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| The Nasty Blues | Bawdy Blues Songs With Biographies, Lyrics & Guitar Chords A celebration of crude and lewd songs by the best bluesmen and women in history, including Bo Carter, Bessie Smith, Irene Scruggs, Lil Johnson, Georgia White, Charlie Pickett, Lonnie Johnson, Ethel Waters, Dirty Red, and more. 30 songs in all, including: Sam, The Hot Dog Man · I Need A Little Sugar In My Bowl · Send Me A Man · Empty Bed Blues · One Hour Mama · and more. | |
| Acoustic Blues Guitar | This video 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. | |
| The Sound And Feel Of Blues Guitar | This comprehensive blues book features information on rhythm patterns, fingerpicking patterns, double stops, licks in A, D, E, and G, and more. The accompanying CD features several compositions and all examples in the book played by John. | |
| Blues & Rock Harmonica | By Glenn Weiser Book/CD package for beginners to learn blues and rock improvisation. Includes explanations of scales, modes, chords & other essential elements of music. The 60-minute CD features riffs & solos plus demonstrations and a blues jam to play along with. | |
| The Perfect Harmonica Method (Harmonica) | by Jerry Perelman | The harmonica opens a wonderful new avenue of musical adventure for classroom learning or individual playing. The Perfect Harmonica Method is the beginner's guide to learning to enjoy music and play the harmonica. It includes a 91-minute demonstration CD, and an easy-to-follow book. Developed by Jerry Perelman, this method has been proven over a period of years with thousands of successful students. |
| The History and Artistry of National Resonator Instruments | These beautiful instruments have long been a favorite with musicians. This book is a history, source book and owner's manual for players and fans which covers the facts and figures necessary for serious collectors. In addition to many black and white historical photos, there is also a 32-page color section highlighting models. The book covers the company's full history, specific styles and models of all instruments, Hawaiian, blues, and jazz artists who have used Nationals, a history of their advertising, set-up and maintenance, and much more. Appendixes include serial numbers for all instruments, a company chronology and a Hawaiian Artist Discography. | |
| Acoustic Blues Guitar | This book for intermediate-level guitarists is a follow-up to Kenny's Introduction to Acoustic Blues. It covers blues in five different keys and positions, and incorporates slide or bottleneck playing in both open and standard tunings. All songs are primarily fingerstyle with a monotone bass used for most. The accompanying 70-minute cassette features performances of every example and song, played slowly then up to speed to facilitate learning. | |
| Blues Harmonica | A Comprehensive Crash Course and Overview | Now on CD! This exciting instructional book/CD pack features a comprehensive crash-course on all aspects of the blues harmonica, including: types of harps; buying a harmonica and breaking it in; maintenance and repair; breathing and phrasing; tablature; 12-bar blues; playing with a guitarist; non-standard tunings; and much more. Written in a fun and friendly conversational style - and only in tab notation - the book encourages players to learn at a comfortable pace, while developing their own style and feel. The accompanying CD includes demonstrations to inspire and aid players in practice. |
| Electric Blues Guitar | An introduction to the most commonly used scales and techniques for the modern blues player, complete with demonstration CD for several of the examples. | |
| Fingerstyle Guitar | Video | This video is an encouraging 'self-tutor' that supplies the advice and knowledge of Ken Perlman's years of teaching experience. He explains simply and step-by-step how to play fingerstyle guitar. You'll learn to master the basic skills needed to play folk, blues, fiddle tunes and ragtime, as well as more advanced techniques like the alternating bass, pattern picking, hammering-on, pulling-off, and more. The video works best in conjunction with Ken's Fingerstyle Guitar book, the definitive instruction manual for both students and teachers that has become the fingerpicker's bible. 85 min. video. |
| The Sourcebook of Sonny Terry Licks for Harmonica | Sonny Terry has got to be explained to the people or his art will go over their head. By understanding Sonny Terry, you will learn how to enjoy and live in the real people's music that is on a train that's bound for glory. - Woody Guthrie, 1946. This book/CD pack pays homage to Terry and his infamous playing. Besides 70 famous licks from Sonny, this pack gives you some quick harmonica lessons, information on Sonny's style, a discography with key chart, and a bibliography for future research. The CD includes each lick played out by the author. | |
| Blues Guitar Legends | This book/CD package allows you to explore the styles of Lightnin' Hopkins, Blind Blake, Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Boy Fuller, and Big Bill Broonzy. Through Sultan's arrangements, you will learn how studying the masters can help you develop your own style. | |
| Dobro Classics Plus | 20 Classic and Original Tunes by Steve Toth Centerstream Publishing A collection of 20 classic Dobro tunes likely to come up in jam sessions, incorporating the sounds and styles developed by the masters. Focuses primarily on up-tempo tunes, with 5 of Steve Toth's original instrumentals. Includes: Bill Cheatham * Blackberry Blossom * Daybreak In Dixie * Gold Rush * Katy Hill * Sally Goodin * Step To It * and more. Includes an explanation of tablature. | |
| Blues Guitar Legends | This intermediate-level video teaches the techniques of blues greats Lightnin' Hopkins and Blind Blake. Kenny Sultan shows how to interpret the legends without attempting note-for-note renditions of the original music, letting players adapt the music to their own playing. Video complements Kenny's best-selling book Blues Guitar Legends. | |
| Blues Guitar Legends II | 'Blues Guitar Legends - Part 2' by Kenny Sultan covers the styles of Blind Boy Fuller, Mississippi John Hurt and Big Bill Broonzy. All great acoustic blues players. This video complements Kenny's best selling book 'Blues Guitar Legends'. | |
| Dobro Christmas | 21 holiday classics arranged for Dobro: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen · Deck the Halls · Good King Wenceslas · We Wish You a Merry Christmas · What Child is This · Silent Night · O Little Town of Bethlehem · We Three Kings · Auld Lang Syne · Angels We Have Heard on High · Go Tell It on the Mountain · The First Noel · Joy to the World · O Come All Ye Faithful · The Twelve Days of Christmas · Jingle Bells · Hark, the Herald Angels Sing · Away in a Manger · It Came Upon a Midnight Clear · O Holy Night · The Coventry Carol. | |
| Blues Dobro | 'Blues Dobro' gives you proven jamming techniques for lap-style Resophonic guitar in Blues, Bluegrass, Rock and Roll, Country, and Jazz. Companion CD allows you to hear how exercises should sound. | |
| Essential Blues Guitar | This handy guide to playing blues guitars emphasizes the essentials, such as: chord changes, scales, rhythms, turn arounds, phrasing, soloing and more. Includes lots of examples, plus 10 rhythm tracks for soloing and improvising. | |
| Make Your Harmonica Work Better | There is a vast amount of knowledge throughout the world about how to make the harmonica sound better and play better, but little of it is written down. This fully illustrated book solves the problem. It contains sections on: how to buy a harmonica, common problems, advice about tools and techniques for using them, the basic parts of the chromatic harmonica, solutions to improve sound and functionality, experimenting on old harmonicas, tuning, and much more. For chromatic players, but diatonic players will learn just as much. | |
| Saxophone Styles (Saxophone) | This cool new book/CD pack lets saxophonists play along in a variety of styles, such as rock, salsa, reggae, chorinho, chamané, funk, soul, and gospel. | |
| Slide Guitar and Open Tunings | This book/CD pack for the intermediate player explores the basics of open tunings and slide guitar, covering licks, chords, songs and patterns. This is not just a repertoire book, but rather an approach for guitarists to jam with others, invent their own songs, and understand how to find their way around open tunings with and without a slide. The accompanying CD features 37 tracks. | |
| Play the Harmonica Well | Great for all harmonica enthusiasts, this handy, easy-to-use book aims to explain precisely what is required to play this instrument well. Topics covered include: holding, posture, mouth position, movement, breath control, articulation, phrasing, tone manipulation, vibrato, trills and turns, projection, chords and intervals, interpretation, and much more. For chromatic players, but diatonic harmonica players will learn just as much. | |
| Introduction to Roots Guitar | An Overview of North American Folk Styles | This book/CD pack by Canada's premier guitar and Dobro® player introduces beginning to intermediate players to many of the basics of folk/roots guitar. Topics covered include: basic theory, tuning, reading tablature, right- and left-hand patterns, blues rhythms, Travis picking, frailing patterns, flatpicking, open tunings, slide and many more - everything necessary to become a true roots guitar player! The CD includes 40 helpful demonstration tracks. Also available: 00000265 Video $19.95 |
| Introduction to Roots Guitar | An Overview of North American Folk Styles | This fun & fantastic video taught by Canada's premier guitar and Dobro® player is a perfect primer for the beginning to intermediate guitarist interested in knowing the techniques needed to play blues, bluegrass, country and folk guitar. It includes invaluable info and tips on: tuning, hand stretching exercises, mastering basic chord progressions, forward and backward right-hand roll patterns and exercises, alternating thumb roll patterns, Travis picking, blues in E, right-hand muting, string bending, 4-finger roll patterns, and so much more! You'll learn all the basics you'll need to become a true roots guitar player! Booklet included. 60 minutes. |
| Blues Grooves | Traditional Concepts for Playing 4 & 5 String Blues Bass | This book/CD pack has been designed to educate bass enthusiasts about the development of different styles and traditions throughout the history of the blues, from the 1920s to the early 1970s. Players will learn blues scales, rhythm variations, turnarounds, endings and grooves, and styles such as Chicago blues, jazz, Texas blues, rockabilly, R&B and more. The CD includes 36 helpful example tracks. |
| Sourcebook of Little Walter/Big Walter Licks for Blues Harmonica | In this essential collection for blues harp players, author Tom Ball sets out to discuss, understand and demystify some of the playing of the phenomenal Walters: the legendary Big Walter Horton and Little Walter Jacobs. Includes a sampling of the best licks from each artist's repertoire, mapped out in easy-to-read harmonica tablature and played on CD by Ball, plus extensive notes on each musician's style, bios and discographies, rare photos, a bibliography, harmonica basics, notes on amplification and equipment, and much more! | |
| Rock & Roll Sax | A study of the basic techniques and sound effects used in rock & roll performance, including photos and biographies of players from 1955 to the 1990s. CD features guest performances by Myanna, Jenny Hill, and The Burning Grass. Techniques covered include the growl, flutter tone, altissimo register, reed squeal, double tone, slap tongue, note bending and sliding, trill, special effect, and more. | |
| Blues Guitar | Introduction to Acoustic Blues | Using instructional text and actual songs, author Kenny Sultan covers blues in five different keys and positions and shows how they can be adapted to any key. Along with the basic blues rhythms and leads, fingerstyle blues is covered, using both an alternating and monotone bass. Sultan also touches on the specific techniques of various well-known players, open tuning, and bottleneck guitar. The accompanying CD includes each example and every song, most of which are played both in slow speed and at regular tempo. |
| Killer Pentatonics for Guitar | Innovative and diverse ways of playing pentatonic scales in blues, rock and heavy metal. The licks and ideas in this book will give you fresh approaches to playing the pentatonic scale, hopefully inspiring you to reach for higher levels in your playing. Companion audio features recorded examples. 37-minute audio accompaniment. | |
| The Diatonic Harmonica Workbook (Harmonica) | Bobby Joe Holman has written this book for the person who can already play the diatonic harmonica, but wishes to master the techniques, positions and scales required to play with a greater degree of proficiency. The lessons in the book are presented very clearly, and every lesson is then repeated on the accompanying CD as a lesson/rhythm track both with and without harmonica parts so you can listen to how the part should sound, then play along. | |
| Dropped D Tuning for Fingerstyle Guitar | Nothing makes a guitar ring like a dropped-D. The simplicity and grace within this tuning really catch one's ear, and it lends itself well to almost any type of music. This book features 17 pieces in dropped-D tuning, covering a wide array of musical genres. All songs are played fingerstyle. Contents include: traditional folk songs, Joseph Spence style, blues in D, Irish and Latin songs, classical pieces and more. All examples are played on the accompanying CD by Tom Ball, plus bonus tracks. | |
| Advanced Fingerstyle Guitar | This follow-up to the popular Fingerstyle Guitar book by Ken Perlman (00000081) is really two books in one. To the advanced player, it's an excellent tune book featuring 33 interesting and highly playable guitar arrangements. To the intermediate player, it serves as a clear and detailed guide to the technical expertise and theoretical knowledge required to bridge the gap to the advanced level. Covers Baroque tuning, DAD-GAD tuning and much more. The tunes are organized according to genre: Alternating Bass Pieces, The Country Blues, Melodic Guitar, Fiddle Tunes, Ragtime and Chord-Melody, and all tunes are played on the accompanying CD. | |
| The Blues Styles of Kenny Sultan | In this Centerstream book/CD pack, axe-master Kenny Sultan teaches guitarists: blues in five different keys; monotone and alternating right-hand thumb technique; rhythm playing; dropped D tuning; fills; leads and more. The accompanying CD includes demos of the exercises, as well as bonus tracks from Kenny's and Tom Ball's popular CDs. | |
| More Dobro | A Lesson in Lap-Style Dobro Playing | Take a private lesson with Doug Cox! There's no better way to start from scratch on this expressive instrument than with this master instructor. Teaches notes and major chords; common I, IV, V chord progressions in all keys; chucking (back-up playing); tone and damping tips; and easy versions of the songs: The Water Is Wide · Worried Man Blues · St. Anne's Reel. Includes a transcription booklet. 60 min. |
| Jazz Saxophone (Saxophone) | Instructional Techniques & Jazz Concert Performance | This DVD by sax master Steve Wilkerson features great concert segments, plus hands-on instruction on: control; developing a powerful sound; jazz vibrato; mouth piece selection; playing fast; Stan Getz's style; phrasing; breathing techniques and more. Comes with a booklet featuring transcriptions to four of Steve's fantastic originals! 60 min. |
| Complete Rhythm Guitar Guide for Blues Bands | This info-filled book/CD will take you out of your rhythm-playing rut and teach you to play confidently in any blues style! You'll learn: intros, endings and turnarounds; modern theory for reharmonizing chord progressions; jazz and eight-bar progressions; and much more. The book includes 100 musical examples, 16 theory workshops, a discography and bibliography, and the CD has 51 tracks. | |
| Acoustic Blues Guitar | 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. | |
| B.B. King Blues Guitar | B.B. King's own guitar solos, plus melody line, rhythm guitar, lyrics, chords and a special photo/biography section. Features songs such as: God Bless The Child * Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing * Frankie And Johnnie * more. | |
| Easy Jazz with I-IV-V & Their 7th Chords | Take Ten More for Jazz is coordinated with easy-to-play, authentically jazzy harmonization by Lee Evans of originals and standards, using I-IV-V and their 7th chords. Chord exercises. Several major and minor keys employed. | |
| Minor Blues Tunes in All Twelve Keys | The minor blues are a part of every great jazz musician's repertoire. This book will help you learn how to play the minor blues. Features 12 original tunes, four-measure excerpts in all keys, scale systems that can be used on the minor blues in all keys, and miscellaneous jazz lines and exercises in all keys. | |
| Major Blues Tunes in All Twelve Keys | This book contains 12 standard blues tunes with solos in all keys. Includes four-measure excerpts in all keys and jazz lines and exercises in all keys. | |
| Teach Yourself to Read Music | A Guide for Pop, Rock, Blues and Jazz Singers | Covers everything any singer needs to know to read music! Includes examples, exercises, songs, answers and an assignment for each chapter. This book starts slowly with the basics and adds more complicated elements one by one. It uses visual images to help you hear in your head what you see on the page. Unlike most other sight singing books, it is specially geared to the singer of pop music. Once you learn the system, you can sight sing in any given key. The accompanying CD will help you to monitor your efforts. |
| Basic Blues Etudes in All Twelve Keys | Covers twelve blues etudes, four-measure excerpts in all keys, and jazz lines and exercises in all keys. | |
| 30 Cool Ways to Play the Blues (Flute / Guitar / Piano / C Instruments / Bass Clef Instruments) | Includes 30 terrific tracks representing various styles and forms of the blues. Advice on scale choices and a scale syllabus make this a valuable educational tool for the novice and a just plain fun workout for the more advanced player. Note: the C edition works for Bass Clef instruments. | |
| 30 Cool Ways to Play the Blues (Bb Instruments) | Includes 30 terrific tracks representing various styles and forms of the blues. Advice on scale choices and a scale syllabus make this a valuable educational tool for the novice and a just plain fun workout for the more advanced player. Note: the C edition works for Bass Clef instruments. | |
| 30 Cool Ways to Play the Blues (Eb Instruments) | Includes 30 terrific tracks representing various styles and forms of the blues. Advice on scale choices and a scale syllabus make this a valuable educational tool for the novice and a just plain fun workout for the more advanced player. Note: the C edition works for Bass Clef instruments. | |
| Advanced Blues Etudes in All Twelve Keys | Includes 12 advanced blues etudes, four-measure excerpts in all keys, jazz lines and exercises in all keys, and more. | |
| Master Chord Chart -Keyboards | 192 Chord Illustrations · Alternate Root and Pedals · Chord Rules · Keyboard Illustrations · Bass Clef Illustrations. | |
| Robben Ford - Rhythm Blues | REH Book/Audio Pack | Learn blues comping patterns from the master! Robben Ford reveals the chords and driving rhythm patterns he uses to create great blues backups: Funky, shuffle, and slow blues rhythms; Two- and three-note moveable shapes; 'Sliding sixths' patterns; Intro/ending licks; Seven different 7th chord voicings; and more. 60-minute audio accompaniment. |
| Robben Ford - Rhythm Blues | REH Book/Audio Pack | Learn blues comping patterns from the master! Robben Ford reveals the chords and driving rhythm patterns he uses to create great blues backups: Funky, shuffle, and slow blues rhythms; Two- and three-note moveable shapes; 'Sliding sixths' patterns; Intro/ending licks; Seven different 7th chord voicings; and more. 60-minute audio accompaniment. |
| Robben Ford - Blues | REH Hotline Series If you could fuse the styles of Michael Bloomfield, Albert Collins and B.B. King, you'd begin to understand the tasty touch of GIT's Robben Ford. Through his Hotline demonstrations and analysis, he gives you an uncommon look inside his magical style. | |
| 312. Jump, Jive, Wail & Swing | 42 big swinging hits arranged in our famous E-Z Play Today notation. Includes: Bandstand Boogie · Christopher Columbus · In the Mood · It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) · Java Jive · Jump, Jive an' Wail · Lazy River · Marie · Opus One · Steppin' Out with My Baby · Take the A Train · more. | |
| Elvis - 30 #1 Hits | This songbook matches the blockbuster album and features Elvis' 30 #1 hits arranged in our world-famous, easy-to-play notation. Includes: All Shook Up · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Burning Love · Don't Be Cruel · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · It's Now or Never · Jailhouse Rock · Love Me Tender · Return to Sender · Suspicious Minds · and more. As a special bonus, this book also includes the JXL radio edit remix of A Little Less Conversation. | |
| 121. Boogies, Blues And Rags | 20 greats, including: Basin Street Blues · Bugle Call Rag · A Good Man Is Hard to Find · King Porter Stomp · The Man That Got Away · Maple Leaf Rag · The Original Boogie Woogie · Pine Top's Boogie · Stormy Weather · Sugar Foot Stomp. | |
| 060. The Best Of Eric Clapton | A collection of 30 of his best, including: After Midnight · Cocaine · Crossroads · I Can't Stand It · I Shot the Sheriff · Lay Down Sally · Layla · Sunshine of Your Love · White Room · Wonderful Tonight · Tears in Heaven · and more. | |
| Boogie Woogie Christmas | This collection features 15 delightful, easy arrangements of favorite Christmas songs with a boogie woogie beat. Each arrangement is based on a specific boogie woogie bass figure. Songs include: Blue Christmas · Jingle Bells · Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer · Frosty the Snow Man · Jolly Old St. Nicholas · and more. | |
| Layla | Easy Piano | |
| (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay | An easy piano arrangement of this contemporary classic. | |
| Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Ledbetter Heights* | Ledbetter Heights matches Shepherd's 1995 release of the same name. Only 18 years old when the album was released, Shepherd is considered by many to be a master blues guitarist with a sound that is reminiscent of Stevie Ray Vaughan. | |
| Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Trouble Is . . .* | 12 songs from the second album by this talented band. Includes the hits Blue on Black, Slow Ride and Somehow, Somewhere, Someway plus: Chase the Rainbow · Everything Is Broken · I Don't Live Today · King's Highway · (Long) Gone · Trouble Is... · more. | |
| The Fender Telecaster | The Fender Telecaster is regarded as the first commercially successful solid body electric 'Spanish' guitar. Designed by Leo Fender at a time when the words rock and roll were not even coined, the 'Telly' is the senior member of a family of instruments whose sounds and looks helped revolutionize the world of popular music. This book relates the story of Telecaster Guitars since 1950 - everything you ever wanted to know is explored through lots of color and black and white photos, charts and interviews. | |
| Rock Guitar | A completely updated edition of the best single-volume approach to playing rock guitar today - including tips, techniques and transcriptions from Eddie Van Halen, Eric Clapton, Steve Vai, Randy Rhoads, Duane Allman, Muddy Waters, and others. Complete with lead, rhythm, and tablature musical examples, plus string bending, slide techniques, picking and phrasing and much, much more. | |
| Wes Montgomery | Wes Montgomery was unquestionably the most significant jazz guitarist to emerge during the 1960's. During the 70's and 80's he had, like Charlie Christian and Django Reinhardt before him, become a major influence on other guitar players. Elements of his style are discernable in many of today's finest players. Although many musicians acknowledge that Wes was one of the finest guitar players of the 20th Century, there has been until now a lack of detailed biographical and analytical material. Through this book, guitarists and jazz guitar enthusiasts everywhere will fully understand and appreciate Wes' achievements, so often narrowly categorized as the development of octave playing. Wes Montgomery by Adrian Ingram has over 70 photographs and illustrations, many previously unpublished. | |
| Blues for T | Cast in the form of the traditional blues, here is an authentic blues piece that is perfect for the grade 2 band. It's in a happy swing style from beginning to end and will capture the imagination of any middle school or high school band. Here's a spirited piece that is just plain fun to play and hear. | |
| Joey DeFrancesco's Concepts for Improvisation | This book by renowned young Hammond B-3 organist Joey DeFrancesco encompasses blues and bebop lines and progressions. It includes: music examples for practice and study; examples and lines in all 12 keys; transcriptions and improvisations with harmonic analysis for two tunes; and Joey playing the examples in different tempos on the CD, with and without the right hand. | |
| The Ultimate Keyboard Chord Chart | This convenient reference features 120 of the most commonly used chords, easy diagrams, and information on chord theory. | |
| Blues, Jazz & Rock Riffs For Keyboards | By William T. Eveleth | This book presents a practical approach to improvising through a system of patterns in a traditional blues style. Because so much of today's popular music has its roots in blues, the material included here is a vital component of jazz, rock, R&B, gospel, soul, and even pop. The author has compiled actual licks, riffs, turnaround phrases, embellishments, and basic patterns that define good piano blues and can be used as a basis for players to explore and create their own style. |
| Exploring Basic Blues for Keyboard | Introduces a blues scale system that produces idiomatic sounds characteristic of early blues, Dixieland, boogie, swing and rock. Instruction begins with one-measure phrases followed by a step-by-step approach to twelve-measure improvisation. | |
| The Definitive Blues Collection | A massive collection of 96 urban blues classics as well as works by legends Willie Dixon, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and more. Songs include: Baby, Won't You Please Come Home · Basin Street Blues · Everyday (I Have the Blues) · Gloomy Sunday · I'm a Man · (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man · Milk Cow Blues · Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out · The Seventh Son · St. Louis Blues · The Thrill Is Gone · and more. | |
| Basic Blues For Piano | Presents eight commonly used bass patterns around twelve bar blues progressions. The bass patterns coupled with right-hand variations comprise 32 blues studies at various levels of difficulty. Three vinyl records are included, providing almost one full hour of step-by-step teaching by the author. | |
| The Blues Fake Book | The most comprehensive single-volume blues publication ever, with songs spanning the entire history of the genre. Every major blues artist is well-represented, including Howlin' Wolf, Robert Johnson, B.B. King, Billie Holiday, Leadbelly, Alberta Hunter, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Witherspoon, Bessie Smith, Sonny Boy Williamson, and scores of others. Features very easy-to-read engravings of 400 fantastic songs, including: All Your Love (I Miss Loving) · Angel Eyes · Baby Please Don't Go · Basin Street Blues · Beale Street Blues · Bell Bottom Blues · Black Coffee · Crossroads · Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans · Everyday (I Have the Blues) · Fine and Mellow · Folsom Prison Blues · A Good Man Is Hard to Find · Hellhound on My Trail · (I) Can't Afford to Do It · I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues · Ice Cream Man · Lady Sings the Blues · Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?) · Lucille · Mean Woman Blues · My First Wife Left Me · Nine Below Zero · Oh! Darling · Road Ru | |
| R&B Fake Book - 2nd Edition | 375 Rhythm & Blues Songs | This awesome R&B fake book features melody lines, lyrics and chords for 375 classics, including 125 songs added to the 2nd edition: After the Love Has Gone · Ain't No Mountain High Enough · Baby Love · Best of My Love · Dancing in the Street · Do You Know Where You're Going To? · Everybody Plays the Fool, Sometime · Fire · The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face · For Once in My Life · Get Ready · Get Up (I Feel Like Being) A Sex Machine · Green Onions · Heatwave · Here and Now · Hero · I Can Love You Like That · I Got You (I Feel Good) · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I Second That Emotion · I'll Be There · I'll Make Love to You · Iko Iko · In the Midnight Hour · In the Still of the Nite (I'll Remember) · Just Once · Kansas City · Let's Get It On · The Loco-Motion · Love's Theme · Mercy, Mercy (The Ecology) · My Guy · (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman · On Broadway · One Sweet Day · Papa Was a Rolling Stone · Reach Out, I'll Be There · Respect · Save the Best for Last · September · Sexual Healing · The |
| EKM #024 - The Best Of Elvis Presley | 30 classics, including: Are You Lonesome Tonight? * Blue Suede Shoes * Can't Help Falling In Love * Hound Dog * It's Now Or Never * Surrender * Teddy Bear * Viva! Las Vegas * and more. | |
| EKM #144 - Elvis Presley Anthology | A comprehensive collection of 59 songs, including: Blue Suede Shoes * Can't Help Falling In Love * Hound Dog * In The Ghetto * Love Me Tender * and many more. | |
| David Bennett Cohen Teaches Blues Piano, Volume 2 | This easy play-along follow-up to Blues Piano, Volume 1 is the learning blues pianist's ticket to the next level! David Cohen helps develop the powerful grooves beloved by blues and rock n' roll players alike. His unique step-by-step teaching method is modular, building logically on each preceding section. Once the basics are mastered, adding walking basses, boogie woogie lines, New Orleans-style rhumba rhythms, 9th chords, the Fats Domino shuffle and other variations become second nature. LEVEL 3 | |
| Intros, Endings & Turnarounds for Keyboard | Essential Phrases for Swing, Latin, Jazz Waltz, and Blues Styles | Learn the intros, endings and turnarounds that all of the pros know and use! This new keyboard instruction book by John Valerio covers swing styles, ballads, Latin tunes, jazz waltzes, blues, major and minor keys, vamps and pedal tones, and more. |
| Picture Chord Encyclopedia for Keyboard | 9 inch. x 12 inch. Edition | Weighing in at nearly 400 pages, the Picture Chord Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive keyboard resource ever! It includes easy-to-see photos, easy-to-read chord diagrams and treble and bass clef notation for over 1,600 keyboard chords, plus basic chord theory, a chord symbol chart, and more! Also available in a 6 inch. x 9 inch. Edition (00310978). |
| James Brown - 20 All Time Greatest Hits | 20 classics, including: Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine, Pt. 1 * I Got You (I Feel Good) * Papa's Got A Brand New Bag, Pt. 1 * Say It Loud (I'm Black And I'm Proud), Pt. 1 * and more. Also includes a biography, discography, and photos! | |
| Jackie Wilson - Mr. Excitement! | Jackie Wilson was one of the finest showmen of R&B and early rock 'n' roll. This wonderful songbook pays tribute to Mr. Excitement, with a detailed biography by Goldmine R&B editor Robert Pruter, a complete discography, great photos, and 27 of his songs, including: Alone at Last · Am I the Man · Baby Workout · For Once in My Life · The Greatest Hurt · I Just Can't Help It · I'll Be Satisfied · Lonely Teardrops · My Empty Arms · Reet Petite · Shake! Shake! Shake! · Talk That Talk · To Be Loved · Years from Now · You Better Know It · (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher · and more. | |
| Elvis Presley Anthology - Boxed Set | This two-volume set in a production hardcover case is an essential addition to any Elvis fan's library. Features piano/vocal/guitar arrangements of over 200 of his best songs, including: All Shook Up · Always on My Mind · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Baby, Let's Play House · Blue Christmas · Blue Moon · Blue Suede Shoes · Bossa Nova Baby · Burning Love · Crying in the Chapel · Don't Be Cruel · Good Luck Charm · Green Green Grass of Home · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · It's Now or Never · Memories · Suspicious Minds · and many more. Volume 1 contains a 16-page color photo section and a biography and Volume 2 features an 8-page color section and a discography. | |
| The Concise Eric Clapton | 58 songs from the Cream days through to 'Unplugged,' including: After Midnight · Alberta · Bell Bottom Blues · Knockin' on Heavens Door · Layla · Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out · Strange Brew · Tears in Heaven · and more. Each song in melody line with full lyrics and chord symbols. 7 inch. x 10 inch.. | |
| Elvis Presley - The King Of Rock & Roll | Over 20 of his greatest hits, including: All Shook Up * Don't Be Cruel * Hard Headed Woman * Hound Dog * Kentucky Rain * Return To Sender * and more. | |
| Elvis Presley - His Love Songs | Over 20 romantic favorites, including: Can't Help Falling In Love * I Want You, I Need You, I Love You * It's Now Or Never * Love Me Tender * (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear * and more. | |
| The Rolling Stones Collection | 20 songs, including: Angie · Beast Of Burden · Hang Fire · It's Only Rock 'N' Roll · She's So Cold · Waiting On A Friend · and more. | |
| Elvis - The King | Over 20 of his greatest hits, including: All Shook Up · Don't Be Cruel · Hound Dog · Kentucky Rain · Return to Sender · and more. | |
| Allman Brothers Band Collection | 29 songs, including: Ain't Wastin' Time No More · Black Hearted Woman · Blue Sky · Can't Take It With You · Jessica · Midnight Rider · Ramblin' Man · Whipping Post · You Don't Love Me · and more. | |
| Elvis Presley Sings Leiber & Stoller | If Elvis Presley is the King of Rock & Roll, then Leiber & Stoller were certainly two of the most important powers behind that throne. This book includes over 20 of Elvis' biggest hits: Hound Dog · Love Me · Jailhouse Rock · Treat Me Nice · Trouble · King Creole · Little Egypt · Fools Fall in Love · and more. | |
| Concise Elvis Presley | The music and complete lyrics for 48 classic Elvis songs, including: A Big Hunk of Love · All Shook Up · Are You Lonesome Tonight · Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain · Don't Be Cruel · Hound Dog · It's Now or Never · King Creole · Return to Sender · She's Not You · Viva Las Vegas · and more. 6-3/4 inch. x 10-3/4 inch.. | |
| Elvis Presley - Songs of Inspiration | Includes 33 spiritual selections: Amazing Grace · Bosom of Abraham · By and By · Crying in the Chapel · He Touched Me · How Great Thou Art · If I Can Dream · Let Us Pray · Peace in the Valley · Stand by Me · Swing Down, Sweet Chariot · You'll Never Walk Alone · more. | |
| Professor Longhair Collection | This terrific collection includes 19 solo piano transcriptions from this legendary New Orleans R&B artist. Songs include: Baldhead · Big Chief · Crawfish Fiesta · Gonna Leave This Town · Hey Little Girl · Hey Now Baby · Mardi Gras in New Orleans · Mean Ol' World · Meet Me Tomorrow Night · Mess Around · No Buts No Maybes · She Walks Right in · Stag-O-Lee · Thank You Pretty Baby · Tipitina · more. Features a biography and discography. | |
| The Elvis Collection | 25 of The King's classics: Blue Christmas · Blue Moon of Kentucky · Bossa Nova Baby · Don't · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · I Need Your Love Tonight · Jailhouse Rock · Kentucky Rain · Love Me · Memories · My Way · Treat Me Nice · Wooden Heart · more. | |
| Elvis Hits | 20 Presley pleasers: All Shook Up · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Blue Suede Shoes · A Fool Such as I · Heartbreak Hotel · Love Me · My Way · Too Much · Treat Me Nice · The Wonder of You · Wooden Heart · more. | |
| The Louis Prima Songbook | 15 of this legendary bandleader's best, featuring his huge hit Jump, Jive an' Wail, which has become the unofficial anthem of the 1990s swing revival. Also includes: Baby, Won't You Please Come Home · I've Got the World on a String · I've Got You Under My Skin · Just a Gigolo · Pennies from Heaven · Sing, Sing, Sing · That Old Black Magic · and more. | |
| Elvis Presley Christmas Songbook | 16 holiday hits by The King: Blue Christmas · I'll Be Home for Christmas · It Won't Seem like Christmas (Without You) · Merry Christmas, Baby · Santa Claus Is Back in Town · Silver Bells · White Christmas · Winter Wonderland · The Wonderful World of Christmas · more. | |
| Big Bad Voodoo Daddy | A dozen great songs from these swinging hipsters: The Boogie Bumper · Go Daddy-O · Jump with My Baby · Jumpin' Jack · King of Swing · Maddest Kind of Love · Mambo Swing · Minnie the Moocher · Mr. Pinstripe Suit · Please Baby · So Long-Farewell-Goodbye · You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight (Baby). | |
| Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - This Beautiful Life | Features 12 songs from the 1999 release, the second major-label recording by this Los Angeles retro group that was the house band in the movie Swingers. Includes: Big and Bad · Big Time Operator · I Wanna Be like You · Ol' MacDonald · Sleep Tight · Some Things · Still in Love with You · 2000 Volts · What's Next? · Who's That Creepin' · and more. | |
