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Making the Basics Fun & Easy-Drum kit NOT required! Sam Zucchini makes drumming fun and easy as he teaches how to keep time count beats understand rhythm and get tuned in to playing in an ensemble. Award-winning children's entertainers The Zucchini Brothers join in on guitar and keyboards so the young drummer can play along with the band. 60-MIN. DVD - NOVICE LEVEL. Drum kit not required! If you ve ever wanted to be a drummer then this is the coolest way to start. Sam Zucchini makes it fun and easy as he teaches how to keep time count beats understand rhythm and generally get tuned into playing in an ensemble. The other Zucchini Brothers join in on guitar and keyboards so the young drummer can play along with the band. If there's a drum kit in the house that's fine-but not necessary. Sam takes an ordinary kitchen stool and shows how to start using drumsticks to keep the beat on the rubber step-pad.
34.95 £
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Two-DVD Set-This inspirational course in gospel piano has been specially designed for novice and intermediate players. West Virginia's First Lady of Gospel Music teaches powerful arrangements of traditional spirituals and hymns complete with melody harmony notes chords runs turnarounds and left-hand bass lines. Two hours of instruction! 2-DVD SET · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 2/3 There's no sound quite like the rich rumbling bass notes and driving treble chords of traditional gospel piano. A good church pianist in the sanctified or holiness tradition can get a congregation singing swaying and clapping along in a jubilant expression of spirit and faith. This inspirational course is perfect for novice and intermediate players who want to learn to play familiar spirituals and hymns in traditional gospel style. Includes music booklet.
22.95 £
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Techniques Arrangements and Improvisation-Playing with his guitar flat on his lap Kelly Joe Phelps uses his bar and alternate-thumb fingerpicking to achieve a free improvisational sound that defies easy categorization. This lesson provides detailed instruction on his powerful slide guitar technique and the arrangements that make his music so compelling. Songs: When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder - Black Crow Keeps Flying - and Goodnight Irene. 80-MIN. DVD - LEVEL 3 - INCLUDES TAB The sensational Kelly Joe Phelps guides you through his country blues and gospel guitar playing style in this fascinating DVD. Phelps plays the instrument Dobro style with a unique bar and alternate-thumb fingerpicking technique which allows for unusually free improvisation. In this video he demonstrates aspects of his musical craft - covering bar technique string muting use of the capo fingerpicking style and how to find scale and chord patterns in open D tuning. His exploration of improvised solos using these ideas will help you create expressive melody lines and evocative harmonies turning your songs into vehicles through which you can express your ideas and emotions.
22.95 £
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John Denver was one of the most beloved figures in the history of American popular music. Pete Huttlinger was John's lead guitarist from 1994 until his tragic death in 1997 accompanying him on world tours Grammy-winning recordings and TV specials. On this instructional video and DVD Pete breaks down eight John Denver hits teaching the easy but effective chord progressions picking patterns and bass runs that made his arrangements so compelling. Songs include: My Sweet Lady · I'm Sorry · Annie's Song · Late Winter Early Spring (instrumental) · Fly Away · Boy from the Country · Darcy Farrow · and Rocky Mountain High. 90-MIN. DVD OR VHS · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 2John Denver is remebered as one of the most beloved figures in the history of American popular music. The deceptively simple accompaniments he devised for many of his hit songs gave each aone a memorable sound that continues to ring in our ears to this day. Arrangements of eight of the singer's classic songs are taught by Pete Huttlinger.
22.95 £
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DVD Two-Jorma continues his examination of blues-based fingerpicking taking apart favorites from his repertoire and teaching runs chords picking and other techniques. Songs include: I Know You Rider - his original Water Song - and the perennial favorite San Francisco Bay Blues. 90 MIN. - INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB - LEVEL 3 Jorma Kaukonen's in-depth breakdown of the fol-blues classic 'I Know You Rider' covers the licks chord shapes bas runs and right hand picking he uses in his powerful arrangement of this song. You'll learn rhythmic figures 'back packing' 'double time patterns' vibrato accompaniment ideas runs up the neck and other invaluable techniques to add to your fingerpicking repertoire. 'Water Song' a classic Jorma origianl is an instrumental showpiece in open G that encompasses harmonized scales octave runs string bends right hand rolls and other intriguing guitar moves. Finally Jorma teaches 'San Francisco Bay Blues' a ragtime-style standard that's filled with the guitarlicks and tricks that have made this a perennial favourite of guitar fingerpickers for generations.
