DVD

On this DVD, Acoustic Guitar magazine music editor Andrew DuBrock explores the softer, yet no less brilliant, side of the legendary lads from Liverpool. He teaches the acoustic styles and techniques used to create the Beatles classics: Across the Universe And I Love Her Blackbird Dear Prudence Julia Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) Rocky Raccoon and Yesterday. 61 minutes.

Hosted by in-demand L.A. session man and U.K. native Bob Efford, this DVD takes players note-by-note through McCartney's masterfully composed bass lines in these eight Beatles classics: All My Loving Come Together Day Tripper Eight Days a Week Hey Bulldog I Want You (She's So Heavy) Nowhere Man and Paperback Writer.

This outstanding DVD teaches the trademark electric guitar riffs and solos behind rock's most influential songwriting duo. Features in-depth instruction and close-up demos professionally presented by Musicians Institute instructor and Guitar One columnist Tom Kolb. Featured Beatles songs: Birthday Day Tripper Drive My Car Get Back A Hard Day's Night I Feel Fine Paperback Writer Ticket to Ride. 62 minutes.

Legendary Free/Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke teaches you how to play six classic songs, with unprecedented one-on-one instruction. Simon analyzes each song and its beat, and instructs you on the breakdowns of his legendary fills. You can learn by watching the full original track, the drum track only, or play along with the original track minus the drum parts. Songs included are: All Right Now Can't Get Enough Shooting Star Movin' On Feel Like Makin' Love Rock and Roll Fantasy. Bonus materials include live concert footage, and an in-depth interview with Simon detailing his musical approach. 90 minutes.

Tony Verderosa (a.k.a. the DJ Drummer/VFX) has been a pioneer in the electronic music scene for over 10 years. In this DVD, Tony will show you how to play live on stage with samples and breakbeats without being a slave to sequencers or backing tapes. Learn how to remix and trigger sounds in live settings - in real time! Add an interactive human connection to electronic music as well as a new, deeper dimension to your shows. Bonus features includes backstage interviews and live concert footage of 8 full-length songs, with step-by-step analysis of each song. Running time: 123 minutes.