DVD

This DVD can be used as a supplement to the Play Piano Today! Level 1 book, or alone as a great introduction to the piano. Simply follow along with the songs in the booklet as you watch the teacher on the DVD. This complete guide to the basics includes: songs, chords and scales; left- and right-hand fingerings; playing tips and techniques; and bass and treble clef notation. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of piano music!

Master teacher and performer John Timmins guides you through all the basics to play the trombone. Specifically designed for the very beginner, it covers: parts and assembly of the instrument, breathing and posture, essentials of producing a good tone, and care for your instrument. You'll also learn music reading with notes and rhythms and learn to play your very first melodies, right along with a great backup band. 22 minutes.

This DVD can be used as a supplement to the Play Trumpet Today! Level 1 book, or alone as a great introduction to the trumpet. Simply follow along with the songs in the booklet as you watch the teacher on the DVD. This complete guide to the basics includes: assembly and maintenance producing sound music reading playing songs with a backup band. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of trumpet music! 26 minutes.

The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and on-screen notation so you can play all the music examples. Simply follow along with the music on the screen as you watch and listen to the teacher. Topics covered in this complete video guide to the basics includes: how to hold and care for the instrument producing a sound playing tips and techniques standard notation. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of violin music! 1 hour.

Musicians Institute instructor Tom Kolb takes an in-depth look at the Fender Stratocaster and the styles of its most famous players. He discusses the classic Strat sound, pick-up configuration and body style, then breaks down the blues riffs of Stevie Ray Vaughan, the shimmering tone of David Gilmour, and the tremolo picking of Dick Dale. Tom then takes players step-by-step through the soulful bends of Eric Clapton, the whammy bar melodies of Jeff Beck, the landmark stylings of Jimi Hendrix, the unique chord voicings of Eric Johnson and much more. Includes an accompanying booklet with easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the DVD. 55 minutes.

Record, Propellerhead Software's brand new recording software, gives you unlimited audio tracks, world class effects and mixing gear, and a whole new take on music recording. With an intuitive, straightforward interface and a hands-on approach to capturing performances, Record was designed for musicians - not audio engineers. This is recording done right. More than 3 hours, this DVD covers: fundamentals of synthesis; recording audio & MIDI; advanced techniques for the Record rack; the modeled SSl 9000 K mixer; and much more. 3 hr., 25 min.