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VIDEO/DVD NEW RELEASES ...................................................................2 Hal Leonard ......................................................................2 Play Today! DVDs ..............................................................3 Musicians Institute Press ...................................................3 Signature Licks..................................................................4 Starter Series DVDs ...........................................................5 Homespun Video...............................................................6 Cherry Lane Legendary Licks.............................................9 Hudson Music .................................................................10 Backbeat Books ..............................................................11 Rittor Music ....................................................................11 Berklee Press ..................................................................12 ArtistPro..........................................................................13 GENERAL INSTRUCTION ..................................................14 GUITAR VIDEOS Instruction ......................................................................18 Reference........................................................................46 Performance ...................................................................46 BASS VIDEOS Electric Bass....................................................................48 String Bass ......................................................................52 Performance ...................................................................52 FOLK INSTRUMENT VIDEOS ...........................................53 DRUM/PERCUSSION VIDEOS Instruction ......................................................................64 Performance ...................................................................69 PIANO/KEYBOARD VIDEOS Instruction ......................................................................72 Performance ...................................................................76 INSTRUMENTAL VIDEOS..................................................77 VOCAL VIDEOS Instruction ......................................................................80 Performance ...................................................................82 GENERAL PERFORMANCE VIDEOS................................83 CHILDREN’S VIDEOS ........................................................84 Educational Videos..........................................................85 Mister Rogers’ Home Video.............................................86 VIEW Video .....................................................................87 Composers’ Specials Video Series ...................................88 REFERENCE VIDEOS .........................................................89 1-800-637-2852 www.musicdispatch.com 2 NEW RELEASES HAL LEONARD AFRO-CUBAN COORDINATION FOR DRUMSET featuring Maria Martinez In this video adaptation of the popular book/CD pack, Maria Martinez reveals her revolutionary studies for Afro-Cuban rhythms, covering coordination, improvisation and feel. Styles studied include mambo, songo, nanigo, Mozambique and more, plus exercises to develop left-foot clave. Includes live band performances and hand percussion demonstrations. Approximately 60 minutes. ______00320272 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 BRAZILIAN COORDINATION FOR DRUMSET featuring Maria Martinez In this exciting video from Hal Leonard, respected percussionist, clinician and educator Maria Martinez reveals her revolutionary studies for Brazilian drumset coordination. She covers: bossa nova, samba, partido alto and baiao styles; beats such as 4/4 Bossa Nova, 2/2 Samba, plus 3/4 and 7/4 examples of both; and rhythmic phrases and studies including coordination, improvisation, feel and more! The video also features live band performances, hand percussion demos, and a helpful booklet. Approximately 60 minutes. ______00320273 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 BOOTLEG CANADIAN BRASS CONCERT: AUTHORIZED VERSION This was going to be it – the last concert that these five members of the Canadian Brass would be sharing. Fred was leaving the group, and Jens Lindemann, the new trumpet player, was in town to hear and see the show. Unbeknownst to the group, Gene’s son Keith Watts had seized this moment of history, organizing a bootleg video shoot (later authorized by Gene) to capture the excitement. The result is this brilliant program displaying the Canadian Brass at its most entertaining. From the delightful commentaries of Chuck and Gene to the most important work in the Brass Quintet repertoire, Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor arranged by Fred. Also includes: Just a Closer Walk with Thee • Music from the Royal Fireworks • Sugar Blues • Carmen (Suite) • Tuba Tiger Rag • and more. ______00320198 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 FLEA ADVENTURES IN SPONTANEOUS JAMMING AND TECHNIQUES Bass Player magazine calls Flea “a trend setter and thrash-funk icon ... whose thumb has been infectiously influential on many young bassists.” This innovative funk purveyor of the Red Hot Chili Peppers presents an introspective and live performance improvisation with Peppers drummer Chad Smith in this DVD hosted by River Phoenix. Flea discusses the theories, philosophies, styles, sounds and techniques he uses when performing in the style he’s famous for: slapping, plucking, thumping and popping, bringing together rock, funk, punk, jazz and Latin like never before. 