pro)
Taught Completely in the Standard Open G Tuning G B D G B D
"Intro to the Dobro" Part II Video of a 2-Part Series
by Mickey Cochran
Here's Part II of a fully comprehensive introduction to the squareneck Dobro. These videos will give you a step-by-step approach to learning the Dobro through very simple exercises. The series starts off, in Part I, with an overview by revealing the background of the Dobro, the body and wood choices available and proper set-up of your Dobro. It moves into many other areas of study that lays a solid foundation for becoming an accomplished dobroist. |
Eight chapters in all covering the following and then some:
Overview
Part II's objective is to offer more exercises to further establish a solid technique...after studying Part I, and learning the fundamentals of a solid Dobro foundation, Part II focuses even more on technique development through Scales and Chords...and how to combine them. Many more traditional techniques are also covered such as "Dobro Accents", "The Bluegrass Approach", and even how to get your Dobro to sound like a banjo. One of the more interesting aspects of Part II in this series, is the instruction on how to play Dobro unaccompanied...in other words, how to add your very own bass lines to melodies you learn so that you're better able to play by yourself. Alternating bass and monotonic bass reveals the Dobro as a powerful solo instrument without any need of other back-up instruments.
Tuning is covered thoroughly in Part I of this series. In Part II, other tools covered include the Dobro capo...How to utilize a Dobro capo and why it would be considered an indispensable tool for the complete dobroist. The value and use of the Dobro capo is also demonstrated within a song context.
Part II focuses on even more building blocks and exercises going beyond Part I's fundamentals of Dobro. To further develop technique, you'll learn many more exercises for both left and right hands. all of these practical exercises can be applied directly to most any song you'll ever attempt to play on the Dobro. Part II exercises include many essential barring techniques: the forward slant, the backward slant, the trill, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides and even bends. This covers the gamut of what you'll need to know to be a completely versed professional dobroist.
Additionally, Part II introduces five more songs to reinforce the exercises and studies illustrated throughout this series:
1. "Cripple Creek"
2. "House of New Orleans"
3. "Red Haired Boy"
4. "John Henry"
5. "Freight Train"
6. "Greensleeves"
Two other original pieces are introduced demonstrating the techniques established throughout the video:
1. "Hobo Dobro"
2. "It's Cloudy in the Mountains"
One of the most revealing segments within this video is "New Dimensions in Dobro Playing" which illuminates how you can approach your Dobro for solo playing without accompaniment by adding bass lines while playing melodies.
Additionally, you will learn about some of the more common approaches to the Dobro such as melodic style, single string style, banjo style, blues style and alternating bass techniques for solo Dobro.
ENTIRE CONTENTS OF PART I ARE AS FOLLOWS:
A two-part course on learning to play the Squareneck Dobro®
Intro to the Dobro Part II
This is Part II of a two-part series covering
Intermediate Level Dobro instruction. Includes some advanced techniques on Solo Dobro
This course is intended for the beginning student who has completed "Intro to the Dobro" Part I or the intermediate student wanting to advance themselves further in Dobro Technique.
Dobro® is a registered trademark of
Gibson Musical Instruments
The Dobro Journey Continues...
Part II of a two-part series to:
"Intro to the Dobro"
Intro to the Dobro Part II
This is Part II of a two-part series covering
basic Dobro instruction.
For Part I, Click Here
A two-part course on
learning to play the
Squareneck Dobro®
Introductory Tune
"Hobo Dobro"
Demonstrating the Monotonic Bass
By Mickey Cochran
Copyright ©2002 Mickey Cochran
Chapter VIII Introduction to Scales
Exercises and Studies in Major Scales
1. G Scale
2. C Scale
3. D Scale
4. A Scale
Scale Studies in Two Octaves
Left-Hand Focus
Close-Up of the C Scale as it's played through the first position.
Pay close attention to the position of the bar as each note is played.
