Pete Seeger teaches the 12-string guitar as played by the virtuoso Lead Belly through a detailed breakdown of both the instrument itself (how to tune it, steel vs. Silk strings etc.) and step-by-step explanations of Lead Belly's songs. Here, Pete Seeger pays homage to his friend and mentor Lead Belly by teaching US his songs. Liner notes include detailed instructions and song notation.

Tracklist:

Introduction: We Shall Walk Through The Valley
Walking Bass, D Position, Thumb And Index Finger Playing The Melody (Medley By Leadbelly: Good Morning Blues/Hitler Song)
Walking Bass, D Position, Thumb And Index Finger Playing The Melody (Medley By Leadbelly: Green Corn And Others)
Key Of A (A7), Runs, Playing The Bass Strings (Medley By Leadbelly: Old Riley/Skip To My Lou And Others
Use Of The Fingers, Syncopated Bass, Opening Patterns, Beat On The 5th String (Medley By Leadbelly: Leaving Blues And Others
C Position, Walking Bass, 1st And 2nd String In Unison (Medley By Leadbelly: National Defense Blues/Salty Dog And Others
Open D Tuning, Use Of Capo (Medley By Lead Belly: Roberta And Others) (Medley By Pete Seeger: Bells Of Rhymney And Others
Transposing, D Tuning, Capa On 6-String: Freight Train
Demonstration And Explanation Of Tablature
Rhythm And Time Values
4/4 Time
Understanding Letters
Thumb And Index Finger
Adding The Middle Finger, Slides
Advantages And Limitations Of Tablature, Triplets, Rests

UPC: 093070837126
Label: Folkways Records
Release Date: 5.30.12
Format: CD

Pete Seeger - 12-String Guitar As Played By Lead Belly (2 CD)