This starter lesson by a top blues musician will give novices a basic understanding of how to play in a variety of open tunings on the guitar, and get into new and exciting sounds. Includes arrangements of: I'll Fly Away • Spanish Fandango...
A leading jazz pianist and educator teaches techniques in the modern jazz styles developed by Chick Corea, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans and Andy LaVerne himself. He delves into the intricacies of jazz improvisation, chord...
Legendary songwriter John Sebastian guides learning guitarists through nine of his timeless songs, teaching the arrangements and techniques that give each one its distinctive sound. He adds insights into the music and some delightful tidbits of rock...
Ernie Hawkins's long experience in country blues fingerpicking establishes the path for continuing his in-depth exploration of the C-A-G-E-D Guitar System. He shows how the basic 12-bar blues progression can be played in every key and position on...
Guitar dean Wolf Marshall teaches the trademark riffs and solos of art-rock's most enduring band in this Signature Licks book/CD pack. He provides a step-by-step breakdown of the guitar styles and techniques of Syd Barrett and David Gilmour on 13...
Learn the trademark riffs and solos of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers Band, ZZ Top and other southern rockers! This book/CD pack provides instruction, samples and demos on CD to help players master the signature licks from 15 classics,...
taught by Bill Keith, Pete Wernick, Tony Trischka, Eddie Adcock, Don Wayne Reno, Sonny Osborne and Ralph StanleyThis terrific compilation features instruction by some of Homespun's most celebrated banjo pickers. The lesson segments progress from...
Now you can add authentic blues feel and flavor to your playing! Here are 101 definitive licks – plus a demonstration CD – from every major blues guitar style, neatly organized into easy-to-use categories. They're all here, including...
This exploration of DiMeola's music includes transcribed solos and lessons and 17 songs: Andonea • The Embrace • Global Safari • Indigo • Kiss My Axe • Last Tango for Astor • Morocco • One Night Last June •...
This book designed from elective courses taught at the famous Musicians Institute is the definitive source for playing acoustic guitar! Topics covered include: basic chords and rhythms; chord embellishments; fingerpicking patterns; blues, ragtime,...
This continuation from Jim's first book teaches guitarists more about how to improve their playing in rock, blues, jazz, funk, Latin and R&B styles, and how to play in the style of legends like Wes Montgomery, Jeff Beck, and other greats. Players...
Scale Chord Relationships teaches players how to determine which scales to play with which chords, so guitarists will never have to fear chord changes again! This book/CD pack explains how to: recognize keys; analyze chord progressions; use the...
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....
Filled with rock-solid information from beginning to end, this intermediate-level DVD helps bassists build a stronger foundation, covering: major and minor pentatonic scales; harmonics; chords; left-hand muting; octaves, fifths and bass lines; funk...
Filled with rock-solid information from beginning to end, this intermediate-level DVD helps drummers build a stronger foundation, covering: fills and phrases; snare accenting; paradiddle and flam rudiments; funk and shuffle grooves; motion...
