This is an excerpt from Brad Davis' book/DVD/CD course "Flatpicking the Blues." Here Brad shows how to simulate the Robert Johnson style of picking using the flatpick combined with fingers. Everything Brad plays here is transcribed in the book that accompanies the DVD. To find out more about this course, visit www.flatpick.com/blu es.
Brad Davis is famous for his use of the "Double-Down-Up" speed picking technique on the acoustic guitar. In this video he demonstrates this technique and then plays his original tune "California".
Brad Davis conducts acoustic guitar workshops all over the world sponsored by Takamine guitars. In this video Brad talks about what he teaches at these workshops and gives short demonstrations of some of the guitar techniques.
Brad Davis performs with singer/songwriter Wil Maring on Wil's song "Bottomlands". This was filmed at the 2007 Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis, TN.
In April of 2006 Brad Davis performed at the Pickin' at the Pavillion Festival in Montrose, Colorado, with a group that calls themselves Greenbroke: Brad Davis on guitar, John Cowan on bass, John Moore on mandolin and Dennis Caplinger on banjo and fiddle. Here they are performing "Panhandle Rag."
Brad Davis shows guitar players how to spice up their rhythm playing with a simple right hand pattern. For more about information and exercises, see the lessons page of Brad's website: www.braddavisontour. com
Brad Davis has performed with some of the most well known musicians in country, bluegrass, newgrass, and rock music. Here are some old video clips of Brad performing with Billy Bob Thornton, Marty Stuart, Willie Nelson, Travis Tritt, The Forster Sisters, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, Travis Tritt, Earl Scruggs, and others. Enjoy!
Brad Davis explains his use of two capos to conveniently give an alternate tuning. Brad used this technique on the video with Wil Maring and several people emailed to ask about it. Brad explains it here and then plays his original tune "Love You Don't Know."
Brad Davis uses a unique sound reinforcement design on his acoustic guitar to acheive a fantastic live sound on stage. In this video he demonstrates the combined use of the Takamine Cool Tube pre-amp, Tri-Ax sound hold pickup, and Joe Mills microphone.
This video clip features Brad Davis playing his original instrumental tune "California". Here he highlights his Double-Down-Up flatpicking technique. This tune can be found on Brad's CD "I'm Not Gonna Let My Blues Bring Me Down." Brad has a short clip, also on You Tube, where he demonstrates the technique at a slow speed and discusses it. Check it out!
This is a performance by Brad Davis of his original tune "Cypress Walls". The performance is taken from the "Live in Kansas City" DVD which is was produced by Flatpicking Guitar Magazine and features Brad Davis, Tim May, and Cody Kilby. "Cypress Walls" appears on Brad's CD "I'm Not Gonna Let My Blues Bring Me Down".
Brad Davis and Alice Stuart had the opportunity to get together and jam on a few tunes at the 2007 Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis. This is one of the tunes that they performed together.
Brad Davis performs his original tune "Falling" on Commerce County Line, a singer-songwriter television show that he hosts in Texas. This song is included on his CD "This World Ain't No Child". Although he performs solo here, on the CD he is joined by Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, Greg Davis, Tommy Shaw, and Byron House.
Brad Davis invented and patented a B-string bending device that he calls the "Brad Bender". In this video he demonstrates its use. For more information about the Brad Bender, visit the Gear section of Brad's website: www.braddavisontour. com
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![Brad Davis & Wil Maring \"Bottomlands\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/scVMuT1MMCs/2.jpg "Brad Davis & Wil Maring \\"Bottomlands\\"")
![Brad Davis - Love You Don\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/PS25CIocwkM/2.jpg "Brad Davis - Love You Don\")
