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This fun and informative beginning DVD will teach you everything you need to know to keep your new guitar in great playing condition! Guitar Institute of Technology instructor Tom Kolb demonstrates step-by-step: The parts of the electric and acoustic guitar How to change the strings How to hold the guitar and the pick Common chords How to tune with an electric tuner, with a keyboard, and by ear Strumming patterns Includes a pamphlet featuring chords and easy songs to help you start playing right away - all for only $7.95! 30 minutes.

Finally, a DVD that successfully deals with the essential elements of bass drum and hi-hat technique. It's a methodical, step-by-step approach that will have the viewer understanding the mechanics of the bass drum pedal and improving their playing immediately. Mike presents a process that will revolutionize how you play and how you feel sitting behind the drum set, said world-renowned drummer and educator Ralph Humphrey. I use this foot method every time I sit down behind the drum set. It has become essential to my ability to control all the elements of playing regardless of the musical style. This DVD is not just an educational product; it contains three soulful and passionate performances by the Brian Pezzone Trio. A world-class pianist and composer, Brian improvises amazing melodies and stunning lines throughout these performances. Bass player Tim Emmons adds rhythm with this artistic bass playing, and Mike Packer articulates each and every idea with grace and precision. Yet another feature of this outstanding DVD is a booklet that contains all of the exercises performed by Mike on the DVD, plus hundreds of additional exercises for the student to help perfect this method. All in all, this is an outstanding educational product that will leave the music fan wanting more!

This DVD is the world's first comprehensive guide to mastering the art of playing the bass drum. Matt Ritter is one of New York City's most in-demand drumset teachers. His students have included eager children, adult hobbyists, working professional musicians, media celebrities and an international drumming superstar. Having taught thousands of lessons, Matt has developed a teaching style that encompasses music, philosophy, scientific analysis, and motivational speaking. In this DVD, he brings his unique perspective to bear on one of the least understood aspects of modern drumset playing - bass drum techniques. You will learn how to: harness the principles of physics for a clean and powerful sound play lightning-fast double strokes and multiple strokes set up your drums for maximum comfort and efficiency play faster and more comfortably than you ever thought possible. Running time: 2 hours, 16 minutes.

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.

This DVD features Michael Thompson, one of rock's most talented session players and a Berklee College of Music graduate, presenting solid acoustic guitar basics that are used by every popular musician today. Michael introduces the guitar by starting with the instrument and its parts, followed by tuning. He shows you fundamental chords, chord progressions and arpeggiated chords, also demonstrating minor pentatonic scales, strumming patterns, finger picking and more. Covers all the basic fundamentals every guitarist needs to get started, and the knowledge it takes to get the top gigs. Includes a lesson book. 37 minutes.

This DVD describes the parts of the bass, and covers: how to tune and set up an amp; finger technique; positions and scales; harmonics and octaves; making a tight rhythm section; blues, funk and rock licks; jamming with a live band; and more. Includes a detailed booklet. 29 minutes.