Steve Trovato: Country Solos and Sounds: Guitar DVD

Trovato teaches country guitar through the actual licks and sounds players want to master, not abstract theory. His focus on both technique and tone (including equipment guidance) means students leave knowing not just how to play country figures, but why they sound the way they do and what gear gets them there.

Clean, articulate, and purposeful. Country guitar sits in a sweet spot between the control of classical technique and the swagger of rock and roll, and Trovato's lessons capture that balance. You'll hear the twang, the snap of double-stops, and the singing sustain of well-executed licks.

Guitarists serious about developing a country voice, whether you're drawn to the precision picking of Chet Atkins, the sophisticated double-stop language of Albert Lee, or the rockabilly fire of Brian Setzer. This DVD suits intermediate to advanced players ready to invest in understanding the technique and tone that separates casual country playing from the real thing.

• Study the double-stop lines carefully and practice them slowly to build finger independence and intonation accuracy before attempting full tempo.
• Pay close attention to Trovato's right-hand approach on the open-string licks; the pick angle and attack directly affect the brightness and snap that makes these figures recognizable.
• Record yourself playing the boogie shuffle lines and listen back to verify your rhythmic pocket; country groove lives in the details of timing.
• Experiment with the equipment recommendations Trovato covers to understand how amp tone and guitar selection shape the overall sound you're pursuing.

Assign specific sections to students working on country or roots-based styles, or use it as a reference during ensemble rehearsals when you're targeting authentic country-rock arrangements. The gear discussion also makes it valuable for students thinking about how their instrument and amplification affect their overall tone and musical identity.

• Single-note soloing with clear articulation and phrasing
• Double-stop vocabulary and execution
• Open-string lick construction and application
• Boogie shuffle rhythms and timing
• Right-hand control and pick technique for country tone
• Tone shaping through amplifier and guitar selection
• Learning licks from iconic country players and adapting them