18.95 £
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Muriel Anderson's world-class guitar events bring top players together for what are always powerful musical evenings. The artists featured here represent a spectrum of styles and sounds from classical-tinged lyricism to electric blues; from Travis-style thumbpicking to ethereal tapping; from delicate fingerstyle to rockin' country blues. Here's an opportunity to witness amazing acoustic and electric guitar performances on an entertaining and awe-inspiring video! Songs include: Hometown (Muriel Anderson) · Impressions (Stan Lassiter) · Lady's Night (Preston Reed) · Becca's Bounce (Steve Fairclough) · Mr. Guitar My Friend (Thom Bresh) · Cannonball Rag (Thom Bresh & Buster B. Jones) ·Workin' Man Blues (Brent Mason) · Strawberry Fields Forever (Laurence Juber) · Saudade (Michael Chapdelaine) · Classical Gas (Tommy Emmanuel) · All Blues (Mitch Watkins) · Dance with Me (Nokie Edwards) · Flying Home (Stanley Jordan) · Seymour's Blues (Seymour Duncan) · Vincent (Muriel Anderson & Tommy Emmanuel). 70-MIN. DVD · PERFORMANCE This exciting new concert DVD captures outstanding performances by some of today's top acoustic and electric guitarists. Covers a wide spectrum of styles from classical tinged lyricsm to electric blues; from Travis style thumbpicking to ethereal tapping; from delicate fingerstyle to rocking country blues. Recorded live in Nashville.
43.95 £
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This brand new two-and-a-half hour course covers all aspects of the mandolin style and technique of one of the world's greatest players. Sam Bush performs and slows down traditional fiddle tunes and original instrumentals giving detailed instruction on pick technique rhythm playing speed building warm-up exercises improvised soloing equipment and much more. 2-DVD SET · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 3 In addition to being one of the world's greatest bluegrass musicians Sam Bush is a clear and dynamic instructor. This terrific two-part series will help aspiring mandoling players improve their technical prowess build repertoire and develop formidable musicianship on their instrument. Teaching traditional fiddel tunes Bill Monroe-style instrumentals and his own compositions Sam provides detailed instruction in pick technique rhythm chopping speed building warm-up exercises tremolo improvised soloing and much more. You'll learn how to create variations on melodies use drone strings for fiddle-like effects employ crosspicking tecniques for a smoother sound and move upthe neck to play in higher positions. The songs and variations you'll be playing include: Ragtime Annie Bile Them Cabbage Down Blackberry Blossom Sally Goddin Big Mon Get Up John Brilliancy Whayasay and Big Rabbit . As a bonus Sam privides insight into his instruments and equipment his favourite strings pick gauges and the ways that his instruments have been set up to suit his exacting requirements.
22.95 £
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This thrilling and entertaining DVD is a methodical and extensive lesson into the art of Boogie Woogie Guitar taught by consummate guitarist Del Rey. Inspired in equal parts by classic blues guitarists and New Orleans barrelhouse pianists her powerful and dynamic style combines blues riffs with walking basses and funky grooves and she teaches these techniques with her characteristic charisma and humour. Filled with advice guidance and tips Del Ray’s exciting playing will provide you with the tools to add dazzling new dimensions to your guitar playing. Using five fantastic songs from the huge catalogue of Boogie Woogie guitar music Del will show you how to perfect thepractical picking and fingering techniques and rhythms. With the DVD interactive lesson and all the music and tab included in a booklet this is great for guitarists who want to move into new and exciting blues territory.
22.95 £
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A fascinating DVD presented by Ukulele expert Bob Brozman covers a host of strums rolls triplets and syncopated finger-pick patterns in styles that include Hawaiian Blues and Jazz. Also features Hawaiian Ukulele master Ledward Kaapana teaching his own arrangements and demostrating his amazing fretboard virtuosity.
