Think you know SONAR? Think again! SONAR 7 is one of the most feature-packed professional digital audio workstation software packages available for Windows-based recording studios. It's a powerhouse recording application with expansive features that are hard for any other DAW to compete with and once you learn to use it you'll know why! This DVD from BCI Media and Hal Leonard will teach you all you need to know to master the incredible array of features in SONAR 7 to make your music sound amazing. Even experienced SONAR users should take a look at this DVD to understand this comprehensive new offering of powerful creative tools in SONAR 7. This DVD will teach you allabout SONAR's complete MIDI overhaul with Smart MIDI Tools and dozens of other new features and introduce you to the most powerful Step Sequencer found in any DAW. Explore other new features like SONAR 7's new true linear phase mastering plug-ins internal sidechaining and delay compensation for external hardware. 120 minutes. Think you know Sonar? Think again! Sonar 7 is one of the most feature-packed professional digital audio workstation software packages available for Windows-based recording studios. It's a powerhouse recording application with expansive features that are hard for any other DAW to compete with and once you learn to use it you'll know why! This DVD from BCI Media and Hal Leonard will teach you all you need to know to master the incredible array of features in SONAR 7 to make your music sound amazing. Even experienced SONAR users should take a look at this DVD to understand this comprehensive new offering of powerful creative tools in SONAR 7. This DVD will teach you allabout SONAR's complete MIDI overhaul with Smart MIDI Tools and dozens of other new features and introduce you to the most powerful Step Sequencer found in any DAW. Explore other new features like SONAR 7's new true linear phase mastering plug-ins internal sidechaining and delay compensation for external hardware.

Music Pro Guides-In this DVD Sonar instructor Andrew Eisele teaches you skills you can put to use right away to become a power-user of this software. Topics include understanding synthesis advanced use of Sonar's instruments editors andplug-ins and mastering the use of Sonar 7's on-board mixer. You'll learn how to create bigger better sounding tracks by layering MIDI information. You'll also learn how to edit REX files record with MIDI and edit the recordingwith Sonar's on-board MIDI editors. This book is a must-have for every Sonar user!In this DVD Sonar instructor Andrew Eisele teaches you skills you can put to use right away to become a power-user of this software. Topics include understanding synthesis advanced use of Sonar's instruments editors and plug-ins and mastering the use of Sonar 7's on-board mixer. You'll learn how to create bigger better sounding tracks by layering MIDI information. You'll also learn how to edit REX files record with MIDI and edit the recording with Sonar's on-board MIDI editors. This book is a must-have for every Sonar user!

Pat Torpey the solid hard-rock drummer from Mr. Big explains the development of his style and techniques through four chapters of exercises including a spectacular nine-minute drum solo. He also performs and discusses seven Mr. Big songs explaining his secrets and tricks. Topics covered include paradiddles grace notes drum solos hi-hat work and basic and double-bass footwork. Features a special performance with Billy Sheehan on bass and a printable lesson booklet on disc. 1 hour 6 minutes.

