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"Intro to the Dobro" Part II
DVD #2 of a Two-Part Series:
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The Dobro Journey Continues
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Published by: Wisdom of the Wood
DVD Format
Recorded in Stereo Format
Split Screen Format for Close-Ups of Left and Right Hands
Approx. 1 Hour and 50 Minutes in Length
Level: Intermediate to Primary Advanced (with segments of interest to the pro)
NEW! Instructional DVD for Squareneck Dobro
"Intro to the Dobro" Part II DVD of a 2-Part Series
by Mickey Cochran
Here's the Part II of a fully comprehensive introduction to the squareneck Dobro. These DVDs will give you a step-by-step approach to learning the Dobro through very simple exercises. The series starts off, in Part I, with an overview by revealing the background of the Dobro, the body and wood choices available and proper set-up of your Dobro. It moves into many other areas of study that lays a solid foundation for becoming an accomplished dobroist.
Above Photo: Mickey Cochran with a Beard R Mahogany Squareneck Dobro.
Photographer: Alex Kinnan.
Eight chapters in all covering the following and then some:
Overview
Part II's objective is to offer more exercises to further establish a solid technique...after studying Part I, and learning the fundamentals of a solod Dobro foundation, Part II focuses even more on technique development through Scales and Chords...and how to combine them. Many more traditional techniques are also covered such as "Dobro Accents", "The Bluegrass Approach", and even how to get your Dobro to sound like a banjo. One of the more interesting aspects of Part II in this series, is the instruction on how to play Dobro unaccompanied...in other words, how to add your very own bass lines to melodies you learn so that you're better able to play by yourself. Alternating bass and monotonic bass reveals the Dobro as a powerful solo instrument without any need of other back-up instruments.
Tuning & Tools
Tuning is covered thoroughly in Part I of this series. In Part II, other tools covered include the Dobro capo...How to utilize a Dobro capo and why it would be considered an indispensable tool for the complete dobroist. The value and use of the Dobro capo is also demonstrated within a song context.
A Methodology
Part II focuses on even more building blocks and exercises going beyond Part I's fundamentals of Dobro. To further develop technique, you'll learn many more exercises for both left and right hands. all of these practical exercises can be applied directly to most any song you'll ever attempt to play on the Dobro. Part II exercises include many essential barring techniques: the forward slant, the backward slant, the trill, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides and even bends. This covers the gamut of what you'll need to know to be a completely versed professional dobroist.
A Songbook
Additionally, Part II introduces five more songs to reinforce the exercises and studies illustrated throughout this series:
1. "Cripple Creek"
2. "House of New Orleans"
3. "Red Haired Boy"
4. "John Henry"
5. "Freight Train"
6. "Greensleeves"
Two other original pieces are introduced demonstrating the techniques established throughout the DVD:
1. "Hobo Dobro"
2. "It's Cloudy in the Mountains"
One of the most revealing segments within this DVD is "New Dimensions in Dobro Playing" which illuminates how you can approach your Dobro for solo playing without accompaniment by adding bass lines while playing melodies.
Additionally, you will learn about some of the more common approaches to the Dobro such as melodic style, single string style, banjo style, blues style and alternating bass techniques for solo Dobro.
This DVD can be purchased direct online from: Mystic West Products
NEW! Instructional DVD for Squareneck Dobro® Technique"Intro to the Dobro" Part II DVD #2
The Dobro Journey Continues
by Mickey Cochran
Published By Wisdom of the Wood
Written by Mickey Cochran
Produced by: Wisdom of the Wood
ENTIRE CONTENTS OF PART II ARE AS FOLLOWS:
A two-part course on learning to play the Squareneck Dobro®
Intro to the Dobro Part II
This is Part II of a two-part series covering
Intermediate Level Dobro instruction. Includes some advanced techniques on Solo Dobro
This course is intended for the beginning student who has completed "Intro to the Dobro" Part I or the intermediate student wanting to advance themselves further in Dobro Technique.
Dobro® is a registered trademark of
Gibson Musical Instruments
The Dobro Journey Continues...
Part II of a two-part series to:
"Intro to the Dobro"
Intro to the Dobro Part II
This is Part II of a two-part series covering
basic Dobro instruction.
