Table of Contents for Introduction to the Dobro Part I
This is Part I of a two-part series covering
basic Dobro instruction.

This course is intended for the beginning student who wants to gain a solid foundation in the art of playing the Squareneck Dobro.

Introductory Tune
"Santa Fe Rails #2"
By Mickey Cochran

Entire Contents to Part I:

Chapter I Introduction

1. An Overview of the Dobro
2. The Wood Bodied Dobro
3. The Components of a Dobro
4. Tho Origination of the Dobro
5. Natural Amplification
6. The Metal Bodied Dobro

Chapter I Metal Body Sampler
A Demonstration of the Squareneck
Metal Bodied Dobro

Chapter I Roadaphonic Sampler
A Demonstration of the
Paul Beard Roadaphonic
with a 9" Spider Bridge System

Chapter I Paul Beard Cherry
A Demonstration of the Paul Beard
Cherry Wood Full-Size Dobro

Chapter II Dobro Orientation

1. Dobro® is a Registered Trademark of
Gibson Musical Instruments
2. This Video's Objective
3. The Main Focus: A Strong Foundation
4. The Goal: Versatility
5. Methodology vs. Learning Songs
6. Brief History of the Dobro

Chapter III Dobro Set-Up

1. Purpose of Action on a Squareneck
2. Purpose of the Squareneck Shape
3. Dobro Bridge
4. Pinpointing String Buzzes
5. Dobro Nut
6. String Windings
7. Determining the Time to Change Strings

Chapter IV Tuning Your Dobro

1. How to Properly Tune Your Dobro
2. Names of the Strings
3. Tuning to the Dobro on the Video
4. Tuning Tools "The Electronic Tuner"
5. Relative Tuning

Chapter V Picks & Steels

1. Choice of Picks "Your Medium"
2. The Steel Bar "Varieties Available"
3. How to Adjust Your Picks Properly

Chapter VI Your First Exercises

1. Right-Hand Exercise
2. Left-Hand Exercies
3. Proper Barring Technique
4. Right & Left Hand Exercises Combined
5. The Forward Roll
6. The Forward/Reverse Roll
7. the Thumb In and Out Roll
8. The Reverse Roll

Chapter VII Your First Exercises

1. Alternating Thumb & Index Exercise
2. Your First Melody
3. Single Note Melody Playing
4. "Oh Susannah" Basic Version
5. "Oh Susannah" Advanced Version
6. "Maiden's Prayer"
8. "Greensleeves"
9. "Old Joe Clark" and the Shuffle Rhythm

In closing:

Thanks for spending your time with me in learning to play your Dobro. I hope you've gained inspiration and have further desire to progress in your Dobro studies. If so, be sure to check out Part II.
Hopefully I've accomplished my goal in providing a methodology approach to learning by including many daily exercises which contribute to a solid foundation in becoming an accomplished Dobro Player. Keep on Pickin', Mickey

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