The Director's Cut of The Wondrous Songs & The Wondrous Stories-From the footage of the 2003 world tour that didn't make the original edit we present Yes - The Director's Cut. Recorded live during the 35th Anniversary World Tour this is the wondrous songs and stories of YES the world's finest progressive rock band. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and previously unreleased live performances at the N.I.A Birmingham and The Glastonbury Festival. This footage has only been seen before in edited clips and now due to the demand from fans is presented in full in this new Directors Cut. Featuring the classic lineup of YES: Jon Anderson Steve Howe Chris Squire Alan White Rick Wakeman. Songs include: Siberian Khatru - Magnification -Don't Kill the Whale - In the Presence Of - We Have Heaven - South Side of the Sky - And You and I - To Be Over/Clap - Show Me - Rick Wakeman Solo - Heart of the Sunrise - Long Distance Runaround - The Fish - Awaken - I've Seen All Good People - Roundabout. 3 hours 20 minutes. From the footage of the 2003 world tour that didn't make the original edit we present Yes – The Director's Cut. Recorded live during the 35th Anniversary World Tour this is the “wondrous” songs and stories of YES the world's finest progressive rock band. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and previously unreleased live performances at the N.I.A Birmingham and The Glastonbury Festival. This footage has only been seen before in edited clips and now due to the demand from fans is presented in full in this new “Directors Cut.” Featuring the “classic” lineup of YES: Jon Anderson Steve Howe Chris Squire Alan White Rick Wakeman. Songs include: Siberian Khatru •Magnification • Don't Kill the Whale • In the Presence Of • We Have Heaven • South Side of the Sky • And You and I • To Be Over/Clap • Show Me • Rick Wakeman Solo • Heart of the Sunrise • Long Distance Runaround • The Fish • Awaken • I've Seen All Good People • Roundabout. 3 hours 20 minutes.

This very special concert performance features The Peter Erskine Trio with pianist John Taylor and bassist Palle Danielsson. Erskine himself is recognised throughout the musical world as a rhythm tour-de-force havingworked with talents as diverse as Joni Mitchell Micheal Brecker Weather Report and Steely Dan. The performance filmed in 1993 in Salzau Germany captures an inspired trio at their very best. This very special concert performance features The Peter Erskine Trio with pianist John Taylor and bassist Palle Danielsson. Erskine himself is recognised throughout the musical world as a rhythm tour-de-force havingworked with talents as diverse as Joni Mitchell Micheal Brecker Weather Report and Steely Dan. The performance filmed in 1993 in Salzau Germany captures an inspired trio at their very best.

Includes 2 Books 2 Posters and Online Audio and Video-Now you can order all of the books CDs DVDs and posters available in Groove Essentials 1.0 and 2.0 in one comprehensive pack for only $59.99! Now you can order all of the books CDs DVDs and posters available in Groove Essentials 1.0 and 2.0 in one comprehensive pack for only $59.99!

A Fun & Simple Guide to Understanding Music-If you wish there was a fun and engaging way to help you understand the fundamentals of music then All About Music Theory is it. Whether it's learning to read music understanding chords and scales musical forms or improvising and composing this enjoyable guide will help you to finally start understanding the structure and design of music. This fun-filled easy-to-use guide includes: Music notation Scales and modes Melody harmonization and counterpoint Chord progressions Song form and structure Listen and learn with the CD that has 90 tracks including over 50 popular songs such as Beauty and the Beast Candle in the Wind Imagine In the Air Tonight Killing Me Softly with His Song Let It Be Message in a Bottle and many more. If you wish there was a fun and engaging way to help you understand the fundamentals of music then All About Music Theory is it. Whether it's learning to read music understanding chords and scales musical forms or improvising and composing this enjoyable guide will help you to finally start understanding the structure and design of music. This fun-filled easy-to-use guide includes: Music notation Scales and modes Melody harmonization and counterpoint Chord progressions Song form and structure Listen and learn with over 90 tracks to download online including over 50popular songs such as Beauty and the Beast Candle in the Wind Imagine In the Air Tonight Killing Me Softly with His Song Let It Be Message in a Bottle and many more.

Interest in hand drumming is on the rise and this DVD will get beginning djembe players up and running with everything you need to know quickly while still providing accurate and educationally correct information about the traditions and techniques of the djembe. It contains a brief historical overview an introduction to basic use of the instrument a complete approach to basic sound production techniques and a complete series of traditional and contemporary rhythms that can be learned at your own pace. Each rhythm is clearly demonstrated. Host Michael Wimberly is not only a world-traveling performer but also a highly experienced educator and his explanations are clear concise and fun. 1 hr. 12 min. Interest in hand drumming is on the rise and this DVD will get beginning djembe players up and running with everything you need to know quickly while still providing accurate and educationally correct information about the traditions and techniques of the djembe. It contains a brief historical overview an introduction to basic use of the instrument a complete approach to basic sound production techniques and a complete series of traditional and contemporary rhythms that can be learned at your own pace. Each rhythm is clearly demonstrated. Host Michael Wimberly is not only a world-traveling performer but also a highly experienced educator and hisexplanations are clear concise and fun. 1 hr. 12 min.

