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Rick Schmidlin
Aug-17-2008, 5:02pm
I wanted to find what any of you thought of The Sam Bush Mandolin Method on Homespun?
Chris Travers
Aug-17-2008, 5:18pm
I want to know about this DVD as well, please tell me and Tone Monster what you think.
Chris Travers
Aug-17-2008, 5:20pm
please...
If you get it and study hard you will sound just like Sam Bush. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
Seriously though if you like SAM and the tunes he teaches then it's a no brainer.
What's your mando cost 3k/4k/5k plus? What's the DVD set cost...$45
Jim Rowland
Aug-17-2008, 6:28pm
I picked it up a couple of years ago,and have enjoyed it a lot. I have only tried to learn two of the tunes, "Blackberry Blossom" and "Ragtime Annie", but got them both under finger just like Sam,minus the speed. He gives you the tuning for "Get Up John" and I'm thinking of retuning a mando and giving that a try. The little tab booklet is accurate. A good investment in my opinion.
Jim
Hal Loflin
Aug-17-2008, 6:46pm
It is outstanding!
He gives a lot of insight into his playing, as well as "Old Hoss", and his instruction is pretty easy...I would rate it intermediate level although he does a lot of advanced licks.
I found it easy to follow along and very challenging. I tackled it after I had gone through all three of Butch Baldassarri's teaching videos.
Tim Pike
Aug-17-2008, 6:49pm
I was wondering about this video myself, thanks for the input. Also there is a Monroe "how to" video also by HomeSpun (I think), anyone know about that one?
birdman98
Aug-17-2008, 7:12pm
Those videos are fantastic...especially if you are a fan of Sam's playing. The tunes are cool...including a great break down of BRILLIANCY.
The best part for me is getting to watch Sam's right-hand technique. It is simply jaw-dropping! A good reminder that making good music isn't just about putting your fingers in the right places.
Highly recommended!
Hal Loflin
Aug-17-2008, 7:13pm
The BUSH/MONROE video combo is a must have. The Monroe video is an intimate, personal interview with John Hartford where he talks about his mandolin, life, The Bluegrass Boys and plays many of his classics. The accompaning video with Sam Bush breaks down each song as Sam learned it. It includes tab with it.
If for nothing more, you need to get both from a historical standpoint.