| The Elvis Movie Songbook | This must-have collection contains 58 great songs from all 33 movies made by The King, from Love Me Tender in 1956 through Change of Habit in 1969. Songs include: Almost Always True · Blue Hawaii · Blue Suede Shoes · Don't Ask Me Why · Frankie and Johnny · G.I. Blues · Girls! Girls! Girls! · Jailhouse Rock · Love Me Tender · Return to Sender · Separate Ways · Suspicious Minds · (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear · Viva Las Vegas · and many more. This collector's edition also includes: a plot synopsis for each film, anecdotes, cast lists, production info, lots of fantastic photos, and two tables of contents - one chronological by film, and the other, alphabetical by song title. | |
| Otis Redding - Greatest Hits | This fantastic collection provides a retrospective of 18 classics from '60s soul superstar Otis Redding. Includes: Amen · Chained and Bound · Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) · The Happy Song · Hard to Handle · I've Been Loving You Too Long · I've Got Dreams to Remember · Knock on Wood · Love Man · Mr. Pitiful · My Lover's Prayer · Pain in My Heart · Papa's Got a Brand New Bag · Respect · (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay · These Arms of Mine · Tramp · Try a Little Tenderness. Also features photos and a biography on this singer whose career was tragically cut short. | |
| ELV1S | 30 #1 Hits | August 16, 2002 marked the 25th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley, so for this special year of Elvis, many events were planned to celebrate his life and his incredible impact on music and the world. The tributes will culminate in RCA's October release of a very special CD package, ELV1S - 30 #1 Hits. This definitive and ultimate Elvis Presley release assembles for the first time 30 of his #1 hits on one CD. Our excellent piano/vocal/guitar collection is the matching songbook to this CD, and includes such chart-topping songs as: All Shook Up · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Can't Help Falling in Love · Don't Be Cruel · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · Jailhouse Rock · Return to Sender · Stuck on You · Suspicious Minds · You're the Devil in Disguise · and more - plus the 2002 chart-topping JXL radio edit remix of A Little Less Conversation as a bonus. This is quintessential Elvis! |
| Elvis Presley - The 50 Greatest Love Songs | A must for every Elvis fan, this awesome collection assembles his best romantic songs, such as: Always on My Mind · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Can't Help Falling in Love · For the Good Times · Good Luck Charm · The Hawaiian Wedding Song · It's Impossible · It's Now or Never · Let It Be Me · Love Me Tender · Spanish Eyes · Suspicious Minds · Unchained Melody · You Don't Know Me · and many more! Includes an introductory article. | |
| The Best of Al Green | This outstanding P/V/G collection assembles 13 of the very best from Al Green, the undisputed king of sexy soul (and an ordained pastor!) who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Includes: Call Me (Come Back Home) · Here I Am, Come and Take Me · I Can't Get Next to You · I'm Still in Love with You · Let's Stay Together · Living for You · Look What You Done for Me · L-O-V-E · Love and Happiness · Sha La La · Take Me to the River · Tired of Being Alone · You Ought to Be with Me. | |
| Elvis Presley 25th Anniversary Songbook | A commemorative collection of 40 cherished favorites from Elvis, including: All Shook Up · Almost in Love · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · A Big Hunk O' Love · Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain · Blue Suede Shoes · Burning Love · Can't Help Falling in Love · Don't · Don't Be Cruel · Hard Headed Woman · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · I Want You, I Need You, I Love You · In the Ghetto · It's Now or Never · Jailhouse Rock · Little Sister · Love Me Tender · Return to Sender · Surrender · Suspicious Minds · (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear · That's All Right · Viva Las Vegas · and more! | |
| The Very Best of ZZ Top | Essential for all fans of this Texas trio, this collection contains 18 of their biggest boogie-rock hits: Cheap Sunglasses · Doubleback · Francine · Gimme All Your Lovin' · I Thank You · It's Only Love · Jesus Just Left Chicago · La Grange · Legs · My Head's in Mississippi · Rough Boy · Sharp Dressed Man · Sleeping Bag · Stages · Tube Snake Boogie · Tush · Velcro Fly · Viva Las Vegas. | |
| Robert Johnson Complete | Our first piano/vocal/guitar collection for the songs of this blues legend! Including 29 classics: Come On in My Kitchen · Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) · Dead Shrimp Blues · Drunken Hearted Man · Hell Hound on My Trail · I Believe I'll Dust My Broom · Kind Hearted Woman Blues · Me and the Devil Blues · Ramblin' on My Mind · Sweet Home Chicago · Terraplane Blues · When You Got a Good Friend · and more. | |
| Jazz Blues | Jazz Piano Solos Series | This collection presents 17 jazz-blues classics served up for solo piano. Artist represented include Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk and other greats. Songs: All Blues · Au Privave · Birk's Works · Blue Monk · Blues in the Closet · C-Jam Blues · Freddie Freeloader · Mr. P.C. · Now's the Time · Straight No Chaser · Tenor Madness · Things Ain't What They Used to Be · and more. |
| ELV1S - 30 #1 Hits | 30 chart-topping hits from The King arranged for easy piano! Includes: All Shook Up · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · A Big Hunk O' Love · Can't Help Falling in Love · Don't Be Cruel (To a Heart That's True) · Good Luck Charm · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · In the Ghetto · It's Now or Never · Jailhouse Rock · A Little Less Conversation · Love Me Tender · Return to Sender · Suspicious Minds · (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear · and more. Also available in these formats: 00306441 P/V/G $19.95 00100175 E-Z Play Today #249 $9.95 | |
| Elvis - 2nd to None | Picking up where Elv1s - 30 #1 Hits (00306441) leaves off comes this great collection of 30 more of Elvis' biggest hits! Includes: Always on My Mind · An American Trilogy · Blue Suede Shoes · Don't Cry Daddy · I Forgot to Remember to Forget · I Got Stung · Kentucky Rain · Little Sister · Love Me · Memories · That's All Right · Viva Las Vegas · and more. Buy both books to have a top-notch Elvis library! | |
| The Best Of Elvis Presley | Easy Piano Series #19 20 of his greatest hits including: Blue Suede Shoes · Don't Be Cruel · Hound Dog · Love Me Tender · and more. | |
| Elvis Elvis Elvis - 100 Greatest Hits | 100 of his immortal hits, including: All Shook Up · Amazing Grace · Blue Suede Shoes · Crying in the Chapel · Heartbreak Hotel · Suspicious Minds · and more! | |
| Jimi Hendrix Anthology | Lead Sheets for 73 Songs | This great collection contains every Hendrix hit you need! Features 73 songs from all of his recordings, with melody lines, lyrics and guitar chord frames. Includes: Angel · Are You Experienced? · Bold as Love · Castles Made of Sand · Crash Landing · Crosstown Traffic · Dolly Dagger · Drifting · Earth Blues · Fire · Foxey Lady · Freedom · Gypsy Eyes · Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland) · Hear My Train a Comin' · Highway Chile · I Don't Live Today · Little Miss Lover · Little Wing · Machine Gun · Manic Depression · Message to Love · Moon Turn the Tides Gently Gently Away · My Friend · Purple Haze · Radio One Theme · Red House · Spanish Castle Magic · Stepping Stone · Stone Free · Third Stone from the Sun · Voodoo Child (Slight Return) · Voodoo Chile · The Wind Cries Mary · You Got Me Floatin' · and more. Features photos throughout. |
| Elvis Presley - Songs Of Inspiration | 34 inspirational songs Presley recorded, complete with an introduction and photos. Songs include: Amazing Grace · Crying in the Chapel · He Is My Everything · How Great Thou Art · (There'll Be) Peace in the Valley (For Me) · You'll Never Walk Alone · and more. | |
| The Best of Eric Clapton | A collection of 30 of his best, including: After Midnight · Cocaine · Crossroads · I Can't Stand It · I Shot the Sheriff · Lay Down Sally · Layla · Sunshine of Your Love · White Room · Wonderful Tonight · Tears in Heaven · and more. | |
| The Best of Eric Clapton | A collection of 30 of his best, including: After Midnight · Cocaine · Crossroads · I Can't Stand It · I Shot the Sheriff · Lay Down Sally · Layla · Sunshine of Your Love · White Room · Wonderful Tonight · Tears in Heaven · and more. | |
| Eric Clapton - Unplugged | Matching folio to his best-selling acoustic album. 14 songs, including: Tears in Heaven · Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out · Layla · Alberta · Old Love · and more. | |
| Elvis Presley Anthology - Volume 1 | This two-volume set in a production hardcover case is an essential addition to any Elvis fan's library. Features piano/vocal/guitar arrangements of over 200 of his best songs, including: All Shook Up · Always on My Mind · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Baby, Let's Play House · Blue Christmas · Blue Moon · Blue Suede Shoes · Bossa Nova Baby · Burning Love · Crying in the Chapel · Don't Be Cruel · Good Luck Charm · Green Green Grass of Home · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · It's Now or Never · Memories · Suspicious Minds · and many more. Volume 1 contains a 16-page color photo section and a biography and Volume 2 features an 8-page color section and a discography. | |
| Elvis Presley Anthology - Volume 2 | This two-volume set in a production hardcover case is an essential addition to any Elvis fan's library. Features piano/vocal/guitar arrangements of over 200 of his best songs, including: All Shook Up · Always on My Mind · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Baby, Let's Play House · Blue Christmas · Blue Moon · Blue Suede Shoes · Bossa Nova Baby · Burning Love · Crying in the Chapel · Don't Be Cruel · Good Luck Charm · Green Green Grass of Home · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · It's Now or Never · Memories · Suspicious Minds · and many more. Volume 1 contains a 16-page color photo section and a biography and Volume 2 features an 8-page color section and a discography. | |
| Elvis! Greatest Hits For Easy Piano | Over 25 Presley classics, including: All Shook Up · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Blue Suede Shoes · Don't Be Cruel · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · In the Ghetto · Return to Sender · Suspicious Minds · and more. | |
| Rolling Stones - Anthology | 28 classics, including: Angie · Beast Of Burden · Emotional Rescue · Hang Fire · It's Only Rock 'N' Roll (But I Like It) · Miss You · She's So Cold · Start Me Up · and more. | |
| New Orleans Piano Legends | This long-awaited collection features 11 transcriptions from the greatest New Orleans pianists of all time, including legends like Professor Longhair, James Booker, Dr. John, Fats Domino, Jelly Roll Morton and Tuts Washington. Songs: Big Chief · Blueberry Hill · Doin' It · Gonzo's Blue Dream · The Pearls · Pop's Dilemma · Tico Tico · Tipitina · When the Saints Go Marching In · Willie Fugal's Blues. | |
| Playing The Blues | 33 of blues' best, including: Baby, Won't You Please Come Home · Chicago Blues · Everyday (I Have The Blues) · Fine And Mellow · A Good Man Is Hard To Find · I'm A Man · Memphis Blues · Pinetop's Blues · Saint James Infirmary · St. Louis Blues · The Thrill Is Gone · and more. | |
| Deep Blues | 57 legendary blues cuts, including: All Your Love · Baby Please Don't Go · Back Door Man · Crossroads · Everyday (I Have The Blues) · I Believe I'll Dust My Broom · I'm A Man · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · Milk Cow Blues · Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out · Rollin' And Tumblin' · St. Louis Blues · The Thrill Is Gone · and more. | |
| The Big Book of Rhythm & Blues | A groovin' collection of 67 classics! Includes: ABC · Ain't No Mountain High Enough · Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing · Baby Love · Ben · Come See About Me · Dancing in the Street · Easy · I Hear a Symphony · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I Second That Emotion · I'll Be There · Just My Imagination · My Girl · Never Can Say Goodbye · Papa Was a Rollin' Stone · Standing in the Shadows of Love · Three Times a Lady · The Way You Do the Things You Do · What's Going On · You Can't Hurry Love · more. | |
| R&B Ballads | 40 hits, including: Ain't No Mountain High Enough · Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing · Do You Know Where You're Going To? · Easy · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I Second That Emotion · I'll Be There · My Girl · Reach Out and Touch · Still · and more. | |
| R & B Hits Of The 60s | This books features the best Rhythm & Blues hits from the 60's by legendary artists such as The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Supremes, The Miracles, and The Temptations. Includes many great Motown songs such as 'Baby I Need Your Lovin', 'My Girl', 'Heard it thru Grapevine', 'Stop in the Name of Love'. | |
| R & B Hits Of The 70s | Over 20 songs, including: ABC · Ain't No Mountain High Enough · Do You Know Where You're Going To? · I'll Be There · The Love You Save · Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology) · Still · Three Times A Lady · War · What's Going On · and more. | |
| 60s R & B Hits | 18 easy piano arrangements of classic favorites: Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing · Baby Love · Come See About Me · Dancing in the Street · Heatwave · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · My Guy · Stop! In The Name of Love · The Tracks of My Tears · and more. | |
| 70s R & B Hits | 16 easy-to-play hits, including: ABC · Ain't No Mountain High Enough · Do You Know Where You're Going To? · Easy · Just My Imagination · Mercy, Mercy Me · Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand) · Still · and more. | |
| R&B Blockbusters | Easy arrangements of 15 R&B classics, including: Ben · Easy · I Hear a Symphony · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I'll Be There · Midnight Train to Georgia · My Girl · Stand By Me · Sweet Love · The Tracks of My Tears · Under the Boardwalk · more. | |
| R&B Love Songs | 28 songs, including: Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing * Easy * Exhale (Shoop Shoop) * The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face * Here And Now * I'm Your Baby Tonight * My Girl * Never Can Say Goodbye * Ooo Baby Baby * Save The Best For Last * Someday * Still * and more. | |
| R&B Love Songs | 28 songs, including: Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing * Easy * Exhale (Shoop Shoop) * The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face * Here And Now * I'm Your Baby Tonight * My Girl * Never Can Say Goodbye * Ooo Baby Baby * Save The Best For Last * Someday * Still * and more. | |
| Best R&B Songs Ever | 66 classics, including: After The Love Has Gone · Baby Love · Dancing In The Street · Endless Love · Exhale (Shoop Shoop) · For Once In My Life · Here And Now · I Got You (I Feel Good) · I Second That Emotion · I Will Survive · Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) · Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology) · (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman · Papa Was A Rollin' Stone · Saving All My Love For You · Shop Around · Stand By Me · Three Times A Lady · Under The Boardwalk · What's Going On · You Keep My Hangin' On · and more! | |
| R&B Piano Solos | An outstanding collection of popular R&B songs in a piano solo format for only $10.95! Also includes many classic Motown tunes from the recently acquired Jobete catalog, including 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine', 'My Girl', 'Under the Boardwalk', and more! | |
| Chess Blues Classics 50th Anniversary Collection | Immigrant brothers in Chicago struggled to found this great label, which went on to become the home of leading blues artists (such as Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and many other) for decades. Chess celbrated its 50th Anniversary in 1997, and this excellent collection is a tribute, featuring highlights from Chess reissue CDs from 1947 to 1967. It includes notes about the label and artists, lots of photos, and P/V/G arrangements of 20 classic blues tunes: Baby, What You Want Me To Do * Blues With A Feeling * Fattening Frogs for Snakes * Help Me * I'm A Man * Sugar Mama * Sugar Sweet * That's All Right * Twenty-Four Hours * You Shook Me * more. | |
| Motown Anthology | A must-have collection of 68 Motown masterpieces, including: ABC · Ain't No Mountain High Enough · Ain't Too Proud to Beg · Baby Love · Dancing in the Street · Easy · For Once in My Life · How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) · I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) · Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) · Let's Get It On · My Girl · Shop Around · War · You Can't Hurry Love · many more! | |
| Early Rock N Roll | 29 songs of the '50s and early '60s, including: All Shook Up · At the Hop · Blue Suede Shoes · Charlie Brown · Do Wah Diddy Diddy · Duke of Earl · Great Balls of Fire · Heartbreak Hotel · Jailhouse Rock · Kansas City · Lonely Teardrops · Rock Around the Clock · Sixteen Candles · Stand by Me· and more. | |
| Elvis Songs for Five-Finger Piano | 8 of his top hits: All Shook Up · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Blue Suede Shoes · Can't Help Falling in Love · Don't Be Cruel · Heartbreak Hotel · Jailhouse Rock · Love Me Tender. | |
| Big Book of Early Rock n Roll | Includes 99 classic tunes: At the Hop · Blueberry Hill · Bobby's Girl · Dancing in the Street · Great Balls of Fire · The Great Pretender · Heatwave · Jailhouse Rock · The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena) · Little Sister · Love Potion Number 9 · Stand by Me · Tutti Frutti · Under the Boardwalk · Twist and Shout · more. | |
| Motown Hits | 34 favorites from Motown: ABC · Baby Love · Come See About Me · Dancing in the Street · Easy · Heatwave · I Hear a Symphony · I Second That Emotion · It's the Same Old Song · The Love You Save · My Cherie Amour · My Guy · Superstition · The Tracks of My Tears · more. | |
| Classic Motown | Simplified arrangements of 20 huge hits: ABC · Ben · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I'll Be There · My Cherie Amour · My Girl · Stop! In the Name of Love · Three Times a Lady · The Tracks of My Tears · You Are the Sunshine of My Life · You Keep Me Hangin' On · more. | |
| Jump Swing Fever | Features 21 beboppin', heart-stoppin' swingers, such as: Bandstand Boogie · Brazil · Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop · In the Mood · Opus One · Take the A Train · Zoot Suit Riot · more! | |
| Jump, Jive, Wail & Swing | 47 swingin' hits: Bandstand Boogie · Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy · In the Mood · It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) · Java Jive · Jump, Jive an' Wail · Rag Mop · Satin Doll · Steppin' Out with My Baby · Stompin' at the Savoy · Take the A Train · Zoot Suit Riot · more! | |
| Jump, Jive an' Wail & 20 Other Hot Swingin' Tunes | This hip collection features easy arrangements of 21 swing favorites: Alright, Okay, You Win · Bandstand Boogie · Ding-Dong Daddy of the D-Car Line · Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me) · In the Mood · It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) · Java Jive · Route 66 · Satin Doll · Take the A Train · Zoot Suit Riot · more! | |
| Ultimate Blues | 90 of the Best | This title in our popular Ultimate series is a great collection of 90 blues classics, including: Boom Boom · Born Under a Bad Sign · Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head So Hard?) · Everyday (I Have the Blues) · Folsom Prison Blues · Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You · I Can't Quit You Baby · Kansas City · Love Struck Baby · Mary Had a Little Lamb · Pride and Joy · Rock Me Baby · Route 66 · (They Call It) Stormy Monday · Sweet Home Chicago · The Thrill Is Gone · Why I Sing the Blues · You Shook Me · and more. |
| The Big Book of Soul | Stop your soul searching: all your favorite songs are right here! This fantastic collection features 71 soul classics: Get Up (I Feel like Being) A Sex Machine · Green Onions · Groovin' · I Can't Stop Loving You · I Got You (I Feel Good) · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I'll Take You There · In the Midnight Hour · Let's Get It On · Lonely Teardrops · Mustang Sally · My Girl · (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman · Papa's Got a Brand New Bag · Respect · Theme from Shaft · (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay · Soul Man · Stand by Me · Superstition · (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher · and more. | |
| Blues Set (Bass / Drums / Guitar / Vocal / Keyboard) | The Performance Guide for Bands | The Gig Guides series is designed to provide musicians with a blueprint for building bands. We select the songs, put 'em in order, and show you how to play 'em. The format is simple; there are no unwieldy note-for-note scores to sightread or complicated theory to understand. Just here's the lead sheet, here are the parts you really need to know, and away you go! These book/CD packs are the ultimate do-it-yourself kit for gigging musicians and up-and-coming performers alike. Can be used by a full band or individual players. Blues Set features 12 songs: Boom Boom · Born Under a Bad Sign · Caldonia · Crosscut Saw · Darlin', You Know I Love You · I'm Tore Down · Killing Floor · Rock Me Baby · The Thrill Is Gone · and more. The CD includes full-band demos of each song so you can hear what you should be sounding like. |
| Amazing Phrasing - Tenor Saxophone | 50 Ways to Improve Your Improvisational Skills | Amazing Phrasing is for any tenor saxophone player interested in learning how to improvise and how to improve their creative phrasing. The ideas are divided into three main sections: Harmony - explores scales, arpeggios, chord substitutions, harmonic embellishments, and other harmonic phrasing ideas; Rhythm - covers legato tonguing, swing feel, rhythmic displacement, how to manipulate time and other aspects of rhythmic phrasing; Melody - discusses contour lines, making patterns musical, developing a motif, building a solo, and many other melodic phrasing ideas. The companion CD includes 26 full-band tracks in various musical styles for listening and play along. Also available for guitar, keyboard and trumpet. |
| The Best Early Rock'N'Roll Songs Ever | This hit-filled collection features 70 songs from rock's early years: Abilene · Be-Bop-A-Lula · Book of Love · Crying · Dancing in the Street · Do Wah Diddy Diddy · Donna · Dream Lover · Earth Angel · I Get Around · Kansas City · La Bamba · Louie, Louie · Peggy Sue · (You've Got) Personality · Please Mr. Postman · Ruby Baby · The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss) · Shout · Splish Splash · Stand by Me · Stay · Tequila · Travelin' Man · and more. | |
| Stride & Swing Piano | Hal Leonard Keyboard Style Series | Focusing on styles such as classic ragtime, early blues & boogie woogie, New Orleans jazz, stride and swing, this new book/CD pack in the Hal Leonard Keyboard Style Series teaches left- and right-hand techniques including chords, bass runs, patterns and more. Key players of these styles - Scott Joplin, Jimmy Yancey, Pete Johnson, Jelly Roll Morton, James P. Johnson, Fats Waller, Teddy Wilson and Art Tatum - are prominently referenced. Includes 14 full songs to play, and an accompanying CD! |
| Early Rock Set | Gig Guide - The Performance Guide for Bands | The Gig Guides series is designed to provide musicians with a blueprint for building bands. We select the songs, put 'em in order, and show you how to play 'em. The format is simple; there are no unwieldy note-for-note scores to sightread or complicated theory to understand. Just here's the lead sheet, here are the parts you really need to know, and away you go! These book/CD packs are the ultimate do-it-yourself kit for gigging musicians and up-and-coming performers alike. Can be used by a full band or individual players. Early Rock Set features 12 songs with a CD of full-band demos of each song so you can hear what you should be sounding like. Songs include: Crying · Help Me Rhonda · Hound Dog · The Loco-Motion · Louie, Louie · Rock Around the Clock · That'll Be the Day · and more. |
| 101 Keyboard Tips | Stuff All the Pros Know and Use | Ready to take your keyboard playing to the next level? This book will show you how. 101 Keyboard Tips presents valuable how-to insight that players of all styles and levels can benefit from. The text, photos, music, diagrams and accompanying CD provide an essential, easy-to-use resource for a variety of topics, including: techniques, improvising and soloing, equipment, practicing, ear training, performance, theory, and much more. |
| R&B | Note-for-Note Keyboard Transcriptions | Exact transcriptions straight from the recordings of 35 R&B classics: Baby Love · Boogie on Reggae Woman · (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay · Easy · Endless Love · Fallin' · Green Onions · Higher Ground · I'll Be There · Just Once · Money (That's What I Want) · Nothing from Nothing · On the Wings of Love · Ribbon in the Sky · This Masquerade · Three Times a Lady · and more. 352 pages! |
| Jazz Saxophone (Saxophone) | An In-Depth Look at the Styles of the Tenor Masters | This book/CD pack is solely devoted to providing you with a complete overview of the techniques and styles popularized 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! |
| Blues Piano | Hal Leonard Keyboard Style Series | Ever wanted to play the blues, but weren't sure where to start? Blues Piano will teach you the basic skills you need. From comping to soloing, you'll learn the theory, the tools, and even the tricks that the pros use. And, you get seven complete tunes to jam on. Listen to the CD, then start playing along! Covers: scales and chords; left-hand patterns; walking bass; endings and turnarounds; right-hand techniques; how to solo with blues scales; crossover licks; and more. |
| David Bennett Cohen Teaches Rock'n'Roll Piano | A Hands-On Beginner's Course in Traditional Rock Styles | This easy play-along course will have you rockin' and rollin' in no time - even if you've never played this kind of piano before! David Cohen (The Blues Project, Country Joe and the Fish) starts you at the beginning, quickly getting you into the theory needed to understand the chord progressions, rhythm grooves and bluesy licks of rock. You'll soon be playing the riffs pioneered by Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Little Richard and other early piano greats! David helps you build coordination between left and right hand, teaching a variety of bass lines and treble licks and solos. You'll learn how to use techniques such as the glissando, the shuffle, Chuck Berry-style eighth note grooves, clavé (Bo Diddley) rhythms and the rock ballad. As he teaches, David passes on invaluable info on blues scales, turnarounds, ending licks, advice about playing in a band and much more. BONUS: Includes 3 backing tracks by a full rock rhythm section so you can practice what you've learned and play along! |
| 101 Recording Tips | Stuff All the Pros Know and Use | This book contains tips, suggestions, advice, and other useful information garnered through a lifetime of home and pro studio recording adventures. Included in the book are dozens of entries learned firsthand from legendary producers, engineers, and artists such as Tom Dowd, Phil Ramone, Pete Anderson, Dick Shurman, Jeff Beck, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Desmond Child, and many more. It's an essential collection of tricks of the trade that will improve anyone's home or pro studio recordings. The accompanying CD includes nearly one hour of audio demonstrations. |
| Early Rock | Budget Books | You can't go wrong with this collection of 92 early rock classics, including: All Shook Up · At the Hop · Barbara Ann · Blue Suede Shoes · Bye Bye Love · Chantilly Lace · Crying · Duke of Earl · Earth Angel · Fun, Fun, Fun · Great Balls of Fire · The Great Pretender · Hello Mary Lou · Hound Dog · In My Room · It's My Party · Jailhouse Rock · The Loco-Motion · Louie, Louie · Peggy Sue · Return to Sender · Rock Around the Clock · Shout · Splish Splash · Stand by Me · A Teenager in Love · Tequila · and more. |
| The Big Book of Motown | 84 grooving classics from the glory years of Motor City music! Includes: Ain't No Mountain High Enough · Baby Love · Ball of Confusion · Ben · Get Ready · How Sweet It Is · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · I Want You Back · It Takes Two · Jimmy Mack · Just My Imagination · Lady Marmalade · My Girl · Reach Out, I'll Be There · Shop Around · Stop! in the Name of Love · This Old Heart of Mine · Three Times a Lady · What Becomes of the Broken Hearted · What's Going On · You Are the Sunshine of My Life · and dozens more. | |
| Early Rock 'N' Roll | 18 Classics from the '50s and '60s | Great easy arrangements of 18 early rock hits: At the Hop · Blue Suede Shoes · Calendar Girl · Earth Angel · Fun, Fun, Fun · Johnny Angel · My Guy · Rock Around the Clock · Splish Splash · Twilight Time · and more. |
| The Definitive Blues Collection | A massive collection of 96 urban blues classics as well as works by legends Willie Dixon, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and more. Songs include: Baby, Won't You Please Come Home · Basin Street Blues · Everyday (I Have the Blues) · Gloomy Sunday · I'm a Man · (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man · Milk Cow Blues · Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out · The Seventh Son · St. Louis Blues · The Thrill Is Gone · and more. | |
| She's Got The Blues | From the 'Mother Of The Blues' Ma Rainey to the 'Empress Of The Blues' Bessie Smith...From Ethel Waters and Alberta Hunter, to the ultimate blues singer, Billie Holiday... From Lena, Judy, Ella, Sarah, Carmen, Koko, Etta and Dinah right up to Bonnie Raitt and Linda Ronstadt...this book offers an overview of the ladies who shaped and sang the blues from the early 1920's to today. Over 60 songs including: After You've Gone · Baby, Won't You Please Come Home · A Good Man Is Hard To Find · I Ain't Got Nobody · Stormy Weather · and more! | |
| The Blues Songbook | Over 110 famous blues songs, including: Basin Street Blues · Ghetto Woman · Rainin' In My Heart · Stormy Weather · many more. Includes a 12-page introduction to the blues with many photos. | |
| Eric Clapton - Deluxe | 57 of his most popular songs, complete with a section with lead guitar arrangements, a bio, photos, and a family tree of Clapton's many bands. Revised to include his latest hits. Songs include: After Midnight · Bell Bottom Blues · Lay Down Sally · Layla · Sunshine of Your Love · White Room · Cocaine · I Can't Stand It · Tears in Heaven · and more. | |
| Janis Joplin - Janis | A collection of 16 Joplin classics as performed live and on records from 1963-70: Me And Bobby McGee * Piece Of My Heart * Mercedes Benz * Tell Mama * Get It While You Can * many others. Includes b&w photographs. | |
| 178. Jailhouse Rock, Kansas City, & Other Hits By Leiber & Stoller | 23 of their best, including: Along Came Jones · Bossa Nova Baby · Charlie Brown · Hound Dog · I'm a Woman · Jailhouse Rock · Kansas City · Love Potion Number 9 · On Broadway · Only in America · Ruby Baby · Stand by Me · Yakety Yak · and more. | |
| Leiber & Stoller Songbook | Arrangements of over 40 enduring classics from the acclaimed songwriting team: Along Came Jones · Charlie Brown · Down in Mexico · Fools Fall in Love · Hound Dog · I Keep Forgettin' · Is That All There Is? · Kansas City · Love Potion #9 · On Broadway · Smokey Joe's Cafe · Stand by Me · Trouble · and more. | |
| Billie Holiday Anthology | Lady Day Had a Right to Sing the Blues | A great collection of 43 favorites, complete with a bio by renowned critic Leonard Feather and photos of the incomparable Lady Day. Songs include: Ain't Misbehavin' · All of Me · Baby, Won't You Please Come Home · The Birth of the Blues · Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me · Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans · I Can't Give You Anything but Love · I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good · It Had to Be You · Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out · St. Louis Blues · Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time) · Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do · and more. |
| The Blues Singer | Features soulful arrangements of 57 of America's greatest blues tunes, including: After You've Gone · Ain't No Sunshine · Beale Street Blues · Call It Stormy Monday · Got My Mojo Working · I Cried for You · Midnight Special · St. Louis Blues · Stormy Weather · Trouble, No More · Yellow Dog Blues · more. | |
| Blues & Rag Piano | 18 favorites skillfully arranged at the intermediate level by Bill Irwin. Includes: After You've Gone · Alabama Jubilee · Baby, Won't You Please Come Home · Bumble Boogie · I Ain't Got Nobody · I Love a Piano · Jelly Roll Blues · Memphis Blues · Nola · St. Louis Blues · Some of These Days · Sugar Cane · Swanee · Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger) · Yellow Dog Blues · and more. | |
| All American Boogie Woogie | This revised edition features striking Kandinsky cover art and 20 boogie woogie classics masterfully arranged for intermediate piano solo: Aba Daba Honeymoon · Ballin' the Jack · By the Light of the Silvery Moon · Chinatown, My Chinatown · Glow Worm Boogie · Hindustan · I Want a Girl · Ja-Da · Margie · Oh! You Beautiful Doll · Way Down Yonder in New Orleans · When My Baby Smiles at Me · and more. | |
| 72 Basic Keyboard Chords Chart | A handy guide of clear chord illustrations, perfect for students. Also includes a transposition chart. | |
| Quick Keyboard Picture Chords | This informative book features: photos of the left hand playing basic chords in all keys; chord notes highlighted on the keyboard; bass and treble clef chord notation; a quick chord reference on the back cover for easy use while playing; several methods of building basic chords; a major scale chart; a chord-building chart for expanded chords; and much more! | |
| T-Bone Walker - Vital Blues Guitar | A great collection for guitarists of 18 hits by this legendary bluesman: Glamour Girl · Good Boy, The · Got to Cross the Deep Blue Sea (All Night Long) · I Got a Break Baby · I'm Still in Love with You · Left Home When I Was a Kid · Louisiana Bayou Drive · Mean Old World · My Patience Keeps Running Out · Natural Ball · A Slave like Me · Spend One Night with Me · (They Call It) Stormy Monday (Stormy Monday Blues) · T-Bone Blues · T-Bone Shuffle · Treat Your Daddy Well · Why Won't My Baby Treat Me Right? · You Don't Know What You're Doing. | |
| Gatemouth Brown - Vital Blues Guitar | 14 note-for-note guitar transcriptions from the original recordings complete with a Brown bio and photos. Songs include: Born in Louisiana · Dollar Got the Blues · Good Looking Woman · I Hate These Dog Gone Blues · My Own Prison · Pressure Cooker · Sometimes I Slip · What a Shame, What a Shame · and more. | |
| Albert Collins - Vital Blues Guitar | 14 of his best transcribed note-for-note off the original recordings, complete with bio, photos, and performance notes. Songs include: Black Cat Bone · Ego Trip · The Freeze · Lights Are On But Nobody's Home · Master Charge · The Moon Is Full · Too Tired · and more. | |
| Lonnie Mack - Vital Blues Guitar | 18 authentic tablature transcriptions off the original recordings complete with a bio, performance notes, and photos. Songs include: Camp Washington Chili · If You Have to Know · Long Way from Memphis · The Move · Oreo Cookie Blues · Satisfy Susie · Strike like Lightning · Wham · and more. | |
| Cream - Inside Cream: 1966-1969 | Drawing on rare film and television archive material this independent and highly authoritative review revisits every Cream album and critically reassesses the work of this legendary band from the debut album right through to the demise of the band. This hard hitting powerful film makes no concessions to labels, artists or management and pulls no punches when it comes to deciding what made the music work and, sometimes, why it didn't. Featured tracks include Sunshine of Your love, Politician, White Room, I Feel Free, Tales of Brave Ulysses and many more. Features rare archive film of Cream in concert. In January 2005, the amazing news came through that Cream would be reforming for five concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. Naturally All tickets sold out instantly. This is the ultimate critical review of Cream, on record, on film, and live on stage. A leading team of music critics, musicologists and working musicians considers vintage performances by Cream and traces the secrets of the band's success. |
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| Quick and Easy Guitar Chord Chart | A clear chart of 120 of the most basic guitar chords with a bonus easy transposition chart. A must for all guitar students! | |
| Quick & Easy Picture Chords for Guitar | This book contains large, easy-to-read charts for all the chords you need to know to get started playing the guitar, including major and minor chords, diminished and augmented chords, 7th chords, 6th chords, 9th chords and more! Includes beginning playing tips as well as instructions on how to tune a guitar and transpose. Features large photos clearly demonstrating chord positions on the guitar neck, and the correct way to hold the guitar and the pick. | |
| Quick & Easy Picture Chords for Guitar | by Sam Martin | A convenient case-sized guide to all the chords you need to know to get started playing the guitar. Includes information on tuning, time signatures, rhythmic values, strumming, transposing, basic chord building, and other helpful playing tips, in addition to all the clearly photographed and diagrammed chords. |
