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, Lead Belly	05:42
102	Walking Bass / D Position / Thumb and Index Finger Playing the Melody (1) Pete Seeger, Lead Belly	03:28
103	Walking Bass / D Position / Thumb and Index Finger Playing the Melody (2) Pete Seeger, Lead Belly	12:59
201	Key of A (A7) / Runs / Playing the Bass Strings Pete Seeger, Lead Belly	11:53
202	Use of the Fingers / Syncopated Bass / Opening Patterns / Beat on the 5th String Pete Seeger, Lead Belly	07:50
301	C Position / Walking Bass / 1st and 2nd String in Unison Pete Seeger, Lead Belly	06:42
302	Open D Tuning / Use of the Capo Pete Seeger, Lead Belly	03:26
303	Transposing / D Tuning / Capo on 6-String Pete Seeger, Lead Belly	10:32
401	Demonstration and Explanation of Tablature Pete Seeger, Lead Belly	03:35
402	Rhythm and Time Values Pete Seeger, Lead Belly	04:21
403	4/4 Time Pete Seeger, Lead Belly	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