For Electric and Acoustic Guitars-This comprehensive DVD introduces you to all the essential scales and techniques used to play rock lead guitar. On the DVD Dave Celentano demonstrates and will have you playing the following: alternate picking sweep picking hammer ons pull offs slides vibrato tapping string bending legato pinch harmonies and many tips. At the end of the DVD you'll put it all together by learning a complete solo and then performing it over the rhythm track. 60minutes. A comprehensive and easy-to-follow DVD that introduces you to the scales and techniques required by the Rock Guitar player. Dave Celentano demonstrates all you need to get you fingers around: Alternate picking Sweep picking Hammer-ons and Pull-offs Slides and vibrato Tapping String bending Pinched harmonics At the end of the lesson you will have the chance to put it all into practice with a complete solo to learn and perform over the rhythm track.

18 favorites each presented in two versions: a simple lead sheet arrangment with melody lyrics and chords; and an advanced solo arrangement that combines the melody and accompaniment. Includes: Adeste Fideles Deck theHalls The First Noel Good King Wenceslas Jingle Bells and more.Eighteen favourites each presented in two versions: a simple lead sheet arrangment with melody lyrics and chords; and an advanced solo arrangement that combines the melody and accompaniment. Arranged by Eric Cutshall.

Ken Perlman is one of the most celebrated clawhammer banjo stylists performing today. In this new DVD he teaches how to play this exciting style with ample close-ups and clear explanations of techniques such as: hand positions chords tunings brush-thumb single-string strokes hammer-ons pull-offs and slides. Songs include: Boatsman - Cripple Creek - Pretty Polly. Includes a transcription booklet. 60 min. Get your hands around the basic techniques of the Clawhammer Banjo with one of the best around! Ken Perlman gives you a thorough introduction to the Clawhammer Banjo with clear explanations and plenty of close-ups so you can see exactly what is happening. Discover the characteristic playing tricks that include brush-thumb single string strokes hammer-ons pull-offs and slides as well as authentic tunings and chords. Furthermore you will be introduced to a number of Clawhammer standards giving you your first repertoire and a great opportunity to master your new techniques.

For Electric and Acoustic Guitar-In this DVD Dave Celentano concludes his three level rock rhythm guitar course with challenging rhythm work in the styles of funk/rock fast boogie blues slow blues/rock jazz/rock and heavy metal. Techniques and topics covered are fast electric and acoustic strums palm muting string muting scratch strumming riff rhythms seventh and ninth chords power chords and bar chords. Dave demonstrates each example then breaks them down into smaller sections for learning. Transcription booklet included. 60 minutes. Dave Celentano concludes his three-part tutorial with some very challenging advanced rhythm techniques as used by the best players in rock. Techniques and topics expand to include Fast electric and acoustic strums Advanced palm muting Left-hand string muting Scratch strumming Riff rhythms Seventh and ninth chords Power chords Bar chords Celentano demonstrates each example then breaks them down into smaller sections for quicker learning and a closer understanding. He discusses the characteristics and details of all modern rock styles leaving you not only with the facilityfor highly advanced rhythm playing but also the versatility required to be a successful modern guitarist.

Bassist and educator Max Palermo takes you through more than 700 easy step-by-step exercises for finger building based on the 24 possible fingering combinations.This volume of Ultimate Bass exercises by Bassist and educator Max Palermo contains more than 700 easy step-by-step exercises for finger building based on the 24 possible fingering combinations. These will give you the strength independence dexterity and agility to play all bass styles aid fretboard familiarity and also help train your ear.

This bestseller from Centerstream Publications has now been expanded to 16 pages with the most comprehensive artist and tunings list ever compiled! This is the only book to illustrate more than 75 different tunings in easy-to-read diagrams. Includes tunings used by artists such as Chet Atkins Michael Hedges Jimmy Page Joe Satriani and many others - for rock blues bluegrass folk and country styles including Open D (for slide guitar) Em Open C modal tunings and many more!A guide to over 75 tunings by Ron Middlebrook. Includes tunings used by artists such as Chet Atkins Michael Hedges Jimmy Page Joe Satriani and more. Features examples of songs styles and players that use each tuning.

