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The Hal Leonard Bass Method is designed for anyone just learning to play electric bass. It is based on years of teaching bass students of all ages, and it also reflects some of the best bass teaching ideas from around the world. Play your favorite songs in no time! Includes: tuning, playing position, on-screen music notation, notes in first through third position, rhythms through eighth notes, fingerstyle and pick playing, 4/4 and 3/4 time, position shifting and box shapes, play-along examples and six full songs, and more! Stands alone or can be used along with the corresponding book of the same title. Running time: 68 minutes.

The world-famous Hal Leonard Guitar Method has taught millions of people to play. Now learning will be even easier, thanks to this great Digital Video Disc! Designed for anyone just learning to play electric or acoustic guitar, it covers: tuning, identifying the parts of the guitar, reading both standard notation and tablature, playing chords, strumming and picking, improvising basic rock solos and lots more. It features great camera angles, helpful on-screen music, guitar diagrams, hand-position close-ups, and the navigational freedom that only a DVD can provide, so you can go straight to the topics you want! You'll learn to play the songs: Let It Be Wild Thing Twist and Shout, as well as the famous intro riffs to: Smoke on the Water Day Tripper Sunshine of Your Love. The DVD corresponds with all the books and supplements in the Hal Leonard Guitar Method, and features exclusive DVD Bonus Lessons covering chord progressions, songs, licks and jam tracks!

The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method is designed for anyone learning to play the ukulele. Acclaimed performer and uke master Lil' Rev teaches the basics of the ukulele and explains tuning, single-note melodies, chords and strumming, and gives practice tips. The on-screen musical examples will help you play the ukulele in no time! Easy songs to play include: Go Tell Aunt Rhody Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Aura Lee Shortnin' Bread Hush Little Baby Boil 'Em Cabbage Down Beautiful Brown Eyes Rolling Paw-Paw Patch Shave and a Haircut Doo-Wop Uke Sinner Man. 50 minutes.

In this must-have instructional DVD which corresponds to the Hal Leonard Guitar Method, guitar master Greg Koch teaches you 50 lead licks in the style of these great guitarists: Duane Allman, Chet Atkins, Jeff Beck, Chuck Berry, Roy Buchanan, James Burton, Charlie Christian, Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Danny Gatton, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Johnson, Albert King, B.B. King, Albert Lee, Yngwie Malmsteen, Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Page, Joe Pass, Jerry Reed, Django Reinhardt, Randy Rhoads, Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Includes on-screen tab. 1 hour, 56 minutes.

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 promoters, studio musicians, talent buyers, and many others who can help you make money with your music. 38 minutes. Sponsored by the American Federation of Musicians and Gig magazine!