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Welcome to Thumbpicker1812's Website

             

         

Visit my channel on YouTube (www.youtube.com/thumbpickr1812) for my performances of country blues, gospel and other genres.

You can also find several of my 'how to play' videos there.

Just out (10.08.11)- How to Play 'She's Funny That Way' (Rev Gary Davis) Part 2.

Instruction Book Now Available -

'Yes You Can Play Like Mississippi John Hurt' 

 

Image of Mississippi John Hurt courtesy of Jeff DOttavio www.fineartamerica.com 

A beginners' guide taking you step-by-step through the basic techniques for fingerpicking in the style of Mississippi John Hurt. Includes:

  • simple modifications to get more out of your guitar
  • basic fingerpicking techniques
  • bass patterns
  • treble patterns
  • chord shapes and modifications 
  • original tabs of five great Mississippi John Hurt songs; Stack O'Lee, See See Rider, Trouble I've Had All My Days, Boys You're Welcome and Nearer My God to Thee
  • detailed playing guide to each piece
  • each piece illustrated online with a YouTube video
  • biographical information on Mississippi John Hurt
  • guide to where to find the originals of the tabbed tunes on CD

  • superb full colour A4 portrait covers featuring Mississippi John Hurt (as above) coil bound to lay flat for easy reading with a guitar in your hands

hardcopy (32 pages) £15.50 - download £12.00.

 

 

Available via www.penkethpublications.com 

and www.lulu.com.

To preview or buy, please click this button:

 Support independent publishing: buy this book on Lulu.

"You take the mystery out of playing these tunes. Thanks again!"  svgandalf2, Canada

Please leave your comments at my YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/thumbpickr1812)

Best wishes

Thumbpicker1812

Site updated 10.08.2011

 

 

 

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