55 minutes. ______00320339 DVD ....................................$19.95 Also Available: ______00324030 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 FRETBOARD ROADMAPS featuring Fred Sokolow No matter what style of guitar you play, you will love this DVD! This DVD helps viewers think like musicians. Using familiar tunes, Fred Sokolow teaches the movable fretboard patterns all the pros use. Guitarists will learn how to solo and play back-up in all keys, all over the fretboard • play movable chords and chord progressions • play chord-based licks and arpeggios • jam or play melodies with the blues box and with pentatonic and major scales • and much more. The accompanying booklet comes complete with easy-tofollow notation and diagrams which correspond exactly to the DVD. 62 minutes. ______00320325 DVD ....................................$16.95 Also Available: ______00320138 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 GORDON GOODWIN’S BIG PHAT BAND – SWINGIN’ FOR THE FENCES Introducing a first-of-its-kind DVD audio experience! Compatible with all DVD players, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band takes the listener through ten of Gordon’s big band charts with amazing performances and stunning 6-channel sound. Featuring some of the leading jazz musicians on today’s scene, the Grammy-nominated “Swingin For The Fences” presents big band jazz in an exciting new audio environment, where the listener feels as if he were actually sitting among the musicians as they play. Includes: Sing Sang Sung, Count Bubba, Samba Del Gringo, Bach 2-Part Invention in D Minor, I Remember, Swingin’ for the Fences, Mueva Los Huesos (Shake Your Bones), Second Chances, There’s the Rub and A Few Good Men. Additional features included on the DVD: 14-minute “behind the scenes” video • bios and photos • optional commentary by Gordon Goodwin as the music plays • transcribed solos. ______07010861 DVD ....................................$24.98 GUITAR CHORDS This DVD follows up on the success of Hal Leonard’s bestselling book, Picture Chord Encyclopedia (#00695224). It features photos, diagrams and audio of more than 2,600 chords. Includes: easy to read chord grids • easy to see color photos • easy to navigate chord finder • basic chord theory • and basic fingering principles. ______00320331 DVD ......................................$9.95 HAL LEONARD GUITAR METHOD BEGINNER’S PACK This value-priced pack contains everything a beginning electric or acoustic guitarist needs to get started! It includes the Second Edition of the Level 1 book/CD pack in the world-famous Hal Leonard Guitar Method, as well as the method’s correlating DVD. ______00697341 Level 1 Book/CD & DVD......$24.95 ______00697318 DVD Only ............................$19.95 SLAP BASS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PLAY THE FUNK featuring Ed Friedland This DVD is the ultimate source for learning the secrets of funk bass, in a player-friendly menu format. Includes: slapping, popping, left-hand integration, dead notes, and more dangerous techniques • a dedicated groove for each new technique • grooving with a drum machine • funk history: the hallowed grooves of the Funk Triumvirate • slow demos, jam tracks, tips on sound, and creating your own grooves • a booklet with notation and tab for all examples • and more. 85 minutes. ______00320322 DVD ....................................$19.95 NEW RELEASES PLAY TODAY! DVDs Hal Leonard Play Today! is the ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific play-along songs, and a booklet with all music examples. These DVDs can be used as a supplement to the Play Today! Level 1 books, or alone as a great introduction to your instrument. Learn at your own pace with these complete guides to the basics and open the door to the world of music! DVDs are available individually or packaged with the Level 1 Book/CD packs. PLAY GUITAR TODAY! DVD PLAY TRUMPET TODAY! DVD featuring Doug Boduch This complete guide to the guitar includes: songs, chords and riffs • picking and strumming • playing tips and techniques • standard notation and tablature. featuring Charlie Menghini This complete guide to the trumpet includes: assembly and maintenance • producing sound • music reading • playing songs with a backup band. 26 minutes. ______00320353 DVD ..................................