Playing in the Style of the Fender! Stratocaster Greats

DVD: Region 0

An insightful look at playing the Fender Stratocaster and the artists that continue to unlock its secrets.

Musicians Institute instructor Tom Kolb takes an in-depth look at the Fender Stratocaster and the styles of its most famous players. He discusses the classic Strat sound, pick-up configuration and body style, then breaks down the blues riffs of Stevie Ray Vaughan, the shimmering tone of David Gilmour, and the tremolo picking of Dick Dale. Tom then takes players step-by-step through the soulful bends of Eric Clapton, the whammy bar melodies of Jeff Beck, the landmark stylings of Jimi Hendrix, the unique chord voicings of Eric Johnson and much more. Includes an accompanying booklet with easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the DVD.
55 minutes.