Pro Tools 8 - Advanced Level goes deep into the digital-audio application providing insights and techniques for using this powerful and amazing software to help you create spectacular music. This program begins witha tutorial that introduces you to how synthesizers work preparing you to use the new onboard soft synths in Pro Tools® 8. You'll learn how to set up and use ReWire instruments and you'll get acquainted with each of the newsynths in Pro Tools 8 including the Boom drum module the DB-33 organ and the Mini Grand piano. You'll explore Structure Free (a sample player) Xpand2 (a multitimbral virtual synth) and Transfuser (a virutalsynth-workstation). Using sounds from these modules host Andrew Eisele will build up an arrangement using a variety of tools such as combining analog and electronic drum tracks working with loops and groove clips and using themany onboard audio and MIDI editing tools in Pro Tools 8. In the mixing segment you'll learn advanced techniques such as isolating tracks setting up busses inserting dynamic and real-time effects writing automation andapplying effects both to tracks and to the stereo bus during mastering. Throughout this video you'll learn tips and tricks you can use right away to make your own productions sound amazing! 2 hours 55 minutes. Pro Tools 8 – Advanced Level goes deep into the digital-audio application providing insights and techniques for using this powerful and amazing software to help you create spectacular music. This program begins with a tutorial that introduces you to how synthesizers work preparing you to use the new onboard soft synths in Pro Tools 8. You'll learn how to set up and use Rewire instruments and you'll get acquainted with each of the new synths in Pro Tools 8 including the Boom drum module the DB-33 organ and the Mini Grand piano. You'll explore Structure Free (a sample player) Xpand2 (a multitimbral virtual synth) and Transfuser (a virutal synth-workstation). Usingsounds from these modules host Andrew Eisele will build up an arrangement using a variety of tools such as combining analog and electronic drum tracks working with loops and groove clips and using the many onboard audio and MIDI editing tools in Pro Tools 8. In the mixing segment you'll learn advanced techniques such as isolating tracks setting up busses inserting dynamic and real-time effects writing automation and applying effects both to tracks and to the stereo bus during mastering. Throughout this video you'll learn tips and tricks you can use right away to make your own productions sound amazing!

Jerry Barnes Bassist for Roberta Flack Chaka Khan Whitney Houston and others shows you twenty-seven of the ultimate funk/R&B Bass patterns in this lesson filmed in 1999. He covers classic patterns from the 1960s to '80s plus exciting performances with Bass Drums and a full band. Includes a lesson booklet with complete transcriptions with tab.

4-disc DVD set-Featuring amazing performances and illuminating interviews from eleven of today's greatest drum artists including Thomas Pridgen or The Mars Volta and Todd Sucherman of Styx . Hudson Music's new four-disc twelve-hour DVD of the 2008 Modern Drummer Festival is much more than merely the highlights of the most prestigious longest-running largest live drumming event in the world. The deluxe Modern Drummer Festival 2008 DVD package is also an incredible educational resource that provides in-depth insights and exclusive instruction (including a printable 28-page eBook) from one of the most musical and musically diverse groups of drummers in theFestival's 20-year history. Two full interview DVDs are an integral part of the package – allowing artists to augment their on-stage performances with back-stage explanations and demonstrations of their concepts backgrounds influences techniques interpretations and compositions. Included are inspiring conversations with each drummer as well as unprecedented drummer-to-drummer interviews such as Simon Phillips with Gavin Harrison Ndugu Chancler with Will Calhoun and Todd Sucherman with Derek Roddy plus on-screen graphics that link the lessons to specific PDF files with notated patterns and exercises in the eBook. The package also features extensive multi-camera coverage of the spectacular drumming that has made the Modern Drummer Festival a must-see event for drummers around the world. While some players offer solo performances others play with pre-recorded tracks or live bands during their Festival segments. The Saturday performances showcase Billy Ward Will Calhoun Ndugu Chancler and Simon Phillips; while the Sunday performances highlight Carmine Appice Derek Roddy Dafnis Prieto Todd Sucherman Gavin Harrison and Bill Stewart.