$14.95 ______00699544 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD ...$19.95 ______00320357 DVD ..................................$14.95 ______00699556 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD ...$19.95 PLAY KEYBOARD TODAY! DVD featuring Robbie Gennet This complete guide to the piano includes: songs, chords and scales • left- and right-hand fingering • playing tips and techniques • bass and treble clef notation. ______00320354 DVD ..................................$14.95 ______00699545 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD ...$19.95 PLAY DRUMS TODAY! DVD featuring Scott Schroedl This complete guide to the drums includes: beats, songs, and fills • all musical styles • playing tips and techniques • and music notation. ______00320355 DVD ..................................$14.95 ______00699551 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD ...$19.95 PLAY BASS TODAY! DVD featuring Chris Kringel This complete guide to the bass guitar includes: songs, riffs and scales • all musical styles • playing tips and techniques • standard notation and tablature. ______00320356 DVD ..................................$14.95 ______00699552 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD ...$19.95 PLAY CLARINET TODAY! DVD featuring Andrea Bryk This complete guide to the clarinet includes: assembly and maintenance • producing sound • music reading • playing songs with a backup band. 28 minutes. ______00320358 DVD ..................................$14.95 ______00699554 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD ...$19.95 PLAY ALTO SAX TODAY! DVD featuring Jason Gillette This complete guide to the alto saxophone includes: assembly and maintenance • producing sound • music reading • playing songs with a backup band. 25 minutes. ______00320359 DVD ..................................$14.95 ______00699555 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD ...$19.95 PLAY FLUTE TODAY! DVD featuring Kaye Clements This complete guide to the flute includes: assembly and maintenance • producing sound • music reading • playing songs with a backup band. 39 minutes. ______00320360 DVD ..................................$14.95 ______00699553 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD ...$19.95 These videos feature music instruciton publications which are based on material used at the Musicians Institute of Technology in California. GUITAR SOLOING THE CONTEMPORARY GUIDE TO IMPROVISATION featuring Daniel Gilbert and Beth Marlis This outstanding video lesson is a comprehensive source for mastering the art of single-note, melodic improvisation. Beth Marlis and Daniel Gilbert cover topics such as: scales, modes, arpeggios, technique and visualization exercises; rock, blues, jazz and other styles; sequences, phrases and licks; and many more. ______00695638 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 INCLUDES TAB Also Available: ______00695190 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95 HOME RECORDING BASICS featuring Dallan Beck Learn the essentials of digital home recording from popular Recording Institute of Technology instructor Dallan Beck. In this video, Dallan takes you step-bystep through the process of recording a complete song using a basic home studio. You’ll learn: how signal flow works; the do’s and don’t of “punching” in and out; how to connect and record a variety of instruments; tips on panning, setting levels, mixing and more. ______00695655 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 RHYTHM GUITAR THE COMPLETE GUIDE featuring Bruce Buckingham This in-depth lesson with Bruce Buckingham – an instructor at Musicians Institute since 1980 – is a comprehensive source for learning the essentials of rhythm guitar. It covers in detail rhythms, triads and seventh chords, inversions and alternate voicings, pentatonic and double-stop fills, and much more. ______00695644 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 Also Available: ______00695188 Book ...................................$16.95 3 4 NEW RELEASES THE BEST OF THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND featuring Dave Celentano Learn the trademark riffs and solos behind one of the most influential guitar bands of alltime! On this DVD, host Dave Celentano provides a step-bystep breakdown of the guitar styles and techniques of Duane Allman and Dickey Betts through the analysis of these eight classics: Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More • Black Hearted Woman • In Memory of Elizabeth Reed • Jessica • Little Martha • Melissa • Ramblin’ Man • Whipping Post. Approximately 60 minutes. ______00320230 DVD ....................................