Learn Roots Music

David Essig

Bluegrass and Country Blues Guitar

DAVID ESSIG was introduced to Canadian audiences in 1971 as a "talented newcomer" at the legendary Mariposa Folk Festival. Now, over 30 years later, he is considered one of Canada's finest interpreters of original, contemporary folk music.

On this DVD you will learn about:

• Bluegrass Style Flatpicking and Walking Bass Lines
• Lester Flatt Chord Voicings
• Open G tuning and Open D Tuning
• David's Slide Guitar!
• DADGAD Tuning Basic Chords and More
• Roll Patterns
• Travis Picking with thumbpick and fingers
• Single String (Bass) thumping
• and much more!

Complete songs include:

• Paint Me A Picture
• Rebel Flag
• Charity Begins at Home
• Declaration Day