Determine the Optimum Playing Position and Support for Your Body Type-World-renowned music educator Julie Lyonn Lieberman has created a valuable resource for violinists violists and string teachers. This DVD provides a comprehensive overview of the issues that determine instrument position and support. Topics covered include: instrument position as determined by body-type as well as natural joint and muscle function · working with four planes for placement · individualizing your chin- and shoulder-rest to work more efficiently for you · creating supportive practice habits in a conducive environment · postural issues and their effect on instrument hold · reprogramming muscular habits · and more. 1 hour 30 minutes.World-renowned music educator Julie Lyonn Lieberman has created a valuable resource for violinists violists and string teachers. This DVD provides a comprehensive overview of the issues that determine instrument position and support. Topics covered include: instrument position as determined by body-type as well as natural joint and muscle function · working with four planes for placement · individualizing your chin- and shoulder-rest to work more efficiently for you · creating supportive practice habits in a conducive environment · postural issues and their effect on instrument hold · reprogramming muscular habits · and more. 1 hour 30 minutes.

The Hal Leonard Fiddle Method is the perfect introduction to playing folk bluegrass and country styles on the Violin. Many traditional tunes are included to illustrate a variety of techniques. The accompanying CD includes 90 tracks for demonstration and play-along. Lessons cover: instrument selection & care playing positions slides & slurs bowing music theory drones cross-tuning and other essential topics. The Hal Leonard Fiddle Method is the perfect introduction to playing folk bluegrass and country styles on the Violin. Many traditional tunes are included to illustrate a variety of techniques. The accompanying online audio includes 90 tracks for demonstration and play-along. Lessons cover: instrument selection & care playing positions slides & slurs bowing music theory drones cross-tuning and other essential topics.

Presented by Vic Firth-The second edition of the best-selling original Groove Essentials features a DVD and companion book/CD package with 53 brand new grooves and over 100 variations for intermediate to advanced players. Students will learn thedifference between ghost and grace notes (while being encouraged to experiment with both in all six groove families) as well as important go-to grooves like the Train and Bo-Diddley beats. For moreadvanced players and professionals GE 2.0 introduces the concepts of groove construction interpretation and manipulation- training drummers to think like musicians in order to maximize their full potential. The DVDfeatures more than 70 new songs covering 4/4 2/2 6/8 and 3/4 time signatures with three levels of difficulty for 5/4 7/8 and 9/8 meters. On the 3-hour 45-minute DVD Igoe discusses and demonstrates each groove in multipletempos alone and with a band with many patterns shown on both acoustic and on Roland HD-1 and TD-9 electronic drumkits. The grooves span rock funk R&B/hip-hop jazz (sticks and brushes) world/specialty extreme tempos all-purpose hybrid rideless classic and odd-meters. The companion play-Along book and CD contain over 90 tracks including every song from the DVD in their full-length versions minus the drums; allowing drummers to expandtheir skills by playing any of the grooves with a band and recording themselves on audio or video (optional) to helpfacilitate the learning process. These tracks also supply a variety of fill-in and soloing opportunities tochallenge advanced players. In addition the book features Igoe's extended global tours that will test even the most seasoned professional's chops creativity and stamina and as a first of its kindbonus there is a full-length orchestral play-along track designed to provide a taste of playing in a full orchestra complete with multiple moving tempos dynamics and feels. Languages: English Spanish German Japanese The second edition of the best-selling original Groove Essentials features a DVD and companion book/CD package with 53 brand new grooves and over 100 variations for intermediate to advanced players. Students will learn the difference between ghost and grace notes (while being encouraged to experiment with both in all six groove families) as well as important go-to grooves like the Train and Bo-Diddley beats. For more advanced players and professionals GE 2.0 introduces the concepts of groove construction interpretation and manipulation- training drummers to think like musicians in order to maximize their full potential. The DVDfeatures more than 70 new songs covering 4/4 2/2 6/8 and 3/4 time signatures with three levels of difficulty for 5/4 7/8 and 9/8 meters. On the 3-hour 45-minute DVD Igoe discusses and demonstrates each groove in multiple tempos alone and with a

