The Dobro Book

Rating:
Summary: too much, too fast
Review: As a beginner, I found the first ten pages of this book interesting and helpful, but after that it gets complex fast. The enclosed CD is pointless, except for the tuning, and even then you have to wait a few minutes while the artists in the studio get some foolishness out of the way. There are 7 or 8 songs that follow, but no connection with the book or guidance on how to play. I'll get back to it in about a year, but this is no value for absolute beginners.

Rating:
Summary: isn't the dobro fun?
Review: it just sounds great, so fat and plump. and it sounds even better on the lap, which is how this book teaches it. no upright style here, but if you're interested there's an appendix on how to turn your normal guitar into one. endless styles explored: bluegrass, blues, old-time, hawaiian, western swing, modern country. not to mention bits on history, more tunings, and other useful miscellany. it's just a good ol' time and a great place to start.