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In this program, Rick Ruskin sets aside the guitaristic clich�s that have long been associated with the acoustic guitar. He gets to the heart of what makes an R&B track work on a six-string and teaches you how to think like an ensemble. His unique "rhythm-section" arranging techniques are used to construct captivating parts that emulate the essential (and then some) elements of a rhythm section. Once a groove is established, lead lines and other embellishments are then threaded into the mix. In the end it�s hard to believe that so much music is coming from a single instrument!

Rick also demonstrates the process of building groove-oriented compositions from the ground up and applies the techniques to arranging classic tunes such as Otis Redding's (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay. *   He will ignite your creativity by showing how a few changes to a basic riff can yield an entirely different feel from which you can build your own compositions and arrangements. If you�re not already familiar with Ruskin�s material, this video will certainly change your perspective of what is possible on the instrument.

"...so brilliant at times that he seems to transcend normal approaches to the guitar."
- Guitar Player Magazine

Running Time: 90 minutes
Includes notation & TAB - PDF file *
* Due to licensing restrictions, "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" is taught without the aid of a printed transcription.  All other transcriptions (notation and tab) are included in the PDF file. font>