Covering Electric & Acoustic-Denny Rauen is a nationally acclaimed master luthier whose clientele includes many top musicians and collectors from around the world - including Keith Richards Buddy Guy Leo Kottke Roger Glover and many more. In thismust-have instructional DVD Denny personally teaches: acoustic guitar setup; electric guitar setup; jazz guitar setup; slide guitar setup; Floyd Rose setup; adjusting the truss rod; adjusting intonation; and many trade secrets! 1hr 58 min. Denny Rauen is a nationally acclaimed master luthier whose clientele includes many top musicians and collectors from around the world - including Keith Richards Buddy Guy Leo Kottke Roger Glover and many more. In this must-have instructional DVD Denny personally teaches: Acoustic Guitar setup Electric Guitar setup Jazz Guitar Setup Slide Guide setup Floyd Rose setup Adjusting the truss rod Adjusting intonation And many more trade secrets!

Piano Play-Along Volume 19-Your favourite sheet music will come to life with the innovative Piano Play-Along series! With these book/CD collections piano and keyboard players will be able to practice and perform with professional-sounding accompaniments. Containing eight songs each the books feature new engravings with a separate vocal staff plus guitar frames so players and their friends can sing or strum along. The CDs feature two tracks for each tune: a full performance for listening and a separate backing track that lets players take the lead on keyboard. The high-quality sound-alike accompaniments exactly match the printed music. Your favourite sheet music will come to life with the innovative Piano Play-Along series! With these book/CD collections piano and keyboard players will be able to practice and perform with professional-sounding accompaniments. Containing eight songs each the books feature new engravings with a separate vocal staff plus guitar frames so players and their friends can sing or strum along. The CDs feature two tracks for each tune: a full performance for listening and a separate backing track that lets players take the lead on keyboard. The high-quality sound-alike accompaniments exactly match the printed music.

As one of the most emulated blues players of our time Robben Ford's impeccable soloing techniques phrasing and tone have been the subject of several books and videos but for the first time Robben brings his smooth and tastyrhythm playing to the forefront in this DVD. He explains and demonstrates dozens of blues rhythm concepts and techniques from 12-bar shuffle blues rhythms to mixing in jazz chords to blues comping. Robben also takes you throughseveral of his tunes showing his chord voicings rhythms and right-hand picking/finger techniques. Robben also answers questions about double-stops his guitars recording and road gear. Also includes a 39-page printable PDFwith examples and transcriptions. Robben has been offering masterclass clinics for several years to a very select and limited number of students. We're happy to present this DVD to allow guitarists everywhere to be a part of thisunique experience. 86 minutes.As one of the most emulated blues players of our time Robben Ford's impeccable soloing techniques phrasing and tone have been the subject of several books and videos but for the first time Robben brings his smooth and tasty rhythm playing to the forefront in this DVD. He explains and demonstrates dozens of blues rhythm concepts and techniques from 12-bar shuffle blues rhythms to mixing in jazz chords to blues comping. Robben also takes you through several of his tunes showing his chord voicings rhythms and right-hand picking/finger techniques. Robben also answers questions about double-stops his guitars recording and road gear. Also includesa 39-page printable PDF with examples and transcriptions. Robben has been offering masterclass clinics for several years to a very select and limited number of students. We're happy to present this DVD to allow guitarists everywhere to be a part of this unique experience.

King Of The Vibes' 'The Vibes President' or 'Boss Of The Backbeat'...call him what you will Lionel Hampton was a Jazz hero. This enthralling documentary presents the life and times of the man who virtually invented the Vibraphone as a Jazz instrument and is one of the fundamental influences of early Rock n' Roll. Mike Mainieri and Steve Smith narrate this collection of archive footage and rare photographs from the 30s to the 90s telling the fascinating story of Hampton's 73-year career. The programme also includes contributions and appearances from a host of Jazz stars including Benny Goodman Gene Krupa Teddy Wilson Milt Buckner Benny Carter and many more.Legendary! 'King Of The Vibes' 'The Vibes President' or 'Boss Of The Backbeat'...call him what you will Lionel Hampton was a Jazz hero. This enthralling documentary presents the life and times of the man who virtually invented the Vibraphone as a Jazz instrument and is one of the fundamental influences of early Rock n' Roll. Mike Mainieri and Steve Smith narrate this collection of archive footage and rare photographs from the 30s to the 90s telling the fascinating story of Hampton's 73-year career. The programme also includes contributions and appearances from a host of Jazz stars including Benny Goodman Gene Krupa Teddy Wilson Milt Buckner Benny Carter and many more. Legendary!

