Learning Bluegrass Dobro

Here is a hands-on Dobro course that will teach you to play your favorite bluegrass and country tunes in no-time, even if you've never played before! Jam-packed with information, this series by Dobro pro Cindy Cashdollar utilizes close-ups and split screens, pdf booklet and easy-to-follow instruction to make it easy for you to learn Dobro like a pro!

Videos

• Chapter 1 (04:47) - Cindy introduces herself before describing what we'll be learning in this video, along with a few tips on holding and picking your Dobro.

• Chapter 2 (05:36) - Cindy discusses the "Stevens Bar" and why it's more comfortable. Cindy continues on basic instruction, including going from chord to chord.

• Chapter 3 (03:40) - In this video, Cindy talks about bar technique, moving chords, hand placement and more.

• Chapter 4 (07:17) - Cindy gets pickin' with rhythm styles, rhythm chop and some good advice on helping you control the Dobro.

• Chapter 5 (07:01) - In this video, Cindy talks about melodies, scales and steps. Cindy demonstrates with a few helpful formulas and diagrams.

• Chapter 6 (08:31) - Cindy plays the melody from the song "Wildwood Flower" and shows you each part to help you learn it for yourself.

• Chapter 7 (02:59) - Cindy continues discussing and demonstrating picking notes in different patterns and finding them at different places on the neck.

• Chapter 8 (10:34) - In this video, Cindy breaks down the last part of "Sailors Hornpipe".

• Chapter 9 (08:41) - Cindy discusses the importance of relaxing your hands while practicing before jumping into some bluegrass.

• Chapter 10 (07:49) - Continuing down the bluegrass trail, Cindy brings in the band for "Fireball Mail" and helps with maintaining groove, forward rolls and different options you can use to get different sounds.

• Chapter 11 (06:55) - Cindy explores Minor Chords and techniques.

• Chapter 12 (09:59) - In this video, Cindy gets back to "Wayfaring Stranger", and takes you through the different parts.

• Chapter 13 (10:21) - In this final video, Cindy talks about the history of the Dobro, the different parts of the Dobro, and a few of her favorite Dobros. Cindy and the band plays us one last tune for the road.