Carter Style Guitar
Carter Style Guitar
Description: In this class we'll explore the playing of one of American roots music's most influential guitarists, Maybelle Carter. Maybelle's alternating bass note style has been the backbone of all traditional guitar for over 100 years, and her way of combining melody with strums is still the gold standard. We'll look at some Carter Family gems, as well as her legacy through other players like Jimmie Rodgers, Doc Watson and Norman Blake.
Prerequisites: Ability to play basic first position chords and pick individual notes
What to Bring: Your own instrument and music stand
Ray DeMers has been performing professionally since he picked up his first guitar at the age of 13. He quickly added bass, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, and dobro to his instrument skillset. Ray has performed with Grammy winners John Mayall and Albert Collins. He’s been teaching for almost 40 years and enjoys helping folks discover their own musicality. Ray is a longtime favorite Black Rose instructor and can play and teach almost any instrument.