Manring describes the techniques used on his Thonk CD and demonstrates his approach to performing music in this DVD. Also covers: altered tunings slap technique with a fretless bass use of the EBow changing tunings andmore. 52 minutes.Bass innovator Michael Manring provides an in-depth discussion of the unusual and unorthodox techniques that feature on his CD release Thonk . The album boasts four solo pieces that rely upon some very unique playing techniques and musical approaches. Among the topics covered are: Using alternate tunings The capabilities of the Hyperbass Applying the slap technique to a fretless bass Use of the EBow and playing with two EBows simultaneously Changing tunings while playing Composing with multiple tunings Playing several instruments simultaneously

This quick guide to flatpicking Irish traditional music was written by Doc Rossi a well-known citternist and guitarist in both traditional and early music. He's created this book for intermediate to advanced players who want toimprove their technique develop ideas and learn new repertoire. Starting with the basics of technique and ornamentation in traditional music Doc then goes directly into the tunes in standard notation and tab. Focusing ontraditional music from Ireland Doc has also chosen tunes from England France Flanders North America and Corsica to reflect the guitar's broad range. Right- and left-hand techniques ornamentation arranging and other topicsare taught through the tunes themselves. Doc has developed his own tuning for playing traditional music and this book shows you how to use it. His tuning makes it easy to play tunes in all the important traditional keys withoutmoving a capo around or having to negotiate difficult position shifts while at the same time providing a number of open strings and other possibilities for playing your own accompaniment. An audio CD with all of the tunes playedat medium tempo is included.This quick guide to flatpicking Irish traditional music was written by Doc Rossi a well-known citternist and guitarist in both traditional and early music. He's created this book for intermediate to advanced players who want to improve their technique develop ideas and learn new repertoire. Starting with the basics of technique and ornamentation in traditional music Doc then goes directly into the tunes in standard notation and tab. Focusing on traditional music from Ireland Doc has also chosen tunes from England France Flanders North America and Corsica to reflect the guitar's broad range. Right- and left-hand techniques ornamentation arranging and othertopics are taught through the tunes themselves. Doc has developed his own tuning for playing traditional music and this book shows you how to use it. His tuning makes it easy to play tunes in all the important traditional keys without moving a capo around or having to negotiate difficult position shifts while at the same time providing a number of open strings and other possibilities for playing your own accompaniment. An audio CD with all of the tunes played at medium tempo is included.

Guitar Play-Along DVD Volume 31-The Guitar Play Along DVD series lets you hear and see how to play songs like never before. Just watch listen and learn! Each song starts with a lesson from a professional guitar teacher. Then the teacher performs the completesong along with professionally recorded backing tracks. You can choose to turn the guitar off if you want to play along or leave the guitar in the mix to hear how it should sound. You can also choose from multiple viewing options;fret hand with tab wide view with tab pick & fret hand close-up and others. This DVD features 8 hits from rock supergroup Boston: Don't Look Back Let Me Take You Home Tonight Long Time More Than aFeeling Party Peace of Mind Rock & Roll Band Smokin'. 2 hrs 39 min. The Guitar Play-Along DVD series lets you hear and see how to play songs like never before. Just watch listen and learn! Each song starts with a lesson from a professional guitar teacher. Then the teacher performs the complete song along with professionally recorded backing tracks. You can choose to turn the guitar off if you want to play along or leave the guitar in the mix to hear how it should sound. You can also choose from multiple viewing options; fret hand with tab wide view with tab pick & fret hand close-up and others.