| Guitar Chord Guru | The Chord Book - Your Guide for Success! | Perfect for teachers and students, this book covers critical chord concepts, theory and applications, all in a logical and easy-to-use way. Includes information on basic open string chords, barre chords, jazz chords, chord substitutions, and much more, with lots of clear drawings and charts. |
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| The Pop Singer's Warm-Up Kit | Because Stardom Takes Practice | Essential vocal instruction for the pop singer, with a terrific companion CD of a dozen warm-up exercises specific to men and women. Each exercise begins with a sung example, then the piano plays the exercise for you to sing. The exercises address: warming up your lower and upper voice, connecting the two voices, loosening the throat, placing the sound forward, relaxing the tongue, breath and volume control, increasing your range, pitch accuracy, stabilizing the tone, and more. The book shows the practical objectives of each exercise and gives helpful pointers for success. Ideal for singers who aspire to American Idol! |
| Essential Early Rock | Guitar Transcriptions with Tab | Tab transcriptions of top tunes from rock'n'roll trailblazers such as The Everly Brothers, Ricky Nelson, The Beatles, Del Shannon, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, The Ventures and others. Includes: All Day and All of the Night · Bird Dog · Garden Party · Hang On Sloopy · Here Comes the Sun · Just One Look · Lonesome Town · Pipeline · Rockin' Robin · Route 66 · Stagger Lee · Time Is on My Side · and more. |
| Strictly the Blues | 32 Guitar Tab Note-for-Note Transcriptions | 32 blues classics authentically transcribed note-for-note for guitar: Ain't No Sunshine · Baby, Let's Play House · Darlin' You Know I Love You · Five Long Years · The Hucklebuck · I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man · It Hurts Me Too · Kind Hearted Woman Blues · Mustang Sally · My Babe · Rock Me Baby · Rollin' and Tumblin' · The Seventh Son · (They Call It) Stormy Monday · The Thrill Is Gone · Tuff Enuff · and many more. |
| Beginning Funk Bass | with Abe Laboriel | Beginning Funk Bass features Abe Laboriel, one of the most talented session players today, and a Berklee College of Music graduate. Abe has performed with many popular musicians including Herb Albert, Lee Ritenour, Al Jarreau, George Benson and Quincy Jones, to name just a few. In this video Abe presents 40 minutes of solid funk bass. He demonstrates thumping, slapping, snapping and popping. In addition to the basics, Abe offers real insight into his own style and technique. He performs right hand technique, funk rhythm, playing with a drummer, pentatonic scales, triads and more. This insightful video presents an essential foundation needed by every funk bass player. |
| Scales for the Lead Guitarist | Scales For The Lead Guitarist features Michael Thompson who has performed with many popular musicians including Michael Jackson, Michael Bolton, Great White, Dokken, Reba McEntire, Celine Dion, Hall & Oates, Earth, Wind & Fire and more. Michael also has his own album out under the Geffen label. In this video, he presents 30 minutes of an in depth study of scales and their application for the lead guitarist. Michael takes you through a step by step demonstration of major pentatonic, minor pentatonic, harmonic minor scale, chromatic passages, blues scale, major scale, minor scale, soloing over changes, use of chord tones, melodic phasing and more. Michael incorporates rhythm tracks with his examples allowing the viewer to play along. The accompanying booklet shows each example in notation and tablature. Michael Thompson believes that education goes a long way when it comes to getting those top gigs. Through this video, he is able to share some of his knowledge with you. | |
| Modes for the Lead Guitarist | Modes For The Lead Guitarist features Tom Kolb, one of rock's most talented musicians and an instructor at the world renowned Guitar Institute of Technology, presenting an in depth study of modes. He takes you step by step through major and minor modes, harmonizing the major scales, mixing modes with blues and pentatonic scales. Tom also demonstrates the ioanian, dorian, phrygian, lydian ,mixolydian, aeolian and locrian modes. The accompanying booklet shows each example in notation and tablature form. This is truly a unique opportunity to receive a private lesson from one of today's finest instructors. 30 minutes. | |
| Arpeggios for the Lead Guitarist | Arpeggios For The Lead Guitarist features Paul Hanson, one of rock's most talented musicians. Paul has become Hollywood's premier guitar coach teaching such names as Michael J. Fox, Eric Stoltz and Maria Conchita Alonso, to name a few. He has also played lead guitar for Vanilla Fudge on their U.S. Reunion Tour. Currently Paul is serving as a 'Rock Specialist' at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. During this incredible nonstop 30 minute video, Paul presents an in depth study of arpeggios. He takes you step by step through a wide variety of arpeggios, sweep picking, sweeping and sliding, triads and 7th chords. Paul demonstrates ascending and descending harmonized scales how to build 7th chord arpeggios from major scales and much more. The accompanying booklet shows each example in notation and tablature form. This is truly a unique opportunity to receive a private lesson from one of today's finest guitarist. | |
| Acoustic Finger Picking | Musician, teacher, producer and songwriter Jamie Findlay presents 30 minutes of in-depth instruction on acoustic finger picking. He demonstrates exercises to build technique in a variety of finger picking styles, like folk, pop, country, blues, and jazz. Includes info on comping, soloing, chord melodies, walking bass lines, and much more. Features Jame performing with a vocalist and bass player. | |
| Slide Guitar | Kirk Smart has performed with Joe Pass and Scott Henderson, and is recognized as one of today's top instructors of slide guitar. He starts with the basics, then explains how to choose and hold a slide. He demonstrates vibrato, string damping, tone and sustain, right hand techniques, open tunings, natural and false harmonies, and more, in a variety of styles from rock and blues to country. | |
| Whammy Bar and String Bending | Mat Gurman has performed with Kenny Loggins and The Tonight Show Band, and done workshops with Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, and Carmen McRae. His video covers single string bending, unison bends, double stops to three part harmony bends, left hand technique, pitch accuracy, targeting note choices, and more. He also explains how to choose a whammy bar system and use effects like dive bombing, scooping, sonic blasts, and Banshee howls. | |
| Beginning Chords and Strumming | This video takes you step by step through finger positions for basic chords, bar chords, power chords, picking and strumming. You will learn chord choices, chord voicing chord progressing, a wide variety of strumming styles and much more. | |
| Advanced Chords and Rhythms | This video targets the more advanced player. It takes you step by step through a wide variety of advanced chords, chord changes, chord voicing, chord progressions and rhythms. The backing track provides a full sound to accompany you. This video is a must for the serious guitarist. | |
| Advanced Bass Grooves | In this video you will learn a fantastic selection of today's bass grooves, fills, and licks. You will learn sliding harmonics, two-hand chord extensions, and two-hand interval tapping. This video takes you step by step through thumping, choiking, snapping, and slapping. | |
| Advanced Drum Grooves | VHS Video | Jamie Borden will help you develop the tools you need to create new and interesting grooves. He explains five essential rudiments, then covers several popular advanced grooves such as Latin, funk, shuffles, and boogie shuffles. Includes Jamie demonstrating with a band. |
| The Singer's Tool Box | Every instrument requires maintenance - including the voice! The Singer's Toolbox is jam-packed with essential information, exercises and tips for any style singer. No prior training needed, Just slip this in your VCR and Learn!!!! | |
| Beginning Guitar 1 | VHS Video | This excellent & affordable video teaches beginners how to get started on guitar. Covers: parts of the guitar (acoustic and electric), how to tune, how to get good tone with an amplifier, holding the pick, left- and right-hand positioning, open chords, power chords, strumming patterns, getting started soloing, and more. Features rock, blues, and country rock styles, plus footage of a live band so viewers can jam along. |
| Beginning Guitar 2 | Learning to play an instrument has never been easier or more affo rdable. The video runs approximately 30 to 40 minutes.The lessons are taught by Tom Kolb who has been an instructor at the Musicians Institute since 1989. He has played with Dave Navarro, Larry Carlton, Davey Johnstone, Joe Walsh etc | |
| Beginning Bass 1 | VHS Video | This Starter Series video is a must for any aspiring bass player! Parts of the bass are described in detail, as well as how to tune, how to play with fingers or with a pick, right- and left-hand positioning, bass lines (from root to 5th) to walking bass lines, getting good tone, scales and so much more. |
| Beginning Bass 2 | Beginning bass volume 2 graduates to the intermediate level furth er building a stronger foundation. The video runs approximately 30 to 30 min- utes. It is taught by Larry Antonino who has performed with Jeff Beck, Chaka Khan, The Jazz Crusaders, etc. | |
| Beginning Keyboards 1 | VHS Video | A great introduction to the keyboard! Covers note names, finger positions, scales, chords, left-hand bass, and playing with a band. |
| Beginning Keyboards 2 | Learning to play an instrument has never been easier or more affo rdable. The video runs approximately 30 to 40 minutes.The lessons are taught by Sandy Stein (male) who has performed with artists such as Julio Iglesias, Gloria Estefan, Chuck Berry, etc. He studied at U of Florida and UCLA | |
| Beginning Drums 1 | VHS Video | Learning to play an instrument has never been easier or more affordable .This vidoe covers the basic fundamentals every student needs to get started. It runs approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Taught by Tim Pedersen L.A. session musician who has studied with T. Bozzio, D. Garibaldi, etc. |
| Beginning Drums 2 | VHS Video | A continuation of Beginning Drum Volume 1. Graduates to the intermediate level further building a stronger foundation. The video runs approximately 30 to 40 minutes. The lessons are taught by Tim Pedersen, a session musician in L.A. He studied with T. Bozzio, D. Garibaldi, T Brechtlein |
| The Ladies Sing the Blues | Ladies Sing the Blues features sixteen complete performances by great American jazz & blues divas like Dinah Washington, Lena Horne, and Sarah Vaughan. | |
| Dizzy Gillespie: A Night in Chicago | VHS Video | Dizzy Gillespie is a living legend who is considered by many to be the most influential trumpeter in the world. This exciting video begins with Dizzy's band in rehearsal and culminates in a dynamic live concert performance. Dizzy shows and tells of the magic moment in 1942 when he composed this anthem of the bebop era, introducing Afro-Cuban rhythms to the mainstream of American jazz and breaking new musical ground. 53 minutes. |
| Nothin' But the Blues for Harmonica | This video gives clear and simple instructions on the basics of p laying blues harmonica. bobby joe holman, a pro player & experienced teacher, teaches how to hold the harmonica, how to play melody and chords, using chords and chord progressions, plus 'pro' tips on how to get the best amplifier sound | |
| Blues Rock Guitar Soloing | Learning to solo has never been easier or more affordable! This dynamic series, offers the essential elements every soloist needs. In Blues Rock Guitar Soloing, Mat demonstrates the art of phrasing which is the key to all improvised music as heard in the music of Santana, Clapton & SRV. | |
| The Guitar F/X Cookbook | This amazing video teaches players how to create a myriad of jaw-dropping guitar sounds and effects ranging from useful imitations of other instruments (such as the sitar, banjo, koto and steel drums), to animal noises and bizarre sonic mutations that defy description! Using common stomp boxes and a few unusual techniques, guitarists will discover how to conjure sounds that they never thought possible! Detailed descriptions and split screen close-ups will teach these incredible tricks in no time. Truly a remarkable and innovative video! The accompanying booklet includes notation and diagrams that correspond to the video. 52 minutes. | |
| 12 Bar Blues | featuring Dave Rubin | In this hour-long video, Dave Rubin examines the song form that is the single-most important influence in the history of American popular music. He covers boogie, shuffle and riff-driven patterns, as well as major, minor and jazzy chord progressions. Intros, turnarounds and soloing are covered, as well as piano-style boogie woogie. Each example is played and explained clearly. As an extra bonus, several progressions are performed as solo guitar pieces combining rhythm and lead. This video is essential for serious guitarists who want to expand their knowledge of 12-bar blues. The accompanying booklet includes easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. 60 minutes. |
| Electric Slide Guitar | This video will introduce guitarists to the world of playing electric slide guitar in open G and open E tunings. David begins with the basics of getting a good slide sound, takes you through slide scale patterns and riffs in open position and up the neck, and demonstrates step-by-step how to create riffs, solos and backup parts in the styles of Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Duane Allman and Ry Cooder. The accompanying booklet features easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. | |
| Sound Reinforcement | VHS Video | In Sound Reinforcement, veteran sound engineer Chris Torrey will teach you how to mix a band in any type of live setting - from small clubs to large theaters. You'll learn proper mic selection and placement, how to find and eliminate feedback, how to assess a new room, and how to use effects, compression and EQ. This video is great for not only live sound engineers but also gigging musicians who want to better understand their PA system and how to achieve terrific live sound. It is truly a unique opportunity for you to receive a lesson from one of today's finest sound engineers. |
| '50s Rockabilly Guitar | In this dynamic video, Troy Dexter takes an insightful look at the searing sound of 50s rockabilly guitar, playing examples in the style of legends like Scotty Moore (Elvis' guitarist), Carl Perkins, Brian Setzer, Eddie Cochran and Duane Eddy. He demonstrates effects devices (tremolo, echo, reverb and distortion) and explains how they were used by the different players. Troy also covers chord voicings and the scales inherent in rockabilly and shows how to apply them. He gives players examples of thirds and fifths, intervals, whole tone licks, chromatic lead-ins, horn stab riffs, chord raking, vibrato bar techniques, bends, slides, shuffle rhythms and more! The accompanying booklet includes easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. | |
| Recording with Bruce Swedien | VHS Video | Bruce Swedien has recorded the best-selling music of all time, and has won Grammy Awards for Best Engineered Recording for Michael Jackson's Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), and Dangerous (1991), and for Quincy Jones' Back on the Block (1990) and Q's Jook Joint (1996). In this video, Bruce demonstrates techniques he developed recording a wide variety of artists - Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Donna Summer, Natalie Cole, George Benson, The Chi-Lits, Missing Persons, James Ingram and many others. Don't miss this exciting, in-the-sutdio, hands-on learning experience with one of recordings great masters! 60 minutes. |
| Contemporary Chicago Blues Guitar | Son Seals provides an extraordinary personal lesson on how to play tough, no-nonsense blues guitar in a variety of rhythmic settings. An inspiring teacher and awesome performer, he is as direct in his explanations as he is in his playing, putting his heart into each song demo (including shuffle, slow blues, funk blues, and minor blues) and interjecting humorous anecdotes and practical playing tips for guitarists at all levels. A master of minor blues and up-tempo shuffles, he demonstrates how to build and pace a solo, delivering a spellbinding performance in the process. By observing his technique in such an intimate setting, viewers will learn that the secret to Son's power and energy is in his fingers, and not in excessive amplification. Includes an easy-to-follow booklet of transcribed musical examples. 56 minutes. | |
| Chicago Blues Harmonica | Billy Boy Arnold is an unparalleled source of historical information about the development of the harmonica in this century. After delivering an informative and entertaining introduction about the instrument he loves, Billy walks and talks viewers through the important aspects of the playing styles of both Sonny Boys and the two Walters. Each artist's work is demonstrated by a performance with rhythm section backing and then a clear, concise explanation. Topics covered include playing in first, second and third positions, note bending, trills, back-up accompaniment and playing minor blues. Billy shows it all with diatonic and chromatic harmonicas, spicing his musical analysis with anecdotes and his gentle humor. The terrific video, along with an accompanying booklet with the main musical examples transcribed, makes this the definitive method for learning classic Chicago blues harmonica. | |
| Delta Blues Guitar | Much more than an in-depth lesson on Delta blues, this video is a personal visit with a truly unique individual in the history of American music. David Honeyboy Edwards imparts the wit and wisdom he acquired during his life and times with the fascinating, larger-than-life legends of the blues. Foremost among these is the immortal Robert Johnson, whom he met in 1936. In an absolutely remarkable vignette, Honeyboy gives his first-person account on the death of the King of the Delta Blues. Surrounding this riveting moment of living history are detailed demonstrations and thrilling performances of solo country blues, slide guitar, boogie bass lines and lead guitar. Taken all together, this video is the original source for Delta blues guitar that cannot be obtained anywhere else! Includes a booklet containing key musical examples from the video. 65 minutes. | |
| Boogie Woogie Piano | There is precious little information available for the serious piano student of this exciting genre, but this authoritative instructional video certainly fills the void. With his warm and easy-going manner, Mitch walks viewers through the various boogie woogie patterns from the most basic to the more advanced. Showing both left- and right-hand fingerings in great detail, Mitch not only lays the rocking foundation for all players, but he also opens the door for future exploration. This video contains a supplementary booklet with the prime musical examples notated. | |
| Fretboard Roadmaps | VHS Video | The companion video to Fred Sokolow's bestselling book, Fretboard Roadmaps will help you think like a musician. Using familiar tunes, Fred teaches moveable fretboard patterns all the pros use. You'll learn how to: solo and play backup in all keys, all over the fretboard; play moveable chords and chord progressions; play chord-based licks and arpeggios; jam or play melodies with the blues box and with pentatonic and major scales; and more. You'll be at home all over the fretboard! Includes an accompanying booklet with easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. |
| 50 Licks Blues Style | Unlock the secrets of blues guitar! Mat Gurman teaches budding bluesmasters 50 terrific licks, demonstrating licks for dominant and minor blues progressions, turnarounds, intro licks, ending licks, stop time licks and many more. He also shows players the classic techniques used in blues guitar, such as: bends, pull-offs, hammer-ons, slides, slurs, vibrato, muted string raking and more! | |
| Tube Amp Basics | Please see the Hal Leonard Video Catalog for complete description. | |
| Snare Drum Basics | VHS Video | This video 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, and tuning. Bob Breithaupt is one of today's most recognized percussion educators; he is a professor of music at Capital University in Columbus, OH, president of the Percussive Arts Society, a clinician for Yamaha, Zildjian and Remo, and a contributor to the leading drum magazines. 35 minutes. |
| Play Sax in One Hour | Thanks to the latest video from sax instructor George Shelby, anyone is just an hour away from playing the saxophone! Play Sax in One Hour presents the clearest and easiest instructions ever for learning the basics. It teaches viewers how to: assemble the sax, hold the sax, play a two-octave C-major scale, construct a melody, and much more. Budding players will also learn expressionistic techniques such as tonguing, vibrato and growling. By the end of the tape, they'll be able to jam interactively with Shelby and his band on a blues tune and a bossa nova number. Reading music notation is not required; the video includes easy-to-read, on-screen fingering diagrams for every new note learned. | |
| Hal Leonard Beginning Guitar Video | For Electric or Acoustic Guitarists | The world-famous Hal Leonard Guitar Method has taught millions of people to play. Now learning will be even easier, thanks to this great new method video! Designed for anyone just learning to play electric or acoustic guitar, it covers: tuning up and parts of the guitar, reading both standard notation and tablature, playing chords, strumming and picking, improvising basic rock solos and lots more, with helpful on-screen music, guitar diagrams, and hand-position close-ups. Viewers will learn to play the songs: Let It Be · Wild Thing · and Twist and Shout, as well as the famous intro riffs to: Smoke on the Water · Day Tripper · and Sunshine of Your Love. Corresponds with books and supplements in the Hal Leonard Guitar Method. 55 minutes. |
| Shaping Your Sound with Reverb & Delay | With this video, you'll discover the techniques professional engineers use to shape the space where the sound happens! Learn how to create custom flanging, delay, phasing, echo and chorusing effects. Through dozens of examples and demonstrations, you'll see and hear exactly how every effect is achieved, and learn precisely how the sound behaves with these effects through computer animations and visual displays. 80 minutes. | |
| Shaping Your Sound with Microphones | This video features dozens of musical examples that show you the best ways to mike drums, guitars, pianos, horns, vocals, strings and more! Clear demonstrations let you SEE and HEAR the advantages and disadvantages of various studio microphone types and designs. You can explore stereo miking techniques and the complexities of multiple microphone set-ups, and learn how sound works with a mic through computer animations and visual displays. 80 minutes. | |
| Shaping Your Sound with Analog Multi-Track Recording | Discover the characteristics of analog tape and recorders and the techniques to make top-quality recordings no matter how many tracks you use! This video teaches how to professionally build a song, step by step, through the tracking and overdubbing process using dozens of musical examples and demos. Learn precision erasure and tape editing, speed shifting, backwards recording and more. Powerful animations and advanced visuals provide detailed examples! | |
| Shaping Your Sound with Mixers & Mixing | With this video, you can: sit in on a complex 16-track recording mixing session; explore the inside of the recording console and learn how to route signals in, through and out of the board; understand effects, loops, mixing in layers, adding vocals, completing the mix-down; and more. | |
| Shaping Your Sound with Equalizers, Compressors & Gates | Learn to use your EQ to open up the sound of your recordings and make room for each instrumental texture while discovering various types of EQ curves and devices. This video covers compressors and gates and how to use them to shape the dynamics of any instrument by emphasizing or diminishing the attack, sustain or release of each note, and tells how to set up each of these devices with particular instruments and when to use them. Computer animations and visuals help you understand how these workhorse tools can teach you amazing hi-tech tricks! | |
| Shaping Your Sound - Complete Course Pack | This classic video series has taught professional recording techniques to literally thousands of musicians, students, engineers and producers. This course demystifies and explains the secrets of expert audio recording in an easy-to-understand manner so that you'll immediately get the most out of your sessions. Order all five videos in this classic series and you'll be making better recordings in no time! Set includes Shaping Your Sound with Mixers & Mixing, Shaping Your Sound with Microphones, Shaping Your Sound with Analog Multi-track Recording, Shaping Your Sound with Reverb & Delay, and Shaping Your Sound with Equalizers, Compressors & Gates. | |
| The Art of Mixing - Video Boxed Set | VHS Video | The #1 all-time bestselling book on mixing comes to life in over three and a half hours of vivid, detailed animated instruction in this great new two-video set! With Gibson's exclusive 3D visual framework, you'll learn the right way to create every style of mix for any style of music. Video 1 focuses on the visual representations of audio imaging and studio equipment. It provides an introduction to the visual framework achieved from representing sounds in mixes. Covers: the specific correlations between audio parameters and video parameters, volume (front/back), panning (left/right), frequency (up/down), and time. It also gives descriptions and visuals of the functions of compressors, limiters, noise gates, equalization, delays, flanging, chorusing, phasing and reverb. Video 2 uses the visual framework introduced in the first video to explain how to use studio equipment to create various types of mixes. It teaches viewers the basic concept of making a mix that is appropriate for the music and song, and lets t |
| Basic Tube Guitar Amplifier Servicing and Overhaul | In this more advanced follow-up video to Tube Amp Basics for the Guitarist (HL00320145), amp expert Gerald Weber spends an hour and a half under the hood, diagnosing, inspecting, troubleshooting, servicing, repairing and even playing the tube guitar amp! He covers: the basics of servicing and overhauling a tube amp; what tools are needed; the wiring mistake made on 50% of all amps and how to correct it; the best way to straighten preamp tube pins; the mistake within the bias circuit of some blackface amps and the essential correction; selection of rectifier tubes for tone and performance; how to perform a cap job correctly; proper servicing of potentiometers, jacks, sockets and tubes; and more. 90 minutes. | |
| Jimi Hendrix - Learn to Play the Songs from Are You Experienced | This fantastic two-video set shows guitarists how to play the important parts to every song on this influential album. The videos are hosted and taught by Velvert Turner, a student and friend of Jimi's, with demonstrations by ace Hendrix guitar educator Andy Aledort. For each song, the guitar parts are played at two tempos to help players learn each riff and solo properly, and there are backing tracks to play along with. As a bonus, this set includes actual footage of Jimi playing many of the songs explored and presented on these tapes. 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. | |
| Jack Bruce - The Cream of Cream | The Legendary Bassist | One of the most influential bass players in rock history, Jack Bruce teams up with legendary guitarist Gary Moore and powerhouse drummer Gary Husband to revisit six of the classic Cream songs that he wrote and sang on: White Room · I Feel Free · N.S.U. · Sleepy Time Time · Politician · Sunshine of Your Love. In addition to showing the correct way to play the bass lines to these songs, Jack also offers an in-depth look at his unique right-hand picking style, use of pedal tones and melodic playing, as well as his invaluable thoughts on improvisation and practicing. 60 minutes. |
| Funk Rhythm Guitar Licksamples | The Licksamples series presents a unique new format, introducing sample licks for each instrument and style that vary in range from typical to ultimate. Clearly presented and enjoyable to use, this video series features one-on-one instruction plus performance footage that allows the viewer to see up-close how these patterns are used by a master. Videos include complete transcriptions with tab reference sheets. Level: Intermediate to Advanced Al McKay, guitarist for the legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire, shows you 25 of the ultimate funk rhythm guitar patterns. Patterns include Motown, dance funk, Latin gunk, swing funk, funk rock, funk blues, boogie-woogie funk, funky samba and more. Includes performances by Al's band L.A. All-Stars, featuring Bruce Conte, guitarist for the most pivotal funk band of all time, Tower of Power. Also includes a special duo performance by Al and Bruce. Includes a 36-page booklet. 55 minutes. | |
| Funk/R&B Bass Licksamples | Jerry Barnes, bassist for Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, Brandy, New Chic of Nile Rodgers and others, shows you 28 of the ultimate funk/R&B bass patterns. Patterns include '60s to '80s funk/R&B and more. Performances feature Jerry's band (with drums). Includes a 52-page booklet. 55 minutes. | |
| The Best of the Allman Brothers Band | Signature Licks DVD | Learn the trademark riffs and solos behind one of the most influential guitar bands of all-time! On this DVD, host Dave Celentano provides a step-by-step breakdown of the guitar styles and techniques of Duane Allman and Dickey Betts through the analysis of these eight classics: Ain't Wastin' Time No More · Black Hearted Woman · In Memory of Elizabeth Reed · Jessica · Little Martha · Melissa · Ramblin' Man · Whipping Post. Approximately 60 minutes. |
| Jimi Hendrix - Aye? Video Japan Learn To Play The Songs From Are You Experienced? | ||
| Stevie Ray Vaughan's Greatest Hits | Signature Licks DVD | Learn the trademark riffs and solos of the man who reinvented blues and rock on the guitar. An in-depth analysis of eight classic songs presented by Greg Koch: Honey Bee · Lenny · Love Struck Baby · Pride and Joy · Rude Mood · Say What? · The Sky Is Crying · Tightrope. Also available: The Best of Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitar Signature Licks DVD - 00320257. |
| Best of Stevie Ray Vaughan | Signature Licks DVD | In this outstanding DVD, author/clinician/recording artist Greg Koch teaches the trademark riffs and solos of SRV, the man responsible for reinventing blues and rock on the guitar. Greg analyzes these eight classics in detail: Ain't Gone 'N' Give Up on Love · Couldn't Stand the Weather · Crossfire · Empty Arms · The House Is Rockin' · Riviera Paradise · Scuttle Buttin' · Stang's Swang. Also available: Stevie Ray Vaughan's Greatest Hits Guitar Signature Licks DVD - 00320256. |
| Eric Clapton - The Solo Years | A Step-by-Step Breakdown of Guitar Styles and Techniques | Riffs and solos from 8 classic Clapton songs, including: After Midnight • Cocaine • Forever Man • Lay Down Sally • Motherless Children • Pretending • Running on Faith • Wonderful Tonight. DVD bonus features include a guitar techniques section, jam-along songs, and practice tips. 73 minutes. Song List After Midnight Cocaine Crosscut Saw Forever Man Lay Down Sally Pretending Running On Faith Wonderful Tonight |
| Eric Clapton - The Early Years | A Step-by-Step Breakdown of Guitar Styles and Techniques | Learn the riffs and solos of Eric Clapton's early years with The Yardbirds, John Mayall's Blues Breakers, Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos! Eight classic songs are taught note-for-note: All Your Love (I Miss Loving) • Bell Bottom Blues • Can't Find My Way Home • Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) • I Ain't Got You • Layla • Sunshine of Your Love • White Room. Bonus features include: guitar techniques section • jam-along songs • practice tips. 63 minutes. Song List All Your Love (I Miss Loving) Bell Bottom Blues Can't Find My Way Home Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) I Ain't Got You Layla Sunshine Of Your Love White Room |
| Chicago Blues Guitar | LickSamples | In this video, guitarist Shun Kikuta teaches you the guitar styles and techniques you need to play Chicago blues. You'll learn: rhythm patterns for 12-bar blues, basic solo techniques, 53 essential blues guitar licks, phrasing ideas, chord voicings, minor blues, eight-bar blues, and turnarounds. You'll also learn the techniques of the masters as Shun guides you through examples in the styles of such blues legends as B.B. King, Albert King, Albert Collins, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, and Muddy Waters. As an added bonus, you will see and hear Shun demonstrate all the concepts demonstrated throughout this video in five live performances with J.W. Williams and other great Chicago blues musicians at the world famous club Buddy Guy's Legends. 55 minutes. |
| Jimi Hendrix - Learn to Play the Songs from Are You Experienced DVD | DVD | 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, and there are backing tracks to play along with. 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! |
| The Ladies Sing the Blues | DVD | See the Ladies who created an art form and sang their way into legend! This DVD contains once-in-a-lifetime, complete live performances by the great American blues and jazz divas. Features sixteen musical selections, including Bessie Smith in her only film performance, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday backed by the most extraordinary band ever formed, Dinah Washington at the Apollo Theatre, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee and many others, all performing their classics. Special DVD Features: digitally mastered audio & video · interactive menus · instant access to songs and instrumental solos · English narration · Dolby Digital audio. Black and white, 60 minutes. Also available on video: 00320075 $29.95 |
| Billy Branch's Blues Harp (Harmonica) | VHS Video | In this video, Chicago blues master Billy Branch provides an easy-to-follow, 24-step introduction to blues harmonica and his impressive techniques. He covers: choosing the right harp; keys and basic theory; bending, hand vibrato, octaves and other techniques; tips on amplification and playing with a band; and much more! No prior experience or music reading ability is required, so this Day 1 course is perfect for beginners! |
| Muddy Waters | Guitar Signature Licks DVD | Arguably the heaviest bluesman ever, Muddy Waters literally electrified the Chicago blues world with the 1948 release of his first single on Chess Records (I Can't Be Satisfied). By taking the Robert Johnson and Son House-inspired acoustic Delta blues that he had played in Mississippi and firing it up with raw amplification, he created the blueprint for generations of Chicago blues players. Bob Margolin played guitar in Muddy Waters' band for seven years in the '70s, absorbing his music first-hand. In this DVD, he shares the secrets of Muddy's solo guitar and ensemble work and covers slow blues, boogie blues, slide guitar and guitar bass lines in standard and open tunings. Bob even plays an original song that he wrote as a tribute to his former mentor. Includes the songs: Blow Wind Blow · I Can't Be Satisfied · Rollin' and Tumblin' · Big Leg Woman · Kind Hearted Woman · and more. As a special bonus, this DVD includes rare performance footage of Muddy. 52 minutes. |
| T-Bone Walker | Signature Licks DVD | Known as the Father of Electric Blues Guitar, T-Bone Walker has influenced virtually every blues, jazz and rock guitarist from B.B. King, Kenny Burrell and Chuck Berry to Jimi Hendrix. His tasty, economical and expressive lead lines have come to define the essence of cool blues guitar soloing, and the power of his dramatic and soulful phrasing is undiminished by the passage of time. In this DVD, T-Bone Walker expert and Roomful of Blues founder Duke Robillard reveals all of the major aspects of T-Bone's style, note for note, chord for chord, and with Duke's 30 years of experience showing through. Songs include: You Don't Love Me · Love Is a Gamble · T-Bone Shuffle · T-Bone Boogie · I Get So Weary. Every guitarist should make it a priority to be thoroughly versed in the dynamic style of the immortal T-Bone Walker. 57 minutes. |
| Freddie King | Guitar Signature Licks DVD | The most virtuosic blues King, big bad Freddie was a spectacular guitarist as well as a first-rate singer and accomplished songwriter. As a transplanted Texan who moved to Chicago in the '50s, Freddie rubbed shoulders with the likes of Buddy Guy, Otis Rush and Magic Sam. Freddie's vast repertoire of blues classics offers cool hooks, hot solos, and foot-tapping rhythms for the contemporary electric guitarist. In this DVD, Host Duke Robillard (Roomful of Blues, Fabulous Thunderbirds) gives invaluable insights into the style of this legendary guitarist. He takes you through a select group of Freddie's greatest songs (Hideaway · San-Ho-Zay · The Stumble · Sen-sa-shun) lick by lick, revealing the inner workings of this master musician. Rare performance footage is also included as a special bonus! 54 minutes. |