For Players of All Chord Instruments-Chord Bingo is a game-like method for learning how chords are constructed and how to form them yourself on any chord instrument - guitar banjo ukulele mandolin keyboard and others. It's a novel way of blending theory with application: first you learn a few easy rules of how chords are made then you put them to use. That's where the fun begins. Placing ordinary pocket coins or other small objects on keyboard or fretboard diagrams you select the proper tones for the chord you want arranging the coins and the tones they represent in various possible positions. It's that simple. Bingo! Chord Bingo is a game-like method for learning how chords are constructed and how to form them yourself on any chord instrument - guitar banjo ukulele mandolin keyboard and others. It's a novel way of blending theory with application: first you learn a few easy rules of how chords are made then you put them to use. That's where the fun begins. Placing ordinary pocket coins or other small objects on keyboard or fretboard diagrams you select the proper tones for the chord you want arranging the coins and the tones they represent in various possible positions. It's that simple. Bingo!

Innovative and Diverse Ways of Playing Penatonic Scales in Blues Rock and Heavy Metal-Guitar instructor/host Dave Celentano teaches innovative and diverse ways of playing the pentatonic scale in rock and heavy metal. He covers: the five position patterns for the pentatonic scale; sequences string bending connecting the scale patterns; string skipping; two-hand tapping pentatonics; a complete pentatonic solo played over backing tracks; and rhythm backing tracks for the student to rehearse soloing over. All examples are notated intablature and included on the DVD as a printable PDF file. 60 min.Guitar instructor/host Dave Celentano teaches innovative and diverse ways of playing the pentatonic scale in rock and heavy metal. He covers: the five position patterns for the pentatonic scale; sequences string bending connecting the scale patterns; string skipping; two-hand tapping pentatonics; a complete pentatonic solo played over backing tracks; and rhythm backing tracks for the student to rehearse soloing over. All examples are notated intablature and included on the DVD as a printable PDF file. 60 min.

This totally tubular book/CD pack gives you all the tools to play convincing surf guitar covering concepts techniques equipment and even surf slang! At the core of the book are six original surf songs by The Torquays one ofthe best retro surf bands around. You can play along with these six tunes on the accompanying CD and for each one the book includes a transcription lesson and analysis. With chapters on surf guitar gods like Dick Dale and TheVentures this book is a must-have for beginning to advanced players! Includes tab. This totally tubular book/CD pack gives you all the tools to play convincing surf guitar covering concepts techniques equipment and even surf slang! At the core of the book are six original surf songs by The Torquays one of the best retro surf bands around. You can play along with these six tunes on the accompanying CD and for each one the book includes a transcription lesson and analysis. With chapters on surf guitar gods like Dick Dale and The Ventures this book is a must-have for beginning to advanced players! Includes tab.

One of the most popular acts of the 1930s was the Monroe Brothers featuring Bill on mandolin and tenor vocals and Charlie on lead vocals and rhythm Guitar. This great overview of Charlie Monroe's unique Guitar performance style (he used just his thumb and index finger) presents 52 songs with an in-depth look at the backup patterns & techniques from each chord family (G F D C E A) plus special note sequences common substitutions and stock backup phrases. Includes the bluegrass classics Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms My Long Journey Home and Roll On Buddy plus a discography and complete Bluebird recording session info. One of the most popular acts of the 1930s was the Monroe Brothers featuring Bill on mandolin and tenor vocals and Charlie on lead vocals and rhythm Guitar. This great overview of Charlie Monroe's unique Guitar performance style (he used just his thumb and index finger) presents 52 songs with an in-depth look at the backup patterns & techniques from each chord family (G F D C E A) plus special note sequences common substitutions and stock backup phrases. Includes the bluegrass classics Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms My Long Journey Home and Roll On Buddy plus a discography and complete Bluebird recording session info.