In Guitar World Presents: Steve Vai's Guitar Workout Steve Vai reveals his path to virtuoso enlightenment with two challenging Guitar workouts ? one 10-hour and one 30-hour ? which include scale and chord exercises ear training sight-reading music theory and much more. Since its appearance in Guitar World in 1990 Vai 's intensive Guitar regimen has been the Holy Grail for serious players. Here is the lesson that shaped a generation of guitarists. Vai sat down with guitarist/transcriber Dave Whitehill and outlined his practice routine for the January 1990 issue of Guitar World. Never before had a guitarist given such an in-depth explanation of his musical exercise regimen. It became a must-have for guitarists. Many of the players interviewed in Guitar World have cited it as an influence on their development as guitarists. Here's a chance to experience the workout in its original form and to learn some of the things Vai has done to develop his formidable chops and remarkable music vocabulary. In Guitar World Presents: Steve Vai's Guitar Workout Steve Vai reveals his path to virtuoso enlightenment with two challenging Guitar workouts – one 10-hour and one 30-hour – which include scale and chord exercises ear training sight-reading music theory and much more. Since its appearance in Guitar World in 1990 Vai 's intensive Guitar regimen has been the Holy Grail for serious players. Here is the lesson that shaped a generation of guitarists. Vai sat down with guitarist/transcriber Dave Whitehill and outlined his practice routine for the January 1990 issue of Guitar World. Never beforehad a guitarist given such an in-depth explanation of his musical exercise regimen. It became a must-have for guitarists. Many of the players interviewed in Guitar World have cited it as an influence on their development as guitarists. Here's a chance to experience the workout in its original form and to learn some of the things Vai has done to develop his formidable chops and remarkable music vocabulary.

Robben Ford is simply one of the most emulated modern blues players of our time. In this DVD his impeccable soloing techniques and tasty phrasing are brought to the forefront. You'll learn dozens of Robben's favorite phrases ashe plays several tunes loaded with classic Ford riffs. Robben also answers questions about theory style recording technique influences and using altered scales. The video features a live performance of Robben'sCannonball Shuffle where you can cop every lick as his burning solo is shown in real time and in slow motion. Includes a 50-page printable PDF file with solos and examples. All songs are transcribed in music and tab!Running time: 1 hour 48 minutes. Robben Ford is simply one of the most emulated modern blues players of our time. In this DVD his impeccable soloing techniques and tasty phrasing are brought to the forefront. You'll learn dozens of Robben 's favorite phrases as he plays several tunes loaded with classic Ford riffs. Robben also answers questions about theory style recording technique influences and using altered scales. The video features a live performance of Robben 's “Cannonball Shuffle” where you can cop every lick as his burning solo is shown in real time and in slow motion. Includes a 50-page printable PDF file with solos and examples. All songs aretranscribed in music and tab. Running time: 1 hour 48 minutes.

Founding member and innovative bass player with the classic rock group Yes Chris Squire is a major force in the band's revolutionary sound. His unique approach to the bass in an integral part of the recognition that Yes receives as one of the most influential groups on rock music history. The band Yes was formed in the late 1960s and Chris is the only original band member that still performs with the band today. In this in-depth interview with Chris Squire taped in 1990 Chris reveals some of his earliest aspirations in music to his prolific contributions as the bass player with Yes. Chris demonstrates his unique style in songs performed on the90125 World Tour after the release of Yes' double-platinum album “Owner of a Lonely Heart.” Live performances include “Changes ” where he plays a potent 8-string bass; plus “I've Seen All Good People ” “'Round About ” “I'm Running ” and “Cinema.” Chris gives us a close look at the styles and technique he uses with a unique collection of basses. With a rebellious and visionary style Chris says It's down to must attacking things really. So step into the world of Chris Squire with fascinating musical history bass riffs and riveting live concert footage.

