Consistently named the International Bluegrass Music Association's “Mandolin Player of the Year” and the hottest player in the hottest band in bluegrass (The Del McCoury Band), Ronnie McCoury's instructional DVD will be a boon to all learning mandolinists.

Accompanied by Del on guitar and vocals, Ronnie works through a rich repertoire of tunes and techniques, breaking each piece down to its essentials. Ten great tunes are taught in detail. Not to be missed!

Like so many other bluegrass mandolinists, Ronnie's primary influence (aside from his dad) was the great Bill Monroe, and he starts his lesson with the famous Monroe "downstroke" style. The "Bluegrass Twist" is a perfect vehicle for the bluesy licks, runs and blues scales that were among Bill Monroe's trademark sounds, and you'll learn the solo phrase by phrase.

Ola Belle Reed's powerful "High on the Mountain" was the first tune Ronnie learned on mandolin, and he shows all the special tricks in playing this beautiful mountain song. Ronnie goes on to teach his own tribute to Bill Monroe, "Glen Rock," as well as show-stoppers such as "Quicksburg Rondezvous," "Baltimore Jonny" and the perennial Monroe favorite, "Rawhide."

The Del McCoury band is well known for the influence the blues has played on their music, and Ronnie covers the classic "How Long Blues" as well as country-flavored hits such as "I Feel the Blues Movin' In," "Highway of Pain," and "Don't Stop the Music." This intensive lesson in mandolin playing will greatly enhance your technique, and add some powerful tunes to your repertoire.

This 80-minute DVD includes music and TAB. This DVD is brand new, original, and sealed.