Founding member and innovative bass player with the classic rock group Yes, Chris Squire was a major force in the band's revolutionary sound. His unique approach to the bass was 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 played with them until his death in 2015. In 2017 he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes. In this in-depth interview with Chris, taped in 1990, he 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 the 90125 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 just attacking things, really.” Step into the world of Chris Squire, with fascinating musical history, bass riffs, and riveting live concert footage.
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This in-depth lesson with Bruce Buckingham – an instructor at Musicians Institute since 1980 – is a comprehensive source for learning the essentials of rhythm guitar. It covers in detail rhythms, triads and seventh chords, inversions and alternate voicings, pentatonic and double-stop fills, and much more.
Also available in the MI series:
Rhythm Guitar: The Complete Guide
00695188 Book $16.95
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Learn the guitar styles and techniques of John Denver. Each guitar part is played up to speed, then broken down note by note. This DVD features in-depth analysis of eight songs: Annie's Song • Back Home Again • Follow Me • Leaving on a Jet Plane • My Sweet Lady • Rocky Mountain High • Sunshine on My Shoulders • Take Me Home, Country Roads. 83 minutes.
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This DVD presents a combination of 3-key blues techniques for players who already know basic chords and have some experience with the guitar. Features straight blues in the key of A, ragtime blues in G, and slide guitar in open D tuning. Includes musical examples. 75 minutes.
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Clint Lowery's musical journey is one of the most unbelievable stories you've never heard. Hear the story behind one of modern music's most talked-about guitarists. With a signature sound and songwriting style that is instantly identifiable, Clint Lowery has helped define the sound of Sevendust, Dark New Day, Hello Demons Meet Skeletons, Call Me No One, and other musical projects. Features include song tutorials, teaching solos, riffs, guitar technique, live concert footage, never-before-seen interviews, and more.
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This money-saving pack includes the complete Getting Started on Drums and Groove Essentials, at a savings of almost $15. With 6 hours of world-class instruction in all, this package is a great deal!
Also available separately:
Groove Essentials – 00320446/$24.95
Getting Started on Drums – 00320288/$19.95
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Now for the first time, 10 of today's most influential bass players come together to bring you the Star Licks All-Star Bass Series: James Jamerson Jr., Louis Johnson, Abe Laboriel, Nathan East, Chuck Rainey, Freddie Washington, Verdine White, Larry Graham, Byron Miller and Neil Stubenaus. On this DVD, all 10 artists take an in-depth look at right hand techniques covering rhythm ideas, concepts on developing speed and a variety of fingering techniques, including: slap and pop, flamenco style, and multi-finger picking.
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Now on DVD, the full-length matching video to one of his albums. This video includes full performances of all seven songs from Alien Love Secrets. The performance features Steve's power trio of Robbie Harrington on bass, Chris Frazier on drums, and of course Steve himself on guitar. This unique performance video format allows you a special view into both Steve's guitar playing, as well as the creative musical mood and aura of each song. Featured songs include: Juice • Die To Live • and the grand finale power guitar ballad “Tender Surrender.” 40 minutes.
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DVD footage from two festivals, now available together in this outstanding 3-DVD set. Modern Drummer Festival 2000 features: Don Brewer, Vinnie Colaiuta, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez with Marc Quiñones, Akira Jimbo, Hilary Jones, Paul Leim, Dave Lombardo & Billy Ward. 170 minutes of performances, clinics and interviews! Special DVD Features: 5.1 (Surround Sound) Mix on two performances – one by Vinnie Colaiuta and one by Horacio Hernandez • “DrumCam” option on these two performances allowing you to switch to the drum camera at any point • Play-Along Feature – a minus drums mix on two songs, with downloadable drum charts • connectivity to related web sites • and much more!
Modern Drummer Festival 2003 features over five hours of footage: Louis Santiago, Jr., winner of the Undiscovered Drummer Contest in the over 18 category, The Hip Pickles, The Nathaniel Townsley Trio, Matt Wilson and His Band, Steve Smith and Vital Information, Mike Portnoy and Yellow Matter Custard, and the Drumbassadors. Also includes performances by Nick D'Virgilio, Antonio Sanchez, Airto Moreira and Shawn Pelton & House of Diablo. Special DVD Features include: Mike Portnoy rehearsal footage, Stick Tricks with Steve Smith and the Drumbassadors, and a photo gallery. Total running time: 8 hours, 42 minutes.
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Bill Frisell keeps flying after passing the borders of jazz and rock. He stands out among contemporary guitarists for his innovative playing style and unique sound. This instructional DVD introduces Frisell's playing and presents his individual approach in detail. Also includes the songs “When We Go,” “Strange Meeting,” “Rag,” and “The Days of Wine and Roses.” For intermediate to advanced guitarists. Includes booklet with exercises and transcriptions. 61 minutes.
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Trevor Rabin, former Yes guitarist, teaches how to improve and develop your rock skills, style & chops. He covers how to use your equipment to produce the most desirable sounds, and his techniques for speed picking, solo improv, left- and right-hand development, tone, bending and more! Includes a lesson book. 55 minutes.
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Taught by Keb' Mo', Mike Dowling, Hans Theessink, Roy Book Binder, Bob Brozman, Catfish Keith, John Hammond, Rory Block and Steve James
Some of today's greatest proponents of traditional bottleneck/slide guitar playing teach the soulful sounds that started in the Mississippi Delta and forever changed the world's musical landscape. Songs: Sitting on Top of the World • Rollin' and Tumblin' • She Did You a Favor • Bye and Bye I'm Going to See the King • Henry • Ramblin' on My Mind • The Cuckoo • Drop Down Mama • Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight. LEVEL 3 • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • 115 MIN.
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Learn the trademark drum grooves and fills of Neil Peart, one of the most influential rock drummers of all time, and a major force behind the distinctive sound of Rush. Jamie Borden provides in-depth analysis of 8 Rush hits: Freewill • Limelight • New World Man • Red Barchetta • Spirit of Radio • Subdivisions • Tom Sawyer • YYZ. 1 hour, 52 min.
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Learn the note-for-note riffs and solos of legendary guitar hero Joe Satriani. This superb 2-DVD set provides an in-depth analysis of six songs. Disc 1 includes: Surfing with the Alien • The Crush of Love • Midnight. Disc 2 includes: Satch Boogie • The Extremist • Always with Me, Always with You. 3 hours, 15 minutes.
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In this program, Michael “Padge” Paget, lead guitarist of “Bullet For My Valentine,” teaches the elements of his aggressive lead style and the vibrating riffs he pounds out to inspire a new generation of guitarists. Learn minor pentatonic and full seven note scales across the neck used to create crafty leads. See how Padge constructs many of his signature leads as he takes you step-by-step through “Tears Don't Fall”, “Scream Aim Fire”, “Eye of the Storm” and others. Learn to write melodic leads, how to improvise, and ways to develop your own style. Padge explains how he applies bending, three string sweeps, tremolo picking and hammer pull-offs to his leads. The full band backing tracks put you at the center of “Bullet For My Valentine's” Earth-shattering sound.
Each Rock House product includes free lifetime membership to Rock House's online lesson support system. Enhance your learning experience, links with instructors, download backing tracks, access message boards, and much more. You'll connect with a community of musicians around the world learning to play music using The Rock House Method.
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