The 12-String Guitar as Played by Leadbelly: An Instruction Record

Pete Seeger teaches the 12-string guitar as played by the virtuoso Lead Belly through a detailed breakdown of both the instrument itself (how to tune it, steel vs. silk strings etc.) and step-by-step explanations of Lead Belly’s songs. Here, Pete Seeger pays homage to his friend and mentor Lead Belly by teaching us his songs. Liner notes include detailed instructions and song notation.

Track Listing

101	Introduction: We Shall Walk through the Valley	Pete Seeger	05:42
102	Walking Bass / D Position / Thumb and Index Finger Playing the Melody (1)	Pete Seeger	03:28
103	Walking Bass / D Position / Thumb and Index Finger Playing the Melody (2)	Pete Seeger	12:59
201	Key of A (A7) / Runs / Playing the Bass Strings	Pete Seeger	11:53
202	Use of the Fingers / Syncopated Bass / Opening Patterns / Beat on the 5th String	Pete Seeger	07:50
301	C Position / Walking Bass / 1st and 2nd String in Unison	Pete Seeger	06:42
302	Open D Tuning / Use of the Capo	Pete Seeger	03:26
303	Transposing / D Tuning / Capo on 6-String	Pete Seeger	10:32
401	Demonstration and Explanation of Tablature	Pete Seeger	03:35
402	Rhythm and Time Values	Pete Seeger	04:21
403	4/4 Time	Pete Seeger	02:34
404	Understanding Letters	Pete Seeger	01:19
405	Thumb and Index Finger	Pete Seeger	01:17
406	Adding the Middle Finger / Slides	Pete Seeger	01:46
407	Advantages and Limitations of Tablature / Triplets / Rests	Pete Seeger	02:24