| B.B. King | A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Styles, Sounds and Techniques of the King of the Blues | Learn the trademark styles and techniques of the most celebrated guitarist in the blues with this information-packed DVD. Providing over an hour-and-a-half of in-depth analysis, Andy Aledort takes you step-by-step through eight classic songs: Cryin' Won't Help You · Five Long Years · Just Like a Woman · Rock Me Baby · Sweet Little Angel · The Thrill Is Gone · You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now · and You Upset Me Baby. 1 hour, 36 minutes. |
| Charlie Christian | Guitar Signature Licks DVD | Explore the riffs, solos and sounds of the original electric jazz guitar virtuoso with this in-depth analysis of 8 songs: Air Mail Special · Benny's Bugle · Gone with What Wind · Grand Slam · Seven Come Eleven · Shivers · Solo Flight · Till Tom Special. |
| Albert King | Guitar Signature Licks DVD | Associate editor of Guitar World, Andy Aledort discusses and demonstrates the unique guitar solos of this blues giant! Features lessons and tips on re-creating the Albert King style through an in-depth analysis of 8 tunes: Angel of Mercy · Blues Power · Born Under a Bad Sign · Crosscut Saw · I Wanna Get Funky · I'll Play the Blues for You · Laundromat Blues · Oh Pretty Woman. 79 minutes. |
| Steve Jordan - The Groove Is Here | DVD | This is the first instructional program by drummer's drummer and Grammy Award winner Steve Jordan, who offers a fascinating look into how and why he plays. Long awaited by drummers around the world, this DVD includes live performances by Bob Cranshaw, Danny Kootch Kortchmar, and Bernie Dr. Woo Worrell. It also features commentary from Jackson Browne, Leroy Clouden, Levon Helm, Keith Richards and the late Timothy White, Billboard editor-in-chief. One of the funkiest drummers of all time? Steve Jordan shows he's all that and more on this excellent DVD, a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the legendary groove-maker. - William F. Miller, Editorial Director, Modern Drummer Magazine |
| How to Find Gigs That Pay Big Bucks | DVD | Is your talent still locked up in the garage? It's time to shift gears and start finding gigs that pay serious money! This DVD - featuring invaluable advice from music industry heavy-hitters - is for every musician who dreams of playing music for a living. Kevin Eubanks, musical director for the Tonight Show band, shares his thoughts on getting major work as a musician in today's market. Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora talks about the most critical elements to launching a music career. Famous rock stars including Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon), Eric Schenkman (Spin Doctors) and Joe Satriani give the inside scoop about finding good-paying gigs, agents, and learning from the mistakes they've made on their climb to the top. Carnival Cruise Lines supervisor J.B. Buccafusco gives ideas on how to get yourself booked on cruise ships, and Steve Schirripa, former entertainment director for the Las Vegas Riviera, gives insight into scoring casino bookings nationwide. Also includes tips from concert and festival promot |
| Clyde Stubblefield & John Jab'o Starks - Soul of the Funky Drummers | DVD | 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. |
| 50 Licks Blues Style | Unlock the secrets of blues guitar! Ace session guitarist Mat Gurman teaches budding bluesmasters 50 terrific phrases, demonstrating licks for dominant and minor blues progressions, turnarounds, intro licks, ending licks, stop time licks and many more. He also shows players the classic techniques used in blues guitar, such as: bends, pull-offs, hammer-ons, slides, slurs, vibrato, muted string raking and more! Each lick is played in context, then demonstrated slowly with full explanations of every technique used. Includes an instructional booklet. 59 minutes. | |
| 50 Licks Rock Style | Musicians Institute instructor Tom Kolb teaches licks in the styles of rock guitar masters such as Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Eric Johnson, the Allman Brothers, Keith Richards, Chuck Berry, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Satriani, Billy Gibbons, Dave Navarro, Mark Knopfler, and other great players! He explains how to apply the licks over certain chords or progressions, and covers techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, vibrato, bends, octaves, harmonics, whammy bar, double stops, sequencing of scales, intervallic licks, arpeggios, and many more. Includes a helpful instructional booklet. 60 minutes. | |
| Playing in the Style of the Fender® Stratocaster Greats | DVD | Musicians Institute instructor Tom Kolb takes an in-depth look at the Fender Stratocaster and the styles of its most famous players. He discusses the classic Strat sound, pick-up configuration and body style, then breaks down the blues riffs of Stevie Ray Vaughan, the shimmering tone of David Gilmour, and the tremolo picking of Dick Dale. Tom then takes players step-by-step through the soulful bends of Eric Clapton, the whammy bar melodies of Jeff Beck, the landmark stylings of Jimi Hendrix, the unique chord voicings of Eric Johnson and much more. Includes an accompanying booklet with easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the DVD. 55 minutes. |
| Learn to Play the Drumset | DVD | The perfect way to start a beginner on the entire drumset! This informative and descriptive DVD: takes you through the basics of four- and five-piece drum set-ups (and how to tune them); illustrates the grips and how to use the sticks; teaches the staff, time values, double strokes and counting; and much more. Using patterns drawn from a wide variety of musical styles, you'll learn how to play a drum fill, an open roll, a closed roll, flams, paradiddles, and single- and double-stroke combinations as they apply to the drumset. Includes an 8-page booklet with diagrams and other useful information. Use the DVD by itself or with Peter Magadini's Learn to Play the Drumset, Book 1 book/CD pack (06620030, $14.95). |
| Nathan East - The Business of Bass | Nathan East takes you into the studio and behind the scenes to learn and see first-hand what it takes to be a professional musician. East has collaborated and toured with some of the most famous stars in the industry, including Clapton, Phil Collins, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Babyface, Billy Preston and David Foster. With these artists and others, The Business of Bass covers the demands and rewards of making music for a living, both in live performance and studio sessions. Bonus tracks include: interactive Q&A · professionals' workshop with Harvey Mason and Nathan East · rare concert performances by Fourplay featuring Nathan East, Bob James, Harvey Mason and Larry Carlton. Running Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes. | |
| Blues Rock Guitar Soloing | DVD | This DVD features top-rated session player Mat Gurminator Gurman teaching one of the most important music lessons you will ever take, regardless of the style you play. Mat demonstrates the art of phrasing - the key to all improvised music. He teaches how to get the music out of your head and into your playing, so your solos make sense. He tells how to get a great blues rock tone and demonstrates soloing in the styles of Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, Billy Gibbons, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton and Robben Ford. He also shows how to apply the blues scale to almost any style of music when you solo. Packed with licks and practice ideas, this DVD will help you develop your ear and continue to improve your soloing for months and years to come. Includes a lesson booklet showing examples in notation and tablature. 46 minutes. |
| The Singer's Tool Box | Every instrument requires maintenance - including the voice! Presented by Mark Baxter, a renown vocal therapist with an international roster of clients, The Singer's Toolbox is jam-packed with essential information, exercises and tips for any style singer. No prior training's needed. Just slip this in your DVD player and learn: how your voice works - with clear examples and demos; four steps to keep your voice strong; performance tips; and how to repair vocal damage. Includes a lesson book. 50 minutes. Also available from Mark Baxter: The Rock-N-Roll Singer's Survival Manual 00660176/$17.95 | |
| Beginning Electric Blues Guitar | DVD | Learn the essentials of playing electric blues guitar from one of the genre's most renowned and respected educators. This DVD covers twelve-bar blues form, the blues scale, major and minor pentatonics, combining scales, shuffle rhythm, pick harmonics, seventh chords, and more must-know topics. Andy also includes an inspiring performance section, revealing the unique approach of several blues masters, including B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton. 58 minutes. |
| Horacio Hernandez - Live at the Modern Drummer Festival 2000 | Horacio Hernandez is one of the most exciting drummers to come along in recent years. His musical home base is founded on the rhythms of his native Cuba, though he is comfortable in all styles. With a band that includes Michael Brecker, John Patitucci, Marc Quinones and Hilario Duran, Horacio performs a set of incredible music that opens with a burning drums and percussion duet, and incorporates elements of jazz and Afro-Cuban music a unique and exciting way. Bonus audio track included! Running Time: 63 minutes. | |
| Buddy Rich - Live at the 1982 Montreal Jazz Festival | DVD | This DVD features Buddy Rich and The Buddy Rich Big Band at the height of their popularity and influence. Contains seven beautiful arrangements that display not only Rich's virtuosity, but his unsurpassed musicianship as well. These include a rare example of Buddy on brushes and a brilliant rendition of his signature piece, the medley from West Side Story. Other songs include: Hookin It · If They Could See Me Now · Good News · Carioca · Time Check. Also includes a rare bonus clip featuring a great 1972 performance of On Green Dolphin Street. 60 minutes. |
| A Salute to Buddy Rich | Eight compositions are performed by Phil Collins, including several from his own repertoire, arranged for a big band, as well as several from Buddy's original repertoire. Two great songs from Buddy's repertoire are performed by Steve Smith and two by Dennis Chambers, along with rehearsal footage and three vintage clips of Buddy himself! Special DVD Features: three bonus performances, one by Dennis and two by Steve. Almost a half-hour of new material! 143 minutes. | |
| Chuck Leavell - Piano Instruction, Vol. 1 | Keyboard magazine calls Chuck Leavell one of the finest rock keyboardists of all time. His work has been heard on the recordings of Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Train, The Indigo Girls, Blues Traveler and many others. In his first instructional DVD, Chuck starts out with the basics - stretching, finger exercises, octaves and scales - and then demonstrates techniques useful for playing blues, gospel and boogie woogie piano. Along the way, he breaks down Eric Clapton's Alberta and The Allman Brothers' Statesboro Blues and Jessica. Archival clips of Ray Charles, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Meade Lux Lewis, Eric Clapton and The Allman Brothers Band complement recollections of Chuck's early musical experiences and notable career highlights. This jam-packed DVD also includes a special section in which Chuck shares his thoughts about how to prepare for the recording studio. Whether you're a beginner or a pro at the piano, this DVD will provide you with tips to improve your playing! 125 minutes. | |
| Billy Ward - Big Time | The Drummer's Blueprint for Creativity, Time Keeping and Groove | This DVD is a riveting look at the very essence of what makes the human clock tick. Included are lessons, performances and insights, all presented in a new and groundbreaking format that strips the art of drumming to its very core. Join world-renowned session drummer and educator Billy Ward as he explores a vital and untapped side of practical groove theory. Extensive bonus features include: Billy's alternate perspective on basic rudiments, fills, shuffles and miking techniques · 45 minutes of uncut footage of solos and jams with fast rising bassist Andy Hess · Billy and Andy demonstrate the importance of pocket and break down the elements of timekeeping · or go behind the kit with the optional foot-cam view and commentary by Billy. |
| Play Harmonica in One Hour (Harmonica) | DVD | Professional musician and experienced harmonica teacher Bobby Joe Holman gives the clearest and easiest instructions ever for learning the basics of harmonica playing, teaching how to: hold the harmonica; play a melody; use chords to enhance playing; and play folk, country and blues styles. Reading music notation is not required. You're just an hour away from playing the harmonica! 60 minutes. |
| Robert Johnson's Guitar Techniques | There are very few guitarists who can truly be called legends, and Robert Johnson is one of them. This impassioned master of the blues has influenced everyone who has heard his singing and playing. In this hour-long video, Scott Ainslie teaches and demonstrates Johnson's acoustic blues style and techniques using seven classic songs: Sweet Home Chicago · Ramblin' on My Mind · Walkin' Blues · Cross Road Blues · more. | |
| T-Bone Walker Guitar Style | VHS Video | Known as the Father of Electric Blues Guitar, T-Bone Walker has influenced virtually every blues, jazz and rock guitarist from B.B. King, Kenny Burrell and Chuck Berry to Jimi Hendrix. His tasty, economical and expressive lead lines have come to define the essence of cool blues guitar soloing, and the power of his dramatic and soulful phrasing is undiminished by the passage of time. In this video, T-Bone Walker expert and Roomful of Blues founder Duke Robillard reveals all of the major aspects of T-Bone's style, note for note, chord for chord, and with Duke's 30 years of experience showing through. Songs include: You Don't Love Me · Love Is a Gamble · T-Bone Shuffle · T-Bone Boogie · I Get So Weary. |
| Muddy Waters Guitar Style | VHS Video | Arguably the heaviest bluesman ever, Muddy Waters electrified the Chicago blues world with the 1948 release of his first single. By taking the Robert Johnson and Son House-inspired acoustic Delta blues that he had played in Mississippi and firing it up with raw amplification, he created the blueprint for generations of Chicago blues players. Bob Margolin played guitar in Muddy Waters' band for seven years in the '70s, absorbing his music first-hand. In this video, he shares the secrets of Muddy's solo guitar and ensemble work and covers slow blues, boogie blues, slide guitar and guitar bass lines in standard and open tunings. Bob even plays an original song that he wrote as a tribute to his former mentor. Includes the songs: Blow Wind Blow · I Can't Be Satisfied · Rollin' and Tumblin' · Big Leg Woman · more. As a special bonus, this video includes rare performance footage of Muddy. |
| Freddie King Guitar Style | VHS Video | The most virtuosic blues King, big bad Freddie was a spectacular guitarist as well as a first-rate singer and accomplished songwriter. As a transplanted Texan who moved to Chicago in the '50s, Freddie rubbed shoulders with the likes of Buddy Guy, Otis Rush and Magic Sam. Freddie's vast repertoire of blues classics offers cool hooks, hot solos, and foot-tapping rhythms for the contemporary electric guitarist. Host Duke Robillard (Roomful of Blues, Fabulous Thunderbirds) gives invaluable insights into the style of this legendary guitarist. He takes you through a select group of Freddie's greatest songs (Hideaway · San-Ho-Zay · The Stumble · Sen-sa-shun) lick by lick, revealing the inner workings of this master musician. |
| Playing in the Style of The Fender® Stratocaster Greats | Musicians Institute instructor Tom Kolb takes an in-depth look at the Fender Stratocaster and the styles of its most famous players. He discusses the classic Strat sound, pick-up configuration and body style, then breaks down the blues riffs of Stevie Ray Vaughan, the shimmering tone of David Gilmour, and the tremolo picking of Dick Dale. Tom then takes players step-by-step through the soulful bends of Eric Clapton, the whammy bar melodies of Jeff Beck, the landmark stylings of Jimi Hendrix, the unique chord voicings of Eric Johnson, and much more. Includes an accompanying booklet with easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. 60 minutes. | |
| Playing in the Style of The Fender® Telecaster Greats | Acclaimed LA guitarist and songwriter Troy Dexter discusses the classic Telecaster sound, pick-up configuration and body style, and looks at the artists that have unlocked its secrets. He breaks down the signature riffs of James Burton and Steve Cropper, the blues rock styles of Johnny Lang, and the special tuning and chord voicings of Keith Richards. Troy then goes step-by-step through the jazzy country style of Danny Gatton, the unique chord voicings of Andy Summers, the blues licks of Albert Lee, and lots more. Includes an accompanying booklet with easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. 60 minutes. | |
| Left Hand Bass Techniques | 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. This video looks at left hand technique concentrating on the fretboard. All 10 artists reveal their own unique approach to scales, arpeggios, chords, open string usage and adapting bass lines to a variety of musical styles including funk, rock, blues, motown, and many more. | |
| Right Hand Bass Techniques | 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 video 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. | |
| All Star Bass Series - Bass As a Solo Instrument | 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. This third video looks at the art of soloing and the bass as a featured instrument. Primarily concentrating on performance, we get a first hand look at each player's special combination of technique and musicality that make up their own individual style. All 10 artists give their valuable insight on creating the hooks, riffs and licks that make up a truly exciting performance. | |
| Instant Harmonica (Harmonica) | Instant Harmonica is the book that makes learning harmonica fun and easy. In no time at all, students will be blowing a variety of tunes on their harp. The book includes a combination of tablature and EZ-Play notation and over thirty all-time great country and folk songs. Works with any ten-hole harmonica. 8-1/2 x 7-1/2 | |
| A History of Marshall Valve Guitar Amplifiers, 1962-1992 | Marshall amps have defined the sound of rock for a generation, boasting such notable users as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore and Jimmy Page. This book explores the British company responsible for that sweet overdrive sound - the company that originated the amp stack - tracing the impressive lineage of its valve (tube to us Yanks!) guitar amps. Doyle is the acknowledged authority on the subject, and here he combines detailed chronologies of the various model and serial numbers, straightforward explanations of their features and construction, and aesthetic evaluations of the results. The book is dotted with the names of rock luminaries and peppered with photos - well over 100 black-and-white ones, plus a 32-page color section and a 32-page full-color appendix that reproduces all of the Marshall catalogues of the sixties. | |
| The Guitar Handbook | The Essential Encyclopedia for Every Guitar Player! The Guitar Handbook is the complete guide to playing the guitar - from simple chords to advanced improvisations. Its uniquely devised learning program combines specially commissioned, step-by-step photographs with a chord dictionary containing over 800 easy-to-follow fingerings, and clear, concise text. It is also a comprehensive manual on guitar hardware and performance technology, sound equipment, special effects, and recording facilities. It examines every aspect of guitar maintenance, repair, and customizing, as well as highlighting over 20 world-famous guitarists. 43 pages with full-color photos and illustrations. | |
| Fender: The Inside Story | A behind-the-scenes account of the Fender Electric Instrument Company by its former general manager. White traces the company's entire history, from Leo Fender's beginnings as a radio repairman up to the eventual sale of Fender to CBS, and beyond. Includes stories about the development of the Telecaster, Precision Bass, and Stratocaster, as well as insights into Leo Fender's unique personality. It is packed with more than 100 historic photos and illustrations, instrument diagrams and specifications, and anecdotes about artists such as Merle Travis, Bob Wills, Speedy West, and Tex Ritter. 7-1/4 inch. x 9-1/4 inch.. | |
| The Rickenbacker Book | A Complete History of Rickenbacker Electric Guitars | This book traces the history and story of the remarkable and unique Rickenbacker guitars. Rare, unusual and outstanding Rickenbacker models are shown in specially commissioned full-color photographs, and meticulous listings for the collector detail all the company's electric guitars from 1932 to 1994. Essential reading for players and collectors. 7-1/2 inch. x 9-3/4 inch.. Hardcover |
| A Desktop Reference of Hip Vintage Guitar Amps | If you have questions about guitar amplifiers-how to fix them, how to restore them, or how to hot-rod them-this book has the answer. This book is written for the guitarist or collector who desires a common sense approach to understanding the essence of vintage tube amps and vintage tube tone. Not written for engineers, it does not contain engineering formulas, polar mathematic equations, or abbreviations that are assumed you should know. Gerald Weber, a regular columnist for Vintage Guitar magazine, shares the knowledge he has accumulated over the years of repairing and building his line of Kendrick amps. | |
| The Gretsch Book | A Complete History of Gretsch Electric Guitars | This book pulls together the fascinating story of this American guitar manufacturer, highlighting links with key guitarists such as George Harrison, Duane Eddy and Chet Atkins. These three most famous of Gretsch players have their guitars pictured among over 70 sensational color photographs of rare and unusual instruments that help make The Gretsch Book illuminate the history of this idiosyncratic guitar maker. Original interviews with many Gretsch personnel add to a unique tour of the company's remarkably varied and colorful history, as The Gretsch Book practically and entertainingly clarifies this much misunderstood and wonderfully inventive guitar maker. Includes an entire reference section containing valuable specifications for collectors. 7-1/2 inch. x 9-3/4 inch.. |
| The Bass Book - French | ||
| Top R&B Singles 1942-1995 Hardcover | From doo-wop to hip-hop, blues to funk. This book contains over 16,500 songs that hit Billboard's R & B charts over the past 54 years. | |
| The Guitarist's Almanac | For guitarists headed out on the road or just down the street for band practice, The Guitarist's Almanac is the perfect take-along companion. It's compact, yet crammed with useful information, from alternative tunings to fret jobs, and from chord charts to guitar lore. Noted axe-wielders like Jeff Beck, Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana, and Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard offer inspiration, tips and anecdotes. Written by veteran music journalist Alan di Perna, The Guitarist's Almanac is lively, entertaining and practical. | |
| Live Sound for Musicians | Live Sound for Musicians shows you how to keep your band's PA system working smoothly, from set up and soundcheck right through your performance. If you're the person in the band who runs the PA, this is the book you've been waiting for! | |
| The Drummer's Studio Survival Guide | The Drummer's Studio Survival Guide is an updated and expanded version of author Mark Parson's informative 13-part In the Studio series from Modern Drummer magazine. Topics include preparing one's drums for recording, drum miking, the use of outboard equipment, interacting with producers and engineers, and other information vital to any drummer entering the studio - whether for the first time or as a veteran. | |
| Breaking Through - 2nd Edition | From Rock to Opera, the Basic Technique of Voice | Author and voice teacher Gloria Bennett has taught Axl Rose of Guns N'Roses, Vince Neil of Motley Crüe, Exene Cervenka of X, Steve Wynn of Dream Syndicate, Dexter Holland of The Offspring, and Anthony Keidis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, among others. Her comprehensive and practical book, now in its second edition, offers a clear explanation of the voice as an instrument and proper vocal technique. Through examples, anecdotes and exercises, Breaking Through provides for both the novice and professional vocalist a vital sourcebook for maintaining and enhancing the quality of the voice. Topics covered include: pitch problems and solutions, evening your range, projection without strain, how to stay vocally healthy on the road, how to find a good vocal coach, and much more. |
| Audio Made Easy, 3rd Edition | (Or How to Be a Sound Engineer Without Really Trying) | Now updated! In this entertaining book, Ira White presents information on pro-audio in a very accessible, casual, down-to-earth way. This handy manual for musicians, studio engineers and audio pros contains valuable information on using EQ, speaker specifics, mics, and techniques for recording, live recording, club and concert sound, church sound, theatrical sound and much more, without page-filling formulas or mind-boggling abstractions. Includes lots of helpful diagrams, an index, and a CD so you can hear the techniques demonstrated in the book. |
| The Working Drummer | The Working Drummer is an updated compilation of one of Modern Drummer's longest running and most popular columns - Club Scene. In these columns (from April of 1980 through July of 1992), author Rick Van Horn offered lessons learned in over 25 years as a club drummer. Whether your gig is steady or casual, at home or on the road, in clubs or on the wedding circuit - if you make even part of your living playing drums - you'll find a wealth of useful information in this book. | |
| The Beauty of the 'Burst | Finally, the long-awaited English edition of this historic Japanese book is here! The Beauty of the 'Burst pays tribute to Gibson's magnificent Sunburst Les Pauls made between 1958 and 1960, the most highly prized solidbody electric guitars ever. The magnitude of their value is directly related to their look (outrageous wood patterns, or figured timber), since non-players are paying top dollar for them. The book features lavish full-color photos of these beautiful instruments throughout; the guitars of famous players; a foreword by Ted McCarty; a bio of the author, world renowned collector Yasuhiko Iwanade; and the Science of the Burst section with over 30 pages of detailed reference facts on every facet of the guitar, including colors, wood figure, pick-ups, hardware and qualities of voice. This may be the closest guitarists will ever be able to get to these incredibly collectible beauties! 216 pages, 8-1/2 inch. x 11 inch. Softcover | |
| Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound | Ampeg: The Story Behind the Sound tells the tale of this extraordinary company on its 50th anniversary, weaving together the American success story of the company founder, the role of key inventors and inventions, and the development of innovative music equipment products - all against the backgrounds of American pop music and corporate competition in the music industry. Many Ampeg endorsees are profiled, including: Johnny Smith, James Jamerson, Donald Duck Dunn, Gary Karr, Victor Wooten, Bill Wyman, Jason Newsted, Michael Anthony and more. The result provides something of interest to musicians, collectors, and those who lived part of the history. Includes more than 200 photos and a 32-page color section. 288 pages, 8 1/2 inch. x 11 inch. | |
| Guitar World Presents Stevie Ray Vaughan | Stevie Ray Vaughan, bluesman, guitarist and legend, was only 35 at the time of his death, but in his lifetime he managed to revitalize the blues, influence a generation of guitarists and produce a phenomenal body of work. His story is told in detail here in Guitar World Presents Stevie Ray Vaughan, a collection of articles about the great guitarist from the pages of Guitar World magazine. This deluxe volume features probing interviews held over the years with Stevie Ray, instructional material, a complete discography of his recorded works, and living reminiscences by his fellow musicians. This is essential reading for every fan of SRV! | |
| Acoustic Guitars and Other Fretted Instruments - A Photographic History | Most people aren't aware that the guitar was not always king in the United States. Until the 1930's, the guitar actually played 'second fiddle' to other fretted instruments. This book chronicles the history and development of guitars, banjos, and mandolins in America. 800 color photos detail the evolution of these instruments, from primitive minstrel banjos to elaborately inlaid classic banjos and jazz banjos; from 'taterbug' mandolins to classic Gibson models signed by the legendary Lloyd Loar; and a wide array of flat top, archtop, and resonator guitars. 8 1/2? x 11?. 320 pages. | |
| Rockabilly: A Forty-Year Journey | The rebellious youth music we know as rockabilly was born in the '50s and enjoyed a great revival in the '80s and '90s. This book is a straight-from-the-heart account of how the genre's greatest artists - author Billy Poore's personal friends - made their mark. Billy gives the low-down on everyone from pioneers like Gene Vincent, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Eddie Cochran and Charlie Feathers, to the next generation of stars like Link Wray, Dave Edmunds, Robert Gordon, Dwight Yoakam, The Blasters, The Stray Cats and BR5-49, to the unlikely artists who have been influenced by rockabilly, including Conway Twitty and The Beatles. His uncensored stories and incredible, previously-unpublished photos deliver an inside look into the wild art of one of America's greatest inventions. The book is also a great reference guide, detailing artists' (from the legends to the one-hit wonders) chart activity, career milestones and tours. With its sentimental foreword by the late Danny Gatton, this book is a mu | |
| Zildjian | Softcover Edition | Filled with never-before-seen photos, memorabilia and recollections from legendary drummers, this book tells the exciting story of the world's most popular cymbal company of the occasion of its 375th anniversary, from its beginnings in 17th-century Turkey to today. Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Max Roach, Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Dennis Chambers, Steve Gadd and Neil Pert are among the many great innovators who have crashed, splashed, choked, gonged and ridden Zildjians to make music history on some of the most ground-breaking recordings of this century. See what these stars and the Zildjian family today have to say about these premium cymbals so rich in history. |
| Zildjian | Hardcover Edition | Filled with never-before-seen photos, memorabilia and recollections from legendary drummers, this book tells the exciting story of the world's most popular cymbal company on the occasion of its 375th anniversary, from its beginnings in 17th-century Turkey to today. Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Max Roach, Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, Dennis Chambers, Steve Gadd and Neil Peart are among the many great innovators who have crashed, splashed, choked, gonged and ridden Zildjians to make music history on some of the most groundbreaking recordings of this century. See what these stars and the Zildjian family today have to say about these premium cymbals so rich in history. |
| Gibson Electrics - The Classic Years | Since the inception of the first electrical guitars in the 1920s, no other manufacturer has produced a greater variety of professional quality models than Gibson. This book presents a documented account of the instruments released during a highly creative period from the 1930s up to the mid-60s, which saw the coming of age of the electric guitar. It describes all the models that have made history and contributed to establishing the reputation of Gibson. This edition features over 500 illustrations, including 100 in color, and previously unpublished material. | |
| Professional Microphone Techniques | Here is the ultimate guide to microphone placement, applications and techniques by one of the authors of the industry bestseller Modern Recording Techniques. This book focuses intensely on microphone usage for dozens of different instruments as well as vocals, amplifiers, Leslie cabinets and more! Accompanied by an audio CD that allows you to hear the different effects of microphone placement techniques in real time for a full understanding of how to get the best recordings from any type of microphone. 136 pages, 8 1/2 inch. x 11 inch. | |
| Chasin' That Devil's Music - Searching for the Blues | 'Chasin' That Devil Music - Searching for the Blues' is the fruit of research into the birth of the blues by a blues scholar who has researched the artists on old 78 RPM records to uncover their stories along with rare interviews and songs which are on the CD included with the book. | |
| The Piano | A Complete Illustrated Guide to the World's Most Popular Musical Instrument | For more than 200 years, the piano has been an inspirational force in the world of music. The Piano shows how this characterful instrument has won its place at the center of the affections of music lovers everywhere. This is the first popular book to cover every aspect of the instrument's dynamic history, including: origins, technical developments, novelties and experiments; piano music throughout the centuries; profiles of the instruments' musical giants and analyses of their greatest works; and much more. With over 200 photographs and full color throughout, The Piano is a handsome tribute to a great musical personality. 192 pages, 9 1/2 inch. x 11 1/4 inch. |
| Bill Carson - My Life and Times with Fender Musical Instruments | This compelling autobiography of guitar icon Bill Carson is a fascinating first-person chronicle by a man deeply involved in all facets of the Fender story. Carson recounts everything from his early years as an impoverished guitarist to his days serving as test pilot of solidbody instruments, including the legendary Stratocaster. He shares his experiences of working closely with Leo Fender, George Fullerton, and the factory workers who produced some of guitardom's truly classic instruments. Carson's conversational tone takes the reader through the good times and bad at Fender, including the decline of the company and its products during the infamous CBS years, on through its remarkable resurgence and return to dominance. 112 pages, 3 x 91 | |
| Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars - 2nd Edition | The original version of this guide has sold over 30,000 copies. This new edition has been expanded by 25% and promises to become an invaluable resource. For collectors, dealers and players, this completely updated field guide provides specifications, serial numbers, and more for determining the originality of vintage American acoustic and electric fretted instruments. Detailing thousands of models by every major manufacturer, the book now includes expanded coverage of Martin, Guild, Mosrite, Dobro, Gibson banjos, Fender amps, Gibson amps, plus updates on the latest models from Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, and others since 1990. 582 pages, 6 inch. x 9 inch. | |
| The Fender Book - 2nd Edition | Now in its second edition, The Fender Book has become the definitive story of the world's best-known solidbody electric guitars. From the Fender Electric Instrument Co.'s earliest period to its most recent products, this book's striking color photography showcases history's finest Fenders plus the most unusual. Personal insights gathered form new interviews with Fender employees past and present bring to life the personality and genius of Leo Fender and his inventive company. Useful as well as entertaining, The Fender Book also provides a meticulous reference section of model specifications for identifying and dating Fenders made in the U.S., Japan, and elsewhere from 1950 to the present. 120 pages, 7 1/2 inch. x 9 3/4 inch., Hardcover. | |
| The Guild Guitar Book | Guild guitars have been around since the early 1950s, and by the beginning of the '60s, the company had established a solid reputation for its electric and acoustic archtops, which are still widely regarded today. Despite this enduring popularity, little was known about the history of Guild. The Guild Guitar Book is the result of years of intensive research and countless photo sessions. It includes a thorough history of the company and its guitars, including serial numbers, specifications, original prices, and all the information needed to date Guild guitars. Features hundreds of photos, with a beautiful 40-page color section. Now Back in Print! | |
| Top R&B Singles 1942-1999 | The biggest, baddest, best book on charted R&B music and the artists who made it happen! Joel Whitburn's Top R&B Singles 1942-1999 is a compelling compendium covering all of the over 17,800 titles and 4,375 artists that hit Billboard's R&B singles charts from October 24, 1942 through July 31, 1999. Of course, it includes the essential chart data you expect in any Record Research book. Great new features include the B-sides of the records and special highlighting of each artist's top hits. You'll also find complete picture sleeve and record price guides, additional title notes, new biographies on recently charted artists, and a whole lot more! No other book so exhaustively explores the history of America's rich and righteous music. | |