Learn guitar from Jim Root himself! Jim breaks down his most popular songs from Slipknot & Stone Sour and delivers lessons explaining legato neighbor notes string skipping sweep picking tapping triads and speed building. TheDVD also features: a biography of Jim's story so far; a backstage gear tour of his custom Fender guitars and Orange amps; an artist-approved guitar tab booklet; live concert footage never-before-seen interviews with Corey Taylor outtakes; and more. Over four hours of footage in all! Learn Guitar with this instructional DVD from the legendary American guitarist Jim Root . In The Sound And The Story Root breaks down some of the most popular songs from his time with the bands Slipknot and Stone Sour. He delivers lessons explaining legato neighbour notes string skipping sweep picking tapping triads and speed building. Including over four hours of footage with outtakes and more this DVD features: A biography of Root 's story so far. A backstage gear tour of his custom Fender Guitars and Orange amps. An artist-approved Guitar tab booklet. Live concertfootage. Never-before-seen interviews with Corey Taylor.

The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering theparts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value. Instrumentation: - Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Flute Vibes - Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Bari Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Trombone - Line 3: Bari Sax Tenor Sax Trumpet Trombone Pak #2 includes: Take the A Train Don't Get Around Much Anymore In a Sentimental Mood Just Squeeze Me.Includes: Take the A Train Don't Get Around Much Anymore In a Sentimental Mood Just Squeeze Me

The Complete Guide with Audio-In this book in the Hal Leonard Keyboard Style Series author John Valerio provides essential detailed information for bebop and jazz pianists on the following topics: chords and voicings harmony and chord progressions scales and tonality commonmelodic figures and patterns comping characteristic tunes the styles of Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk and much more. The accompanying online audio features many of the examples in the book performed either solo or with a full band. Also includedare combo performances of five of the tunes featured at the end of the book. This Bebop Jazz Piano method includes: - Chords and Voicings - Harmony and Chord Progressions - Scales and Tonality - Common Melodic Figures and Patterns - Comping - Characteristics Tunes - Styles of Bud Powell and Thelonius Monk. The accompanying CD features many of the examples in the book performed either solo or with a full band. Also included are combo performances of five of the tunes featured at the end of the book.

You've always imagined the crowd rising as you sing the National Anthem at your favorite sporting event assembly or rally. Now you can practice and perform The Star-Spangled Banner in your favorite style and in yourkey! Here are the lead sheets and professional backing tracks you'll need to put your patriotism on full display. Each style features two tracks and two keys one high and one low. Sheet music versions for keyboard and acousticguitar are also included. Styles: acoustic guitar; concert band; country shuffle; grand piano; jazz piano; R&B (modern); R&B (traditional); string quartet. With The Star-Spangled Banner: Charts And Tracks For Singers you can practice and perform The Star-Spangled Banner in your favorite style and in your key. Here are the lead sheets and professional backing tracks you'll need to put your skills on full display. Each style features two tracks and two keys one high and one low. Sheet music versions for keyboard and acoustic guitar are also included.

