Blind Blake was the premier ragtime blues guitarist of the 1920s. He expanded the alternating bass style to encompass the contemporary dance trends and more complex blues ideas introduced by the jazz bands of New Orleans and Chicago. His technique featured unique right-hand thumb rolls that evoked the feel of the Charleston dance step. In this DVD lesson, Woody Mann explores the ideas, techniques, and styles of a legendary musician who has influenced generations of country blues guitarists. A detailed tab/music instructional booklet is included as a PDF file on the DVD. Kindly follow the below steps to access the PDF file. Step1. Insert the DVD into the drive, if your PC has Autorun enabled you will see the followingdialog box, highlight the "Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer" (see below). Ifthis box does not appear, go straight to step 3. Step 2. The Files on the DVD will be presented in a new window. Double left click to open the PDFand read it from the disk , or single left Click on the PDF file and drag it onto your desktop whileholding the mouse button down then release the mouse button and drop the file onto the desktop,this will save a copy to your desktop so you can open and view the PDF anytime without havingthe DVD in the PC. Double click to open the PDF. Step 3. If the dialog box as in step1 does not appear then just Right Click on the Windows Startbutton at the lower left corner of your desktop. When the selection box opens, select "Explore". Step 4. As in the pic below the title of the DVD will appear in the Windows Explorer left margin, leftclick on the title and the files on the DVD will be presented in a new window. Double left click onthe PDF file to open and read it off the disk, or single left click and drag it onto your desktop whileholding the mouse button down and then release the mouse button to drop the file onto thedesktop, this will save a copy to your desktop so you can open and view the PDF anytime withouthaving the DVD in the PC. Double click to open the PDF.
D**R
Woody Mann's Best?
This may be Woody Mann's best DVD lesson!This DVD builds in simplicity and goes carefully step by step, culminating in the one long wonderful rag, full of fabulous licks that the student has been slowly exposed to overtime.This is the perfect companion DVD to Woody Mann's "Guitar of Big Bill Broomzy" which has many similar licks.It is not hard to learn, but takes a great deal of practice to master.Within this one DVD, a student may fine 6 months of private lessons from a gifted master teacher.Many talented musicians offer DVD lessons, but not all are gifted teachers. A teacher who possesses the gift of teaching can anticipate where students may struggle, and will revisit the issue at hand repeatedly. Woody Mann is a terrific performer, but is a gifted teacher. It has the "line up on line, precept upon precept" feel that is so necessary for successful teaching.It may be wise to start with "Big Bill Broomzy" DVD (here at Amazon) but even as a stand alone, this may be his finest. (the jury is still out in our home because we have just received two more of his DVDs and will review them in time) As it stands now, I purchase everything I can taught by him. This is his clearest and most concise and theme building DVD yet. A marvel for anyone who loves fingerstyle guitar.
J**.
Great video for a challenging subject.
I had trouble opening the PDF as well. I contacted Stphen Grossman's Guitar Workshop (the distributer), and Mr. Grossman's replied! He told me how to open the TAB on a PC and explained it is easier on a Mac. So, the previous reviewer iis not quite correct, but it is a challenge to open the TAB. That should be explained. Woody Mann does a great job. His playing is so smooth. The instruction is clear, bu Blind Blake is a challenge. I wish Woody played and sang the entire song. It would have been helpful.
M**N
Excellent product from excellent teacher
Woody Mann is a man who knows his business of blues guitar thoroughly. Blind Blake is easily the toughest/most skilful blues player ever seen, so you really need some good instruction to get inside to the secrets of Mr Blake.Woody Mann is very good teacher. In fact, I'm actually trying to avoid other teachers and buying only his videos and other teaching material, because he is so good at it. Check out his Art of Acoustic Blues Guitar-series if you are beginner. This video is for intermediate and advanced players.
F**H
woody Mann is an excellent teacher and player
This was so well laid out and taught, woody Mann is an excellent teacher and player.I have been satisfied with all his teaching DVDs and method books.
M**E
Me. Blake
Nice tunes!
J**E
Woody Man is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Woody Man not only is a incredable guitar player, but in my humble opinion one of the best guitar teachers out there, i've extracted more great info from his teaching then all the other teaching dvds i have collected which is cosiderable.
S**R
Dissapointing
The PDF file did not open/nothing appeared for it when I put the DVD into my computer. All that came up was the menu to watch the DVD. there was no booklet for the tabs and the disc was dirty and had weird spots on it. I thought the DVD would actually help teach the songs, but Woody Mann just talks about what techniques Blind Blake uses in some of his songs. That's it. I didn't learn how to play the songs. It's basically good to just listen to.
P**S
Excellent. Challenging.
Not for beginners. Blake requires technique and Mann moves fast through the pieces. But if you're an intermediate+ player this will get you into some great tuneage.
B**S
きれいな商品でした。
問題なく再生できました。付属のタブ譜もあり大変満足しております。
ヤ**ス
ビデオは有るのですがTABを無くして…
2回注文しまして2回ともTABがありませんでした。残念です。返品に応じて下さったAmazon様には感謝していますが(^^;;
"**"
Another session with the great teacher
I've got a couple of other Woody Mann DVDs, with books, about acoustic blues. They're all really good and work wonders for your fingerpicking technique. I'm fairly new to the whole acoustic blues style but this DVD especially has inspired me to play with that enticing ragtime blues sound.The format of the DVD is very intuitive, He plays the songs through and then breaks them down into sections with split screen showing you what's going on with both hands. The sections and techniques are kept loose so that you can put the song together in your own way if you like.Woody Mann has done a great job in transcribing these tracks from, probably, the greatest ragtime blues musician there has been. He's managed to keep a lot of the feeling in the tunes.This is the most inspiring tuitional DVD I have come across yet.
J**N
Four Stars
Not a perfect video, but basically all there is on Blake's style - so a good investment
M**6
Woody Mann great.
I've played a few Blind Blake songs for years now but they were my versions having never heard the originals. Now I've got the original sounds and a good teacher & I'm having to learn a new way of playing. Much more raw and a long way off my claw hammer 'nice' versions.