$19.95 THE BEST OF BLACK SABBATH A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES OF TONY IOMMI featuring Troy Stetina On this info-packed DVD that makes learning licks easy, acclaimed guitarist and educator Troy Stetina teaches Tony Iommi’s trademark guitar riffs and solos on eight classics from one of hard rock’s greatest bands. Features detailed analysis of: Black Sabbath • Children of the Grave • Iron Man • N.I.B. • Paranoid • Sabbath, Bloody Sabbath • Sweet Leaf • War Pigs (Interpolating Luke’s Wall). Approximately 60 minutes. ______00320258 DVD ....................................$19.95 FAMOUS ROCK GUITAR RIFFS AND SOLOS A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE TECHNIQUES OF ROCK’S MOST INFLUENTIAL GUITARISTS featuring Tom Kolb Learn the trademark riffs and solos that define rock guitar! In this DVD, Musicians Institute guitar instructor Tom Kolb provides in-depth analysis of these eight groundbreaking songs: No Particular Place to Go (Chuck Berry) • Crossroads (Cream) • Hey Joe (Jimi Hendrix) • You Shook Me (Led Zeppelin) • Iron Man (Black Sabbath) • Smoke on the Water (Deep Purple) • You Really Got Me (Van Halen) • Crossfire (Stevie Ray Vaughan). Approximately 60 minutes. ______00320233 DVD ....................................$19.95 FREDDIE KING featuring Duke Robillard The most virtuosic blues King, big bad Freddie was a spectacular guitarist as well as a first-rate singer and accomplished songwriter. As a transplanted Texan who moved to Chicago in the ‘50s, Freddie rubbed shoulders with the likes of Buddy Guy, Otis Rush and Magic Sam. Freddie’s vast repertoire of blues classics offers cool hooks, hot solos, and foot-tapping rhythms for the contemporary electric guitarist. In this DVD, Host Duke Robillard (Roomful of Blues, Fabulous Thunderbirds) gives invaluable insights into the style of this legendary guitarist. He takes you through a select group of Freddie’s greatest songs (Hideaway • San-Ho-Zay • The Stumble • Sen-sa-shun) lick by lick, revealing the inner workings of this master musician. Rare performance footage is also included as a special bonus! 54 minutes. ______00320352 DVD ....................................$19.95 Also Available: ______00324035 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 BEST OF LENNON & MCCARTNEY FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE FAB FOUR’S ACOUSTIC GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES featuring Andrew DuBrock 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. ______00320333 DVD ....................................$19.95 Also Available: ______00320235 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 BEST OF LENNON & MCCARTNEY FOR BASS GUITAR A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE BASS GUITAR STYLE OF PAUL MCCARTNEY featuring Bob Efford 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. ______00320334 DVD ....................................$19.95 Also Available: ______00320236 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 BEST OF LENNON & MCCARTNEY FOR ELECTRIC GUITAR A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE FAB FOUR’S ELECTRIC GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES featuring Tom Kolb 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. ______00320332 DVD ....................................$19.95 Also Available: ______00320234 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 BEST OF STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES OF A BLUES/ROCK LEGEND featuring Greg Koch In this outstanding DVD, author/clinician/recording artist Greg Koch teaches the trademark riffs and solos of SRV, the man responsible for reinventing blues and rock on the guitar. Greg analyzes these eight classics in detail: Ain’t Gone ‘N’ Give Up on Love • Couldn’t Stand the Weather • Crossfire • Empty Arms • The House Is Rockin’ • Riviera Paradise • Scuttle Buttin’ • Stang’s Swang. 70 minutes. ______00320257 DVD ....................................$19.95 STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN’S GREATEST HITS A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE STYLES AND TECHNIQUES OF A GUITAR LEGEND featuring Greg Koch Learn the trademark riffs and solos of the man who reinvented blues and rock on the guitar. An in-depth analysis of eight classic songs presented by Greg Koch: Honey Bee • Lenny • Love Struck Baby • Pride and Joy • Rude Mood • Say What? • The Sky Is Crying • Tightrope. 75 minutes. ______00320256 DVD ....................................$19.95 NEW RELEASES SIGNATURE LICKS These excellent beginning DVDs teach you everything you need to know to get started on your instrument. Each DVD features footage of a live band so viewers can jam along. T-BONE WALKER featuring Duke Robillard Known as the Father of Electric Blues Guitar, T-Bone Walker has influenced virtually every blues, jazz and rock guitarist from B.B. King, Kenny Burrell and Chuck Berry to Jimi Hendrix. His tasty, economical and expressive lead lines have come to define the essence of cool blues guitar soloing, and the power of his dramatic and soulful phrasing is undiminished by the passage of time. In this DVD, TBone Walker expert and Roomful of Blues founder Duke Robillard reveals all of the major aspects of T-Bone’s style, note for note, chord for chord, and with Duke’s 30 years of experience showing through. Songs include: You Don’t Love Me • Love Is a Gamble • T-Bone Shuffle • T-Bone Boogie • I Get So Weary. Every guitarist should make it a priority to be thoroughly versed in the dynamic style of the immortal T-Bone Walker. 