Chapter IX Chordal Studies
A. Exercises and Studies in
Chord Progressions
1. Key of G 2. Key of C
3. Key of D 4. Key of A
B. Back-Up Patterns utilizing the above chord progressions.
Chapter X General Dobro Techniques
1. Right Hand Pinch Technique
2. Bar Techniques
A. Forward Slant
B. Vibrato Technique
C. Backward Slant
3. Right Hand Trill
4. Exercise in Thirds
5. Exercise in Sixths
Chapter XI Dobro Accents
1. Hammer-Ons
2. Slides
3. Pull-Offs
4. Learning how to apply these techniques within "Cripple Creek"
5. Bends
Chapter XII Single String Melodies
1. "House of New Orleans"
A. Single Note Study
B. Chord Study
Chapter XIII Other Styles of Dobro
1. The Blues Approach
2. The Bluegrass Approach
3. The Fiddle Approach
Blues Scale Focus on Right-Hand
The Bluegrass Approach
Bluegrass Rolls
Bluegrass Kick-Offs
Banjoistic Sounds for Bluegrass Dobro Studies
A Special Note
Regarding Bluegrass Dobro
and Listening to Other Players
Fiddle Tune Style
Playing single string fiddle style
Playing melodic fiddle style
"Red Haired Boy"
Melodic Style G Scale
Chapter XIV Tools for the Dobroist and Solo Dobro
The Capo
An Essential tool
for changing keys.
"Cripple Creek" Open Position
"Cripple Creek" with Capo
How to play Dobro unaccompanied.
"John Henry"
How to play Dobro unaccompanied.
"Freight Train"
How to play Dobro unaccompanied.
Further Examples of Solo Dobro
"It's Cloudy in the Mountains"
Written by Mickey Cochran
Copyright ©2002
How to play Dobro unaccompanied.
Further Examples of Solo Dobro
Using Alternating Bass
"Greensleeves"
A tribute to Mike Auldridge
Part II Closing
You have reached the end of
"Intro to the Dobro Part II"
Hopefully, this video has provided you with a starting point in learning to play Squareneck Dobro.
The Dobros Used in this Video
are as follows:
1. Beard R Mahogany
2. Beard Vintage Cherry
3. Tut Taylor Tennessean
A Special Thanks:
Paul Beard of Resophonic Outfitters
A Master Luthier whose contribution to the history and evolution of resophonic guitars will never be forgotten.
And to Tut Taylor...He and Norman Blake will always be my mentors.
Videography & Cover Photography:
by Alex Kinnan
Production and Design:
by Mickey Cochran
Published by: Wisdom of the Wood
Copyright ®2002 Mystic West Media
All rights are reserved on this video for all audio files, all tunes, all photography and all videography.
Please enquire if interested in reproducing this video for review...and, thank you kindly for not reproducing without permission from the author. Keep on Pickin', Mickey Cochran
Wisdom of the Wood has a wide variety of videos available covering most all acoustic instruments: banjo, mandolin, Dobro®, guitar, mandola and octave mandolin.
Thanks for spending your time with me in learning to play your Dobro. I hope you've gained inspiration and have further desire to progress in your Dobro studies.
Hopefully I've accomplished my goal in providing a methodology approach to learning by including many daily exercises which contribute to a solid foundation in becoming an accomplished Dobro Player. Keep on Pickin', Mickey
Copyright ©2002 Mickey Cochran
For further info, check out these websites:
www.beardguitars.com
www.folkofthewood.com
www.wisdomofthewood.com
Videography: Alex Kinnan
Production/Design: Mickey Cochran
Testimonials:
Subject: WOW!!!
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:36:23 -0400
Hey Mickey,
Greetings Dave,
Just a quick note to let you know I got the Gold Tone/Paul Beard dobro on Friday. I opened the box *at the post office* talk about feeling like a kid at Christmas ! I was unable to play with it until today as we had company here and I wanted to spend some time with this instrument.. Well, today I was finally able to take it out of the case. First thing you notice is the magnificent workmanship on this guitar. Excellent craftsmanship. Outstanding finish.What a beautiful instrument to see touch and hold. I was *almost* afraid to take it out of the case (which is very nice as well).
Well, I took it out of the case and watched your video - just the first lesson up to the roll's, and found it to be very informational, it's like having a teacher there in the room with you. Only this teacher has a rewind button! I want to learn Dobro one step at a time. I also went to the FOTW website to print out the accompanying tablature, so I can get a better understanding of what each finger is doing....
In closing let me say that the people of Folk Of The Wood and this guitar have far exceeded my expectations.
Thanks to you and all of the folks at FOTW!
Dave McCrostie
Date: Tue, 14 May 2002 19:04:27 -0600
Subject: Re: Your Instructional Dobro Tape
Hi Mickey, Just wanted to say thanks for your Dobro tape. I got some great tips on the rolls - forward , reverse etc. I'm not quite through but I should be by today. I always like the split screen for fingers and frets. Nice camera work and good sound. Plus you are a good presenter. Marguerite says a very nice energy portryed on the screen.
Thanks Again, Chuck WIlson
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