{"product_id":"the-folk-songs-of-merle-travis","title":"DOWNLOAD ONLY - The Folk Songs of Merle Travis","description":"\u003cb\u003eDOWNLOAD ONLY - \u003c\/b\u003eMerle Travis is one of the most prominent fingerstyle guitarists of the mid-20th Century. His instrumental prowess is legendary, but he was also a gifted songwriter, performer, and storyteller with a deep knowledge of American history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this lesson you'll learn some of the folk songs Merle Travis wrote and performed, beginning with his seminal \u003ci\u003eFolk Songs of The Hills\u003c\/i\u003e recordings from 1946. Unlike the rigors of learning Travis instrumentals, the accompaniments Merle played on \u003ci\u003eDark as a Dungeon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI Am a Pilgrim\u003c\/i\u003e are easier to grasp and are an excellent introduction to his famous technique. All the hallmarks of real Travis picking are covered, including using a thumbpick, the Travis bass rhythm, and the system of chord shapes he used to facilitate his incredible sound. A brief history of his folk recordings accompanies this lesson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach tune is taught phrase by phrase and played slowly on a split-screen. Original footage of Merle Travis playing some of the tunes taught is also included. Tab\/music booklet included as a PDF. 118 min.","brand":"Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30776461754423,"sku":"304-DVD1057","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/9412\/9472\/products\/304-DVD1057.jpg?v=1645736446","url":"https:\/\/www.elderly.surf\/products\/the-folk-songs-of-merle-travis","provider":"Elderly Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}