Acoustic Guitar Instrumentals 3 DVD Set

DVD 1 - Arrangements in Alternate Tunings

Guitarist Martin Simpson teaches dropped-D and altered-G tunings that bring out the widest possible harmonic range of the guitar. His finger style and unique guitar frailing will provide inspiration to guitarists of all levels and styles. 6 arrangements include Rosie Anderson, The Shearing's Not for You, Bogie's Bonnie Belle, Pretty Saro, Long Steel Rail, and Santa Cruz. Includes music and tab. 75 minutes.

DVD 2 - Creating Your Own Arrangements
On this DVD, Marin analyzes the romantic and compelling guitar arrangements for which he is famous. He teaches Jock O'Hazeldine, a Celtic air; Banks of the Bann, with the primary melody in the bass; and In the Bleak Midwinter, all in dropped-D tuning. 60 minutes. Includes music and tab. Intermediate level.

DVD 3- Developing Style and Repertoire
Martin teaches his complex arrangements to Donal Ogg, My Generous Lover, and Betsy the Serving Maid (all in Gsus4 tuning), The Coo Coo Bird in the spectacular "mountain minor" tuning, and the fiddle tune Miss McCloud's Reel in the popular DADGAD tuning. 60 minutes. Includes music and tab. Intermediate level.