This new DVD from Tommy Igoe focuses on developing and maintaining the physical tools that are essential for every drummer and drumming application: their hands. At the heart of this life-changing career-extending system is thethree-tier Lifetime Warmup originally conceived in the 1950s by Tommy's father Sonny Igoe. Featuring basic intermediate and advanced levels the Lifetime Warmup is a challenging routine that weaves its way thoughstandard drum rudiments and original exercises while simultaneously keeping players in command of their basic drumming motions. This nearly four-hour DVD includes Tommy demonstrating the basics of his system: Matched andTraditional Grip Fulcrum Concepts Rebound Strokes Singles and Doubles Check Patterns The Five Families of Rudiments and group demonstrations with five of his students including all threeversions of the Lifetime Warmup. Included are a free color-coordinated wall sized Lifetime Warmup poster and a compact fold-out guide courtesy of Evans Drumheads as well as a printable 60-page eBook with instruction andexercises. Created by one of today's most successful and progressive drum educators Great Hands for a Lifetime brings the no-nonsense inspiring approach of the Groove Essentials series to hand technique andprovides a proven alternative for drummers who wish to discover the full potential of their hands and stay healthy drumming over the decades to come.This new DVD from Tommy Igoe focuses on developing and maintaining the physical tools that are essential for every drummer and drumming application: their hands. At the heart of this life-changing career-extending system is the three-tier 'Lifetime Warmup' originally conceived in the 1950s by Tommy's father Sonny Igoe. Featuring basic intermediate and advanced levels the Lifetime Warmup is a challenging routine that weaves its way through standard drum rudiments and motions. This nearly four-hour DVD includes Tommy demonstrating the basics of his system: Matched and Traditional grip Fulcrum Concepts Rebound Strokes Singles andDoubles Check Patterns The Five Families Of Rudiments You also get a group demonstration with five of Tommy's students including all three versions of the Lifetime Warmup. Included are a free colour-coordinated wall sized Lifetime Warmup poster and a compact fold-out guide courtesy of Evans Drumheads as well as a printable 60-page eBook with instruction and exercises. Created by one of today's most successful and progressive drum educators Great Hands For A Lifetime brings the no-nonsense inspiring approach of the Groove Essentials series to hand technique and provides a proven alternative for drummers who wish to discover the full potential of their hands and stay healthy drumming over the decades to come.

An Engaging Way to Practice Scale Patterns and Etudes While Learning Jazz-Scales have long been considered an essential element of keyboard mastery. They provide piano students the technical skill needed to play the instrument and give practical instruction in the basics of music theory. Jazz Piano Scales and Exercises presents a novel and more interesting way to practice patterns and etudes while learning jazz. Following the notation and fingerings for scales – major harmonic minor and melodic minor – in each of the 12 keys three jazz exercises are given. These serve to reinforce the patterns and fingers and to give the player a sense of the melodies rhythms and harmonies that are integral to jazz stylings. Scales have long been considered an essential element of keyboard mastery. They provide piano students the technical skill needed to play the instrument and give practical instruction in the basics of music theory. Jazz Piano Scales and Exercises presents a novel and more interesting way to practice patterns and etudes while learning jazz. Following the notation and fingerings for scales - major harmonic minor and melodic minor - in each of the 12 keys three jazz exercises are given. These serve to reinforce the patterns and fingers and to give the player a sense of the melodies rhythms and harmonies that are integral to jazz stylings.

