Media Type : DVDLevel : Beginning-IntermediateMusical Genre : Bluegrass & CountryNumber of pages : 30Bluegrass-style mandolin requires a strong well-coordinated right-hand technique. In this new thirty-minute DVD, bluegrass mandolin master Joe Carr reveals his method for developing super fast, strong and accurate picking. Specific play-along exercises concentrate on alternating, combination and consecutive down picking. Also featured are Monroe style and two styles of Crosspicking. This DVD introduces the basic techniques of flatpicking and is a great workout, warm-up or exercise tool for developing right-hand power and control. (30 min.) A PDF file for the free instructional booklet that accompanies this DVD is available for download at www.melbay.com/DVDBooklets.