Swing rhythm never left but it's getting harder to find someone to teach it! Noted swing rhythm guitarist Ranger Doug of Riders in the Sky takes you step-by-step through the process of expanding your technique on swing rhythm.Whether you play in a swing band a cowboy quartet like Riders in the Sky or gypsy jazz this DVD offers you an absolutely unique and up-close look at chord forms patterns right and left hand technique and insider tips by aswing rhythm master who has been playing this style for over 30 years. In addition two western classics Wah Hoo and Tumbling Tumbleweed are not only broken down and explained in detail but areperformed by 2-time Grammy winners Riders in the Sky in a mini-concert so that the lesson on those two tunes is exemplified in live performance. Saddle up saddle pal and ride the Rhythm Range with Ranger Doug! Includestranscription booklet.Swing rhythm never left but it's getting harder to find someone to teach it! Noted swing rhythm guitarist Ranger Doug of Riders in the Sky takes you step-by-step through the process of expanding your technique on swing rhythm.Whether you play in a swing band a cowboy quartet like Riders in the Sky or gypsy jazz this DVD offers you an absolutely unique and up-close look at chord forms patterns right and left hand technique and insider tips by aswing rhythm master who has been playing this style for over 30 years. In addition two western classics Wah Hoo and Tumbling Tumbleweed are not only broken down and explained in detail butareperformed by 2-time Grammy winners Riders in the Sky in a mini-concert so that the lesson on those two tunes is exemplified in live performance. Saddle up saddle pal and ride the Rhythm Range with Ranger Doug! Includestranscription booklet.

This book/CD pack shows guitarists how to transform basic jazz improv techniques into bebop figures in Bird's famous with strings style by making chromatic and rhythmic alterations. Includes many musical examples most in the user-friendly key of G major to accommodate players not well versed in jazz flat keys.This book/CD pack shows guitarists how to transform basic jazz improv techniques into bebop figures in Bird's famous 'with strings' style by making chromatic and rhythmic alterations. Includes many musical examples most in the user-friendly key of G major to accommodate players not well versed in jazz flat keys.

The concepts and fingerings in this book have been developed by analyzing the licks used by Charlie Christian. Chord shapes are moveable; thus one can play the riffs in virtually any key without difficulty by simply moving theshape and fingerings used to play them up or down the fingerboard. The author shows how the chord shapes - F D and A - are formed then can easily be modified to major minor dominant seventh and diminished seventhchord voicings. Analyzing licks frequently used by Charlie Christian Joe has identified a series of what he calls tetrafragments i.e. the core element of a lick. The identifiable sound of a particular lick ispreserved regardless of how many notes are added on either side of it e.g. pickup notes or tag endings. Many examples are shown and played on the CD of how this basic concept was used by Charlie Christian to keep his solo linesmoving forward. Weidlich also makes observations on the physical manner Charlie Christian used in playing jazz guitar and how that approach contributed to his smooth mostly down stroke pick technique.Charlie Christian was one of the most influential jazz guitarists of the swing era an innovator and accomplished player who brought the guitar closer to the front of the band rather than the rhythm instrument it began as. Chord shapes form a visual frame of reference for the player so it is easier to play the single note improvised horn-like lines out of chord shapes that Charlie Christian was known for. The concepts and fingerings presented in this book have been developed by analysing many of the licks used by Charlie Christian in his solos. As well as the didactic purpose this will be of great value to all guitarist with an interest in CharlieChristian's style and career. A CD is included which features 93 demonstration tracks to facilitate faster learning. Arranged for standard guitar notation with large chord boxes and easy to read diagrams.

Finally a chord chart that's easy to read! 98 beginner and advanced versions of the most popular chords with fingering and note construction of each chord plus key chart showing the principal and relative chords in each key.Finally a chord chart that's easy to read! Ninety-eight beginner and advanced versions of the most popular and widely played chords with fingering and note construction of each chord plus a key chart showing the principal and relative chords in each key.

The 5-string bass is rapidly growing into the future and this is your handbook to meet it there. Besides discussing how to adapt to the differences in the 5-string versus the 4-string this book explores the various ways of usingthe 5-string practice tips different techniques and practical applications to various genres demonstrated through songs on the accompanying CD.Learn to lay down phat and funky grooves or the deepest-darkest thunder only the low B tuning can deliver! The 5-string bass is being employed far more than ever in wider ranging styles and Brian Emmel's 5-String Bass Method helps you make the step to 5-string. Besides discussing how to adapt to the differences in the 5-string versus the 4-string this book explores the various ways of using the 5-string practice tips different techniques and practical applications to various genres demonstrated through songs on the accompanying CD.