| The Rogers Book | In this book, author Rob Cook gives the complete history of the Rogers Drum Company, whose drums, in the words of Not-So-Modern Drummer editor John Aldridge, were the Cadillac of the 1960s...(whose) innovations in hardware design have been copied by almost every drum manufacturer in existence. The Rogers Book covers the company's east coast beginnings, the Covington, OH era, English Rogers, the CBS era, and much more. It includes a list of Rogers endorsees, a comprehensive guide for dating equipment, a color section showing old catalogs and drum colors, the parts listings from all Rogers catalogs, a list of current resources, and lots of photographs throughout. This is a must-have for all drum enthusiasts! | |
| How to Make Your Electric Guitar Play Great! | The Electric Guitar Owner's Manual | From shopping for a first electric guitar to setting customized action, this do-it-yourself player's primer for owning and maintaining an electric guitar explains the ins and outs of: choosing the right guitar; cleaning, tools and basic maintenance; personalizing and improving on a factory setup; trouble-shooting; basic guitar electronics; setups of the pros; and much more. Written by Dan Erlewine, author of the bestselling Guitar Player Repair Guide and the popular Repairs column in Guitar Player magazine, this book also includes a plastic sheet with specialized guitar tools you can snap-out! |
| Rollin' and Tumblin' | The Postwar Blues Guitarists | This is the most comprehensive and insightful study ever published on the pioneers of electric blues guitar - including the great Chicago, Mississippi Delta, Louisiana, Texas and West Coast bluesmen. Rollin' and Tumblin' offers extensive interviews with some of the world's most famous blues guitarists, and poignant profiles of historical blues figures. Following a sweeping portrait of blues guitar history, the book features such players as T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Lightnin' Hopkins and many more. |
| Rhino's Cruise Through the Blues | This book starts deep in the Delta to explore the history of the blues, spotlighting landmark musicians, recordings and happenings along the way. Blues greats covered here include Leadbelly, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan and dozens more. The book also explores the social and cultural mores of the blues, the impact of American history, and why the blues is such an influential and seemingly immortal genre. Published in cooperation with Rhino Records, it includes beautiful full-color pages throughout, with rare photos of players, album covers, record labels and more. | |
| 50 Years of Fender | Half a Century of the Greatest Electric Guitars | The first Fender guitar hit the scene 50 years ago - and music hasn't been the same since! Featuring 200 color photos, this visual chronicle of the premier guitar maker charts every Fender model from 1950 to 2000, accompanied by a parallel timeline of musical highlights. The book celebrates 50 years of Telecasters, Stratocasters, Precision Basses, and other Fender instruments played by such artists as Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Kurt Cobain and many others. |
| Michael Bloomfield - If You Love These Blues | An Oral History | Guitarist Michael Bloomfield shot to stardom in the '60s with The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Bob Dylan, The Electric Flag and on Al Kooper's Super Session. His story is told in the words of his brother, musicians such as B.B. King, producer Paul Rothchild and dozens of others - including Bloomfield himself. Features a foreword by Carlos Santana, and a CD of unreleased early studio tracks. Hardcover. (This book) is a look inside the psyche of a musical innovator who deserves a posthumous Nobel Prize and a statue on Rush Street in Chicago. If you love his blues, you'll love this book. - Al Kooper |
| The Working Bassist's Tool Kit | The Art & Craft of Successful Bass Playing | This book by Bass Player contributing editor and columnist Ed Friedland teaches electric or acoustic bassists of any style the musical skills essential in the working world, survival tips for tackling any gig, and techniques for achieving a competitive edge. It helps new working bassists hit the ground running, and pro players grow stronger. Topics include time and groove, chord charts, ear training, doubling, thumb technique, keeping time, faking tunes and many more, plus ways to assess a gig and deliver the goods. Includes lots of musical examples and exercises, both in the book and on the play-along CD. |
| Cream | The Legendary Sixties Supergroup | Written by Chris Welch, former Melody Maker journalist and Cream confidante, this newly-researched book is the first full account of rock's premiere three-man supergroup: guitarist Eric Clapton, bassist Jack Bruce, and drummer Ginger Baker. From Cream's formation in 1966 to their breakup in 1968, the book analyzes the group's working methods and offers detailed descriptions of all their recordings. A special section explores the musical interactions of Clapton, Bruce and Baker, plus key songwriters Bruce and Pete Brown. With rare full-color photos throughout, it also includes a complete discography, studio sessionography, and diary of live shows. |
| How the Fender Bass Changed the World | This book by the founding editor and former publisher of Bass Player magazine not only celebrates the 50-year history of Fender's revolutionary Precision Bass, it also - for the first time - illuminates the full scope of its profound impact on music and society. Focusing on the bass' artistic influence, it details the technical milestones that gave the bass its musical power. This book also describes the impact of the bass in the hands of such visionaries as James Jamerson; cheers the innovations of rockers like Jack Bruce, Paul McCartney, John Entwistle and Sting; and honors the inspired work of such virtuosos as Jaco Pastorius. Loaded with black & white and 100 stunning color photos. | |
| Jeff Beck - Crazy Fingers | The definitive, unauthorized biography of Jeff Beck! This well-researched, enlightening book positions Jeff Beck's astonishing achievements - like the pioneering of feedback - within the musical climate of the times. Chronicling his incarnations before and with the Yardbirds, the Jeff Beck Group and beyond, the book describes in detail: Beck's favored Fender guitars; passion for hot rods; relationships with Rod Stewart, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy and other artists; love of rockabilly; recording collaborations ranging from Donovan to Tina Turner; landmark solo and instrumental work; and much more. Includes a wealth of personal, musical and historical detail, great photos, and a comprehensive discography. | |
| The Fender Bass | An Illustrated History | When Leo Fender added a bass to his growing family of instruments 50 years ago, he created a new world for musicians and revolutionized an industry in the process. Using hundreds of photographs, this exciting new release chronicles the evolution of that instrument from 1951 to 2001, providing background, history and highly researched facts vital to understanding everything about this remarkable member of the Fender family. A must for all music fans! |
| Inside Blues Guitar | Boost your blues I.Q. with this lively, comprehensive introduction to one of America's most vital musical legacies - from the origins of the blues in the rural South and early masters like Charley Patton and Blind Lemon Jefferson, to the guitars and techniques used by acoustic blues players, then and now. Leading roots-music performer and recording artist Steve James answers 50 key questions for contemporary blues guitarists and fans alike and provides invaluable reference information on essential recordings, books, websites, workshops and more. With Inside Blues Guitar, you'll find the right gear, repertoire and resources to play the blues and truly appreciate America's most accessible and enduring musical tradition. | |
| Roy Buchanan - American Axe | Roy Buchanan was a guitarist's guitarist who shunned fame for a musical odyssey on America's roadhouse circuit with his battered Telecaster - melding blues, country, jazz and rock like no player before or since. This is a compelling road trip through the gritty world of honky tonks and beer joints where this enigmatic journeyman preferred to play. Readers meet the biggest names in pop music and legions of unknowns along the way, from the dawn of rock 'n' roll to Buchanan's puzzling death in 1988. We just sat there aghast ... It was some of the best playing I've ever heard ... He defied all the laws of verse-chorus-verse and just blazed. - Jeff Beck Roy was one of the creators in the pioneering of unusual sounds. It seemed as though I was hearing them come first from Roy Buchanan. - Les Paul | |
| Vintage Guitars | The Instruments, the Players, and the Music | Vintage Guitars: The Instruments, the Players, and the Music is the first pictorial reference work to offer guitar enthusiasts, players and collectors an opportunity to explore the eventful, endless give-and-take between musicians and instrument makers that has produced America's popular music and its quintessential instrument. Generously illustrated with more than 150 photos of players, instruments, catalog pages and other memorabilia, this book features everything from the elegant American guitars of the 19th century to the evolving dreadnought, jumbo, 12-string, archtop resophonic and more - original instruments as well as contemporary incarnations and reissues. It spotlights the guitars of Leadbelly, Jimmie Rodgers, the Everly Brothers, Tony Rice, Emmylou Harris, Ben Harper and others. The collector's edition features the book in a classy, hard-back slip case. |
| Your Musical Child | Inspiring Kids to Play and Sing for Keeps | What makes a child fall in love with learning to play music? How does talent develop? When is the right time to start lessons? Which instrument is the best fit? Why is practice so challenging and what can parents do to keep kids musically motivated? Where can a parent learn about music programs, camps, books, recordings, and other important resources? This groundbreaking book answers these questions and many others, serving up healthy portions of insight, humor, research, practical advice, fresh ideas and heartfelt encouragement for making the most of musical development from pregnancy through the elementary years. It provides everything parents need to nurture children so they may begin to discover their own unique voices. If one book can keep kids from quitting, this is it! This book will help you find a new relationship with your child, and perhaps, yourself ... It's never too late. - Graham Nash |
| Three Steps to Heaven: The Eddie Cochran Story | Outrageously talented, remarkably handsome, internationally renowned, and dead at the age of 21. More than 40 years after the tragic car crash that killed him, Eddie Cochran remains one of rock and roll's most lamented What Ifs. A trailblazing guitarist, gifted vocalist, hit-making composer and arranger, and budding whiz-kid producer, Cochran quickly ascended from Midwestern obscurity in the late '50s to become one of nascent rock and roll's leading lights. He penned or recorded many of the most recognized songs in rock history - Summertime Blues, Nervous Breakdown, Somethin' Else, C'mon Everybody, Twenty Flight Rock, Sittin' in the Balcony - songs whose distinctive sound and defiant, often wryly humorous lyrics have been eagerly digested, analyzed and lovingly reinterpreted by generations of rockers after him, from The Beatles to the Sex Pistols, The Who to U2. Three Steps to Heaven: The Eddie Cochran Story - co-authored by Cochran's nephew, also a gifted musician - is the first American biography of this un | |
| The Mellotron Book | The Mellotron was a favorite instrument of such famed acts as The Beatles, the Moody Blues, Tangerine Dream and Mike Oldfield. This legendary organ used pre-recorded tape loops to produce the world's first sampled sounds, like the flute intro to the Beatles' Strawberry Fields Forever. Back in production after a 20-year hiatus, the Mellotron is still one of the most sought-after pieces of vintage musical gear on the market. The Mellotron Book is the first title to explore the unique history and complex inner workings of this one-of-a-kind instrument. Includes many instrument photos throughout, plus old ads and catalog pages, sounds libraries, a listing of albums featuring the Mellotron, and sources for further reading. | |
| The Expert Encyclopedia of Recording | Veteran music journalist Rick Clark conducted hundreds of in-depth interviews with some of the biggest names in the industry to create this extraordinary title. Tony Visconti, Danny Elfman, Eddie Offord, David Briggs and Roy Thomas Baker are just a few of the contributors who share their special studio practices, tips and anecdotes. A truly thorough look at the recording world, The Expert Encyclopedia of Recording covers everything from recording strings and horn sections to using creative production techniques on the latest musical styles. This definitive book will put in your hands the knowledge that has led the featured producers, engineers and composers to huge industry successes and millions of record sales. Born and raised in Memphis, journalist and musician Rick Clark has been involved in the national music scene for many years. His articles have appeared in Mix, Rolling Stone and Billboard magazines, among others, and he has written liner notes for dozens of albums. In addition, he has performed on nu | |
| The Story of the Fender Stratocaster | A Celebration of the World's Greatest Guitar | Introduced in 1954 and now recognized as the best electric guitar ever designed, Leo Fender's Stratocaster is one of the 20th century's most influential inventions. Following a complete history of this distinctive instrument's development, this book offers extensive portions of interviews with dozens of great guitarists like Dick Dale, Otis Rush, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bonnie Raitt, Keith Richards, Buddy Guy and many more. These musicians describe their first experiences with the Stratocaster, why they choose it over other guitars, the individual models they own, and playing techniques that maximize the Strat sound. This incredible full-color collector's edition features over 120 photos, including specially commissioned shots. |
| Tipbook - Acoustic Guitar | The Best Guide to Your Instrument | The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing · all jargon explained · basic background information · price indications · the history and the family of the instrument · and more. The Acoustic Guitar book covers topics such as: selecting and play-testing guitars, buying strings, picks and other accessories, maintenance, tuning, and a guitar player's glossary. A great gift, easy to read, convenient to carry, and priced right; Boiled down to the absolute basics; No more than one needs to know or remember, but enough to provide essential information. These guides really hit the mark for efficiency. (Vintage Guitar magazine) |
| Tipbook - Drums | The Best Guide to Your Instrument | The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing · all jargon explained · basic background information · price indications · the history and the family of the instrument · and more. The drum book covers topics such as selecting and play-testing drums and cymbals, buying sticks, heads and hardware, tuning, and a drummer's glossary. Probably the most important $9.95 a drummer will ever spend. Absolutely loaded with insider tips and detailed drawings. (John Newey, Music Mart) |
| Tipbook - Piano | The Best Guide to Your Instrument | The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing · all jargon explained · basic background information · price indications · the history and the family of the instrument · and more. The piano book covers topics such as selecting and play-testing pianos, player pianos, and related instruments, maintenance and the basics on tuning, as well as a pianist's glossary. Technical information presented in commendably easy to understand language; Totally recommended; amazingly comprehensive. (Jazz Journal) |
| The Making of a Drum Company | The Autobiography of William F. Ludwig II | The Ludwig Drum Company was the world's largest drum company in the 1920s under founder William F. Ludwig, and again in the 1960s under his son. This fascinating autobiography by William F. Ludwig II begins with his childhood recollections of home life and his father's drum factory. As a teenager, Mr. Ludwig became the national rudimental champion and member of the famous International Marimba Symphony Orchestra. Taking time out for distinguished wartime military service, the author helped his father start a second drum company, W.F.L. Restoration of the family name to the business, Total Percussion, The Beatles, N.A.R.D., selling the company to Selmer, and his active lecture career since - all these topics are addressed here in captivating detail, in the words of William F. Ludwig II. |
| Children of the Blues | 49 Musicians Shaping a New Blues Tradition | This book offers first-person recollections from a new generation of artists who applied the musical and life lessons of the fathers of the blues, stoking the 1960s blues revival that continues today. It focuses on 49 current musicians who preserve traditional blues forms while infusing them with fresh voices and lessons. Artists covered include: Rory Block · Taj Mahal · Robert Cray · Junior Watson · Charlie Musselwhite · Stevie Ray Vaughan · Marcia Ball · Duke Robillard · Bob Margolin · Tommy Shannon · Keb' Mo' · and many more. |
| How to Play Blues Guitar: The Basics & Beyond | Lessons & Tips from the Great Players | Packed with musical examples, charts and photos, this is a complete, step-by-step course for learning acoustic or electric blues guitar. In-depth lessons teach you to build your own style while exploring the music of traditional bluesmen and modern stars. From practicing your scales and turn-arounds to breaking out Chicago-style, this book from the former editor of Guitar Player brings you: essential lessons on blues basics; insights into the music of masters like B.B. King, Eric Clapton, John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy and many others; advice on selecting gear and setting up your guitar; a great blues discography; and even free access to audio lessons on the web! |
| 50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul | Half a Century of the Greatest Electric Guitars | This exciting book documents the complete decade-by-decade story of one of the world's most important and influential electric guitars. The Gibson Les Paul turns 50 years old in 2002, and since its invention, its sweet, urgent sound has been used by a host of major rock players - from Eric Clapton in Cream to Steve Jones of The Sex Pistols, from Joe Walsh in The Eagles to Slash of Guns N'Roses. Unique color photographs feature a multitude of luscious Les Paul models and highlight great players in action with their Les Paul guitars. Meticulous listings for the collector document every model produced from 1952 to the present day. 50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul is a beautiful, detailed examination of six decades of great guitars and the fine musicians inspired to play them. |
| The Hammond Organ - Beauty in the B | Second Edition | Now fully updated, The Hammond Organ: Beauty in the B traces the technological and artistic evolution of the B-3 and other tonewheel organs, as well as the whirling Leslie speakers that catapulted the Hammond sound into history. You'll discover the genius that went into the development of Hammond's tonewheel generator, drawbar harmonics, percussion, scanner vibrato and other innovations, as well as the incredible assistance Don Leslie provided for Hammond by creating his famous rotating speaker system. Plus - B-3 legends including soul-jazzman Jimmy McGriff and progressive rocker Keith Emerson share their playing techniques; technical experts offer tips on buying, restoring, and maintaining Hammonds and Leslies; and over 200 photos illustrate historic Hammond organs, Leslie cabinets, and B-3 masters at work. |
| The PRS Guitar Book | Softcover | Paul Reed Smith began building custom guitars in the late 1970s for players ranging from Ted Nugent to Carlos Santana. Now updated in paperback, this lush volume documents the latest developments at PRS - including the introduction of the Singlecut and Santana SE models - and showcases the stunning designs, technical innovations and ingenious workmanship of this cutting-edge company. Punctuating an anecdotal narrative, rich color photos showcase the Smith-signed Signature models, exquisite inlaid Dragons, Santanas and many more, plus PRS' renowned use of the finest maple woods to create stunning flame-top and quilt-top effects. The first to tell Smith's entire story, this handsome paperback is an unparalleled treasure. Packed with collector details and specs. 9-7/8 inch. x 12-1/2 inch., 142 pages, hundreds of color photos. |
| Tipbook - Saxophone | The Best Guide to Your Instrument | The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing · all jargon explained · basic background information · price indications · the history and the family of the instrument · and more. The sax book teaches you how to select an instrument and provides helpful tips on buying mouthpieces, necks, reeds and more. (Tipbook Saxophone) does not assume that all saxophone players aim towards playing pop, rock or jazz; Excellent for either quick reference, trouble-shooting or top-up information for the most hardened saxophone devotee; Clearly marked chapters, very informative. (Winds) This book is a really delightful surprise. The subject is thoroughly covered and illustrations are well rendered and informative ... Even advanced p |
| Tipbook - Electric Guitar & Bass Guitar | The Best Guide to Your Instrument | Tipbooks are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient reference guides giving musicians everything they want to know about their instruments - and nothing they don't! They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts, and are ideal for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: the instrument in bird's-eye view · lessons, teachers and practicing · dozens of clear illustrations · selecting and play-testing the instrument · a glossary - and all jargon explained · basic background information · price indications · the history and the family of the instrument · and more. As a bonus, special Tipcodes throughout the books give you access to much additional information (short movies, soundtracks, photos and more) at www.tipbook.com! The Electric Guitar and Bass Tipbook covers choosing and buying guitars and basses; brands; selecting, cleaning and changing strings; tuning; maintenance; accessories and more. A wealth of information in a very c |
| The Les Paul Legacy | The Man, the Sound and the Gibson Guitar | Journey through the career of musical giant, milestone guitarist and recording innovator Les Paul, and marvel at the world of cutting-edge guitar design! This book emerged out of author Robb Lawrence's years of research, interviews, extensive vintage archives (including original Les Paul/Mary Ford articles, press photos, music and recordings) and gorgeous original photography. Learn about the Clunker, the experimental Log - the first true prototype of the Gibson solidbody - and the 1951 arched maple top, sharp cutaway models. It's all here: the factory pictures, the designers, the electronics. The stories of the various Goldtops, Seth Lover's Humbucking pickups, the Custom Fretless Wonder and the heralded '50s Sunburst Standard are told by the insiders and players. Lawrence lovingly describes each model, detailing its physical beauty, workmanship, construction and special musical qualities. You'll read Les Paul in his own words, as well as Michael Bloomfield and Jeff Beck talking about their Les Paul Sunburst |
| Jimi Hendrix - The Lyrics | Jimi Hendrix was such an extraordinary guitarist, it can be easy to forget that just as much passion, soul and precision went into his lyrics. Inspired by Bob Dylan, Hendrix was a fearless lyrical innovator, willing to let his imagination guide him to landscapes of words hitherto unexplored within the realms of pop music. This extraordinarily personal book includes numerous examples of Jimi's handwritten lyrics, often scribbled on hotel stationery, and photos of Jimi accompanying every song. From the existential euphoria of I Don't Live Today to the elusive beauty of Little Wing to the psychedelic blues of My Friend to the otherworldly 1983 (... A Merman I Should Turn to Be), the lyrics of Jimi Hendrix remain among the greatest in the pantheon of rock, infused with the same inventiveness, virtuosity and courage that informed his guitar playing. Readers will of course also thrill to see such Hendrix classics as Purple Haze, Foxey Lady, Voodoo Chile, The Wind Cries Mary, Dolly Dagger and Are You Experienced?. | |
| The Yardbirds | The Band That Launched Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page | Although together for only five years, The Yardbirds exerted tremendous influence on the music and style of the '60s and for decades beyond. Their impact has been felt throughout the rock genre, from psychedelia to blues-rock, heavy metal, and the music of today's jam bands. The Yardbirds came from middle-class England, embraced the soulful music of the African-American South, and helped re-import it back into the States as the embryo of heavy metal music. In the process, the band produced three guitar greats: Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck. Every fan of The Yardbirds, or of '60s-derived music in general, will revel in this book (which includes more than 50 photos from the group's heyday, plus a detailed diary of every gig, recording and broadcast they did) and enjoy reading the stories - old and new - as much as Clayson enjoys telling them. |
| All Music Guide to the Blues - 3rd Edition | The Definitive Guide to the Blues | Complete, concise, authoritative and fully updated to reflect today's revitalized blues world, the latest edition of this guide is any blues fan's lifeline to the best music, past and present. It reviews and rates 8,900 recordings in all major styles across the blues map - from Delta blues to Louisiana, Memphis, Chicago, Texas and beyond; from classic female singers to jump blues, blues slide guitar, blues in jazz, Dixieland, zydeco, soul blues, blues-rock, modern acoustic and electric blues, and more. This fun and easy-to-use guide provides profiles of over 1,200 artists. Historical essays plus supplemental music maps chart the roots and evolution of the blues, its various styles, instruments used, key artists, and more. The essays explore the blues from the Mississippi Delta to modern electric blues and everything in between. Also includes 30 top lists recommending the best albums for each blues style - essential for starting or expanding a great record collection. |
| The Blues-Rock Masters | The Way They Play | This book explores the secrets of nine players who have shaped the legacy of blues-rock guitar: Duane Allman, Roy Buchanan, Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Stevie Ray Vaughan. It offers biographical portraits highlighting each guitarist's position and influence in blues-rock history; details on gear including setup and tone; descriptive analysis of playing techniques; and several annotated music examples. Helping readers emulate the stylings of the masters, the accompanying CD contains examples from the book, played with each artist's preferred equipment. |
| The Sax & Brass Book | Saxophones, Trumpets and Trombones in Jazz, Rock and Pop | This is the first illustrated history of the horns that have defined jazz since the 1920s and enhanced more recent pop and rock music with their distinctive, classy sounds. Offering superb, specially commissioned photography and inviting descriptive text, The Sax & Brass Book tells the unique 70-year story of these instruments. Exquisite, color pictorials included throughout enhance detailed historical profiles of master brass and woodwind manufacturers, including Buescher, Buffet, Conn, Holton, King Leblanc, Martin, Sax, Selmer, Yanagisawa and Yamaha. |
| Tipbook - Piano | L'indispensable Musical Piano | French edition of the Piano Tipbook. |
| Tipbook - Acoustic Guitar | L'indispensable Musical Guitare Acoustique | French edition of the Acoustic Guitar Tipbook. |
| The American Blues Guitar | An Illustrated History | If the story of the blues is the story of a people, then the voice behind the story belongs to the guitar. The American Blues Guitar: An Illustrated History looks at the instruments and the players, from the birth of the blues to the present day. A brief history of the blues is included. From Blind Lemon Jefferson's Martin to T-Bone Walker's Gibson archtop, and from B.B. King's ES 335 to cousin Albert's Flying-V, all the classic makes and models are documented here in detail, with superb photography, serial number data, and everything the diehard collector - and interested fan - needs to identify these great American heirlooms. You'll find Leo Fender's original patent, filed in April 1951, of the Telecaster guitar, and an analysis of what makes it one of the great instruments. Among the blues artists discussed is Texan Albert Collins and his Gibson humbucker. Expert commentary explains why the players chose the models they did, how their choice influenced their sound, and how those sounds can be recreated tod |
| Squeeze My Lemon | A Collection of Classic Blues Lyrics | They call it stormy Monday, but Tuesday's just as bad/Wednesday's worse, and Thursday's also sad. There's a lot more to the blues than three chords played on an old beat-up guitar. Squeeze My Lemon is a collection of some of the best blues lines ever recorded. From birth (Born under a bad sign/I've been down since I began to crawl) to death (Everybody wants to go to heaven/But nobody wants to die) and everything in between, this volume quotes classic blues phrases by songwriter/artists B.B. King, Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters, T-Bone Walker, Robert Johnson and many, many others. Compiled by award-winning author/Grammy-nominated record producer Randy Poe, Squeeze My Lemon: A Collection of Classic Blues Lyrics features classic photos of many leading blues artists. A great gift book, it is highly entertaining not only for blues lovers, but for anyone who appreciates great lyrics. Categorized by subject matter (Love - Or the Lack Thereof, Blues & Booze, Blues Behind Bars, Make Mine a Double Entendre, etc.), Squeeze |
| Tipbook - Saxophone | L'indispensable Musical Saxophone | French edition of the Saxophone Tipbook. |
| Tipbook - Batterie (Drums) | L'indispensable Musical Batterie | French edition of the Drum Tipbook. |
| Managing Your Band, 3rd Edition | Artist Management: The Ultimate Responsibility | According to Dr. Stephen Marcone, personal management is still the weakest link in a music business that operates by fragmenting its product. This comprehensive new edition: includes an updated recording agreement with current industry language and a sample merchandising agreement; takes into account the many changes in concert promotion; and features descriptions of new legal battles. Use this book as a helpful reference for: touring, publicity, contracts, marketing, trademarks, copyrighting, enhancing creativity and much more. Straight-forward and up-to-date, this is an easy-to-understand and all-encompassing primer for aspiring bands and managers. - Walter O'Brien, Owner, Concrete Management, Inc. (manager of Pantera and others) Dr. Stephen Marcone is Director of Music Graduate Studies and Professor of Music at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. |
| The Stratocaster Chronicles | Celebrating 50 Years of the Fender Strat | The world's most famous guitar has a golden anniversary in 2004, and this official, authorized book/CD package offers the best photos, quotes, facts and sounds to properly celebrate this achievement. From Buddy Holly to Jimi Hendrix to todays' hottest players, the Fender Stratocaster defines rock'n'roll for generations of fans and players. Special features include exclusive photos from the world's greatest guitar collection, as well as a CD with musical examples of famous Strat sounds and styles - even spoken excerpts from the author's interviews with the Strat's beloved inventor, Leo Fender. This book also recognizes that the Stratocaster's deeper significance lies in the music that guitarists have created with it. You'll hear what Strat players have to say about their instrument, their music and each other. The Fender Stratocaster both reflects and influences popular culture worldwide. The Stratocaster Chronicles focuses on the people who brought it into the world, the designers and builders who refined it, |
| The Business of Getting More Gigs as a Professional Musician | Getting more gigs doesn't just happen. Musicians have to make it happen. Despite a myriad of convenient excuses to choose from - the economy is off, money is tight, unemployment is high, not as many clubs are hiring, budget cuts mean fewer corporate gigs - there are always some musicians who do exceptionally well and work constantly, regardless of the month, year, season, economy or their location. A collection of Bob Popyk's most talked-about columns from International Musician magazine, The Business of Getting More Gigs as a Professional Musician will clue you in to what the musicians mentioned above already know and do. Covering in detail topics such as attitude, gig etiquette, business basics, money and diversifying, Popyk gives practical pointers to help you have a plan, network effectively, promote your assets, and market yourself constantly. He points out the need to treat gig-seeking like a business, and take it just as seriously. Musicians who take his advice will soon be well on their way to more an | |
| Fender | The Sound Heard 'Round the World | No one changed the sound of guitar music more than Leo Fender. He so improved the clarity of the amplified vibrating string that he gave almost every style of music played on the guitar a means to sound better. For five decades, finicky musicians made pilgrimages to Leo's R&D labs to discuss their musical frustrations and seek better ways for guitars to function. In the pages of Fender: The Sound Heard 'Round the World, you will watch this complex, dedicated man gain success as a true innovator of the new. You will also follow the team of energetic, creative people who steered Fender to fame, men like Don Randall of Fender Sales, Forrest White and George Fullerton of Fender Electric Instruments, and Dale Hyatt and Tommy Walker, two of Randall's growing cadre of savvy, high-powered salesmen spreading Leo's ideas worldwide. This book is the largest collection of Fender historical photos, product shots, patent drawings and advertising materials ever published. Whether you are a musician, a lover of Fender lore, |
| All Music Guide to Soul | The Definitive Guide to R&B and Soul | This comprehensive guide is a must-have for the legions of fans of the beloved and perennially popular music known as soul and rhythm & blues. The latest in the definitive All Music Guide series, the All Music Guide to Soul offers nearly 8,500 entertaining and informative reviews that lead readers to the best recordings by more than 1,500 artists and help them find new music to explore. Informative biographies, essays and music maps trace R&B's growth from its roots in blues and gospel through its flowering in Memphis and Motown, to its many branches today. Complete discographies note bootlegs, important out-of-print albums, and import-only releases. Extremely valuable and exhaustive. - The Christian Science Monitor |
| American Basses | An Illustrated History & Player's Guide | The first comprehensive book on American-made electric and acoustic bass guitars, American Basses offers a wealth of well-researched information about all of the important builders, from one-man shops to the biggest manufacturers. Hundreds of full-color photos illustrate the wide range of instruments available, and special insider essays take you step by step through the bassmaking process, from concept and design to final setup. Includes how-to tips from top builders and designers on topics such as: neck and bridge setup; active vs. passive pickups; bolt-on vs. neck-through design; tonewood characteristics; defeating hum and buzz; string angle and tone; and more. What a book! I feel much closer to my bass guitar after having read American Basses. - Will Lee, Bass Player for The Late Show with David Letterman |
| The Drum Handbook | Buying, Maintaining and Getting the Best from Your Drum Kit | Drummers from beginners to pros will relish this comprehensive guide to the tools of the trade! The Drum Handbook gives you the in-depth knowledge you need to choose the whole range of gear, including drums, cymbals, hardware, heads and sticks - new, used and vintage. Includes info on setting up, tuning and maintenance, plus tips from top pros on gear, recording, playing live and surviving on the road. Fully illustrated and authoritatively written, this book includes a website directory and an exhaustive glossary of technical terms. |
| Jambands | The Complete Guide to the Players, Music & Scene | Jamband - the word brings to mind long summer days of hanging out with friends and listening to an astounding array of talented musicians. This book takes an in-depth look at the bands and fans of this lively, diverse musical and cultural phenomenon. Offering essays, commentaries and discographies of more than 170 groups - from Phish, Allman Brothers, Donna the Buffalo and Widespread Panic to Peach Melba, Ten Ton Chicken and Moon Boot Lover - this fun-filled guide will enhance your appreciation of your favorites while introducing dozens of other notable bands in this ever-expanding universe of sound. You also get a free CD of exclusive live tracks from moe., the Disco Biscuits, Keller Williams, the Motet, Reid Genauer & the Assembly of Dust, and Jazz Mandolin Project! |