For Part I, Click Here
A two-part course on
learning to play the
Squareneck Dobro®
Introductory Tune
"Hobo Dobro"
Demonstrating the Monotonic Bass
By Mickey Cochran
Copyright ©2002 Mickey Cochran
Chapter VIII Introduction to Scales
Exercises and Studies in Major Scales
1. G Scale
2. C Scale
3. D Scale
4. A Scale
Scale Studies in Two Octaves
Left-Hand Focus
Close-Up of the C Scale as it's played through the first position.
Pay close attention to the position of the bar as each note is played.
Chapter IX Chordal Studies
A. Exercises and Studies in
Chord Progressions
1. Key of G 2. Key of C
3. Key of D 4. Key of A
B. Back-Up Patterns utilizing the above chord progressions.
Chapter X General Dobro Techniques
1. Right Hand Pinch Technique
2. Bar Techniques
A. Forward Slant
B. Vibrato Technique
C. Backward Slant
3. Right Hand Trill
4. Exercise in Thirds
5. Exercise in Sixths
Chapter XI Dobro Accents
1. Hammer-Ons
2. Slides
3. Pull-Offs
4. Learning how to apply these techniques within "Cripple Creek"
5. Bends
Chapter XII Single String Melodies
1. "House of New Orleans"
A. Single Note Study
B. Chord Study
Chapter XIII Other Styles of Dobro
1. The Blues Approach
2. The Bluegrass Approach
3. The Fiddle Approach
Blues Scale Focus on Right-Hand
The Bluegrass Approach
Bluegrass Rolls
Bluegrass Kick-Offs
Banjoistic Sounds for Bluegrass Dobro Studies
A Special Note
Regarding Bluegrass Dobro
and Listening to Other Players
Fiddle Tune Style
Playing single string fiddle style
Playing melodic fiddle style
"Red Haired Boy"
Melodic Style G Scale
Chapter XIV Tools for the Dobroist and Solo Dobro
The Capo
An Essential tool
for changing keys.
"Cripple Creek" Open Position
"Cripple Creek" with Capo
How to play Dobro unaccompanied.
"John Henry"
How to play Dobro unaccompanied.
"Freight Train"
How to play Dobro unaccompanied.
Further Examples of Solo Dobro
"It's Cloudy in the Mountains"
Written by Mickey Cochran
Copyright ©2002
How to play Dobro unaccompanied.
Further Examples of Solo Dobro
Using Alternating Bass
"Greensleeves"
A tribute to Mike Auldridge
Part II Closing
You have reached the end of
"Intro to the Dobro Part II"
Hopefully, this DVD has provided you with a starting point in learning to play Squareneck Dobro.
The Dobros Used in this DVD
are as follows:
1. Beard R Mahogany
2. Beard Vintage Cherry
3. Tut Taylor Tennessean
A Special Thanks:
Paul Beard of Resophonic Outfitters
A Master Luthier whose contribution to the history and evolution of resophonic guitars will never be forgotten.
And to Tut Taylor...He and Norman Blake will always be my mentors.
DVDgraphy & Cover Photography:
by Alex Kinnan
Production and Design:
by Mickey Cochran
Published by: Wisdom of the Wood
Copyright ®2002 Mickey Cochran
All rights are reserved on this DVD for all audio files, all tunes, all photography and all DVDgraphy.
Please enquire if interested in reproducing this DVD for review...and, thank you kindly for not reproducing without permission from the author. Keep on Pickin', Mickey Cochran
Wisdom of the Wood has a wide variety of DVDs available covering most all acoustic instruments: banjo, mandolin, Dobro®, guitar, mandola and octave mandolin.
Thanks for spending your time with me in learning to play your Dobro. I hope you've gained inspiration and have further desire to progress in your Dobro studies.
Hopefully I've accomplished my goal in providing a methodology approach to learning by including many daily exercises which contribute to a solid foundation in becoming an accomplished Dobro Player. Keep on Pickin', Mickey
Copyright ©2002 Mickey Cochran
For further info on Dobros, check out these websites:
www.beardguitars.com
www.morganmonroe.com
DVDgraphy: Alex Kinnan
Production/Design: Mickey Cochran
Dobro® is a registered trademark of Gibson Musical Instruments.