DVD

Ken Perlman is one of the most celebrated clawhammer banjo stylists performing today. In this new DVD, he teaches how to play this exciting style, with ample close-ups and clear explanations of techniques such as: hand positions, chords, tunings, brush-thumb, single-string strokes, hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides. Songs include: Boatsman Cripple Creek Pretty Polly. Includes a transcription booklet. 60 min.

This instructional DVD by noted instructor/author Brian Emmel leaves no stone unturned in explaining all there is to know about 4-string bass basics! Designed for the beginning to advanced player, Brian's step-by-step demonstrations form the foundation for understanding music theory and building bass technique. Topics covered range from common musical terminology, to playing in a garage band, to laying down tracks in a recording studio. Brian's easy explanations and helpful examples cut through any confusion for clear comprehension. A must for any player who's never really understood music theory! Booklet included. 60 minutes.

This companion to Sultan's bestselling book (HL00000181) lets intermediate guitarists learn the techniques and interpret the styles of blues legends Lightnin' Hopkins, Blind Blake, Blind Boy Fuller, Mississippi John Hurt, and Big Bill Broonzy. 110 minutes.

This four-hour, two-DVD set is the companion to Perlman's bestselling book, which is the definitive guide to playing clawhammer banjo, the one purely American style on probably the one truly American instrument. Perlman leads you step by step to a thorough understanding of the style & instrument, basic hand positions, simple chords, and fundamental clawhammer techniques like the brush, bumm-titty strum, pull-offs, slides, and on to more advanced topics on DVD 2.

A complete guide to what the working contemporary percussionist needs to know to be successful by today's musical standards. Covers the congas, bongos, timbales, djembe, and the use of toys, all in a modern musical setting! There is even a recording studio scene explaining creative overdubs, plus a hot Latin jazz performance by the group Orkesta Eme' Pe'. A great tool for the working professional and a must-have for the beginner wanting to enter the field of contemporary percussion! 60 minutes.

Master the rudiments and put a razor's edge on your technique with Dave Bedrock Bedrosian. He covers how to play and practice 40+ different rudiments; single and double stroke rolls; diddle rudiments; flams and drags; multiple bounce rolls; and more. Printable .pdf rudiments sheets are included. Daily practice with this DVD will produce results in 30 days or less! 80 min.

There's nothing more distracting than hearing a musician play out of tune. This user-friendly DVD teaches various methods for tuning guitars - even 12-strings! - and basses, including a section on using electronic tuning devices. Also covers intonation, picks, changing strings, and much more! 60 minutes.

Tommy White is well-known as one of the foremost artists on pedal steel guitar. This steel guitarist for the Grand Ole Opry presents this DVD course for the E9th tuning - jam-packed with hot licks to keep your fingers twisted up for days. Learn how to play amazing speed picking runs and double stops, get great tone, play clear harmonics, and develop new licks. 45 minutes.

This comprehensive DVD picks up where Dave Celentano's Beginning Rock Lead Guitar left off. On this DVD you will learn exercises to improve finger dexterity, three note per string scale exercises, alternate picking, tremolo picking, sweep picking, advanced string bending, triads, arpeggios, long legato licks, speed licks, string bending licks, connecting licks to make solos, and a complete solo to play over the rhythm track at the end. Transcription booklet included. 60 minutes.

This DVD picks up where Dave Celentano's Beginning Rock Rhythm Guitar left off. Here you will learn advanced bar chord forms, jazz chords that can be used in rock, pedal tone rhythms, palm muting, advanced right hand rhythms, finger picking, Travis picking, and valuable tips and advice. Styles covered include rock, blues rock, jazz rock, '80s rock, funk rock, and acoustic fingerpicking. Dave also discusses and demonstrates the different sounds produced by the Gibson Les Paul, Fender Strat, and acoustic guitar. Transcription booklet included. 60 minutes.