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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Technique & Repertoire-Learn the techniques common practices and essential repertoire of the classical mandolin. You will learn long-established mandolin techniques and their contemporary applications. You will discover gems from the classical mandolin literature and familiar classical melodies arranged for mandolin. You will also gain insights into how to arrange your own musical ideas including classical melodies for solo mandolin. This book and its online videos and play-along audio tracks will help to enhance your understanding of the greater context of mandolin traditions. Additional notation is provided for arrangements of small mandolin and guitar ensembles. Learn the techniques common practices and essential repertoire of the classical Mandolin. You will learn long-established mandolin techniques and their contemporary applications. You will discover gems from the classical Mandolin literature and familiar classical melodies arranged for Mandolin. You will also gain insights into how to arrange your own musical ideas including classical melodies for solo Mandolin. This book and its online videos and play-along audio tracks will help to enhance your understanding of the greater context of Mandolin traditions. Additional notation is provided for arrangements of small Mandolin and Guitar ensembles.

The second edition of this bestseller comes highly endorsed from the pros and is published at a new lower price! It continues to be a must-have for students of improvisation demonstrating developing new material forjazz-fusion.The second edition of this bestseller comes highly endorsed from the pros and is published at a new lower price! It continues to be a must-have for students of improvisation demonstrating developing new material for jazz-fusion.

John Hammond is regarded as one of the most prolific and outstanding solo acoustic blues guitarists on the scene today. His career has spanned more than four decades and he has recorded and appeared on nearly 50 albums. In this in-depth interview taped in 1991 you get an inside glimpse of John's aspirations his style and techniques that distinguish him as a unique and inspiring solo blues guitarist. In four performances John demonstrates and discusses his slide guitar technique finger picking string dampening and his unique use of string effects open tuning and time shifts. He also discusses his vocals and harmonica playing accompanied by 6- or 12-string guitar anddemonstrates in live performances. His intense and seductive harmonica playing creates a mood with riveting vibrato dynamic voicing bending and phrasing. This DVD will keep you riveted to your seat as John reveals his influences aspirations and experience as a solo acoustic blues act. In the accompanying booklet John teaches you licks and phrases from the blues masters both in standard notation and guitar tablature.

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!

German edition of Play Guitar Today! DVD-Use this DVD as a supplement to the Play Guitar Today! Level 1 book or alone as a great intro to playing the guitar. Simply follow along with the songs in the booklet as you watch the teacher on the DVD. This complete guide to the basics teaches: songs chords and riffs; picking and strumming patterns; and helpful playing tips and techniques and includes standard notation and tab. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of guitar music! Use this DVD as a supplement to the Play Guitar Today! Level 1 book or alone as a great intro to playing the guitar. Simply follow along with the songs in the booklet as you watch the teacher on the DVD. This complete guide to the basics teaches: songs chords and riffs; picking and strumming patterns; and helpful playing tips and techniques and includes standard notation and tab. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of guitar music!

An Essential Resource for Educators Conductors and Students-This book was designed for use in a one-semester college percussion methods class or as a quick reference for school band and orchestra directors. It provides concise descriptions and recommendations covering all important percussion instruments and techniques. The information is easily accessible and provides in depth yet practical knowledge for music educators conductors and students.This book was designed for use in a one-semester college Percussion methods class or as a quick reference for School Band and Orchestra directors. It provides concise descriptions and recommendations covering all important Percussion instruments and techniques. The information is easily accessible and provides in depth yet practical knowledge for music educators conductors and students.

Joe Walsh guitarist in legendary rock group the Eagles is a much respected and inspirational rock 'n' roll musician. In this awesome and practical DVD lesson he takes you through how to set up your guitar for perfect intonation. Far more than a standard tutorial this instructional DVD covers aspects of guitar maintenance and set-up. From stringing your guitar to adjusting the truss rod and cleaning pots and pick-ups. Other contents include using a Slide G and E tunings perfect pitch and creating your own solos.

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.