The acoustic bass is a notoriously physical instrument one that demands strength and stamina as well as a keen ear and an overall sense of musicianship. Master bassist Todd Phillips has devised a personal training workout andexercise plan that will help bassists at all levels and in all styles play with great tone precise timing and in good tune. 1 hr. 30 min.The acoustic bass is a notoriously physical instrument one that demands strength and stamina as well as a keen ear and an overall sense of musicianship. Master bassist Todd Phillips has devised a personal training workout and exercise plan that will help bassists at all levels and in all styles play with great tone precise timing and in good tune. 1 hr. 30 min.

An In-Depth Look at the Styles of the Masters-This book/CD pack is solely devoted to providing you with a complete overview of the techniques and styles popularised by the greatest jazz tenor saxophonists of all time. All the best are here: from the cool bebop excursions of Dexter Gordon to the stellar musings of John Coltrane with more than a dozen master players examined in between. Includes lessons music historical analysis and rare photos plus a CD with 16 full-band tracks! The 16 pieces in this book are each in the style of on of the following artists: Lester Young; Coleman Hawkins; Ben Webster; Paul Gonsalves; Gene Ammons; Dexter Gordon; Zoot Sims; Sonny Stitt; Sonny Rollins; Hank Mobley; Harold Land; Stan Getz; Charlie Rouse; John Coltrane; Joe Henderson; and George Coleman This book/CD pack is solely devoted to providing you with a complete overview of the techniques and styles popularised by the greatest jazz tenor saxophonists of all time. All the best are here: from the cool bebop excursions of Dexter Gordon to the stellar musings of John Coltrane with more than a dozen master players examined in between. Includes lessons music historical analysis and rare photos plus a CD with 16 full-band tracks! The 16 pieces in this book are each in the style of on of the following artists: Lester Young; Coleman Hawkins; Ben Webster; Paul Gonsalves; Gene Ammons; Dexter Gordon; Zoot Sims; Sonny Stitt; Sonny Rollins;Hank Mobley; Harold Land; Stan Getz; Charlie Rouse; John Coltrane; Joe Henderson; and George Coleman

VJ World Visuals-Go-Go Dancers is a fun tempo-driven DVD. These nine talented professional go-go dancers will surely inject energy onto your screens! Each edited BPM auto-loop will fit the music mix you choose to play. These DVDs are seen in the world's best bars and nightclubs used by DJ & VJ professionals around the globe. Get three DVDs and use different tempos on a variety of screens for a great effect. OK girls let's dance! 1 hr. 40 min. VJ World Visuals-Go-Go Dancers is a fun tempo-driven DVD. These nine talented professional go-go dancers will surely inject energy onto your screens! Each edited BPM auto-loop will fit the music mix you choose to play. These DVDs are seen in the world's best bars and nightclubs used by DJ & VJ professionals around the globe. Get three DVDs and use different tempos on a variety of screens for a great effect. OK girls let's dance! 1 hr. 40 min.

In this 1999 session Son Seals provided an extraordinary personal lesson on how to play tough no-nonsense blues guitar in a variety of rhythmic settings. An inspiring teacher along with being an awesome performer Son was directin his explanations as he was in his guitar playing. He put his heart into each song segment which includes shuffles slow blues funk blues and minor blues interjecting humorous anecdotes and practical playing advice forguitarists at all levels of experience. In addition he was a master at up-tempo shuffles demonstrating clearly how to pace and build a solo. By observing Son's technique in such an intimate setting you'll see that the secret tohis power and energy was in his fingers and not in excessive amplification. An easy-to-follow booklet is included that contains transcriptions of essential musical examples.A very special intimate guitar lesson with the late Son Seals as the no-nonsense star of the Chicago Blues sound shares the details of his distinctive style. Filmed in 1999 Son's explanations are as direct as his playing - an inspiring teacher as well as an awesome performer! His demonstrations include shuffles slow blues funk blues and minor keys. The lessons are interjected with anecdotes and practical advice for guitarists and blues fans at all levels of experience. Son's solos display how he was a master of the up-tempo grooves showing clearly how to build pace and power. By observing his technique in such an intimate setting you'll discover that the secretto great blues playing lies beneath the fingers rather than with excessive amplification.

