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DOWNLOAD ONLY. Brownie McGhee’s rhythmic fingerpicking style, rich accompaniments and intricate lead playing influenced generations of players. Happy Traum learned directly from this master bluesman, and he makes Brownie’s songs and techniques accessible to all aspiring acoustic blues players. He starts with the basics, concentrating on the keys of E and A, and his detailed lesson covers all the components that made Brownie’s playing distinctive, plus playing tips, advice and first-hand insights into Brownie’s life and music. “Move to Kansas City,” “Betty and Dupree,” “Me and My Dog,” “Sporting Life,” more. BONUS: Listen in as Brownie McGhee demonstrates 11 songs and techniques in never-before-heard audio recordings recently discovered in Happy’s personal archives! Intermediate. Note/tab included as either booklet or PDF file on the disc. 150 min.