Product Description

Danny Gatton presents a comprehensive study on rhythm guitar styles and technique, covering everything from blues/jazz chord substitutions, rockabily and country power chords, R&B and Motown rhythm, and even some acoustic country/bluegrass guitar ideas! Gatton shows you the rhythm parts slowly at first, before demonstrating them in a band context with Arlen Roth on lead guitar. Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51089 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-11-15
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: French, German, Italian, Spanish
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 73 minutes

Customer Reviews

Buy this if you want to become a smoking rhythm guitarist in the American Style.
Anyone who is interested in learning the correct way to play rhythm guitar should look no further. The late great Danny Gatton was far above the musical plane that most mortals ever aspire, and here you can learn how to follow.

His lessons are as fine as crystal--very rarely does he loose the train except to make a cool point--and he has obviously thought them out well in advance as he did with everything that surrounded his playing. Danny uses his fantastic rhythm section consisting of an amazing drummer and a doghouse bass player that burns down the house while simultaneously helping Danny to get his points across. And if this isn't enough, Arlen Roth--another smoker--gets up and plays lead. He even has his guitar tech join in at the end of the DVD and trade leads with Arlen while Danny holds down the rhythm chores as steady as a sea anchor holds a boat during a storm. Pay close attention all you shredders who believe playing rhythm is passe, you may find yourself taking that long overdue lesson in rhythm playing.

The DVD format itself is well organized and the learner can take the lessons one episode at a time at both normal speed as well as at a snails pace. The instructional manual is also well anotated and helpfull.

If you want to learn how to play rhythm like a master do yourself a favor and buy this DVD. Spend the time letting this warm, humble, and funny man show you the way to play magnificent rhythm guitar. There aren't many that can play like Danny these days and sadly he is gone forever. Fortunately for us mortals, we have a few rare gems like this DVD to remember him by. This is one of the few instructional tools that doesn't treat the artist as a star rather it shows him surrounded by and working with other artists to create real music.

Buy this DVD and his telemaster DVD--Danny's intro capella is worth the price of admission alone. Then buy his 88 Elmira Street, Redneck Jazz, and Cruisin Deuces CD's. After living with and assimilating Danny's take on playing into your own style you may discover that you have a fresh and clearer perspective on playing our beloved instrument not to mention a fondness for one of the guitar's greatest players. This guy was THE REAL DEAL!

If you trust my opinion and work hard, and I am not mistakenly speaking out of my respect and fondness for one of history's greatest players and one of my greatest mentors, in a few short years the people in the audience will begin to ask how you learned to play such fantastic and magical rhythm guitar.

We, your dedicated students, miss you dearly Danny

Gatton is a juggernaut of incredible skill and information!
I have never written a review before, but felt compelled to write this one for the following reasons:
Being a novice guitarist, my first impression of this DVD was that I was in way over my head. But after closely watching some of the easier segments(and studying the enclosed book), I began to pick up on the material. I could not help but feel privileged when listening to Gatton both discuss and demostrate. This guy is a monster! He even discusses a type of playing his father(guitarist back in the 30's) shared with him when he was a child. To me, this DVD is worth more than what it sells for....it's a steal. Gatton does not pussyfoot around, so make sure you bring your A game. If you like the Telecaster sound you will absolutely be thrilled. This one's a keeper...Thank you Danny!

We lost a great one.....
What can I say..."The Humbler"..kinda says it all...just watch him play.
Looks easy ya say??
I've been playing now for 30 years...still wish I could play like that!!
Very "down to Earth" video reveals quite alot of ideas and licks...
......Have fun