Anatomy Of A Drum Solo presents newly-recorded in-studio footage of Rush's celebrated drum star Neil Peart discussing his approach to soloing. Using a solo recorded in Frankfurt 2004 as a framework Neil talks about each segment of this nine-minute tour-de-force which has become a famed feature of the Rush live experience. Techniques are explained in detail as Peart guides you through the thought processes and inspirations that combine to form the solo. Also included are two 'explorations' - completely improvised workouts at the drums each over 30 minutes long a never-before released solo recorded in Hamburg 2004 a previously unreleased solo from the 1994 Counterparts tour Neil's Grammy-nominated solo and two full Rush performances from 2004 all shot from the drum-camera perspective. This remarkable collection of performance footage and interviews is complimented by a host of special DVD features including: Camera Option - during Neil's performance of Der Trommler the viewer can choose several different camera perspectives Alternate edits - choose between the program edit and an alternate version showing examples in full screen without commentary Audio-only tracks Momo's Dance Party and Pieces Of Eight A PDF transcription of Neil's entire performance of Der Trommler Photo Gallery Interviews with Lorne Wheaton - Neil's drum tech.

This easy new method will teach you the ukulele ASAP! First take a few moments to learn the parts of the instrument the different types of ukes the correct holding position and how to tune up. Each exercise in the book has been designed to teach you the most popular key chord combinations and patterns that you'll see in hundreds of songs. The tunes taught here include: Auld Lang Syne · My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean · Oh! Susanna · Peg of My Heart · Red River Valley · Tiger Rag · and many more. You can strum the chords for each or play the easy-to-follow melody.This easy new method will teach you the ukulele ASAP! First take a few moments to learn the parts of the instrument the different types of ukes the correct holding position and how to tune up. Each exercise in the book has been designed to teach you the most popular key chord combinations and patterns that you'll see in hundreds of songs. The tunes taught here include: Auld Lang Syne; My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean; Oh! Susanna; Peg of My Heart; Red River Valley; Tiger Rag and many more. You can strum the chords for each or play the easy-to-follow melody.

Hudson Music is proud to present the Ultimate Drum Lessons series of DVDs featuring lessons and performances on the most popular drumming styles and topics given by some of the greatest drummers in the world. Ultimate Drum Lessons: Progressive Rock contains educational lessons and incredible performances from some of the icons of progressive rock: Neil Peart (Rush) Mike Portnot (Dream Theatre) Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) Carl Palmer (ELP/Asia) Nick D'Virgilio (Spock's Beard) Chris Pennie (Coheed and Cambria) Simon Phillips (The Who/Toto/Jeff Beck) Todd Sucherman (Styx) and Gregg Bissonnette (David Lee Roth). Hosted by prog/fusion legend Rod Morgenstein(The Dixie Dregs) who shares insights about each artist this DVD will enhance your inderstanding and appreciation of the signature elements of progressive drumming: power odd meters precision creativity complexity and more. Hudson Music is proud to present the Ultimate Drum Lessons series of DVDs featuring lessons and performances on the most popular drumming styles and topics given by some of the greatest drummers in the world. Ultimate Drum Lessons: Progressive Rock contains educational lessons and incredible performances from some of the icons of progressive rock: Neil Peart (Rush) Mike Portnot (Dream Theatre) Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) Carl Palmer (ELP/Asia) Nick D'Virgilio (Spock's Beard) Chris Pennie (Coheed and Cambria) SimonPhillips (The Who/Toto/Jeff Beck) Todd Sucherman (Styx) and Gregg Bissonnette (David Lee Roth). Hosted by prog/fusion legend Rod Morgenstein (The Dixie Dregs) who shares insights about each artist this DVD will enhance your inderstanding and appreciation of the signature elements of progressive drumming: power odd meters precision creativity complexity and more.