DVD

In this in-depth instructional DVD, funk/fusion guitar master and GIT instructor Dean Brown explains and demonstrates: two-hand rhythmic independence; developing rhythm patterns over a variety of grooves; creating rhythmic variety & texture; improv tools and concepts; and more. Includes a lesson book, embedded play-along tracks, and bonus live performances featuring an all-star band. 2 hours, 23 minutes.

Powerhouse rock drummer Ray Luzier takes you through an in-depth survey of modern rock drumming techniques and styles. Through clear, step-by-step explanations and exercises (including a companion booklet), Ray reveals details of essential techniques, including: warm-ups, accent and double stroke roll exercises hand and foot coordination exercises independence, motion and ostinato exercises double bass drum techniques, grooves and fills building bass drum speed and more. Ray also demonstrates how to put your skills to work during exciting live performance footage, featuring fellow David Lee Roth Band alumni Billy Sheehan (bass) and Toshi Hiketa (guitar) plus live footage from Japan, featuring bassist Kesuke Nishimoto. 1 hour, 43 minutes. Includes instructional booklet.

This in-depth lesson with Bruce Buckingham - an instructor at Musicians Institute since 1980 - is a comprehensive source for learning the essentials of rhythm guitar. It covers in detail rhythms, triads and seventh chords, inversions and alternate voicings, pentatonic and double-stop fills, and much more. Also available in the MI series: Rhythm Guitar: The Complete Guide 00695188 Book $16.95

In this in-depth DVD lesson, popular MI instructor Danny Gill leads guitarists on an exploration of the techniques, scales and fundamentals used by the greatest legends of rock guitar. Topics covered include: pentatonic and diatonic scales bending, vibrato and lead licks sweep picking harmonics and more. 42 minutes.