The Colonel & The Governor Duets (Pre-Order)
Technique, Creative Approaches & Repertoire for Fingerstyle Duets
Step into the world of duet mastery with the legendary Tommy Emmanuel and Martin Taylor in The Colonel & The Governor Duets. This one-of-a-kind course brings you into their creative process, offering an intimate look at how two guitarists hailed far and wide for their virtuosic fingerstyle craft and perform music together.
Tommy and Martin will share five of their favorite jazz, blues, and original tunes – Bernie's Changes, Jersey Changes, B Flat Blues, One Day, and Down at Cocomo's. They'll guide you through every element of their duet playing, offering insights into:
- Chord structure and bassline movement
- Chordal interplay and accompaniment techniques
- Melodic and rhythmic improvisation
"We want to help you understand and enjoy the art of duo performance," says Martin Taylor. Tommy Emmanuel adds, "And above all, to have fun with your guitar!"
About The Educators
Tommy Emmanuel
Tommy Emmanuel, CGP has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. At the age of six, he was touring Australia with his family band. By 30, he was a rock lead guitarist playing stadiums. At 44, he became one of five people ever named a Certified Guitar Player (CGP) by his idol, music icon Chet Atkins.
Martin Taylor
Grammy nominated musician Dr. Martin Taylor, MBE, is a virtuoso guitarist, composer, educator, and musical innovator whom the magazine calls "THE Acoustic Guitarist of his Generation." Widely considered to be the world's foremost exponent of solo jazz and fingerstyle guitar playing, Martin possesses an inimitable style that has earned him global acclaim.