| Marvin Gaye, My Brother | Marvin Gaye's life and brilliant career were cut tragically short on April 1, 1984 - one day before his 45th birthday - when he was shot and killed by his own father. Now, for the first time ever, Marvin Gaye's story is told in intimate detail by a member of his own family. Frankie and Marvin Gaye were close from childhood until Marvin's death. Frankie was at Marvin's side when he died, and only Frankie heard his deathbed confession. Full of never-before-told personal anecdotes, this book takes you behind the scenes from Marvin's childhood, through his spectacular success at Motown and then Columbia, his stormy relationships with women, and finally to his descent into drugs and despair. The true story of the man behind the beloved music is now available to fans old and new. Includes great photos throughout, a helpful index, and a timeline of important events in Marvin's life. | |
| Roadhouse Blues | Stevie Ray Vaughan and Texas R&B | Texas is the honorary home of roadhouse music, and the late Stevie Ray Vaughan its uncrowned king. More than just a biography and musical exploration of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Roadhouse Blues tells the stories of the great Texan musicians that came before him and influenced him so deeply. It puts in context Stevie Ray's rise to fame - including the part played by his family, his friends, his heroes (like Jimi Hendrix), and his addiction to drink and drugs - as well as the lasting impact that his brief but turbulent life and work had on his contemporaries, and on later generations of blues fans and guitar players. |
| Unfinished Business - The Life & Times of Danny Gatton | Danny Gatton was a players' guitar player, hailed by both Rolling Stone and Guitar Player as the greatest unknown guitarist anywhere. His legend has only grown since his untimely suicide in 1994, along with appreciation for his blinding speed, effortless genre-hopping, flawless technique, and never-ending appetite for tinkering and problem-solving. Drawing from first-hand interviews with dozens of friends, family members and fellow musicians, Unfinished Business places Gatton's musical contributions into context, and documents his influence on those peers who admired him most, including Albert Lee, Vince Gill, Arlen Roth and Lou Reed. 290 pages, 6 inch. x 9 inch. Danny Gatton comes closer than anyone else to being the best guitar player that ever lived. - Steve Vai | |
| The Official Vintage Guitar® Magazine Price Guide, 2004 Edition | Electric & Acoustic Guitars · Amps · Basses · Effects · Lapsteels · Steels · Ukuleles · Mandolins | Industry experts have long considered The Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide to be the most accurate, authoritative and detailed publication to tackle the seemingly indomitable task of placing values on thousands of vintage and recent-model guitars, amps, basses, effects pedals, mandolins, lapsteels and other fretted instruments. And the VG Price Guide is the only one to do it all in one book! Now in its 13th year, the new Guide offers more than ever. Authors Alan Greenwood and Gil Hembree have made their ultimate guide to values even more valuable, with more details on familiar favorites and backgrounds on nearly 800 brands. Plus, there are 700 photos showing all forms of vintage instruments, amps and effects. The Guide combines the most thorough research with an exceptionally user-friendly format that employs quick-find page headings, a comprehensive index, and a dealer directory that puts you just an e-mail or phone call away from guitar buyers and sellers in every region of the country. Also included is |
| The Tube Amp Book | Deluxe Revised Edition | Already known as the bible of tubes and tube amps, The Tube Amp Book is now even better! This deluxe revised edition contains 40% new material, with a comprehensive A-Z section covering all the great tube amp manufacturers, with histories, photos and information. Brands include Ampeg, Dr. Z, Fender, Gibson, Hiwatt, Marshall, Matchless, Mesa/Boogie, Orange, Vox, Watkins and many others. Features a CD-ROM with 800 available schmatic and layout diagrams, from Ampeg to Western Electric, plus dramatically improved design and page layout. The book's technical tips, in-depth electronic specs and explanations, over 350 schematic diagrams, and full-color plates make it a must-have for the legions of tube-tone fanatics. Hardcover with convenient enclosed spiral binding. |
| Jimi Hendrix - Musician | In the decades since Jimi Hendrix's untimely death, much has been written about his life, loves, drugs, money and hassles. In the meantime, the reputation of his music has been quietly growing. This book concentrates firmly on his work, examining what makes Hendrix's music so extraordinary. Author Keith Shadwick offers a unique slant on the man as musician, following Hendrix from his 1960s beginnings, through the years of his intense listening and learning, to the full flowering of his Experience. This insightful, coffee table-quality book concludes with a bold new anaysis of how Hendrix, like so many artists of genius before him, lost control through his determination to assert it. Includes an appendix on Hendrix's gear by music journalist and guitarist Douglas J. Noble. Full color, filled with fantastic photos throughout. | |
| 2004 Recording Industry Sourcebook | The Recording Industry Sourcebook is the leading music business and production directory. This is your #1 source for industry contact information, containing over 15,000 listings in more than 67 categories. For its fifteenth anniversary, this perennial favorite has been given a complete overhaul, with many enhancements and new features. Every listing has been painstakingly verified, and the book has been reorganized for easier use, with new introductions explaining and indexing each easy-to-use tabbed section. On top of that, a searchable Win/Mac CD-ROM of all the book's data is now included with every copy! The 2004 Sourcebook is the directory you need to conduct business in today's music industry. | |
| The Ludwig Book | A Business History and Dating Guide Book and CD-ROM | The Ludwig Book by Rob Cook is the definitive business and historical guide to this legendary drum manufacturer. Includes dozens of interviews, a 64-page color section, a dating guide including every catalogued Ludwig snare drum and outfit, and a handy CD-ROM. Interview sections include the top executives from Ludwig's heyday in the 1960s: Karl Dustman, Frank Baxpehler and Dick Schory, as well as todays leaders: William F. Ludwig III, Todd Trent and Jim Catalano. There are also special segments on Ludwig Electronics, Phase II, and detailed sections about the gear used by famous drummers such as John Bonham and Ringo Starr. |
| Martin Guitar Masterpieces | A Showcase of Artists' Editions, Limited Editions and Custom Guitars | Martin guitars are internationally revered, collected and played by performers, singers, songwriters and by legions of avid collectors and enthusiasts. This book features more than a hundred of Martin's most desirable guitars, including instruments belonging to Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Joan Baez, Sting and Eric Clapton. Dick Boak enthusiastically outlines his experiences as liaison in these collaborations. We also get a sneak preview of Martin's millionth instrument, due in 2004. Dick Boak is the head of artist relations and publicity at C.F. Martin & Co., collaborating with artists in the design of their Limited Edition and Signature Models. A prolific artist, luthier and musician in his own right, he is a founder of the Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans, and has organized numerous national instrument-making symposiums. |
| Sound Advice on Recording and Mixing Vocals | It's as simple as this: If the vocal sounds good, the song sounds good. If the vocal sounds bad, the song will probably sound bad. This latest addition to the popular InstantPro series brings you an in-depth look at the delicate art and science of recording and mixing vocals for all styles of music. Sound Advice on Recording and Mixing Vocals will show you the specific steps to take in pursuit of that perfect, sparkling vocal sound that makes your song shine! From microphone choice to room sound to effects selection, veteran MixBooks author Bill Gibson (The AudioPro Home Recording Course) guides you through the vocal recording process, and also gives tips on how to get the best performances from vocalists. In addition, this book comes with an audio CD demonstrating all the concepts described in the text. Don't record another vocal until you read this book! | |
| Sound Advice on Mastering | This edition of the popular InstantPro series brings you an in-depth look at the often misunderstood art of music mastering. Mastering is the final step between the recording studio and the manufacturing plant; it's where the tracks are optimized for level and EQ. In today's music marketplace, mastering is more important than ever and it's critical to have a mastering job that makes your CD compete with other commercial releases. Sound Advice on Mastering shows you the specific considerations involved in all aspects of the mastering process, from having a good monitoring system to using limiting properly to burning replication-ready CDs. Veteran author Bill Gibson (The AudioPro Home Recording Course) guides you through the mastering process and gives you the information you need to make the right mastering decisions for your project, whether you master it yourself or send it to a dedicated mastering facility. In addition, this book comes with an audio CD demonstrating all the concepts described in the text. D | |
| Sound Advice on Recording and Mixing Drums | Getting a great drum sound is a Holy Grail for many engineers, and this latest addition to the popular InstantPro series will give you the knowledge you need to record drums like a pro in any situation! Sound Advice on Recording and Mixing Drums is a budget-minded guide to getting the best drum recording. From simple setups with minimal mic coverage to a setup with a dozen mics or more, veteran MixBooks author Bill Gibson (The AudioPro Home Recording Course) will guide you through every step of recording and mixing the drum set. In addition, this book comes with an audio CD demonstrating all the concepts described in the text. | |
| Sound Advice on Recording and Mixing Guitar | Guitars of all varieties form the basis for many kinds of music, and a great guitar sound can often make or break a track. This budget-minded book will give you the knowledge you need to start making guitar recordings like a pro! Sound Advice on Recording and Mixing Guitars is a quick yet thorough guide to getting the best guitar recording. Covering all popular methods of mono and stereo guitar miking, veteran MixBooks author Bill Gibson (The AudioPro Home Recording Course) will also guide you through every step of mixing to make sure your track sounds just right! In addition, this book comes with an audio CD demonstrating all the concepts described in the text. | |
| Sound Advice On Working With Digital Audio Bk/cd | Sound Advice On Working With Digital Audio Bk/cd | |
| Sound Advice On Production Techniques Bk/cd | Sound Advice On Working With Digital Audio Bk/cd | |
| Jim Marshall: The Father of Loud | The Story of the Man Behind the World's Most Famous Guitar Amplifiers | In the early 1960s, a handful of brash British kids needed a new sound for a new kind of music. They marched into a music store in their blue-collar town and asked the gentleman behind the desk to build them an amplifier with leg-shaking power and jaw-dropping tone. So he did. This first-ever biography tells the story of Jim Marshall - founder of Marshall Amplification and creator of guitar amplifiers that have defined the sound of rock and are prized by rock guitarists of every age and style - from his childhood when he was diagnosed with a rare bone disease that confined him to a body cast for nine years, to his stage success as a crooner and big-band drummer, through his development of the Marshall Stack and ultimate rise to the forefront of the music instrument industry. Forty years after Jim Marshall sold his first JTM45, three generations of guitarists and fans revere the name. Highlights in Marshall history, images of amp anatomy, details about famous players' preferred models, and testimonials from gu |
| Taboo Tunes | A History of Banned Bands & Censored Songs | In this extensively researched ode to scandal, Peter Blecha recounts the travails of musicians who have dared to air unacceptable topics. Filled with several centuries' worth of raunchy sex ditties, morbid murder ballads, satanic songs, paeans to intoxication and radical political anthems, this book lays the censors' stories bare, and casts a much-needed spotlight on civil liberties and artistic freedom in our post-9/11 world. Highlights the work of hundreds of controversial musicians, including: The Beatles, Ray Charles, the Dixie Chicks, Dylan, Eminem, Billie Holiday, Nirvana, Elvis, Public Enemy, Sex Pistols, Springsteen, Zappa and others.Blecha tells a story of how free we aren't. It's a story every music fan needs to know. - Dave Marsh 6 x 9, 214 pages |
| A Player's Guide to Chords and Harmony | Music Theory for Real-World Musicians | If you'd like to know about music theory but don't want to get bogged down in a stuffy college-level textbook, this guide was written just for you! It's a practical, no-nonsense book ideal for: young musicians learning guitar so they can play rock, folk or blues; DJs who've started recording their own tracks and need to know how chord progressions work; anyone who wants to play from the chord symbols in sheet music; classical musicians who want to do more than just read the dots, and countless others. Covers: intervals, scales, modes, triads and advanced voicings; interpreting chord symbols and reading sheet music; voice leading, chord progressions and basic song forms; classical, jazz & pop; and more, with helpful quizzes and answers. |
| Guitar Licks of the Brit-Rock Heroes | Clapton, Beck & Page | In this premier title in the Guitar Lick Factory player series, teacher/guitarist extraordinaire Jesse Gress takes you deep inside the styles of these three guitar heroes. Presenting more than 100 of the players' characteristic licks, Gress shows you the secrets of their styles and explains how you can develop your own playing by understanding the essence of each guitarist's approach. This book presents each example with its own mini-lesson, and Gress performs the licks on the accompanying CD. |
| Acoustic Guitar - The History, The Instruments, The Construction | Acoustic Guitar - The History, The Instruments, The Construction | |
| Keyboard & Digital Piano Tipbook | The Best Guide to Your Instrument | The Tipbook Series books are handy, accessible, thorough and convenient guides for players who want to get the most out of their instrument. They are written in collaboration with and proofread by musicians, teachers, technicians and other experts - for beginners, students and advanced players. Features include: lessons, teachers and practicing · all jargon explained · basic background information · price indications · the history and the family of the instrument · and more. The keyboard and digital piano book covers such topics as: selecting and play-testing instruments; features and accessories; sound, accompaniments and MIDI; a pianist's glossary; and more! |
| The Everything Songwriting Book | All You Need to Create and Market Hit Songs | Ever heard a song on the radio and thought you could write a better one? Now's your chance! The Everything® Songwriting Book provides you with all the tools you need to create, perform and sell hit songs. In easy-to-follow language, pro songwriter and consultant C.J. Watson gives you tried and tested instruction on choosing a song style, getting your story across, and finding the right music to match the words. From developing an idea and creating a hook to recording your songs and getting heard, here's all you need to bring your talent to the next level! |
| Taylor Guitars 30 Years Of A New American Classic | ||
| Taylor Guitars | 30 Years of a New American Classic | This gorgeous, premium book tells the story of how Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug took a small San Diego guitar-building company and transformed it into an industry leader that produces more than 70,000 high-quality guitars a year. Features dozens of full-color photos of many rare guitars, including instruments Bob Taylor built before the company's founding, standard production models (including the acoustic bass and the new nylon string series), custom-built instruments, and special celebrity models. |
| Strengthening Your Singing Voice | ||
| The Slingerland Book - Revised | Slingerland is one of the greatest drum companies of all-time. Rob Cook has lovingly compiled the Slingerland story, with detailed chapters on the family, the Boston background, the company through the decades, Slingerland endorsees and personnel, the Gretsch/HSS era, Gibson's acquisition, and much more. The book features a detailed dating guide, classic ads and catalog pages, and lots of stunning full-color and B&W photos throughout. | |
| 2005 Recording Industry Sourcebook | The 16th annual industry directory with all of the business information and contacts you need to successfully operate in the music industry. This standard bearer publication contains over 15,000 lists in over 60 categories ranging from record labels and music publishers to radio stations, recording studios, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, tour support companies, venues and far too much other info to list here! Every copy of the Recording Industry Sourcebook contains a Win/Mac CD-ROM of all of the data so you can take it with you on the road. In addition, every purchaser of the book/CD-ROM package gets one year of online access to the web version of the sourcebook at isourcebook.com! | |
| The Art of Mixing | A Visual Guide to Recording, Engineering and Production DVD | David Gibson's hugely popular The Art of Mixing, the book that has taught a generation of mixing engineers, comes to life with over 3-1/2 hours of vivid, animated instruction on one feature-packed DVD! With Gibson's exclusive three-dimensional framework, you'll learn the right way to create every style of mix for any style of music. Topics covered include: descriptions and visuals of the functions of each piece of studio equipment involved in mixing · specific concepts behind making a mix that is appropriate for the music and the song · correlations between audio parameters and the visual parameters of the virtual mixer · and much more! Also available in book (00331200, $49.95) and VHS Video (00320194, $89.95) format. |
| The Musician's Ultimate Joke Book | Over 500 One-Liners, Quips, Jokes and Tall Tales | This book is the perfect resource for program notes, concert spiels, to kill time while the bass player tunes up, or just for fun! This most complete collection of humor about and for musicians includes one-liners and jokes ranging from Chopin to Lennon, Gillespie to Presley. A must-have for every band director, music teacher, classical musician, jazz performer, cover band leader, accordion player, and person who knows an accordion player but doesn't like to admit it. |
| Sing Like the Stars! | An Easy-to-Follow, 10-Step Singing System | Let America's #1 vocal coach transform your singing voice with the 10-step approach that makes vocal mastery fun, entertaining and rewarding! Roger Love will show you how to: master the art of breathing; conquer stage fright; sing hit songs with his unique program, Lovenotes; and put the whole package together - your sound, your look, and your moves. Includes a bonus warm-up CD with over 20 helpful exercises. Love has trained stars including: Eminem, the Beach Boys, Matchbox 20, Phish, Al Jarreau, Chicago, Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen, Lisa Marie Presley and dozens of others! Includes personal performance tips from Nelly, Christina Aguilera, Luther Vandross, Cher and more. 6 inch. x 7-1/2 inch. |
| All You Need to Know About the Music Business - 5th Edition | In the music business, the key to success lies in knowing how to protect yourself. Whether you are a performer, writer or executive, Passman's revered and exhaustive guide to the legal and financial aspects of the music world is an essential tool, offering authoritative, up-to-the-minute information. You'll learn how to: select and hire a winning team of advisors · master the big picture and the finer points of record deals · navigate the ins and outs of songwriting, music publishing and copyrights · and maximize concert, touring and merchandising deals. This fifth edition also includes information on: music downloads and streaming · how royalties are computed in the digital age · why record companies are hemorrhaging money · new laws on copyright infringement, illegal downloads and challenges to intellectual property rights · industry strategies to combat piracy · and the new model for record deals. Should be required reading for anyone planning or enduring a career in the biz. Rolling Stone | |
| Learn to Read Music | In two hours, absolute novices can read through this book and understand the principles involved in reading music. In two evenings, they can learn to read practically any melody and pick it out on the piano by doing the clear and simple exercises provided. Howard Shanet has taught thousands of people to read music in four hours of classwork with his proven method and exercises! A practical classroom text and a helpful reference for music enthusiasts. 5-1/4 inch. x 8 inch. | |
| Elwood's Blues | Interviews with the Blues Legends & Stars | Elwood's Blues is an entertaining and informative collection of conversations with the legends and rising stars of blues and rock music, drawn from the popular syndicated radio series, The House of Blues Radio Hour. Host Dan Aykroyd, in character as Elwood Blues of the legendary Blues Brothers, has interviewed over 900 blues and rock greats since 1993. This book compiles the best of those, including discussions with living legends B.B. King and Buddy Guy, past masters John Lee Hooker and Stevie Ray Vaughan, rising stars Keb' Mo' and Susan Tedeschi, and blues-rooted rock stars such as Robert Plant and Bill Wyman. |
| ZZ Top - Fearless Boogie | The Full 30-Year Story of the Great Texas Trio | The videos for Gimme All Your Lovin', Sharp Dressed Man, and Legs brought fame and fortune to ZZ Top in the '80s. But this Texas trio has been laying down its low-down style of boogie 'n' blues rock since the late '60s, inspired by blues men such as Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Albert King, and John Lee Hooker. While the band's peers have been dogged by tragedy and infighting, ZZ Top - with its original line-up intact after three decades - continues to win new fans. ZZ Top - Fearless Boogie is the first book in over two decades to reassess the band's music, from the early days on the Texas club circuit to the stadium-filling concerts of the 21st century. Author Hugh Gregory chronicles ZZ Top's constant touring, the evolution of its sound, and the band's distinctive look that complements music that is always instantly recognizable, eminently powerful, profoundly soulful, and 100% American. |
| Melody - How to Write Great Tunes | Melody is the true heart of music, often inspired by nothing more than the songwriter's muse. Yet melody can be learned. This book teaches the art of melody and how to write effective tunes. Starting from basics, it covers the essentials - rhythm, intervals, scales, and harmony - and builds to offer a wealth of advanced techniques and tricks. Every musical example in the book is also on the CD, allowing musicians to increase their awareness of melody through both sight and sound. | |
| Bass Grooves | Develop Your Groove & Play Like the Pros in Any Style | This invaluable guide and accompanying CD give bass players both the musical background and training needed to get on with their grooving. With lessons guided by a metronome and presented in various musical styles and rhythmic applications, bassists increase their ability to internalize rhythm. The book also breaks down classic styles and grooves from rock, blues, R&B, jazz, Afro-Caribbean, and other traditions. Each example includes a notated version of the drum part and details how to program it into a drum machine. |
| Jerry Silverman - Blues Harmonica | 60 blues tunes arranged for harmonica with complete lyrics. | |
| Jerry Silverman - Folk Harmonica | 60 favorite folk songs arranged for harmonica with complete lyrics. | |
| Tears In Heaven | Sheet Music | |
| Tears In Heaven | ||
| Kansas City | ||
| Jailhouse Rock | ||
| I Shot the Sheriff | ||
| Jump, Jive an' Wail | ||
| Green Onions | Sheet music to the 1962 classic. | |
| Layla | Sheet Music | |
| Billie Holiday - Lady Sings The Blues | 18 hits featuring 'The Man I Love,' 'Lover, Come Back to Me' and 'Body and Soul.' | |
| Boogies- Blues - Rags | A super collection of raggy songs such as: After You've Gone · Basin Street Blues · The Entertainer · A Good Man Is Hard To Find · Johnson Rag · King Porter Stomp · The Man That Got Away · Stormy Weather · more. | |
| Ultimate Early Rock 'N' Roll | 100 Vintage Hits | This Ultimate Series songbook contains 100 of the biggest rock 'n' roll hits from 1954-1965: All Shook Up · At the Hop · Blue Suede Shoes · Bye Bye, Love · Chantilly Lace · Duke of Earl · Great Balls of Fire · Hello Mary Lou (Goodbye Heart) · It's My Party · Loco-Motion · Lollipop · Louie, Louie · Oh, Pretty Woman · Peggy Sue · Save the Last Dance for Me · Sixteen Candles · Stand by Me · Surfin' U.S.A. · That'll Be the Day · Tutti Frutti · Wake Up, Little Susie · Why Do Fools Fall in Love · Wooly Bully · more. |
| Jazz-Rock Studies - Fornuto, The Block-Chord Sytle | ||
| Jazz-Rock Studies - Fornuto, Improvising The Blues | ||
| Leadbelly - No Stranger to the Blues | 31 guitar transcriptions in notes and tab as well as background notes, photos, and complete lyrics. Songs include: Ain't Going Down to the Well No More · Alabama Bound · Big Fat Woman · Black Girl · Christmas Is Coming · De Kalb Blues · Easy Rider · Good Mornin' Blues · Rock Island Line · Where Did You Sleep Last Night? · You Know I Got to Do It · and more. | |
| Saxophone Scales and Chords (Alto Sax / Saxophone) | Saxophone Method | A comprehensive workbook of scales and chords necessary to the development of playing technique... together with selected alto sax solos emphasizing the technical principles presented. |
| Eric Clapton - iSong CD-ROM | iSong | iSong is the only teaching tool that actually syncs to the original recordings of legendary musicians and today's top stars! Each iSong pack includes arrrangements ranging from very simple to note-accurate transcriptions, a performance video, and a virtual fretboard or keyboard, all in one wholly interactive environment. No matter what your skill level, or whether or not you read music, iSong is a great way for you to learn songs you've always wanted to play! Each iSong CD-ROM features six innovative teaching tools in a state-of-the-art interactive environment: Animated score and TAB, Synced instructor video, iLevel arrangements widely ranging in difficulty, Virtual live fretboard or keyboard, Tempo control, Looping with exact cueing. This package includes: Needs His Woman · Wonderful Tonight · After Midnight · Crossroads · Circus · I'm Tore Down. |
| Robert Johnson - iSong CD-ROM | iSong is the only teaching tool that actually syncs to the original recordings of legendary musicians and today's top stars! Each iSong pack includes arrrangements ranging from very simple to note-accurate transcriptions, a performance video, and a virtual fretboard or keyboard, all in one wholly interactive environment. No matter what your skill level, or whether or not you read music, iSong is a great way for you to learn songs you've always wanted to play! Each iSong CD-ROM features six innovative teaching tools in a state-of-the-art interactive environment: Animated score and TAB, Synced instructor video, iLevel arrangements widely ranging in difficulty, Virtual live fretboard or keyboard, Tempo control, Looping with exact cueing. This package includes: Kind Hearted Woman Blues · Come On in My Kitchen · Hell Hound on My Trail · Terraplane Blues · Cross Road Blues · Last Fair Deal Gone Down. | |
| B.B. King - iSong CD-ROM | iSong (9 x 12 Pack) | iSong is the only teaching tool that actually syncs to the original recordings of legendary musicians and today's top stars! Each iSong pack includes arrrangements ranging from very simple to note-accurate transcriptions, a performance video, and a virtual fretboard or keyboard, all in one wholly interactive environment. No matter what your skill level, or whether or not you read music, iSong is a great way for you to learn songs you've always wanted to play! Each iSong CD-ROM features six innovative teaching tools in a state-of-the-art interactive environment: Animated score and TAB, Synced instructor video, iLevel arrangements widely ranging in difficulty, Virtual live fretboard or keyboard, Tempo control, Looping with exact cueing. This package includes: The Thrill Is Gone · 3 O'Clock Blues · Bad Luck · Sweet Little Angel · Please Love Me · Five Long Years. |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan - iSong CD-ROM | iSong CD-ROM | Now available! This highly anticipated new disc contains note-accurate transcriptions as well as simplified arrangements of six huge hits from the original recordings of the incomparable Stevie Ray Vaughan! Cool tools such as the animated score and tab, instructor video and virtual fretboard will give you The Power to Play: Scuttle Buttin' · Pride and Joy · Couldn't Stand the Weather · Lenny · Honey Bee · Tightrope. CD-ROM for Mac or Windows. |
| Jimi Hendrix - iSong CD-ROM | iSong Interactive Sheet Music | iSong is the only teaching tool that actually syncs to the original recordings of legendary musicians and today's top stars! Each iSong pack includes arrangements ranging from very simple to note-accurate transcriptions, a performance video, and a virtual fretboard. No matter what your skill level, iSong is a great way to learn songs. Each iSong CD-ROM features six innovative teaching tools in a state-of-the-art interactive environment: Animated score and TAB; synced instructor video; iLevel arrangements widely ranging in difficulty; virtual live fretboard or keyboard; tempo control; looping with exact cueing. The Hendrix pack teaches six songs: Dolly Dagger · Hear My Train a Comin' (Get My Heart Back Together) · Manic Depression · Purple Haze · Voodoo Child (Slight Return) · The Wind Cries Mary. |
| Robert Johnson - iSong CD-ROM | iSong Interactive Sheet Music | iSong is the only teaching tool that actually syncs to the original recordings of legendary musicians and today's top stars! Each iSong pack includes arrangements ranging from very simple to note-accurate transcriptions, a performance video, and a virtual fretboard. No matter what your skill level, iSong is a great way to learn songs. Each iSong CD-ROM features six innovative teaching tools in a state-of-the-art interactive environment: Animated score and TAB; synced instructor video; iLevel arrangements widely ranging in difficulty; virtual live fretboard or keyboard; tempo control; looping with exact cueing. The Johnson pack teaches six songs: Come on in My Kitchen · Cross Road Blues (Crossroads) · Hell Hound on My Trail · Kind Hearted Woman Blues · Last Fair Deal Gone Down · Terraplane Blue. |
| Stevie Ray Vaughan - iSong CD-ROM | iSong Interactive Sheet Music | iSong is the only teaching tool that actually syncs to the original recordings of legendary musicians and today's top stars! Each iSong pack includes arrangements ranging from very simple to note-accurate transcriptions, a performance video, and a virtual fretboard. No matter what your skill level, iSong is a great way to learn songs. Each iSong CD-ROM features six innovative teaching tools in a state-of-the-art interactive environment: Animated score and TAB; synced instructor video; iLevel arrangements widely ranging in difficulty; virtual live fretboard or keyboard; tempo control; looping with exact cueing. The Vaughan pack teaches six songs: Couldn't Stand the Weather · Honey Bee · Lenny · Pride and Joy · Scuttle Buttin' · Tightrope. |
| B.B. King | iSong CD-ROM (Jewel Case-Sized Edition) | iSong is the only teaching tool that actually syncs to the original recordings of legendary musicians and today's top stars! Each iSong pack includes arrrangements ranging from very simple to note-accurate transcriptions, a performance video, and a virtual fretboard or keyboard, all in one wholly interactive environment. No matter what your skill level, or whether or not you read music, iSong is a great way for you to learn songs you've always wanted to play! Each iSong CD-ROM features six innovative teaching tools in a state-of-the-art interactive environment: Animated score and TAB, Synced instructor video, iLevel arrangements widely ranging in difficulty, Virtual live fretboard or keyboard, Tempo control, Looping with exact cueing. This package includes: The Thrill Is Gone · 3 O'Clock Blues · Bad Luck · Sweet Little Angel · Please Love Me · Five Long Years. |
| The History Of Rock - Birth Of Rock And Roll | The first volume explores rock's rhythm and blues roots and its earliest tunes - from 'Rocket '88' and 'Shake, Rattle And Roll' to the major hits of Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, and more. 37 songs, including: All Shook Up · Blueberry Hill · Blue Suede Shoes · Earth Angel · Heartbreak Hotel · Long Tall Sally · Lucille · Goodnight, It's Time To Go · The Green Door · Rock Around The Clock · Tutti-Frutti · and more! 136 pages. | |
| St. Louis Blues | Sheet Music | |
| The History Of Rock - The Late 50's | The declaration 'Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay' led the way for American Bandstand greats like Paul Anka, Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Bobby Darin, and Connie Francis. This book also explores the novelty song hits, the close harmony styles, and romantic ballads that filled the radio waves. 48 songs, including: At The Hop · Chantilly Lace · Do You Want To Dance? · Great Balls Of Fire · Lollipop · Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay · Sea Of Love · Splish Splash · Tears On My Pillow · Tequila · Wake Up, Little Susie · Yakety Yak · and more. 176 pages. | |
| The History Of Rock - The Early 60's | Surf music, doo wop, and dance crazes set the stage for a new decade. This volume explores the success of the Beach Boys, 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' and the Twist. 56 songs, including: Barbara Ann · Breaking Up Is Hard To Do · Do Wah Diddy Diddy · Duke Of Earl · Hit The Road, Jack · Louie, Louie · My Boyfriend's Back · Runaway · Sherry · Surfin' U.S.A. · Tell Laura I Love Her · The Twist · Under The Boardwalk · Wooly Bully · and more. 184 pages. | |
| St Louis Blues | Sheet Music | |
| Jimi Hendrix-A Musician's Collection | A true collector's edition of Hendrix' all-time greatest hits complete with photos of the master at work. 31 songs, including: All Along the Watchtower · Foxy Lady · Hey Joe · Little Wing · Purple Haze · Wild Thing · The Wind Cries Mary · and more. | |
| Jelly Roll Morton | This unique collection features transcriptions of legendary jazz composer Jelly Roll Morton's playing on piano rolls recorded in 1924. Includes his classics: Grandpa's Spells · King Porter Stomp · London Blues (Shoe Shiner's Drag) · Original Jelly Roll Blues · Shreveport Stomps · Stratford Hunch (Chicago Breakdown). | |
| Motown Hits | *(for the TG-100)* | 1. Get Ready 2. My Girl 3. I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)/Dancing In The Streets 4. Ooh Baby Baby 5. I Heard It Through The Grapevine 6. My Guy/How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 7. For Once In My Life/Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) 8. I'll Be There 9. You Keep Me Hanging On |
| Lady Sings The Blues | 1. Lover Man 2. Yesterdays 3. God Bless The Child 4. Fine And Mellow 5. Good Morning Heartache 6. Night And Day 7. Easy Living 8. Body And Soul 9. What Is This Thing Called Love | |
| Hits of Elvis | Immensely important in the birth of rock'n'roll, the legendary Elvis Presley is equal parts artist and icon. This collection assembles Dan Rodowicz's masterful arrangements of 8 of Elvis' best, spanning his career from the mid-'50s to the mid-'70s. Songs include: Don't Be Cruel · Heartbreak Hotel · It's Now or Never · Jailhouse Rock · Suspicious Minds · more. | |
| Change the World - An Eric Clapton Collection | A true guitar hero, Eric Clapton and his influential riffs have changed the world of rock. This disk includes eight huge hits by this superstar, including the title track, which was the theme song from the movie Phenomenon, and the moving tribute to his son, Tears in Heaven. Performed by Brent Mills. | |
| Eric Clapton - Unplugged | Smart PianoSoft | This innovative software series enables your Disklavier Mark III piano to perform with the world's most popular CDs! Using Yamaha's PianoSmart Technology, this companion diskette will magically empower your Disklavier Mark III to accompany the exciting audio performance from the designated CD. (Use only the CD listed. The commercial CD is NOT INCLUDED and must be purchased separately.) Includes 10 Slowhand songs from his Grammy-winning acoustic CD: Signe · Before You Accuse Me · Tears in Heaven · Lonely Stranger · Layla · Running on Faith · Rollin' and Tumblin' · more. Matches Warner Brothers 45024. |
