Ernie Hawkins provides an in-depth examination of the guitar style of one of the most distinctive Blues originals, Blind Willie McTell.
McTell made his name recording blues records from 1927, scoring a lasting 'hit' with the now-standard Statesboro Blues. His swift and clean fingerpicking technique, played on a Stella 12-string Guitar, inspired countless greats including Bob Dylan and Keith Richards. McTell was also a master slide player, able to melt hearts with both blues and gospel gems.
In this DVD tutorial, Ernie Hawkins teaches Blind Willie's greatest songs, including Come Around To My House Mama and Broke Down Engine
McTell made his name recording blues records from 1927, scoring a lasting 'hit' with the now-standard Statesboro Blues. His swift and clean fingerpicking technique, played on a Stella 12-string Guitar, inspired countless greats including Bob Dylan and Keith Richards. McTell was also a master slide player, able to melt hearts with both blues and gospel gems.
In this DVD tutorial, Ernie Hawkins teaches Blind Willie's greatest songs, including Come Around To My House Mama and Broke Down Engine
Come Around To My House Mama
Mama T'ain't Long For Day
Savannah Mama.
Searching The Desert For The Blues
Statesboro Blues
Mama T'ain't Long For Day
Savannah Mama.
Searching The Desert For The Blues
Statesboro Blues
| Arrangement | Guitar |
| Genres | Blues |
| Format | Artist Songbook |
| Level | 3 |
| Media | DVD |
| Publisher | Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop |
| Contributors | McTell, Blind Willie (Artist) Hawkins, Ernie (Author) |
| Language | English |
| UPC | 796279092999 |