57 minutes. ______00320351 DVD ....................................$19.95 Also Available: ______00324029 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 MUDDY WATERS featuring Bob Margolin Arguably the heaviest bluesman ever, Muddy Waters literally electrified the Chicago blues world with the 1948 release of his first single on Chess Records (“I Can’t Be Satisfied”). By taking the Robert Johnson and Son Houseinspired acoustic Delta blues that he had played in Mississippi and firing it up with raw amplification, he created the blueprint for generations of Chicago blues players. Bob Margolin played guitar in Muddy Waters’ band for seven years in the ‘70s, absorbing his music firsthand. In this DVD, he shares the secrets of Muddy’s solo guitar and ensemble work and covers slow blues, boogie blues, slide guitar and guitar bass lines in standard and open tunings. Bob even plays an original song that he wrote as a tribute to his former mentor. Includes the songs: Blow Wind Blow • I Can’t Be Satisfied • Rollin’ and Tumblin’ • Big Leg Woman • Kind Hearted Woman • and more. As a special bonus, this DVD includes rare performance footage of Muddy. 52 minutes. ______00320350 DVD ....................................$19.95 Also Available: ______00324034 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 BEGINNING GUITAR VOLUME ONE with Tom Kolb In this info-packed DVD, parts of the acoustic and electric guitar are described. Viewers will also learn: how to tune up, how to get good tone with an amplifier, how to hold the pick, left- and right-hand positioning, open chords, power chords, strumming patterns, string muting, soloing and more. Features rock, blues and country rock styles, a jam session with a live band, and a detailed booklet. 44 minutes. ______00320326 DVD ..................................$9.95 BEGINNING DRUMS VOLUME ONE with Tim Pedersen This DVD teaches in detail: setting up your drum kit and proper positioning, holding the sticks, playing basic grooves and fills, bass drum patterns, snare drum rudiments, hi-hat and cymbal techniques, and much more. Also includes a booklet and a jam session with a live band. 29 minutes. ______00320329 DVD ..................................$9.95 BEGINNING KEYBOARD VOLUME ONE with Sandy Stein This value-priced DVD is a great introduction to the keyboard! It covers: note names; scales and chords; hand positions; chord progressions; rock, blues and pop styles; and more. Includes a detailed booklet and a jam session with a live band! 27 minutes. ______00320328 DVD ..................................$9.95 BEGINNING BASS VOLUME ONE with Larry Antonino 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. Includes a detailed booklet. 29 minutes. ______00320327 DVD ..................................$9.95 BASIC GUITAR & STRING SET UP FOR ACOUSTIC & ELECTRIC GUITARS with Tom Kolb This fun and informative beginning DVD will teach you everything you need to know to keep your new guitar in great playing condition! Guitar Institute of Technology instructor Tom Kolb demonstrates step-by-step: • The parts of the electric and acoustic guitar • How to change the strings • How to hold the guitar and the pick • Common chords • How to tune with an electric tuner, with a keyboard, and by ear • Strumming patterns Includes a pamphlet featuring chords and easy songs to help you start playing right away – all for only $7.95! 30 minutes. ______00320330 DVD ..................................$7.95 Each volume is also available in VHS: ______00320049 Beginning Guitar 1 – VHS ...................................$9.95 ______00320051 Beginning Bass 1 – VHS ...................................$9.95 ______00320055 Beginning Drums 1 – VHS ...................................$9.95 ______00320053 Beginning Keyboards 1 – VHS ...................................$9.95 ______00320092 Basic Guitar and String Set Up for Acoustic & Electric Guitars – VHS ...