COURSE TRAILER
This Course Is:
"A deep dive into the sounds and techniques of three great masters, and an explanation of the influence they had on me and all Dobro players that came after." -JD
MY EARLY INFLUENCES
BEECHER
KIRBY
JOSH
GRAVES
MIKE
AULDRIDGE
THE
PIONEER
Beecher Kirby (Brother Oswald) learned the Hawaiian guitar techniques of slides, slants, harmonics and trills and applied them to String Band music with Roy Acuff.
Kirby was prominently featured during Acuff's Opry appearances and his pioneering playing brought the exciting sound of the Dobro into the national consciousness.
Beecher Kirby
(Brother Oswald)
Learned the Hawaiian guitar techniques of slides, slants, harmonics and trills and applied them to String Band music with Roy Acuff.
Kirby was prominently featured during Acuff's Opry appearances and his pioneering playing brought the exciting sound of the Dobro into the national consciousness.
THE
INNOVATOR
(Uncle) Josh Graves was given a formidable task: compete with Earl Scruggs' virtuosic banjo rolls & become a unique solo voice in one of the greatest Bluegrass bands ever.
Much of what we consider the Bluegrass Dobro vocabulary started out with Josh and his clever and musical applications of the Dobro sound. A true innovator that defined the role of the Dobro in Bluegrass.
(Uncle)
Josh Graves
Was given a formidable task: compete with Earl Scruggs' virtuosic banjo rolls & become a unique solo voice in one of the greatest Bluegrass bands ever.
Much of what we consider the Bluegrass Dobro vocabulary started out with Josh and his clever and musical applications of the Dobro sound. A true innovator that defined the role of the Dobro in Bluegrass.
THE
VISIONARY
Mike Auldridge took the next major leap forward with the Dobro. He began playing and writing non-Bluegrass tunes and his band, the legendary Seldom Scene, had their own unique take on the standard repertoire.
Mike showed us all that the Dobro had a place in any genre of music, a perspective I have adopted since first hearing him.
Mike Auldridge
Took the next major leap forward with the Dobro. He began playing and writing non-Bluegrass tunes and his band, the legendary Seldom Scene, had their own unique take on the standard repertoire.
Mike showed us all that the Dobro had a place in any genre of music, a perspective I have adopted since first hearing him.
DETAILED TABLATURE
• 15 Complete TABs of
Jerry's Performances
From the Course
• Professionally
Transcribed by Mike
Witcher and Abbie
Gardner
MESSAGE FROM JERRY
& COURSE CLIPS
HISTORY
Learn about the pioneers
- an essential step towards
mastering your craft
STYLE
Develop your own unique style as you gain a deeper understanding of the music you're playing
APPRECIATION
Learn about the pioneers
- an essential step towards
mastering your craft
MUSICIANSHIP
Come away with a greater appreciation for the music itself
HISTORY
Learn about the pioneers
- an essential step towards
mastering your craft
STYLE
Develop your own unique style as you gain a deeper understanding of the music you're playing
APPRECIATION
Learn about the pioneers
- an essential step towards
mastering your craft
MUSICIANSHIP
Come away with a greater appreciation for the music itself
JERRY'S STUDENTS SAY:
“Continually looking forward to spending time with the wealth of material. Worth every penny and then some! Kudos to JD and the crew for a job well done.
Thank you thank you.”
"I’m finding it very inspirational in re-energizing me to work on the Dobro. Thanks Jerry. Just what’s needed these days !"
"Thanks for going through the pioneering archives and leading us to the legit core stuff."
"Thank you so much for this amazing course. I'm hoping to raise my game. Great job!"
"Could anyone have a more perfect professor? Wowsers."
"This is just what I need, thank you Jerry!"
PURCHASE THE COURSE
$119
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COURSE SYLLABUS
INTRO
My Guitars
BROTHER OSWALD
Brother Oswald
Wabash Cannonball Oswald Style w/TAB
Great Speckled Bird w/TAB
Great Speckled Bird - Slow
Brother Oswald's Chimes w/TAB
End of the World w/TAB
JOSH GRAVES
Randy Lynn Rag w/TAB
Randy Lynn Rag Solo Breakdown
Ground Speed w/TAB
Spanish Two-Step w/TAB
Wabash Cannonball - Graves Style w/TAB
Foggy Mountain Rock w/TAB
MIKE AULDRIDGE
Carolina Palms w/TAB
Carolina Palms - Breakdown
The Tennessee Stud w/TAB
Panhandle Rag w/TAB
JERRY DOUGLAS
Wabash Cannonball - JD Style w/TAB
Kentucky Waltz w/TAB
Hard Times Come Again No More w/TAB
RESOURCES
Notes Template
The Nashville Number System PDF
Guide to Reading Tablature
Basic Music Theory
Major Scales & Triads PDF
Major Pentatonic Scale
Minor Pentatonic Scale
Budget Reso Manufacturers
Background Drones In Various Keys
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