This book/CD pack by Rudy Robbins of the official Texan cowboy band Spirit of Texas and Shirley Field Canada's champion female yodeler will teach you how to yodel in no time! Features basic instructions simple songs recorded demonstrations and a special photo gallery & short bios of cowboy and cowgirl yodelers. This book/CD pack by Rudy Robbins of the official Texan cowboy band Spirit of Texas and Shirley Field Canada's champion female yodeler will teach you how to yodel in no time! Features basic instructions simple songs recorded demonstrations and a special photo gallery & short bios of cowboy and cowgirl yodelers.

A complete guide to playing fiddle tunes! Covers: tips on hand positions; playing instructions and techniques; rhythmic patterns for the reel jig hornpipe and waltz; and more. Features over 100 songs along with a CD thatdemonstrates several of the tunes. Ability to read music is not necessary. A complete guide to playing fiddle tunes! Covers: tips on hand positions; playing instructions and techniques; rhythmic patterns for the reel jig hornpipe and waltz; and more. Features over 100 songs along with a CD that demonstrates several of the tunes. Ability to read music is not necessary.

For Players of All Chord Instruments-Chord Bingo is a game-like method for learning how chords are constructed and how to form them yourself on any chord instrument - guitar banjo ukulele mandolin keyboard and others. It's a novel way of blending theory with application: first you learn a few easy rules of how chords are made then you put them to use. That's where the fun begins. Placing ordinary pocket coins or other small objects on keyboard or fretboard diagrams you select the proper tones for the chord you want arranging the coins and the tones they represent in various possible positions. It's that simple. Bingo! Chord Bingo is a game-like method for learning how chords are constructed and how to form them yourself on any chord instrument - guitar banjo ukulele mandolin keyboard and others. It's a novel way of blending theory with application: first you learn a few easy rules of how chords are made then you put them to use. That's where the fun begins. Placing ordinary pocket coins or other small objects on keyboard or fretboard diagrams you select the proper tones for the chord you want arranging the coins and the tones they represent in various possible positions. It's that simple. Bingo!

Innovative and Diverse Ways of Playing Penatonic Scales in Blues Rock and Heavy Metal-Guitar instructor/host Dave Celentano teaches innovative and diverse ways of playing the pentatonic scale in rock and heavy metal. He covers: the five position patterns for the pentatonic scale; sequences string bending connecting the scale patterns; string skipping; two-hand tapping pentatonics; a complete pentatonic solo played over backing tracks; and rhythm backing tracks for the student to rehearse soloing over. All examples are notated intablature and included on the DVD as a printable PDF file. 60 min.Guitar instructor/host Dave Celentano teaches innovative and diverse ways of playing the pentatonic scale in rock and heavy metal. He covers: the five position patterns for the pentatonic scale; sequences string bending connecting the scale patterns; string skipping; two-hand tapping pentatonics; a complete pentatonic solo played over backing tracks; and rhythm backing tracks for the student to rehearse soloing over. All examples are notated intablature and included on the DVD as a printable PDF file. 60 min.

This totally tubular book/CD pack gives you all the tools to play convincing surf guitar covering concepts techniques equipment and even surf slang! At the core of the book are six original surf songs by The Torquays one ofthe best retro surf bands around. You can play along with these six tunes on the accompanying CD and for each one the book includes a transcription lesson and analysis. With chapters on surf guitar gods like Dick Dale and TheVentures this book is a must-have for beginning to advanced players! Includes tab. This totally tubular book/CD pack gives you all the tools to play convincing surf guitar covering concepts techniques equipment and even surf slang! At the core of the book are six original surf songs by The Torquays one of the best retro surf bands around. You can play along with these six tunes on the accompanying CD and for each one the book includes a transcription lesson and analysis. With chapters on surf guitar gods like Dick Dale and The Ventures this book is a must-have for beginning to advanced players! Includes tab.