Overall Comments

My disappointment with this DVD is of my own doing. I was thinking that the DVD would give some beginning instruction into the various playing styles for the accoustic guitar. Instead, it was nothing more than an overview of playing methods. Mickey Cochran, featured, is clear that the DVD is only an overview but I guess I read more into the description of the product than was actually there. In any event, if you are looking for some instruction in playing methods, this is not the DVD for you. On the other hand, if you only want to hear a guitar played using various methods (flat picking, finger picking, blues, jaz, etc) then you might be satisfied with this offering.

Overall Rating

5

Overall Comments

Peter Wernick (Dr. Banjo) is the featured teacher in this video and he is excellent. The video is, as the name implies, for absolute beginners and it will have you up and going in no time. The banjo is taught in a logical progression and is easy to follow. Although I have not viewed other videos that are for beginning banjo players, I am sure this must be one of the best. I highly reccomend it for the beginner.

Overall Rating

10

Overall Comments

This mute is advertised as adjustable for all bridge widths; will not vibrate loose; fits four, five & six string banjos; does not hinder the right hand position; and is made of lacquered brass. So far as I can tell all of these claims are 100% correct. I have a cheap banjo with an aluminum tone ring. Under normal circumstances it sounds like playing a crosscut saw. This mute changes all of that. Now the sound actually sounds quite pleasant.

Overall Rating

10