In this DVD, Mr. Hand explores the fundamental principles of classical guitar technique, such as posture, relaxation, fingernail shaping, and the correct application of the free and rest strokes. The 75-minute DVD includes John Dowland's "Lady Hunnsden's Puffe," a dance by Gaspar Sanz, and Hand's own "A Celtic Tale," "Heartsong" and "Lesley's Song."

The DVD—and samples from it—is available from Homespun Video.

The DVD comes with a booklet that includes music notation and tab.

The seven works taught on this DVD are among the best-known student pieces. Mr. Hand deconstructs each piece, pointing out possible trouble spots and sharing important tips on technique and interpretation. He demonstrates such elements as ornamentation; slurs; rhythmic and melodic subtleties; timbral shadings; and the importance of correct plucking strokes.

The DVD—and samples from it—is available from Homespun Video.

The 75-minute DVD comes with a booklet.

Guitar virtuoso Frederic Hand teaches exquisite classical guitar arrangements of four widely known and much-beloved Amercian Folk Songs: The Water is Wide, Wayfaring Stranger, Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair and We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder. He shows you how, by using lush chords, rich harmonies and inventive improvisational elements, you can make each one a beautiful and compelling performance piece.

The DVD, available from Homespun Video, comes with a booklet that includes music notation and tab.