| Elvis Presley - Best of Artist of the Century | Smart PianoSoft | This innovative software series enables your Disklavier Mark III piano to perform with the world's most popular CDs! Using Yamaha's PianoSmart Technology, this companion diskette will magically empower your Disklavier Mark III to accompany the exciting audio performance from the designated CD. (Use only the CD listed. The commercial CD is NOT INCLUDED and must be purchased separately.) Includes 25 songs: Hound Dog · Don't Be Cruel · All Shook Up · It's Now or Never · Return to Sender · In the Ghetto · Burning Love · more. |
| Eric Clapton - The Cream of Clapton | Smart PianoSoft | This innovative software series enables your Disklavier Mark III piano to perform with the world's most popular CDs! Using Yamaha's PianoSmart Technology, this companion diskette will magically empower your Disklavier Mark III to accompany the exciting audio performance from the designated CD. (Use only the CD listed. The commercial CD is NOT INCLUDED and must be purchased separately.) Includes 19 songs: White Room · Crossroads · Badge · After Midnight · Layla · Wonderful Tonight. |
| Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed | Smart PianoSoft | This innovative software series enables your Disklavier Mark III piano to perform with the world's most popular CDs! Using Yamaha's PianoSmart Technology, this companion diskette will magically empower your Disklavier Mark III to accompany the exciting audio performance from the designated CD. (Use only the CD listed. The commercial CD is NOT INCLUDED and must be purchased separately.) Includes 9 songs: Gimme Shelter · Love in Vain · Live with Me · Monkey Man · You Can't Always Get What You Want · more. |
| The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers | Smart PianoSoft | This innovative software series enables your Disklavier Mark III piano to perform with the world's most popular CDs! Using Yamaha's PianoSmart Technology, this companion diskette will magically empower your Disklavier Mark III to accompany the exciting audio performance from the designated CD. (Use only the CD listed. The commercial CD is NOT INCLUDED and must be purchased separately.) Includes 10 songs: Brown Sugar · Sway · Wild Horses · Bitch · Dead Flowers · Moonlight Mile. |
| The Allman Brothers Band - A Decade of Hits 1969-1979 | Smart PianoSoft | This innovative software series enables your Disklavier Mark III piano to perform with the world's most popular CDs! Using Yamaha's PianoSmart Technology, this companion diskette will magically empower your Disklavier Mark III to accompany the exciting audio performance from the designated CD. (Use only the CD listed. The commercial CD is NOT INCLUDED and must be purchased separately.) Includes 15 songs: Ramblin' Man · Melissa · Jessica · Dreams · Whipping Post. |
| Motown Hits | *(for the XG-compatible instruments)* | 1. Get Ready 2. My Girl 3. I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)/Dancing In The Streets 4. Ooh Baby Baby 5. I Heard It Through The Grapevine 6. My Guy/How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 7. For Once In My Life/Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) 8. I'll Be There 9. You Keep Me Hanging On |
| The Best Harmonica Method - Yet! | Easy instruction plus 92 songs for all diatonic and chromatic harmonicas by Albert Gamse. | |
| Billie Holiday Anthology Lady Sings The Blues | 39 of her most popular songs, including: All of Me · Beyond the Sea · Darn That Dream · Georgia on My Mind · God Bless the Child · Lady Sings the Blues · Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?) · Mood Indigo · Solitude · 'Tain't Nobody's Biz-Ness If I Do · Willow Weep for Me · and more. | |
| Songs Made Famous by Elvis Presley - Volume 2 | With over 1000 professionally arranged songs included in over 100 MIDI albums, TUNE 1000 is the fastest growing line of Standard MIDI files available! Each song includes a lyric file and pre-programmed MIDI information for vocal harmony units! Great for amatuers to professional musicians. | |
| Songs Made Famous by Eric Clapton | Tune 1000 General MIDI files feature sound-alike arrangements to songs of top artists. Special features include lyrics that can be displayed on keyboards, computers and software sequencers with lyric read-out capabilities and backup vocal parts for use with compatible harmonizer voice processors. This pack includes the songs: Bell Bottom Blues · Cocaine · Forever Man · Lay down Sally · Let It Grow · Presence of the Lord · She's Waiting · Sunshine of Your Love · White Room. | |
| Songs Made Famous by John Lee Hooker & Sonny Boy Williamson | With over 1000 professionally arranged songs included in over 100 MIDI albums, TUNE 1000 is the fastest growing line of Standard MIDI files available! Each song includes a lyric file and pre-programmed MIDI information for vocal harmony units! Great for amatuers to professional musicians. | |
| Songs Made Famous by Ray Charles | Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand · Born to Lose · Deep in the Heart of Texas · Georgia on My Mind · I'm a Fool to Care · Let the Good Times Roll · Together Again · You Are My Sunshine. | |
| Best of '60s Rhythm & Blues | This great new interactive songbook/disk pack for digital keyboards lets you step into the spotlight as you play exciting piano solos, keyboard guitar solos & sax riffs, lush string lines and more! The disk features fully orchestrated accompaniments, and for each song, you can change the tempo and key, create you own orchestration, find your perfect mix, and improvise your own solos. Includes 12 huge R&B hits: Baby I Need Your Lovin' · Dancing in the Street · Heatwave · Money (That's What I Want) · My Girl · Please Mr. Postman · Stop! In the Name of Love · The Way You Do the Things You Do · You Can't Hurry Love · more! | |
| The Rolling Stones - Vol. 1 | This TUNE 1000 album offers songs made famous by The Rolling Stones. It features on-screen lyrics and harmonies, so you can have hours of music-making and karaoke fun. Includes: Not Fade Away · Jumping Jack Flash · 19th Nervous Breakdown · Satisfaction · Let's Spend the Night Together · You Can't Always Get What You Want · Honky Tonk Woman · It's All Over Now. | |
| The Rolling Stones - Vol. 2 | This TUNE 1000 album offers songs made famous by The Rolling Stones. It features on-screen lyrics and harmonies, so you can have hours of music-making fun. Includes: The Last Time · Get Off of My Cloud · Under My Thumb · Paint It Black · Brown Sugar · Ruby Tuesday · Gimme Shelter · Wild Horses. | |
| Vol. 4 Motown Hits | Easy Piano MIDI Play Along Book/Disk Pack | Each book in our new MIDI Play-Along series comes with a 3.5 inch. MIDI disk of complete professional performances, and includes matching custom arrangements in Easy Piano format. With these book/disk packs, you can: listen to performances of each of the songs; play the easy piano arrangements along with the performances; sing along with the full performances; or play the easy piano arrangements on their own without the disk. This pack features 10 of the best Motown tunes: ABC · Ain't Too Proud to Beg · Easy · I Heard It Through the Grapevine · Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) · My Girl · Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand) · Standing in the Shadows of Love · Three Times a Lady · You Are the Sunshine of My Life. |
| Eric Clapton MIDI Keyboard Library General MIDI Software Book & Disk Package | ||
| Band in a Box | Intelligent Music Accompaniment Software for Your Multimedia Computer | The award-winning Band-in-a-Box® automatically generates a complete, professional-quality arrangement of piano, bass, drums, guitar and strings in a wide variety of popular styles (jazz, pop, country, classical and more). With this PC music software, you can input a typical song in just two minutes. You'll quickly build up a large library of your favorite songs! All you have to do is type in the chords, choose a style, and play the song! With Band-in-a-Box you can: create accompaniments for any song; complete with notation, chords and lyrics; record your performance; compose, arrange and edit; auto-create melodies, improvisations, harmonies and more! Minimum System Requirements: · Windows 9x/NT/2000/Me/XP · 32 MB RAM or greater recommended · 35-135 MB available hard drive space · PC Sound Card or MIDI module · CD recording features require a CD recordable device |
| Learning to Play Blues Guitar - 2-Video Set | Complete Two-tape series. | |
| Learning to Play Blues Guitar | Video One | The right- and left-hand techniques of traditional fingerstyle blues. Chord progressions, turnarounds, walking basses, picking techniques, blues riffs and several complete songs and instrumentals are taught, along with the elements of blues improvisation. |
| Learning to Play Blues Guitar | Video Two | Blues in the key of A, as played by the great blues masters. More advanced chord positions, bass runs, turnarounds, licks and solos. Songs: Betty And Dupree * Key To The Highway * Blood Red River * and others. 90-MIN. VIDEO * LEVEL 2/3 |
| Blues by the Book | Video One | Roy Book Binder shares his firsthand knowledge of the blues and ragtime stylings of the great Piedmont-style players and his own fingerstyle brand of 'hillbilly country blues.' He teaches several classic blues tunes and their variations, along with chord shapes, picking patterns, endings, runs, slides and some of his favorite licks. 75-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL 2/3. |
| Learn to Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar | Video One | The powerful licks, runs, rhythms, harmonics and songs of Robert Johnson, Charlie Patton, Muddy Waters and other Delta blues players. 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES TAB * LEVEL 2. |
| The Power of Delta Blues Guitar - 2-Video Set | Complete two-tape series. One of America's most knowledgeable and talented exponents of the Delta blues guitar teaches several of her favorite tunes and techniques. Rory covers regular and open tunings, treble melodies, bass runs, slides, string bending and a variety of amazing acoustic blues styles. | |
| The Power of Delta Blues Guitar | Video One | Mississippi Blues: The styles of Charlie Patton, Robert Johnson, Mattie Delaney. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. |
| The Power of Delta Blues Guitar | Video Two | Traditional and Contemporary Blues: The styles of Booker White, Robert Johnson, Charlie Spann, Rory Block. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. |
| The Blues Bag - 2-Video Set | Complete two-tape series. | |
| The Blues Bag | Video One | Study of 12-bar and 16-bar blues forms through classic songs such as: C.C. Rider * Step It Up And Go * Move To Kansas City * New Stranger Blues * and others. Includes instruction in bass runs, turnarounds, boogie-woogie bass lines, damping, improvising and more. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 2/3. |
| The Blues Bag | Video Two | Chord progressions, positions up and down the neck, soloing and the styles of great players are taught, including songs such as Bad Luck Blues * Diddy Wah Diddy * Wandering * In The Evening When The Sun Goes Down * and others. 60-MIN. VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 2/3. |
| Slide Guitar for Rock and Blues | With special guests The Delta Rhythm Kings One of today's hottest slide guitarists shows how to get the sounds that drive the best electric rock and blues bands: vibrato, dynamics, intonation, slide-hammer technique, damping strings and much more. Includes sizzling versions of: Look Over Yonders Wall * The Sky Is Crying * Walking Blues * Tip Walk * Black Cat Bone to illustrate turnarounds, endings and complete solos in several styles. 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 2/3. | |
| Rockabilly Guitar - 2-Video Set | With special guests Levon Helm, Rick Danko and Chris Zaloom. Complete two-tape series. Jim Weider, lead guitarist for The Band, teaches the wild, freewheeling licks, techniques and rhythm patterns of the rock pioneers, using the original guitars and amps of the '50s and '60s. Includes tips on solos, scales, exercises plus how-tos for using whammy bar, amp tremolo, Echoplex and more. | |
| Rockabilly Guitar | Video One | Jim teaches the country fingerpicking that Scotty Moore used on Elvis Presley's early hits; shows how Duane Eddy got his twangy sound; and highlights how Paul Burlison's single-string lead work influenced Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and others. 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. |
| Rockabilly Guitar | Video Two | On this video, Jim analyzes and demonstrates the great trademark licks and rhythm patterns of Chuck Berry and the innovative solos of Eddie Cochran. 85-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. |
| Get That Classic Fender® Sound! | VHS Video | The licks, solos and rhythm parts of the great 'Telecaster' And 'Stratocaster' players, taught on original vintage instruments. Includes tips on tone, amp settings and little-known facts about the instruments and their famous players. A must for all electric guitarists and collectors! 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. |
| Great Rhythm Grooves for Electric Guitar | With special guests Louis Johnson, bass and Tetsugi Ogawa, lead guitar. Alex Weir teaches guitarists how he got the driving sounds that made The Talking Heads, Brothers Johnson, Tom Tom Club and others burn! Priceless advice on pick speed, tonal variations, rhythmic development, hand/wrist positions, timing and more. 80-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL 3. | |
| Beginning Electric Bass - 2-Video Set | Complete two-tape series. The easiest way yet to learn the electric bass! Students progress from fundamentals to more complex lines and patterns. | |
| Rick Danko's Electric Bass Techniques | Rick Danko, bassist for The Band, details some of the exercises, picking techniques and musical ideas that have formed his style through the years. He teaches scales, exercises and great bass lines to get you really rocking! You'll also see, up close, how Rick gets the unique, percussive style that has become one of The Band's trademark sounds. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL 2. | |
| Classic Rock, Country and Blues Grooves | VHS Video | Featuring 'The Band'. No one gets a blues groove like Levon Helm. Learn the techniques that distinguish Levon from all other drummers as he breaks down his parts to: Life Is A Carnival * King Harvest * Up On Cripple Creek * The Weight * Milk Cow Boogie * and other hits. An intimate session with a legend, for beginners and pros alike! 105-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 2. |
| Drumming Made Easy | VHS Video | This complete primer will have drum enthusiasts playing right away. Harvey teaches how to hold the sticks, basic concepts of reading music and timing, and four elementary grooves, and gives exercises to help students strengthen and center themselves. Beginners get all the tools needed to develop personal improvisations and grooves. 110-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 1. |
| The Complete All-Around Drummer - 2-Video Set | Complete two-tape series. This comprehensive two-video set will bring all drummers, from beginners to professionals, to a new level of musicianship. | |
| The Complete All-Around Drummer - Video One | Video One Only | With special guest Joe Morello, drums. Famed jazz and rock drummer Danny Gottlieb covers everything from rudiments to rock and jazz grooves and powerful drum pad exercises that will develop the speed and consistency needed to play any kind of music. 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 2/3. |
| The Complete All-Around Drummer - Video Two | With special guest Mark Egan, bass. Danny Gottlieb covers styles and methods of his major influences: Buddy Rich, Mel Lewis, Gary Chester, John McLaughlin, Airto Moreira and Gil Evans. He teaches advanced drum set exercises, Latin and East Indian rhythms, cymbal technique and conducts an in-depth discussion and demonstration with Mark Egan about how a bassist and drummer work together. 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 2/3. | |
| Jack DeJohnette Teaches Musical Expression on the Drum Set | VHS Video | With special guest Harvey Sorgen. Learn how a master drummer creates a flow of improvisational ideas through balance and relaxation as he communicates his concepts on phrasing, tuning, timekeeping and melody. He provides important 'inside' tips on his cymbal technique, stick and brush work, bass and hi-hat pedaling and other skills. Includes a spectacular display of seamlessly interwoven grooves-reggae, funk, rock and Latin! 100-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL 3/4. |
| Blues Piano - 3-Video Set | Complete three-tape series. These three videos make it easy to learn to play blues, boogie-woogie or rock 'n' roll piano! | |
| Blues Piano - Video One: Beginning Blues Piano | With no written music to learn, and David Cohen's easy-to-follow instructions, even a beginner will be improvising blues riffs, and sound great doing it! 60-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL 1/2. | |
| Blues Piano - Video Two: Learning Blues Piano | David covers theory, blues scales and improvisation techniques, shuffle and straight rhythms, endings, intros, turnarounds and much more. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEN 2. | |
| Blues Piano - Video Three: Expanding Your Technique | Learn melodies, bass lines and chord progressions while absorbing theory, chord inversions, improvisational ideas, rhythm patterns, exercises and other invaluable techniques. 85-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL 2/3. | |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - 2-Video Set | Complete two-tape series. These two videos are full of powerful playing, slowed-down instruction and the unmistakable sound of Dr. John! | |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Video One | Styles of Professor Longhair, Pine Top Smith, Fats Domino, James Booker and others. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 3/4. | |
| Dr. John Teaches New Orleans Piano - Video Two | Styles of Huey 'Piano' Smith, Tuts Washington, Allen Toussaint and Mac (Dr. John) Rebennack himself. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 3/4. | |
| How to Buy a Vintage Guitar | A Primer For Collectors, Investors, Players And Enthusiasts. This unique buyer's guide teaches how to appraise and critique an instrument, determine originality and playability, and recognize counterfeits. George uses vintage acoustic and electric instruments as teaching tools and closely examines crucial details like finish, hardware, fret type etc. He also gives a history lesson about the vintage market, predictions for future investment and suggestions for further study. 116-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL ALL. | |
| Jazz/Blues Improvisation | With special guests Danny Gottlieb, drums and Jonathan Sanborn, bass. Here are the tools necessary to improvise freely in an ensemble, regardless of instrument. Guitarist and jazz educator Doug Munro teaches a variety of scales and riffs, and discusses the use of interval leaps, accents, tri-tones and arpeggios in improvisation. Featured performances illustrate how phrasing, motivic playing and chromatics add strength and interest to improvisations. 80-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 2/3. | |
| The Instrumentalist's Guide to Fitness, Health and Musicianship | VHS Video | With the help of professional musicians and a physical fitness trainer, Julie presents relaxation, healing and centering exercises, breathing and stretching techniques, self-massage and warm-ups. Musicians will see and feel how tension negatively affects their playing and learn how to eliminate it. 105-MIN. VIDEO · LEVEL ALL |
| Harmonica Power! - Video One: Norton Buffalo's Bag of Tricks | Norton Buffalo's lively, comprehensive course covers the essentials needed for all styles: breathing, tonguing, single-note and chordal playing, bending, vibrato, rhythmic patterns and more. Includes advanced techniques - chord blocking, octave and harmony playing - plus Norton's prescription for 'harmonica survival.' A wealth of information! 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL * LEVEL 2. | |
| New Directions for Harmonica | Howard Levy teaches how to play chromatically on a diatonic instrument! Advanced harpists will learn how to accurately use bends, overblows and overdraws, to play a complete chromatic scale, and be able to play blues, classical, jazz, pop or Latin tunes on their basic ten-hole harmonica. 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + DIAGRAMS * LEVEL 3/4. | |
| John Sebastian Teaches Blues Harmonica | With special guest Jimmy Vivino, guitar. The former leader of The Lovin' Spoonful teaches all the basics and lays a solid foundation for advanced study in his friendly, jam-along lesson. By the end of this easy-to-follow video, John sits out a few and students take over the harp solos! 80-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC * LEVEL 1. | |
| You Can Sing! | This tape is an encouraging and enjoyable lesson that will turn 'listeners' into singers. It will help break down inhibitions, teach pitch perception and basic music theory, and get anyone started making wonderful vocal music. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL 1. | |
| Maria Muldaur - Vocal Style and Performance | A veteran pop/jazz/blues singer reveals many of the important secrets that have helped her to become one of the top entertainers in the country. Maria teaches her personal vocal warm-up exercises, plus tips on phrasing, building a song for dramatic impact, channeling emotions, proper breathing and many more 'tricks of the trade.' Includes free vocal warm-up cassette. 90-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES PRACTICE TAPE * LEVEL ALL. | |
| The Vocalist's Guide to Fitness, Health and Musicianship | Julie Lyonn Lieberman covers breath support, control and vocal stamina, and discusses the causes of vocal dysfunction, injury, tension, hoarseness, etc. Relaxation, healing and movement techniques are offered. Three top vocal experts and a physical fitness trainer assist Julie. 105-MIN. VIDEO · LEVEL ALL | |
| Fingerpicking Series 1 Level 2 (Includes Tab) - Six Cassettes | LEVEL 2 INCLUDES TAB Pick out syncopated melodies while maintaining a steady rhythmic bass, leading later to improvising solos in the fingerpicking style. 14 songs. | |
| Fingerpicking, Series 2 Level Three (Includes Tab) - Six Cassettes | LEVEL 3 INCLUDES TAB Picks up where the first series leaves off, with more advanced traditional and contemporary pieces and techniques. 10 songs. | |
| Advanced Fingerpicking Level 4 - (Includes Tab) - Six Cassettes | LEVEL 4 INCLUDES TAB Advanced fingerpicking instruction covering complex chord shapes, moving bass lines, harmonics, slides, bends and arrangements to 13 great ragtime pieces. | |
| Country Blues Guitar - Level 2 - (Includes Tab) - Six Cassettes | LEVEL 2 INCLUDES TAB Beginners will learn to play country blues in the styles of such greats as Brownie McGhee, Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Bill Broonzy and others. Includes runs, licks, turnarounds and 20 powerful blues songs. | |
| Bottleneck/Slide Guitar - Level 2 - (Includes Tab) 6 Cassettes | LEVEL 2 INCLUDES TAB Easy-to-learn slide techniques for acoustic or electric players. Blues, R&B, old-time country music and hard rock styles are brought into focus, enabling even a beginning student to play lead solos right from the first lesson. Includes 11 classics such as: Dust My Broom · Good Morning Blues · Rolling And Tumbling · Shake Your Money-Maker · lots more. | |
| Basic Note Reading For Guitarists - Level 1 (Includes Chords & Music) 3 Cassettes | LEVEL 1 INCLUDES CHORDS MUSIC The ability to read music is combined with basic music theory and guitar technique. With 48-page Amsco book. | |
| The Guitar According To Gatemouth - Level 3/4 (Includes Tab) 3 Cassettes for Electric | LEVEL 3/4 INCLUDES TAB The fusion of blues, country, Cajun, bebop and swing that makes this Grammy Award winner's guitar playing intensely exciting and original. 14 songs. | |
| Lead Guitar - Level 2/3 (Includes Tab) 6 Cassettes for Electric Guitar | LEVEL 2/3 INCLUDES TAB An easy instructional guide to the basics of electric guitar as played by some of the great blues/rock players. These tapes build an understanding of the sound and form of electric guitar from its most elementary licks through improvised blues, rock, funk and jazz lead playing. | |
| The Electric Guitar Of Amos Garrett - Level 3/4 (Includes Tab) 6 Cassettes | LEVEL 3/4 INCLUDES TAB The unique style and technique of one of the greatest guitarists playing today, with an emphasis on string-bending techniques and analysis of his highly acclaimed solos. 7 songs. | |
| Acoustic Bass - Level 2/3 (Includes Music) 6 Cassettes | LEVEL 2/3 INCLUDES MUSIC An award-winning bassist provides the tools for playing upright bass on everything from bluegrass to jazz. Starts with basics (holding the bass, hand positions, tuning and exercises) and quickly moves into improvisation, back-up patterns, walking bass lines, runs, chords and more. 6 songs. | |
| Electric Bass | LEVEL 1 INCLUDES TAB An easy introduction to blues, country, R&B and rock bass playing, from basic technique to song accompaniment, chord progressions, theory and exercises. Beginning bassists will learn everything needed to get the rhythmic pulse and bottom notes to drive a hot band. 6 songs. | |
| Blues Harmonica - Level 1 - 6 Cassettes | LEVEL 1 From the rudiments (tonguing, breathing, reed bending, etc.) to electric harp virtuosity, these two masters provide the tools for playing great blues and rock harmonica. | |
| Put Your Hands On The Piano And Play! - Special Edition For The Blind | Taught by Daniel Abrams LEVEL 1 The success of Daniel Abrams' first series prompted the Library of Congress to commission an edition of these tapes for the blind and visually impaired. Anyone who wants to play piano will learn to do so in no timewith no written materials! | |
| Play Piano By Ear - Level 1 | LEVEL 1 Daniel Abrams' complete piano course is perfect for beginners who don't read music but who want to learn to play songs for pleasure. He teaches several popular tunes, in measure-by-measure detail, and explains how to apply his teachings to any other song. 9 songs: The Wedding March · Let Me Call You Sweetheart · Silent Night · This Land Is Your Land · Brahms' Lullaby and more. | |
| Play Your Favorite Piano Classics - Level 2/3 | LEVEL 2/3 INCLUDES 50-PG. MUSIC BOOK This series teaches piano technique and pieces by Haydn, Bach, Beethoven and other masters. Dan covers the notes, phrasings, rhythmic accents, theory and nuances that make the music come alive. (This is the perfect follow-up series to 'Put Your Hands On The Piano And Play.') 8 songs. | |
| Blues/Rock Piano | LEVEL 1 INCLUDES MUSIC Beginning pianists can get into blues, barrelhouse, boogie-woogie and rock while developing strength and dexterity playing rhythm patterns with the left hand and improvised solos with the right. Includes invaluable pointers about playing in the traditional blues style, both as a soloist and as a member of a blues band. | |
| Ragtime Piano | LEVEL 2/3 - INCLUDES MUSIC The ragtime technique of Scott Joplin and other early piano stylists is taught and analyzed for the learning pianist, with an emphasis on technique and interpretation. 10 songs. | |
| New Orleans Piano and the Roots of Rock | LEVEL 4 - INCLUDES MUSIC A true master of the idiom teaches, plays, sings and analyzes the major piano stylists, imparting an encyclopedic knowledge of popular music. More than a series of piano lessons, Dr. John's oral documentary will be of great interest to everyone who hears it. 14 songs. | |
| Blues/Rock Piano Practice Cassette | LEVEL ALL A companion tape to David Cohen's popular series, featuring a band playing rhythm grooves on one stereo channel and the piano soloing on the other. Great for getting piano technique together! (No accompanying music.) | |
| The Guitar of Rory Block - 2-Video Set | Complete two-tape series. Rory Block teaches some of her most requested numbers, highlighting the distinctive points of her blues guitar technique and her compelling original songs. | |
| The Guitar of Rory Block | Video One | Rory's in-depth analysis of fingerstyle country blues covers the tunings, techniques, and rhythm patterns that are typical of the Mississippi blues, as well as her own well-known percussive string snapping and bending style. Songs: Hawkins' Blues * Rolling Log * Terraplane Blues * Bye, Bye Blues * Mississippi Blues. 80-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. |
| The Guitar of Rory Block | Video Two | Rory reveals her 'secret tuning,' teaches her own brand of percussive right-hand strumming, details her favorite techniques, and gives important advice about songwriting. This lesson will help players develop style and enhance arrangements of any contemporary or traditional songs. Songs: Silver Wings * Mama's Blues * Got To Shine * Lovin' Whiskey * It Ain't Right. 70-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. |
| The Fingerpicking Blues of John Jackson | With special guest, Roy Book Binder. A traditional blues master brings the Piedmont style to life! In a lively conversation with Roy Book Binder, John Jackson details the finer points of technique, provides fascinating historical reminiscences and teaches his own two-finger picking style. Songs include Little Brown Jug * Candy Man * West Coast Blues * Louis Collins * Police Dog Blues * Boat's Up The River * Bear Cat Mana * Little Woman So Sweet * Red River Blues * Key To The Highway * John Henry. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES LYRICS, MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. | |
| Great Guitar Lessons - Blues and Country Fingerpicking | Taught by Eddie Adcock, Rory Black, Roy Book Binder, Thom Bresh, John Jackson, Happy Traum, Doc Watson. These terrific compilations, gathered from lessons by several top Homespun pickers, cover a vast range of possibilities in both fingerpicking and flatpicking styles. Each lesson segment teaches a complete song or instrumental and each tape includes an introductory lesson by Happy Trum. He teaches a song that gives the tools needed to really start picking. These lessons cover the steady bass/syncopated melody of the Piedmont blues players; the muffled bass and swingy chords of Travis-style pickers; the strumming and pounding of Delta blues stylists; and the banjo-like rolls and single-string approach of bluegrass-oriented pickers. 75-MINUTE VIDEO * LEVEL 2 - 4. | |
| Electric Guitar Effects Six Cassette | ||
| Hooked on the Blues | Blues fans worldwide have embraced the soulful music from the Mississippi Delta and few play it better than Dutch guitarist/singer/songwriter Hans Theessink. Hans' passion for the blues is clear as he teaches the tunings, chord shapes, slide work and other essential techniques which give the blues its distinctive sound. Songs: Prison Blues * Big Bill's Guitar * Vicksburg Is My Home * Sugar Babe * You Make Me Feel So Good * Sitting On Top Of The World * Two Trains. 70-MINUTE VIDEO * INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB * LEVEL 3. | |
| Rockabilly Slap Bass | Since the 1950s, the acoustic upright bass has remained the showpiece and rhythmic mainstay of the Memphis-based rockabilly sound. This informative and entertaining video by Lee Rocker, a 'new wave' rockabilly master and co-founder of the Stray Cats, teaches the spectacular multi-rhythmic slapping that will stop any show! Lee shows how to combine right hand techniques with blues bass lines and arpeggios, plus gives valuable advice on getting the best possible sound. Songs: Goin' To Kansas City * Big Blue Train * That's All Right Mama * The Hucklebuck * Find Another Man. 60-MINUTES VIDEO * LEVEL 2. | |
| Harmonica Power! - Video Two: Norton Buffalo's Blues Techniques | One of today's most versatile harmonica players, Norton Buffalo is best known for his work with the Steve Miller Band. In this video, he covers essential acoustic and electric blues harp techniques, like note bending, playing and using octaves, rhythm harmonica, vibrato, mikes, amps & speakers, shuffle walk & boogie woogie walk rhythms, double-stops, and more. Uses five classic blues tunes as examples. 80 min. Video, includes booklet, level 2-3. | |
| Learn to Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar | Video Two | This follow-up to Bob's first video helps players expand their blues repertiore and master advanced licks and techniques. Teaches the styles and innovations of the Delta slide masters, scrunch strokes, damping, palm harmonics, vibrato, slides, trills, chopped rhythms, and more. Bob analyzes and teaches Robert Johnson's 'Come On In My Kitchen,' Charlie Patton's 'Rollin' And Tumblin',' and his original tune 'Delta Memories.' 70 min. video, includes booklet, level 3. |
| Learn to Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar | Video Three | Add eight powerful tunes to your blues repetoire! This video demonstrates the rhythmic power of Bukka White, the tonality of Skip James, the clean tone and string damping style of Tampa Red, and the raw power of Charlie Patton. Bob covers swing and train-time licks, finger sliding and vibrato, modal chords, ghost notes, and much more. Guitarists will learn to play: Old Dog Blues, Jitterbug Swing, Aberdeen Mississippi, Denver Blues, cypress Grove, Telegram Blues, Green River Blues, Pony Blues. 75 min. video, includes booklet, level 3-4. |
| A Guide to Dobro® Repertoire and Technique | This intermediate-level lesson in resonator guitar will have you picking better than you ever dreamed you could! Covers picks, use of the bar, hammer-ons, pull-offs, right-hand rolls, chord positions, and more. Teaches the old-time classic 'Little Rosewood Casket'; the traditional blues 'Trouble In MInd'; a bluegrass boogie 'Foggy Mountain Rock'; and 'Nine Pound Hammer' and 'Dixie Hoedown.' 75 min. video, includes booklet, level 2-3. | |
| A Guide to Dobro® Repertoire and Technique | Move into more advanced territory! Stacy discusses rolls, drones, scalar patterns, hammer-ons and pull-offs, now with anemphasis on using bar slants to create more complex chords. Analyzes four tunes: Cherokee Shuffle, Bill Cheatem, Kentucky Wlatz, Last Rose Of Autumn. 75 min. video, includes booklet, level 2-3. | |
| A Guide to Dobro® Repertoire and Technique - 2-Video Set | In this two-video set, Stacy Phillips prepares intermediate players to vastly expand their command of the resophonic guitar. This veteran teacher and performer analyzes several fabulous tunes and teaches enough licks, note patters, techniques and other material to keep players inspired for years! 75 min. each, includes booklet, level 2-3. | |
| Mastering the Electric Bass - 2-Video Set | Complete two-tape series. These comprehensive bass lessons by well-known author, columnist, and studio bassist David Gross present all the fundamentals needed to develop a variety of tecniques and create your own individual style. David's interplay with the other musicians featured on these videos will illustrate how all the elements sound in a band setting. | |
| Mastering the Electric Bass | Video One | This lesson concentrates on creating basslines for any musical style. Using a step-by-step analysis of chord tones and how they can articulate a chord progression, David introduces exotic scales, ear training exercises, and dynamic soloing. An advocate of both the fretted and fretless six-string bass, he shows you how to develop technique and dexterity on those instruments. You'll have the opportunity to work out on these, as well as on the standard four-string bass. 80 min. video, includes music and tab, level 3. |
| Mastering the Electric Bass | Video Two | David discusses scales, chords, and modes and their application up and down the fretboard. He teaches all the possible combinations of chord tones with play-along bass line examples. Variations on the blues are considered, as are playing arpeggios, recognizing intervals, and creating solos in all modes. 80 min. video, includes music and tab, level 2. |
| Learn to Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar | Complete three-tape series - Learn To Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar. | |
| Harmonica Power! - 2-Video Set | Video One - Norton Buffalo's Bag of Tricks: Norton's lively, comprehensive course covers the essentials needed for all styles: breathing, tonguing, single-note and chordal playing, bending, vibrato, rhythmic patterns and more. Includes advanced techniques - chord blocking, octave and harmony playing - plus Norton's prescription for harmonica survival. A wealth of information! 90-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL · BEGINNER LEVEL Video Two - Norton Buffalo's Blues Techniques: This video covers essential acoustic and electric blues harp techniques: note bending, playing octaves, rhythms, double-stops, and more. Uses five classic blues tunes as examples. 80-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL | |
| Electric Country Blues | Video One | Mississippi Delta meets Memphis country and goes electric! Jim Weider, lead guitarist for The Band, shows how the most influential electric blues/country guitarists got their powerful sounds. Includes the Delta, Louisiana and Cajun-inflected tones of James Burton, Roy Buchanan, Muddy Waters, Lonnie Mack, Keith Richards, Jerry Reed, and others, plus technique building exercises and ideas, and jam-alongs with the band. |
| Electric Country Blues | Video Two | Mississippi Delta meets Memphis country and goes electric! Jim Weider, lead guitarist for The Band, shows how the most influential electric blues/country guitarists got their powerful sounds. Includes the Delta, Louisiana and Cajun-inflected tones of James Burton, Roy Buchanan, Muddy Waters, Lonnie Mack, Keith Richards, Jerry Reed, and others, plus technique building exercises and ideas, and jam-alongs with the band. |
