Here's a lesson that will thrill and inspire mandolinists at all levels. Chris Thile, mandolin virtuoso for the hit band Nickel Creek, shares his own successful formula for developing right- and left-hand dexterity, improving speed and accuracy, and playing with heightened musicality. He provides numerous exercises that will make all the difference as aspiring players learn: Ode to a Butterfly • Hop the Fence • Red Haired Boy • Swallowtail Jig. As a bonus, you'll hear astonishing performances of Chris' original tunes “When Mandolins Dream” and “Raining at Sunset.”
85-MIN. DVD • LEVEL 3 • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB
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Victor and Carter have known each other since childhood, however Victor's Yin Yang album (Compass Records) was the first project that they have ever done together. Hudson Music filmed two days of these incredible sessions. Viewers will get an inside look as two great songs, “Zynergy” and “Resolution,” are introduced, developed and recorded. Also featured is material from an additional shoot in a New York City recording studio. Over the course of this session, Carter and Victor discuss their approaches to both of the songs and isolate the bass and drums parts for each, covering topics such as playing in odd times, styles, musicianship, turnarounds and more. It's a fascinating process to watch the chemistry between players of this caliber. Special DVD Features: a new 50-minute master class by Victor discussing his Bass Camp, muting, economy of motion, finding your own voice, plus his brilliant solo from Bass Day 2001! A new, 35-minute interview with Carter behind a small drumset discussing the Everyday sessions: “The Space Between” (John Bonham influence), “When the World Ends” (Jeff Porcaro influence), and “Fool to Think” (Stuart Copeland influence), odd-times, warm-ups and more. Plus an extensive photo gallery. Over 90 minutes of new material! DVD Running Time: 177 minutes.
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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.
Features 15 selections from Young's 2004 greatest hits album: Cinnamon Girl • Comes a Time • Cowgirl in the Sand • Down by the River • Harvest Moon • Heart of Gold • Helpless • Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) • Like a Hurricane • The Needle and the Damage Done • Ohio • Old Man • Only Love Can Break Your Heart • Rockin' in the Free World • Southern Man.
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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 are transcribed in music and tab! Running time: 1 hour, 48 minutes.
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This fantastic two-hour-long digital video disc shows guitarists how to play the important parts to every song on this influential album. The DVD is hosted and taught by the late Velvert Turner, a student and friend of Jimi's, with demonstrations by ace Hendrix educator Andy Aledort. For each song, the guitar parts are played first slowly, then up to speed to help players learn each riff and solo properly. As a bonus, this DVD includes actual footage of Jimi playing many of the songs explored and covered on the DVD. Players will learn: Purple Haze • Manic Depression • Hey Joe • Love or Confusion • May This Be Love • I Don't Live Today • The Wind Cries Mary • Fire • Third Stone from the Sun • Foxey Lady • Are You Experienced? • Stone Free • 51st Anniversary • Highway Chile • Can You See Me • Remember • and Red House – and with the navigational freedom that a DVD provides, they'll easily be able to go right to the lessons of their choice!
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This DVD is the ultimate source for learning the secrets of funk bass, in a player-friendly menu format. Covers: instruction on slapping, popping, left-hand integration, dead notes, and more dangerous techniques; a dedicated groove for each new technique; grooving with a drum machine; funk history – the hallowed grooves of the Funk Triumvirate; slow demos, tips on sound, and creating your own grooves; and much more! Includes a booklet with notation and tab for all examples.
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Steve Vai, Billy Sheehan, Tony MacAlpine, Virgil Donati, Dave Weiner – Live in London! If you couldn't be at the Astoria for these extraordinary shows, then this DVD is the next best thing: an unbelievable concert video featuring backstage and behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, band biographies, a Vai discography, rehearsal coverage, and 21 songs – nearly 4 HOURS of footage! Also features Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, PCM Stereo, Audio Commentary, and Instant Chapter Access to Songs.
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Louis Johnson, bassist, writer and producer, is considered one of the foremost bass players in contemporary music. With this DVD, you'll learn a fantastic selection of popular bass techniques like thumping, choking, snapping and slapping. Louis takes you step-by-step through an unbelievable assortment of blistering licks, grooves and solos. 51 minutes.
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In this DVD, Eric shares his 10 “must-know” musical concepts in an intimate one-on-one format in his recording studio. Discover the techniques that have contributed to the genius of this guitar legend in his own words and detailed demonstrations. Eric covers his unique perspectives on improvisation, chords, lead guitar, songwriting, and much more. The second part of the DVD features a full-band performance as Eric, Chris Maresh (bass) and Tommy Taylor (drums) take you on a musical journey through eight never-heard-before songs! The fantastic audio and widescreen multi-camera visuals bring you right into the creative realm and mind of one of the world's top guitar talents! 1 hour, 19 minutes.
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Joe Morello is one of the most important drummers in jazz, and here is your chance to learn directly from him! Joe demonstrates roll techniques, matched grip and traditional stick positions, sounds on the drumhead, cross sticking, tuning, and much more, all using natural body movement. Plus great vintage footage of Joe in action with the Dave Brubeck Quintet!
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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.
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This DVD is the ideal reference for drummers of all ages and experience levels, providing them with the means to develop or refine the essential tools necessary to expand their vocabulary as drummers. Topics covered include: grips, basic strokes, dynamics, stroke combinations, rudiments, tuning, specialty sounds, and many more. Special DVD Feature: A printable list of the Percussive Arts Society's 40 International Drum Rudiments! 35 minutes.
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A member of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, Bernie Worrell is a musical genius who has performed on over 300 records with artists such as Parliament, The Pretenders, Buddy Guy, Buckethead, Les Claypool, Gov't Mule, Albert King, Keith Richards, Dee-Lite, Jack Bruce, Talking Heads and many others. Learn how he uses clavinet, organ, piano and strings to enhance his music. Bernie teaches you his groundbreaking techniques like bass line doubling, repetitive themes with variations, syncopated upbeat stabs, octave jumps and staccato. He shows you how to build grooves, layer sounds and apply them over progressions. See how he adds color with effects like wah, phaser, flanger, fuzz and much more!
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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The legendary drummers for James Brown, funk masters Clyde Stubblefield and John “Jab'o” Starks focus on the grooves they made famous, in the songs: Cold Sweat • Funky Drummer • I Got the Feelin' • Mother Popcorn • Give It Up or Turnit a Loose • Licking Stick • Sex Machine • Super Bad • Make It Funky • and Doing It to Death. They demonstrate these patterns and rhythm combinations, and analyze their performances and techniques while looking back and discussing their activities in the James Brown era. Features exclusive reunion performances with special guests and former band members, including Fred Wesley, Fred Thomas, John Scofield and John Medeski. 80 minutes.
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One of the most revered rock guitarists of all time teaches the tricks and concepts behind his rhythm playing. From Dokken to Lynch Mob to Souls of We, he covers his most killer riffs (in hits such as “Mr. Scary,” “Crawling” and “Everything I Want”) and tells you how to expand your soloing skills. Includes loads of improvised performances! 1 hour, 32 minutes.
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