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Subject: Tabs ?
Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 14:56:27 -0800

Greetings Bill & Betty,

Glad to assist if I can:


Hi Mickey------

Just received and played your video on "Introduction To The Dobro" part #1 and #2.
The wife is the one learning dobro and is excited after watching tape #1. She has
been pacticing the finger rolls from your beginner site while waiting for the tapes.
The question is , is there tabs to go with the beginner tunes you play on the tapes
#1 and #2. the way you play them. If so how do we get them?

There is a larger "Intro to Dobro" book in the works that will cover a lot of what's on the tapes...however, it's still in the works. It may end up being published by Mel Bay since they currently have a pending contract awaiting the manuscript. Please stay tuned on our website for further updates...

The tapes are great.

Thanks for your kind words...I wanted to be as thorough as possible...I believe in the methodology approach, as you are aware, which contributes to a lasting foundation in Dobro technique.

Let me know if you or Betty come up with any questions during the learning process. I'm at your disposal, Mickey

Might have to up-grade from her Conrad electric to one of your  RD-45's. Here in
Grand Coulee, WA. there isn't any dobros or players around that we know of.
Regards & Thanks, 
Bill & Betty

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Subject: Tabulature
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 18:18:28 -0400

Hi guys,
I'm having fun with the new Dobro and the videos...Intro to Dobro Parts I & II. I do have one question. Is there supposed to be a little book the the Tabulature for the little songs that we are starting out on? If there's supposed to be, mine is missing. If not, can one be perchased with the tab to these songs?

THANKS,
PAUL CALLAHAN

Greetings Paul,

We intended the video instructional approach to be a visual/audio focus on learning. Every aspect of learning the Dobro is covered through visually illustrated exercises and technique builders. The split screen inset illustrations were incorporated to ensure that all positions can be viewed without confusion...

We also are in the process of writing an introductory book to playing Dobro...it may have a few of the video elements as part of the content; however, for the most part, it will be a completely different angle than the video...and, it's under contract with Mel Bay.

You're most welcome to e-mail me any specific questions you encounter as you learn from our videos...we'd love to personally assist you in the learning process.

Keep on Pickin', Mickey

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Subject: help on OH! Susanna
Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2002 13:49:29 -0500

Hi Mickey, I am used to tab in learning banjo, because I do not know music. So would you please e-mail me the starting off on Oh! Susanna? Like T I M (thumb, index, middle) or whatever and low or high string. It seems at first on Oh! Susanna you use thumb and index alternately on the "G". Thanks a lot. I have the rolls going good. First one just threw me. Appreciate it. Roger Cain

Greetings Roger,

I'll have to write this one out in tablature someday...the melody itself is only played with the thumb and index. All the downbeats can be played with the thumb and any upbeats would be played with the index. Therefore, you would have:

Oh I Come From Alabama With

T on the "Oh"...I on the "I" followed by all downbeats of
"Come" = T
"From" = T
"Al" = T
"Bam" = T
"A" = I
"With" = T

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Subject: confused about the thumb in and out roll and its variation
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 14:32:32 -0500

Hi Mickey, Received your video for learning the dobro and am coming along, at least in my estimation. Until I came to the thumb in and out and there is where I got a little confused. Thought I had it straightened out until you came on and said there is a variation and I was thrown for a loop. Help me straighten this out, because this instrument is a lot of fun and sound. I want to know if this is right: thumb on middle G, then index on treble B, then thumb on D bass and last of all middle finger on treble D. If this is correct, then tell me the variation. I want to get it right. Looking forward to your answer soon. Thanks, Roger Cain P. S. Love the scenery in the video.   

Greetings Roger,

Glad to assist if I can:

The thumb in and out on the Dobro is as follows:

Thumb on the low D string...
Index (first) on the high B string...
Thumb on the high G string...
Middle (second) on the high D string...

You would end up with a pattern as follows:
TITMTITM for every 4/4 measure...play the notes at an even tempo...
Be aware that this pattern can also be applied to other strings...for instance, you can take the exact same pattern and just alternate on the bass strings...but first, learn the pattern as described on the video...

Be sure to get back with me if you have further questions...at your disposal, Mickey

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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 13:08:19 -0500

Mickey and friends,

Where could I find more sheet music or lesson books to expand on your great (online) instructions?

Doug Smith

Greetings Doug,

For further instructional material produced by FOTW on Dobro Technique, please check out our newly published "Intro to Dobro Part I"...it covers many of the rolls introduced on our website...and even introduces new exercises and technique builders that go far beyond the Dobro lessons on the FOTW site. Mickey

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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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Subject: Intro to the Dobro Part I Video I
Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 13:36:33 +0100

Hello Mickey-
I received your video "Intro to the Dobro Part I" on Saturday and I'm having a great time practicing the exercises.
Please thank your staff for the friendly, prompt service.
Do you have an anticipated release date for part 2?

I have a question. Would you please tell me the name of the great tune that you're playing in video sampler:
http://www.folkofthewood.com/page1902.htm -Beard Vintage Cherry Squareneck Dobro Video Sampler #6

Thanks very much, David Whitcomb

Greetings David...

Thanks for the kind words regarding our service and staff...

Coincidentally, the song you're requesting on page 1902 of our site happens to be showcased on "Intro to the Dobro Part II". It's my arrangement of "Cripple Creek" for solo Dobro. Solo Dobro will have a complete Chapter in the Part II video...so, thanks for staying tuned. Part II's release is hopefully within 2-3 weeks. (The "Intro to the Dobro" Part II has been officially released as of 7/01/02)

Let me know how I might assist you further in any way...Mickey--