Amazing performances enlightening educational segments and revealing interviews are combined into this DVD featuring Aaron Spears. Aaron performs with tracks that include gospel R&B Motown rock and odd-meter styles illustrating the taste and versatility required of him on the American Idol® tour with R&B artist Usher and on many other gigs. For each song Aaron explains the groove discusses the style and answers insightfulquestions from the small group of drummers in attendance. For those looking for an exploration of Aaron's legendary chops this DVD not only provides an up-close look at Aaron's abilities it also sheds light on the context inwhich these techniques are used and provides insight into the unique vocabulary that Aaron has created. Many of the grooves and fills played are transcribed in an accompanying 21-page printable PDF eBook. Aaron also sits down withdrumming icon Jojo Mayer for a revealing and candid interview. Conducted both at and away from the drums Aaron and Jojo explore conceptual and technical issues including Aaron's background his approach to technique and to fills his overall conceptual approach to drumming the gospel/R&B scene playing with authenticity and more. Special features include slow-motion replays of many of Aaron's astounding fills behind-the-scenes footage interviews withthe Hudson team and archival footage of Aaron's early days as a developing player. This DVD also features uncompressed PCM stereo audio for extremely high-fidelity sound! For any drummer looking to develop their versatility groove taste and technique this DVD will provide a rich educational experience. 3 hours 7 minutes.Amazing performances enlightening educational segments and revealing interviews are combined into this DVD featuring Aaron Spears. Aaron performs with tracks that include gospel R&B Motown rock and odd-meter styles illustrating the taste and versatility required of him on the American Idol® tour with R&B artist Usher and on many other gigs. For each song Aaron explains the groove discusses the style and answers insightfulquestions from the small group of drummers in attendance. For those looking for an exploration of Aaron's legendary chops this DVD not only provides an up-close look at Aaron's abilities it also sheds light on thecontext inwhich these techniques are used and provides insight into the unique vocabulary that Aaron has created. Many of the grooves and fills played are transcribed in an accompanying 21-page printable PDF eBook. Aaron also sits down withdrumming icon Jojo Mayer for a revealing and candid interview. Conducted both at and away from the drums Aaron and Jojo explore conceptual and technical issues including Aaron's background his approach to technique and to fills his overall conceptual approach to drumming the gospel/R&B scene playing with authenticity and more. Special features include slow-motion replays of many of Aaron's astou

A Complete Course in Techniques and Styles (Hardcover)-This latest entry in Backbeat's bestselling handbook series starts by exploring the humble beginnings of blues guitar through the early decades of the 20th century including profiles of such players as Robert Johnson CharleyPatton and Son House. As the story moves into the '40s and '50s and blues players migrate to major urban centers author Adam St. James follows the evolution of the music at the hands of such electric blues kingpins as MuddyWaters Howlin' Wolf and B. B. King. Then it's the blues-rockers of the '60s '70s and '80s (including Eric Clapton Jimmy Page Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughan) before the story comes up to date with blues flame-keepers suchas Keb Mo' or Duke Robillard and some not-quite-traditionalists such as Robben Ford or Derek Trucks. A comprehensive section for mastering electric and acoustic blues follows this historic overview. Starting from the verybasics it leads you into more advanced rhythm and lead techniques before examining four key styles: acoustic blues classic electric blues blues rock and jazz blues. The many exercises in the book are supported by speciallyrecorded audio tracks on the accompanying CD.This latest entry in Backbeat's bestselling handbook series starts by exploring the humble beginnings of blues guitar through the early decades of the 20th century including profiles of such players as Robert Johnson Charley Patton and Son House. As the story moves into the '40s and '50s and blues players migrate to major urban centers author Adam St. James follows the evolution of the music at the hands of such electric blues kingpins as Muddy Waters Howlin' Wolf and B. B. King. Then it's the blues-rockers of the '60s '70s and '80s (including Eric Clapton Jimmy Page Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughan) before the story comes up to date with blues flame-keepers suchas Keb Mo' or Duke Robillard and some not-quite-traditionalists such as Robben Ford or Derek Trucks. A comprehensive section for mastering electric and acoustic blues follows this historic overview. Starting from the very basics it leads you into more advanced rhythm and lead techniques before examining four key styles: acoustic blues classic electric blues blues rock and jazz blues. The many exercises in the book are supported by specially recorded audio tracks on the accompanying CD.

Guitar Play-Along DVD Volume 2-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 three viewing options: fret hand with tab wide view with tab pick & fret hands close-up. Each DVD includes great songs that all guitarists will want to know! Volume 2 includes: Alive (P.O.D.) · Bat Country (Avenged Sevenfold) · Just like You (ThreeDays Grace) · Loco (Coal Chamber) · Nice to Know You (Incubus) · Nookie (Limp Bizkit) · One Step Closer (Linkin Park) · Whatever (Godsmack). 100 minutes. 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 three viewing options: fret hand with tab wide view with tab pick & fret hands close-up. This DVD is full of great modern Rock hits that all guitarists will want to know!