| Electric Country Blues - 2-Video Set | Mississippi Delta meets Memphis country and goes electric! Jim Weider, lead guitarist for The Band, shows how the most influential electric blues/country guitarists got their powerful sounds. Includes the Delta, Louisiana and Cajun-inflected tones of James Burton, Roy Buchanan, Muddy Waters, Lonnie Mack, Keith Richards, Jerry Reed, and others, plus technique building exercises and ideas, and jam-alongs with the band. Ten songs. Complete 2-tape series. | |
| The Fingerpicking Blues of Etta Baker Taught by Etta Baker | 'The Fingerpicking Blues of Etta Baker' offers an intimate lesson with one of the legendary greats of fingerpicking. | |
| Easy Gospel Guitar | Beginners and intermediate players learn seven gospel favorites in bluegrass/country-style. Steve covers basic chords, bass walks, hammer-ons, pull-offs, runs and more techniques to add style to any song. Songs include: Amazing Grace · Old-Time Religion · Will the Circle Be Unbroken · What a Friend We Have in Jesus. 90-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 2 | |
| Beginning Electric Bass - Video One | This video teaches left- and right-hand technique, scales, theory and a number of great bass lines in country, blues, rock and R&B styles. 60-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES CHORDS · LEVEL 1 | |
| Beginning Electric Bass - Video Two | Roly teaches left-hand exercises, 12-bar blues, inversions, turnarounds and a wide range of helpful tips on performing, playing with a rhythm section, equipment and more. 60-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES CHORDS · LEVEL 3 | |
| Muriel Anderson's All Star Guitar Night | Here's a video that no fingerstyle guitar enthusiast will want to miss - a who's who of the acoustic guitar world, recorded at an intimate concert in Nashville's Caffe Milano. Spectacular performances by these top musicians will leave their fans breathless, with one highlight after another. Not to be missed! 60-MIN. VIDEO · PERFORMANCE | |
| The Bass Guitar of Jack Casady | This video lesson is a treasury of the ideas and techniques of one of rock's legendary bassists. Jack Casady analyses his bass parts for classic tunes from the Hot Tuna repertoire and discusses the musical concepts that make up his unique style. | |
| The Acoustic Guitar of Jorma Kaukonen | Video Three | On this repertoire-building lesson, Jorma delves into seven of the traditional and original guitar pieces that have become his trademark, taking them apart lick-by-lick for the inermediate level player. |
| The Acoustic Guitar of Jorma Kaukonen - 3-Video Set | Video One: Jorma teaches his solid fingerpicking blues style through some of his favorite traditional and original tunes: West Coast Blues · Hesitation Blues · Crystal City · Embryonic Journey. Includes tips on picking style, slide technique, open tunings and a demonstration with Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna partner Jack Casady. 100-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two: Jorma Kaukonen continues his examination of the blues-based fingerpicking that has long been his signature style. He takes apart, in detail, some favorites from his repertoire, teaching the runs, chords, picking and other techniques that make his arrangements so memorable. Songs include the folk/blues I Know You Rider · his original Water Song · and the perennial favorite San Francisco Bay Blues. 90-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Three: Jorma delves into seven of the traditional and original guitar pieces that have become his trademark. He mixes traditional folk picking patte | |
| Learn to Sing the Blues | Here's a vocal workshop that will help bring you blues sons to life! Gaye Adegbalola has identified 17 key points to help a singer put their song across. As she puts it: 'My mission is to give you some ideas to help relay a story...lay your soul bare...say aloud what others feel deep inside'. | |
| Learn to Play Gospel Piano - Video One | Learn To Play Gospel Piano, by Ethel Caffie-Austin is a wonderful introduction to the rich sounds of gospel piano taught by one of the masters. Ms. Caffie-Austin breaks down her playing technique to the individual notes an d then slowly builds it all back up again into a full, warm gospel sound. | |
| Learn to Play Gospel Piano - Video Two | Learn to Play Gospel Piano, by Ethel Caffie-Austin is a wonderful introduction to the rich sounds of gospel piano taught by one of the masters. Ms. Caffie-Austin breaks down her playing technique to the individual notes an d then slowly builds it all back up again into a full, warm gospel sound. | |
| Learn to Play Gospel Piano | Two-Video Set | This inspirational course in gospel piano has been specially designed for novice and intermediate players. West Virginia's First Lady of Gospel Music teaches powerful arrangements of traditional spirituals and hymns, complete with melody, harmony notes, chords, runs, turnarounds and left-hand bass lines. |
| Blues by the Book | Video Two | Blues by The Book Fingerpicking Blues taught by Roy Book Binder. Mr. Book Binder's exploration of blues techniques concentrates on chords and positions niided to play in the essential key of A. (vol. 2) |
| Blues by the Book - 2-Video Set | Video One: Roy's firsthand knowledge of the great Piedmont-style players makes this video a must for anyone who loves traditional blues. He demonstrates a wide variety of chords, right- and left-hand patterns, licks, endings, runs, slides, open-string techniques, pull-offs, hammer-ons, damping, turnarounds and much more! Songs include Roy's arrangements to: Black Dog Blues · Hesitation Blues · and his own medley of ragtime/blues tunes. 75-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two: Roy continues his in-depth exploration of blues guitar techniques with chords and positions in the key of A. Roy's book of tricks will help build repertoire and arrangements of traditional blues songs, including the classics: How Long Blues · Every Day of the Week · Texas Blues · as well as his original New Age Woman Blues · Polk City Ramble · Anywhere You Go I Can Go There Too. 80-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL | |
| The Guitar of Josh White | The legendary Josh White (1914-1969) is widely considered to be one of the most influential blues and folk artists of all time, celebrated this year with a commemorative U.S. Postage Stamp. Josh White, Jr., an accomplished actor, singer, and teacher, can replicate his father's dazzling guitar technique and passionate renditions of blues, folk songs and ballads in a way that is easy to follow and accessible for all players. Even basic players will be able to learn arrangements to classic folk songs and blues: One Meat Ball · Betty & Dupree · House of the Rising Sun · Uncle Sam Says. 80-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC TAB · LEVEL 2 | |
| Bottleneck Blues and Beyond | This lesson in bottleneck/slide guitar details the technique that put Mike Dowling in high demand as a Nashville session guitarist. Taking examples from traditional blues as well as his own compositions, Mike explores often-overlooked tricks of the trade that will make even the simplest lines sound musical. Playing primarily in open D tuning, Mike teaches: Mean Ol' Frisco · Stranger Here · Boogie Woogie Dance · Swamp Dog Blues · and the haunting Jan's Song. 110-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 3 | |
| Blues/Roots Guitar | Steve James, a favorite performer on the contemporary acoustic blues circuit, details five pieces in different blues styles for the learning guitar student. He covers Texas and Delta-style fingerpicking, a New Orleans jazz-blues tune, and bottleneck pieces in open G and Open D tunings. Includes invaluable insights into the use of chord inversions, finding blue notes, use of dominant 7th, diminished chords and scales, and much more. Songs: Sugar Babe · Wet Laundry Blues · Buddy Bolden's Blues · Stack Lee's Blues · Hot Time on the Old Town Tonight. 80-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 3 | |
| The Slide Guitar of Kelly Joe Phelps | VHS Video | Kelly Joe Phelps is the sensational young singer/guitarist whose soulful blues and gospel songs have recently brought him international acclaim. His powerful Dobro®-like lap slide technique is free, bluesy and original, and he outlines his approach to the instrument in a clear and comprehensive lesson. The songs When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder · Black Crow Keeps Flying · and Irene Goodnight are taught in detail, with the emphasis on developing a strong improvisational style. 80-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| The Blues/Rock Piano of Johnnie Johnson | Here's a rare closeup look at the playing of the father of rock and roll piano. Johnnie Johnson was the pianist on all of Chuck Berry's greatest hits, and in his forty-year career has played everyone from Eric Clapton to Keith Richards. The overhead camera captures all his moves as he plays and discusses his history and rockabilly, rumba, boogie, slow blues and other great grooves. 60-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 4 | |
| Ear Training for Instrumentalists | This unique program is an invaluable tool for any musician who wants to sing or play anything he or she hears. Through a progressive series of interactive exercises, Matt Glaser teaches how to recognize pitches and intervals, repeat complex rhythms and play back musical phrases and complete solos - after only one hearing! Beginners and professionals alike, regardless of instrument or style of music, will develop invaluable skills and expand their musical consciousness. SIX CDs · INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL · LEVEL ALL | |
| The Blues Guitar of Keb' Mo' | VHS Video | Keb' Mo', the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter whose work is currently being heard on the radio, television and in the movies, has aimed his video at the beginning/intermediate blues player. After an in-depth lesson in the basics of fingerpicking technique and the traditional country blues of Robert Johnson and other great players, he goes on to teach some of his trademark contemporary blues-based tunes, including: Perpetual Blues Machine · Angelina · and Henry. A must for all fans of blues guitar! 75-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| The Acoustic Bass | VHS Video | One of the great jazz bassists of our time explores important musical ideas for all serious players. His three essential elements - the Physical, the Mental and the Intuitive - form the complete process of creating music on the bass. Gary analyzes his improvisational approach, imparting numerous ideas for hearing intervals, intuiting tonal relationships, and how making a mental map of a piece provides an understanding of its harmonic construction. This mainstay of contemporary jazz shares invaluable technical and improvisational ideas he has gleaned during the course of his brilliant 40-year career. 75-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL · LEVEL 4 |
| Blues and Rock Techniques for Hammond Organ | Veteran musician David Cohen treats the Hammond B-3 as a blues and rock instrument, showing how to get the unique sounds associated with the organ by using presets, drawbars, percussion tablets, vibrato switch, volume pedal and other devices. He teaches several tunes using different styles, plus riffs, rhythm grooves, blues scales, chord changes, soloing and many of the specific musical tricks that work only on this amazing instrument. Each tune is illustrated by a top New York rock band to give a feel for how it should sound in performance. 82-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 3 | |
| Essential Techniques for Dobro® | Video One | Rob details a myriad of useful and important picking elements: the best hand positions for fast and clean playing, how to avoid excessive pick and string noise and other essential tips. Bar technique, the key to good slide playing, is fully covered. Whether in a bluegrass band or exploring country, blues, Hawaiian or other styles, this video will get a player on the right track. 74-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 2 |
| Essential Techniques for Dobro® | Video Two | This second video covers scales and chords, and music theory as it relates to the Dobro. With Jim Hurst on guitar and vocals, Rob shows how to play back-up rhythm and fills behind a vocalist, find the right tones to best enhance a song, and create the most effective solos. An invaluable guide for all players, at all levels. 60-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| Essential Techniques for Dobro® | These two lessons will give learning players all the tools they'll need to master the resonator guitar. Rob Ickes, Dobro Player of the Year from 1996-1999, covers everything from fine-tuning the strings to picking style, bar position, bluegrass back-up technique, and how to achieve good tone, timing and volume control. He provides several exercises as well as insights into his own warm-up regimens. | |
| Singing! Basic Vocal Technique | This course will benefit anyone who likes to sing, whether it's rock and roll, bluegrass, folk, pop or show tunes. These lessons are guaranteed to increase vocal range, tone, power and stamina. In a warm, friendly style, Penny Nichols demonstrates essential relaxation and warm-up exercises, and helps singers develop breath control, vibrato, articulation, volume and projection. This 6-hour course is designed to improve your ear as well as your voice, and to transform your body so that singing becomes natural and easy. And it really works! SIX CDs · INCLUDES LYRICS + DIAGRAMS · LEVEL 1 | |
| Fingerpicking, Flatpicking and Slide | Guitar Styles of Merle Watson | During the fifteen years that Merle Watson toured and recorded with his father, Doc Watson, the duo was one of the most popular and beloved musical teams in folk music history. On these two CDs, Merle teaches the traditional fingerpicking, flatpicking and slide guitar styles for which he was famous. Doc joins Merle in a dynamic demonstration of twin guitars as they take apart some of their most requested duets and explain, in detail, how each part is played. CD One - Country Guitar Fingerpicking Solos & Duets: Southbound · Candyman · Will the Circle Be Unbroken · Goin' Down the Road · Make Me a Pallet on the Floor · Nine-Pound Hammer · The Last Thing on My Mind · Worried Blues · Bonaparte's Retreat · Windy and Warm · Blue Railroad Train · Solid Gone · Deep River Blues. CD Two - Slide Guitar and Flatpicking Solos & Duets: Poor Boy Blues · Day Break Blues · Curly Headed Baby · Can't Be Satisfied · Wabash Cannonball · Minglewood Blues · Miss the Mississippi and You · Columbus Stockade · Honky Tonkin' · Will the |
| The Blues Guitar of Hubert Sumlin | For 25 years, Hubert Sumlin's unique guitar lines were an integral part of Howlin' Wolf's great sound, and his spare, sharp-edged solos enhanced dozens of classic recordings. On this fascinating video, he discusses his blues guitar style, technique and influences with Jimmy Vivino of the Conan O'Brien Band. Backed by a stellar rhythm session - Jimmy on second guitar, Levon Helm (The Band) on drums and Michael Merritt (Conan O'Brien Band) on bass - Hubert plays through some of his favorite Wolf tunes, including: Smokestack Lightning · Forty Four · Killing Floor · Going Down Slow · Hidden Charms · Little Red Rooster · and others. David Johansen (aka Buster Poindexter) sits in, providing powerful vocals to these timeless blues tunes. 60-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 3 | |
| The Country Blues Guitar of Catfish Keith | Singer, songwriter and guitarist Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers on the scene today. His innovative style of foot-stomping, deep Delta blues and American roots music has had audiences spellbound across the U.S. and abroad. In this outstanding lesson, Catfish teaches his trademark arrangements of seven traditional country blues songs, from Mississippi to the Caribbean. In each case, he first plays the tune, then slows it down to highlight how he achieves his dynamic effects. His intense fingerpicking style features heavy vibrato, snapping bass strings, powerful strums and riffs, deep bends, artificial or harp harmonics, bottleneck slide and plenty of funky attitude! One of the finest acoustic bluesmen in America ... This man is flat-out spectacular! - Big City Blues 85-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 4 | |
| Basic Licks and Classic Solos for Electric Blues Guitar | Here's a video lesson for novice players who want to get started playing blues on the electric guitar. Jim Weider shows the easy way to get into playing authentic licks, riffs, rhythms and hot solos. Each tune covers a different aspect of electric blues playing and provides a great solo for practicing the techniques he's taught. The Honky Tonk Gurus (Jim's touring band) supply great back-up and help Jim demonstrate how a song should sound when played in performance. 90-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES TAB · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL | |
| Innovative Arrangements for American Blues/Roots Guitar | VHS Video | Legendary singer/guitarist Geoff Muldaur teaches six gospel and blues arrangements that are filled with ideas, techniques and wonderful songs. Geoff uses standard ingredients of fingerstyle playing combined with rich chord voicings that add a jazz sensibility to traditional music. With his rare musical intelligence, he sheds light on how, by making small changes, you can make turnarounds and blues licks sound fresh and new. Gospel songs: Just a Little While to Stay Here · Trouble Soon Be Over · I Believe I'll Go Back Home. Blues songs: Wild Ox Moan · Got to Find Blind Lemon · Tears Come Rolling Down. 85-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| How to Tune Your Guitar | Get It Right Quickly and Easily! | Tuning the guitar should be learned right along with fretting, chording and picking the instrument. Happy Traum and John Sebastian demonstrate tricks and techniques for tuning up quickly and easily. They teach how to get in tune to the notes of a piano or keyboard, relative tuning using the fretboard and harmonics, the ins and outs of electronic tuners, troubleshooting guitar intonation and more! Although invaluable for novices, even experienced players will gain insights from this important lesson. 60-MIN. VIDEO · LEVEL 1 |
| Anyone Can Play Harmonica | VHS Video | There's no easier way for people of any age to get started playing popular folksongs and campfire favorites on the harmonica. Madcat demonstrates the proper way to hold the instrument for good tone, vibrato and wah wah sounds that are typical of good technique. Moving on to the tonguing method, he shows how to combine melody notes with chord accompaniment and octaves to create more advanced sounds on the harmonica. Songs include: Oh! Susanna · Go Tell Aunt Rhody · Shenandoah · Down in the Valley · On Top of Old Smoky · Polly Wolly Doodle · and Camptown Races. 37-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL · LEVEL 1 |
| The Ins and Outs of Rhythm Harp | Percussive Techniques for Blues Players | Harmonica Player of the Year Peter Madcat Ruth teaches driving rhythms, percussive sounds and other dynamic back-up techniques that will help any blues harp player get an authentic sound. Through a series of interactive exercises, he breaks down the complexities of breath control, teaching his own unique system of spoken syllables. These building blocks are the basis for the foot-stomping drive that characterizes so many of the great harpists, from Sonny Boy Williamson to Sonny Terry, and will be a boon to all blues players. 60-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL · LEVEL 2 |
| Blues on the Fiddle | The amazing artistry of Darol Anger propels this powerful and enlightening exploration of blues fiddle. His deep knowledge of the violin, along with his relaxed good humor and encouraging manner, will help bring fiddlers to a whole new level. Using a call and response interactive teaching method, Darol trades licks with the students as they learn tunes and styles from the Mississippi Delta to blues-inflected bluegrass, bebop, jazz riff-blues and even rock and roll. 88-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 3 | |
| Essential Techniques for Acoustic Bass - Video One | Veteran bassist Todd Phillips breaks down acoustic technique and musicianship froom the ground up. He gives detailed instruction in the mechanics of playing, basss setup, how to develop strength and stamina, and how to become fully familiar wiith the fingerboard. Unique on-screen diagrams and close-up camera work make scalles, chords and bass lines easily apparent. Excellent for total beginners, and foor more experienced players who want to build their existing skills. 80-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC · BEGINNER LEVEL | |
| Essential Techniques for Acoustic Bass - Video Two | Veteran bassist Todd Phillips breaks down acoustic technique and musicianship froom the ground up. He gives detailed instruction in the mechanics of playing, basss setup, how to develop strength and stamina, and how to become fully familiar wiith the fingerboard. Unique on-screen diagrams and close-up camera work make scalles, chords and bass lines easily apparent. Excellent for total beginners, and foor more experienced players who want to build their existing skills. 70-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL | |
| Essential Techniques for Acoustic Bass - 2-Video Set | Veteran bassist Todd Phillips breaks down acoustic technique and musicianship from the ground up. He gives detailed instruction in the mechanics of playing, bass setup, how to develop strength and stamina, and how to become fully familiar with the fingerboard. Unique on-screen diagrams and close-up camera work make scales, chords and bass lines easily apparent. Excellent for total beginners, and for more experienced players who want to build their existing skills. Video One: 80-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 2. Video Two: 70-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 3. Also available: 00641523 Complete Two-Tape Series $49.95 | |
| Dobro® Variations | Explorations in Minor, Swing and Rockabilly Styles | Cindy Cashdollar moves into intermediate territory with the blues, minor key and western swing styles that have become her signature sound. She builds knowledge of the Dobro step-by-step, teaching alternate tunings, music theory and invaluable bar and fingerpicking techniques. Songs include: Panhandle Rag · Rockabilly Blues · Minor Swing · and Faded Love. VIDEO + TAB. · LEVEL 3 · 90-MIN. |
| The Fingerpicking Guitar of Kelly Joe Phelps | VHS Video | In his second video for Homespun, Kelly Joe Phelps explores the fingerpicking technique that has helped make him one of the most powerful and compelling performers on today's acoustic music scene. He demonstrates the various guitar licks, picking patterns, alternate tunings, improvisations, chord forms and scale patterns that he uses to create his amazing music. Kelly Joe includes detailed arrangements to original and traditional songs from his recent hot-selling CDs, including: Tommy · Sally Ruby · I Am the Light of This World · Catman Bootman · River Rat Jimmy · and Beggar's Oil. LEVEL 3 · 100-MIN. |
| Learn to Play Blues Mandolin | VHS Video | In recent years, the mandolin has gained popularity both as a blues instrument and as the backbone of old-time string bands. Steve James shows novice players how to alter a basic G scale to create a blues scale, and then demonstrates picking and tremolo technique before teaching a number of great blues and jug band tunes. This instructional video is a must for those who want to use the mandolin for rhythmic accompaniment or as a hard-driving lead instrument for the blues. Songs include: Divin' Duck Blues · The Lonesome Train That Carried My Gal Away · Juanita Stomp · Saturday Night in Jail · and Shotgun Blues. 60-MIN. VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 2. |
| Roy, the Reverend and the Devil's Music | VHS Video | This video captures the legendary Roy Book Binder performing at a sold-out concert at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee. With his signature wry wit and guitar technique, Roy peppered fingerpicking blues and ragtime songs with outrageously funny stories about his life and times and the people he met along the way. Homespun's cameras were there, and the result is a thoroughly engaging and entertaining performance video by one of America's most popular folk and blues artists. Songs: Rag Mama · Candyman · Delia · CC&O Blues · Mississippi Blues · Let Us Get Together · Keep A-Knockin' · She Did You a Favor · Electricity · Anywhere You Go · Travelin' Man. 75-MIN. VIDEO · PERFORMANCE. |
| Learn to Sing Harmony | Now that these popular lessons are on CD, it's easier than ever to start harmonizing! Complete beginners will learn the theory behind harmony singing and get the ear training they need, while those with some knowledge will hone their skills and build repertoire. The vocal parts are recorded on separate channels for singing along with Cathy, Marcy, Robin and Linda. Songs: Stay All Night · Down by the Riverside · Bury Me Beneath the Willow · Broken-Hearted Lover · Red River Valley · Trouble in Mind · Careless Love · Leavin' Train · Down in the Valley · Turtle Dove · Little Darlin' Pal of Mine · Keep on the Sunny Side · Blues Stay Away from Me · Gold Watch and Chain · Amazing Grace · Goodnight, Irene · I'm Going to Sit at the Welcome Table · Long Journey Home · Good Old Mountain Dew · Hand Me Down My Walking Cane. THREE CDs · INCLUDES SONGBOOK · LEVEL 1 | |
| The Blues Guitar of Keb' Mo' | DVD | Now available on DVD! Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kevin Moore (aka Keb' Mo') takes students on a powerful journey into the world of traditional and contemporary blues guitar. He begins by showing how turnarounds and harmonized scale passages can be the basis for developing fluid phrases in a Robert Johnson-style blues tune. Keb' then teaches two originals, both employing a rhythmic alternating bass style as well as some jazz-oriented chords that add spice and interest to the songs. Switching to his National steel guitar, he then discusses the basics of slide technique, rounding out this exciting blues lesson. Songs: Delta-Style Blues · Perpetual Blues Machine · Angelina · Henry. 75-MIN. DVD · LEVEL 3 · INCLUDES TAB |
| An Introduction to Open Tunings and Slide Guitar | VHS Video | Roy Book Binder has given us another terrific look at his unique brand of fingerpicked blues guitar. On this DVD/video, he covers the basics of open tunings and the use of the bottleneck, teaching essential techniques in a way that will be easy even for newcomers to this style. Roy introduces beginning players to the slide through an exploration of open D (Vestapol) and open G (Spanish) tuning, demonstrating songs, licks, techniques, and the sounds of bottleneck blues. Songs: Never Drive a Stranger from Your Door · Cigarette Blues · Electricity · Palm Trees Shaking in the Night · She Did You a Favor · Baby Don't You Do It No More · Tired of Being Mistreated. 80-MIN. DVD OR VIDEO · LEVEL 2 · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB |
| An Introduction to Open Tunings and Slide Guitar | DVD | Roy Book Binder has given us another terrific look at his unique brand of fingerpicked blues guitar. On this DVD/video, he covers the basics of open tunings and the use of the bottleneck, teaching essential techniques in a way that will be easy even for newcomers to this style. Roy introduces beginning players to the slide through an exploration of open D (Vestapol) and open G (Spanish) tuning, demonstrating songs, licks, techniques, and the sounds of bottleneck blues. Songs: Never Drive a Stranger from Your Door · Cigarette Blues · Electricity · Palm Trees Shaking in the Night · She Did You a Favor · Baby Don't You Do It No More · Tired of Being Mistreated. 80-MIN. DVD OR VIDEO · LEVEL 2 · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB |
| Muriel Anderson's All-Star Guitar Night, Concert 2000 | DVD | Muriel Anderson's world-class guitar events bring top players together for what are always powerful musical evenings. The artists featured here represent a spectrum of styles and sounds, from classical-tinged lyricism to electric blues; from Travis-style thumbpicking to ethereal tapping; from delicate fingerstyle to rockin' country blues. Here's an opportunity to witness amazing acoustic and electric guitar performances on an entertaining and awe-inspiring video! Songs include: Hometown (Muriel Anderson) · Impressions (Stan Lassiter) · Lady's Night (Preston Reed) · Becca's Bounce (Steve Fairclough) · Mr. Guitar My Friend (Thom Bresh) · Cannonball Rag (Thom Bresh & Buster B. Jones) · Workin' Man Blues (Brent Mason) · Strawberry Fields Forever (Laurence Juber) · Saudade (Michael Chapdelaine) · Classical Gas (Tommy Emmanuel) · All Blues (Mitch Watkins) · Dance with Me (Nokie Edwards) · Flying Home (Stanley Jordan) · Seymour's Blues (Seymour Duncan) · Vincent (Muriel Anderson & Tommy Emmanuel). 70-MIN. DVD · PERF |
| The Slide Guitar of Kelly Joe Phelps | Techniques, Arrangements and Improvisation | Playing with his guitar flat on his lap, Kelly Joe Phelps uses his bar and alternate-thumb fingerpicking to achieve a free, improvisational sound that defies easy categorization. This lesson provides detailed instruction on his powerful slide guitar technique, and the arrangements that make his music so compelling. Songs: When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder · Black Crow Keeps Flying · and Goodnight Irene. 80-MIN. DVD · LEVEL 3 · INCLUDES TAB |
| The Fingerpicking Guitar of Kelly Joe Phelps | Kelly Joe explores the fingerpicking technique that has made him one of the most sought-after performers on today's acoustic music scene. He has chosen six of his most popular pieces to demonstrate how he builds fingerpicking arrangements and improvisations to communicate his unique musical vision: Tommy · Sally Ruby · Capman Bootman · River Rat Jimmy · I Am the Light of This World · and Beggar's Oil. 95-MIN. DVD · LEVEL 3 · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB | |
| Essential Techniques for Dobro® | 2-DVD Set | These two lessons will give learning players all the tools they'll need to master the resonator guitar. Rob Ickes, Dobro Player of the Year from 1996-1999, covers everything from fine-tuning the strings to picking style, bar position, bluegrass back-up technique, and how to achieve good tone, timing and volume control. He provides several exercises as well as insights into his own warm-up regimens. 2-DVD SET · INCLUDES TAB · LEVEL 2/3 |
| Learn to Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar | DVD 1: The Basics | Filled with exercises and songs to get someone started in bottleneck blues style. Beginning and experienced slide players alike will benefit from the powerful licks and runs, rhythm techniques, use of vibrato and harmonics, and other ways to get the true Delta sound. Songs: Walking Blues · Can't Be Satisfied · Cross Road Blues. 90-MIN. DVD · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| Learn to Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar | DVD 2 and 3: Advanced Bottleneck Technique and Repertoire | This two-DVD set provides a complete toolbox to dramatically increase repertoire and enhance blues arrangements and improvisations. Brozman provides historical background and a technical analysis of the styles, innovations and techniques originally created by Robert Johnson, Son House, Charlie Patton, Skip James, Tampa Red and other Delta slide masters. Songs: Come On In My Kitchen · Delta Memories · Rollin' and Tumblin' · Jitterbug. 2 DVDs · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · Combined running time: 2 hours and 25 minutes · LEVEL 4 |
| Learn to Play Bottleneck Blues Guitar | Bob Brozman's three DVDs present a complete picture of bottleneck blues guitar, from the basics of slide technique to the advanced repertoire of the masters. He provides a wealth of ideas that learning blues players can use to build powerful arrangements of bottleneck blues favorites. 3 DVDs · Combined running time: 3 hours and 55 minutes! | |
| A Guitarist's Guide to Better Practicing | Improve Technique, Build Stamina and Increase Speed | Solo guitarist and studio musician Peter Huttlinger outlines his method for effective and consistent practice techniques. He includes numerous drills, exercises, scales, metronome use and other regimens for guitarists who want to solve problems and make greater strides in improving their musical skill level. 85-MIN. DVD OR VIDEO · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · BEGINNER LEVEL |
| Essential Riffs for Guitar | Packed with dozens of time-tested musical phrases, this lesson will help even a beginner become a strong lead guitarist. Each riff is played slowly, and then up to speed to give a feel for how it should sound in context. Jeff Pevar (guitarist for David Crosby) joins Artie to demonstrate how to use these lead lines while jamming on blues progressions. A demonstration of minor key jazz-blues phrases rounds out this repertoire of licks and will allow players to create hot solos. 55-MIN. DVD · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · BEGINNING LEVEL | |
| Jorma Kaukonen's Fingerpicking Guitar Method - 2-DVD Set | Jorma Kaukonen's course dissects his unique and influential blues and country guitar fingerpicking style. It is filled with invaluable wisdom, powerful advice and useful techniques for learning pickers at all levels. Jorma teaches five traditional and original songs, each one becoming a springboard for in-depth guitar explorations. He also includes dynamic live performances of each song, played with his touring partner Barry Mitterhoff. Songs: I'll Let You Know Before I Leave · Trouble in Mind · Tom Cat Blues · Genesis · Vampire Women. Total running time: 2 hours and ten minutes. 2 DVDs · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 2 | |
| Jorma Kaukonen's Fingerpicking Guitar Method - 2-Video Set | Jorma Kaukonen's course dissects his unique and influential blues and country guitar fingerpicking style. It is filled with invaluable wisdom, powerful advice and useful techniques for learning pickers at all levels. Jorma teaches five traditional and original songs, each one becoming a springboard for in-depth guitar explorations. He also includes dynamic live performances of each song, played with his touring partner Barry Mitterhoff. Songs: I'll Let You Know Before I Leave · Trouble in Mind · Tom Cat Blues · Genesis · Vampire Women. Total running time: 2 hours and ten minutes. 2 VIDEOS · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 2 | |
| The Piano Styles of Dr. John - 2-DVD Set | An Intimate Session with Mac Rebennack | These two DVDs and videos provide a rare opportunity to visit with Mac Rebennack (a.k.a. Dr. John), one of America's most brilliant and distinctive musical voices. This masterful piano player, prodigious songwriter, two-time Grammy Award winner and celebrated ambassador of New Orleans music demonstrates his remarkable instrumental technique, discusses his influences, and shares intriguing stories of a life in music. With his encyclopedic knowledge of musical styles, Mac plays and analyzes more than 30 tunes, from traditional New Orleans blues to the compositions of Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Doc Pomus and others. 2 DVDs or 2 VIDEOS · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 4 |
| The Piano Styles of Dr. John - 2-Video Set | An Intimate Session with Mac Rebennack | These two DVDs and videos provide a rare opportunity to visit with Mac Rebennack (a.k.a. Dr. John), one of America's most brilliant and distinctive musical voices. This masterful piano player, prodigious songwriter, two-time Grammy Award winner and celebrated ambassador of New Orleans music demonstrates his remarkable instrumental technique, discusses his influences, and shares intriguing stories of a life in music. With his encyclopedic knowledge of musical styles, Mac plays and analyzes more than 30 tunes, from traditional New Orleans blues to the compositions of Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Doc Pomus and others. 2 DVDs or 2 VIDEOS · INCLUDES MUSIC · LEVEL 4 |
| Get That Classic Fender® Sound | Electric Guitar Licks and Styles of the Greats | Guitarist Jim Weider details the innovative and groundbreaking instrumental techniques of Roy Buchanan, James Burton, Steve Cropper, Robbie Robertson, Cornell Dupree, Freddy King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix, and provides a close-up look at some of the famous guitars and amps that made rock 'n' roll history! An expert in Fender styles, Jim amassed a mind-boggling collection of original instruments for this session. Each is linked to a specific player and style for a complete understanding of the way they were used to achieve their trademark sounds. 90-MIN. DVD · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 3 |
| Blues by the Book | Lesson 1 | Roy's firsthand knowledge of the great Piedmont-style players makes these DVDs a must for anyone who loves traditional blues. He demonstrates a wide variety of chords, right- and left-hand patterns, licks and much more! Songs: Black Dog Blues · Hesitation Blues · How Long · Every Day of the Week · Texas Blues · New Age Woman Blues · Polk City Ramble · Anywhere You Go I Can Go There Too. DVD 1, 75-MIN. and DVD 2, 80-MIN · INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB · LEVEL 3 Also available in a money-saving 2-DVD Set: 00641657, $49.95 |
| Blues by the Book | Lesson 2 | Roy's firsthand knowledge of the great Piedmont-style players makes these DVDs a must for anyone who loves traditional blues. He demonstrates a wide variety of chords, right- and left-hand patterns, licks and much more! Songs: Black Dog Blues · Hesitation Blues · How Long · Every Day of the Week · Texas Blues · New Age Woman Blues · Polk Cit |