22.95 £
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For Solo or Group Playing - DVD Two-Using the Yamaha Disklavier« as a teaching aide Andy analyzes three of his original compositions along with a brilliantly re-harmonized version of All The Things You Are. He details scales modes voicings and chord progressions for the developing jazz pianist. Duo trio and quartet performances by top jazz artists illustrate Andy's unique arrangements. 90 MIN. - LEVEL 4 - INCLUDES MUSIC Using the Yamaha Disklavier® as a teaching aide Andy analyzes three of his original compositions along with a brilliantly re-harmonized version of 'All The Things You Are ' in this second volume of his expert jazz Piano tuition series. He details scales modes voicings and chord progressions for the developing jazz pianist. Duo trio and quartet performances by top jazz artists illustrate Andy's unique arrangements.
22.95 £
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Kenny Kosek is one of the finest fiddle players in the US and will have you jamming with friends in no time. You will learn how to play the melody then add slides drones and double-stop harmonies for authentic bluegrass sounds. Kenny Kosek is one of the finest fiddle players in the US and will have you jamming with friends in no time. You will learn how to play the melody then add slides drones and double-stop harmonies for authentic bluegrass sounds.
22.95 £
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Finding Your Bluegrass Voice- Finding Your Bluegrass One of America's most renowned bluegrass musicians imparts wisdom and advice based on decades of experience playing in bands from Bill Monroe an d the Blue Grass Boys to Old And In The Way. With Peter Rowan's help you'll improve your lead singing and establish an authentic bluegrass guitar sound. Peter's invaluable tips on breathing phrasing vocal improvisation and his exercises to increase your power and range will help you excel as a lead singer. His guitar accompaniment techniques show you how to back up your singing wiht a strong sense of time add bluegrass style bass runs embellish with blues licks and pick simple but effectivesolos. Illustrating his lesson with concert style performances of well known songs from the bluegrass repertoire and first-hand accounts of his days on tour with Bill Monroe Peter teaches each arrangement phrase by phrase. He takes apart Bill Monroe's Blue Moon of Kentucky ; the bluesy Walls of Time ; the traditional gospel song Wayfaring Stranger and the powerful waltztime classic In The Pines . This is a lesson filled with lots of great instruction singing and playing and is a must-have for every bluegrass lover's library.
22.95 £
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Duet Singing-Dailey and Vincent are the hottest band in bluegrass. They swept all the major awards at this year's IBMA Convention and are barnstorming the country with their exquisite vocal harmonies and amazing instrumental prowess. This unique DVD captures their ideas on duet singing as they take apart eight of their show-stopping songs including By The Mark Music of the Mountains and More Than a Name on the Wall .
22.95 £
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This DVD lesson is a treasury of the ideas and techniques of one of rock's legendary bassists. Jack Casady analyses his bass parts for classic tunes from the Hot Tuna repertoire and discusses the musical concepts that make up his unique style. 80-MIN. - INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB - EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL A founding member of both Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna Jack Casady presents his celebrated Bass style for you to learn. With the aid of bandmate Jorma Kaukonen on guitar and vocals Casady gives you a candid insight into his approach. Six of his greatest Bass parts are dissected and explored as Casady demonstrates his favourite techniques including: Octaves Comping Vibrato Tonal variations Casady explains how the combination of these techniques coupled with a good knowledge of the fretboard can be used to create basslines that build in excitement and energy. Soon you will applying his ideas to set your own basslines and melodies on fire. The disc iscomplete with a full notation and tablature guide to all examples.
18.95 £
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More Easy Lessons-These lessons do more than simply teach guitar; they help the child develop a musical ear good hand coordination solid work habits and a love of music. This DVD is divided into segments and designed for easy practising alone or with the aid of a parent or teacher. It covers basic fingerpicking arpeggios use of the capo elementary chord theory and other musical tools.
