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Darwin Sanders, nationally recognized language and diction specialist, demonstrates basic German diction and provides pronunciation for over 35 of the most common German texts used in choral singing. Each text is spoken by Sanders and is echoed by an onscreen ensemble. This is a valuable resource for choral singers and conductors.

Darwin Sanders, nationally recognized language and diction specialist, teaches pronunciation for over 35 of the most common Latin texts used in choral singing. Each text is spoken by Sanders and is echoed by an onscreen ensemble. A helpful reference DVD for choral singers and conductors.

Emerging from the hotbed of Lonestar State blues in Austin, Texas, Chris Duarte has established himself as a major guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader. Duarte developed his monster Strat chops by studying the styles of fellow Texans Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Johnson, as well as guitar masters like Jimi Hendrix. In this DVD, Duarte draws on his considerable experience to provide valuable insights into his style and musicianship. Duarte explains: practice routines improving your sense of time working with scales adding color to solos chord rhythms and solos adding tension and release to solos using musical equipment to get your own sound tips on jamming and gigs. 1 hour, 3 minutes.

Founding member and innovative bass player with the classic rock group Yes, Chris Squire is a major force in the band's revolutionary sound. His unique approach to the bass in an integral part of the recognition that Yes receives as one of the most influential groups on rock music history. The band Yes was formed in the late 1960s, and Chris is the only original band member that still performs with the band today. In this in-depth interview with Chris Squire, taped in 1990, Chris reveals some of his earliest aspirations in music to his prolific contributions as the bass player with Yes. Chris demonstrates his unique style in songs performed on the 90125 World Tour, after the release of Yes' double-platinum album Owner of a Lonely Heart. Live performances include Changes, where he plays a potent 8-string bass; plus I've Seen All Good People, 'Round About, I'm Running, and Cinema. Chris gives us a close look at the styles and technique he uses with a unique collection of basses. With a rebellious and visionary style, Chris says, It's down to must attacking things, really. So step into the world of Chris Squire, with fascinating musical history, bass riffs, and riveting live concert footage.

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.

The Guitar Play-Along DVD series lets you hear and see how to play songs like never before. Just watch, listen and learn! Each song starts with a lesson from a professional guitar teacher. Then, the teacher performs the complete song along with professionally recorded backing tracks. You can choose to turn the guitar off if you want to play along, or leave the guitar in the mix to hear how it should sound. You can also choose from three viewing options: fret hand with tab, wide view with tab, pick & fret hands close-up. Each DVD includes great songs that all guitarists will want to know! Volume 8 includes: Breaking the Chains Empire Iron Man Lights Out Rock You like a Hurricane School's Out Symphony of Destruction You've Got Another Thing Comin'.

The Guitar Play-Along DVD series lets you hear and see how to play songs like never before. Just watch, listen and learn! Each song starts with a lesson from a professional guitar teacher. Then, the teacher performs the complete song along with professionally recorded backing tracks. You can choose to turn the guitar off if you want to play along, or leave the guitar in the mix to hear how it should sound. You can also choose from three viewing options: fret hand with tab, wide view with tab, pick & fret hands close-up. Each DVD includes great songs that all guitarists will want to know! Volume 1 includes: All Right Now (Free) Carry On Wayward Son (Kansas) Cat Scratch Fever (Ted Nugent) I Want You to Want Me (Cheap Trick) La Grange (ZZ Top) Mississippi Queen (Mountain) Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo (Rick Derringer) Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd). 100 minutes.

Learning to solo has never been easier or more affordable. The dynamic Soloing Series offers the essential elements every soloist needs. Each DVD runs approximately 40-50 minutes and comes complete with an accompanying booklet showing examples in notation and tablature. Each DVD is filled with rock-solid information from beginning to end. In this DVD, Barrett, a GIT instructor since 1987, will take you through a step-by-step demonstration of techniques such as bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and vibrato. He breaks down and shows how to count out solo structures and how to connect phrases into memorable musical statements. Barrett presents an incredible in-depth study of classic rock guitar soloing. In a number of demonstrations, he is accompanied by rhythm tracks that allow the viewer to play along. Packed with licks and practice ideas, this DVD will help develop your ear and continue to improve your soloing for months and years to come.

Learn the trademark riffs and solos of the classic rock guitar greats! Eight songs are taught note-for-note by Doug Boduch. Includes: Aqualung (Jethro Tull) Born to Be Wild (Steppenwolf) Day Tripper (The Beatles) Message in a Bottle (The Police) Oye Como Va (Santana) Refugee (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) Takin' Care of Business (Bachman-Turner Overdrive) Tush (ZZ Top). DVD Bonus features include: guitar techniques section jam-along songs practice tips. 82 minutes.