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In addition to his college teaching and master classes, Fred has appeared in three highly regarded instructional videos for Homespun Music Instruction: Classical Guitar: Technique and Musicianship; Classical Guitar: Seven Easy Pieces, and Folk Song Arrangements for Classical Guitar.

Folk Song Arrangments for Classical GuitarFred teaches exquisite guitar arrangements of four widely known and beloved American 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 how to use lush chords, rich harmonies, and inventive improvisational elements to make each song a beautiful and compelling performance piece. Fred teaches full concert arrangements as well as easier alternate versions for novice players.

A sample from the DVD, which includes a booklet with music notation and tab is available at Homespun.

Classical Guitar: Technique and Musicianship DVD coverIn this DVD, Fred 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."

A sample from the DVD, which includes a booklet with music notation and tab, is available at Homespun.

The DVD is also available as part of a two-DVD set (with Seven Easy Pieces).
Classical Guitar: Seven Easy Pieces DVD coverThe seven works taught on this DVD are among the best-known student pieces. Fred deconstructs each piece, pointing out possible trouble spots and sharing tips on technique and interpretation. He demonstrates ornamentation; slurs; rhythmic and melodic subtleties; timbral shadings; and the importance of correct plucking strokes.

A sample from the DVD, which includes a booklet with music notation, is available at Homespun Video.

The DVD is also available as part of a two-DVD set (with Classical Guitar Techniques and Muscianship).

Fred debuted his "Theme and Improvisation"at the "Guitarists of the Big Apple" concert series sponsored by the New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes in 2007. His performance was filmed by an audience member and can be seen on YouTube.