34.95 £
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A Basic Guide To Style Technique And Practice-This complete two-DVD course taught by Stacy Phillips gives you all the 'basic training' you'll need to play authentic bluegrass fiddle. Near-beginners and experienced players alike will learn to use slurs double-stops slides bowing patterns blues scales and other essential techniques to create hot solos for any bluegrass song.
15.95 £
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In his easy and enjoyable introduction to old-time mandolin playing Mike Seeger starts off with the basics such as how to hold the pick and the proper way to fret the notes. He then covers more advanced techniques including melody playing with tremolo picking sliding and double-stops. Before long the student will be strumming and singing twelve old-time favorites including: Red River Valley · All the Good Times Are Past and Gone · Boil Them Cabbage Down · Keep On the Sunny Side · Hawkins Rag · Cowboy Waltz · Blackeyed Susie · Chinese Breakdown · Green Valley Waltz · Lesley Riddle Blues · Don't Let Your Deal Go Down · Deep Elem Blues. ONE CD · INCLUDES MUSIC + TABBOOKLET · LEVEL 1 In his easy and enjoyable introduction to old-time mandolin playing Mike Seeger starts off with the basics such as how to hold the pick and the proper way to fret the notes. He then covers more advanced techniques including melody playing with tremolo picking sliding and double-stops. Before long the student will be strumming and singing twelve old-time favorites including: Red River Valley · All the Good Times Are Past and Gone · Boil Them Cabbage Down · Keep On the Sunny Side · Hawkins Rag · Cowboy Waltz · Blackeyed Susie · Chinese Breakdown · Green Valley Waltz · Lesley Riddle Blues · Don't Let Your Deal Go Down · Deep Elem Blues. ONE CD · INCLUDES MUSIC + TABBOOKLET · LEVEL 1
22.95 £
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Beyond The Basics 2-Continue your exploration of non-pedal and lap steel guitar as Cindy Cashdollar moves you into more advanced territory with techniques derived from the playing of Leon McCauliffe Joachim Murphy and other great traditional players. You'll learn to use a variety of harmonics develop speed and accuracy with single-string scales and exercises and expand your musical possibilities with the chord inversions and special licks that give the steel its unique sound. This lesson is packed full of invaluable information: riff patterns slides into chord changes descending lines major to minor transitions chord substitutions blues licks and progressions harmonic 'answers'with volume swells and much more.
22.95 £
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The deceptively simple accompaniments John Denver devised for his many hit songs gave each one an instantly recognizable sound. In Pete Huttlinger's second Homespun lesson he teaches seven great songs exactly as John himself played them. The techniques range from basic chords and folk strums to more complex picking patterns chord progressions and harmonies that evoke a sound typical of John's music. Songs: Aspen Glow · Christmas for Cowboys · This Old Guitar · I Guess He'd Rather Be in Colorado · Mother Nature's Son · Rhymes and Reasons · Take Me Home Country Roads. 70-MIN. DVD OR VHS · LEVEL 3 · INCLUDES MUSIC + TABJohn Denver is remebered as one of the most beloved figures in the history of American popular music. The deceptively simple accompaniments he devised for many of his hit songs gave each aone a memorable sound that continues to ring in our ears to this day. Arrangements of eight of the singer's classic songs are taught by Pete Huttlinger.
22.95 £
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The Techniques And Arrangements-Get an exclusive glimpse into the styles and techniques of guitar master Alex De Grassi as he takes you on an exploration of three of his most popular pieces. De Grassi teaches his compositions in detail discussing voicings tunings melodic variations and the techniques that you need to put the whole thing together. By learning these superb instrumentals you will expand your fingerstyle prowess as well as expanding your vocabulary of chord melodies counter-melodies two-hand tapping percussive slapping double hammer-ons harmonics and much more!Get an exclusive glimpse into the styles and techniques of guitar master Alex De Grassi as he takes you on an exploration of three of his most popular pieces. De Grassi teaches his compositions in detail discussing voicings tunings melodic variations and the techniques that you need to put the whole thing together. By learning these superb instrumentals you will expand your fingerstyle prowess as well as expanding your vocabulary of chord melodies counter-melodies two-hand tapping percussive slapping double hammer-ons harmonics and much more!