$7.95 5 6 NEW RELEASES HOMESPUN VIDEO MURIEL ANDERSON’S ALL-STAR GUITAR NIGHT, CONCERT 2000 Homespun has pioneered music instruction videos, and continues to produce a steady stream of top-quality lessons in all styles of music: jazz, country, folk, blues, rock and classical. They make the songs and techniques of some of the world’s great musicians accessible to aspiring players at all levels of development. Hal Leonard congratulates Homespun on 35 years of making music! GUIDE TO LEVELS Novice Level = Level 1. No prior experience on your instrument is necessary. Beginner Level = Level 2. Instructor assumes that you have not been playing very long, but know the basics. Early Intermediate Level = Level 3. You have been playing a while and can play some songs and/or instrumentals without too much difficulty. Intermediate Level = Level 4. You have good technique and a working knowledge of your instrument, but want to break out of patterns and get “unstuck” in order to move on to more advanced material. Advanced Intermediate Level = Level 5. The instructor does not provide as much detail, and works on materials that will bring you to an advanced or professional level. Muriel Anderson’s world-class guitar events bring top players together for what are always powerful musical evenings. The artists featured here represent a spectrum of styles and sounds, from classical-tinged lyricism to electric blues; from Travis-style thumbpicking to ethereal tapping; from delicate fingerstyle to rockin’ country blues. Here’s an opportunity to witness amazing acoustic and electric guitar performances on an entertaining and awe-inspiring video! Songs include: Hometown (Muriel Anderson) • Impressions (Stan Lassiter) • Lady’s Night (Preston Reed) • Becca’s Bounce (Steve Fairclough) • Mr. Guitar My Friend (Thom Bresh) • Cannonball Rag (Thom Bresh & Buster B. Jones) • Workin’ Man Blues (Brent Mason) • Strawberry Fields Forever (Laurence Juber) • Saudade (Michael Chapdelaine) • Classical Gas (Tommy Emmanuel) • All Blues (Mitch Watkins) • Dance with Me (Nokie Edwards) • Flying Home (Stanley Jordan) • Seymour’s Blues (Seymour Duncan) • Vincent (Muriel Anderson & Tommy Emmanuel). 70-MIN. DVD • PERFORMANCE ______00641541 DVD ....................................$24.95 BLUEGRASS FIDDLE BOOT CAMP A BASIC GUIDE TO STYLE, TECHNIQUE AND PRACTICE taught by Stacy Phillips Here is a complete course in which Stacy Phillips unlocks the secrets of playing authentic bluegrass fiddle. These information-packed lessons are aimed mainly at basic players, but violinists who play classical, jazz or old-time music will learn the nuances of this traditional American style. Stacy provides in-depth, detailed advice on all aspects of basic fiddling, including bowing, slurs, double stops, slides, bowing patterns and other essential techniques. 2-DVD SET OR 2 SEPARATE VHS VIDEOS • BEGINNER LEVEL. ______00641571 2-Video Set .........................$49.95 ______00641562 2-DVD Set............................$49.95 ______00641563 Vol. 1 – VHS Video ..............$29.95 ______00641566 Vol. 2 – VHS Video ..............$29.95 BLUEGRASS JAMMING A GUIDE FOR NEWCOMERS AND CLOSET PICKERS taught by Pete Wernick with Nick Forster, Guitar; Michael Kang, Fiddle; Ben Kaufman, Bass; Sally Van Meter, Dobro; Eric Walser, Mandolin; Pete Wernick, Banjo; Joan “Nondi” Wernick, Vocals Pete Wernick created this “video jam session” so that novice guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, Dobro or bass players of any level can get ready for the “real thing” by playing along with Pete and his exciting all-star jam band. The band runs through 17 classic bluegrass songs and instrumentals while Pete teaches the ins and outs of “jam etiquette,” the basics of music theory, how to make up harmony vocals, use the “number system” for calling out changes, and lots more invaluable advice. DVD EXTRA! Clicking the remote’s “angle” button provides a close-up of the guitar player’s left hand so you can follow the song’s chord changes. 105-MIN. DVD OR VHS • BEGINNER LEVEL • INCLUDES LYRICS + CHORDS ______00641558 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00641474 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 AN INTRODUCTION TO OPEN TUNINGS AND SLIDE GUITAR taught by Roy Book Binder Roy Book Binder has given us another terrific look at his unique brand of fingerpicked blues guitar. On this DVD/video, he covers the basics of open tunings and the use of the bottleneck, teaching essential techniques in a way that will be easy even for newcomers to this style. Roy introduces beginning players to the slide through an exploration of open D (“Vestapol”) and open G (“Spanish”) tuning, demonstrating songs, licks, techniques, and the sounds of bottleneck blues. Songs: Never Drive a Stranger from Your Door • Cigarette Blues • Electricity • Palm Trees Shaking in the Night • She Did You a Favor • Baby Don’t You Do It No More • Tired of Being Mistreated. 80-MIN. DVD OR VHS • BEGINNER LEVEL • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB ______00641540 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00641539 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 NEW RELEASES HOMESPUN VIDEO CLASSIC BLUEGRASS BANJO SOLOS taught by Tony Trischka with John McGann, guitar Banjo wizard Tony Trischka teaches bluegrass banjo solos in the styles of some of the world’s greatest players: Earl Scruggs, Don Reno, Ralph Stanley, Bill Emerson, Bill Keith, Doug Dillard and other masters of the instrument. Tony performs each piece and then breaks down the essentials for the learning player. 60-MIN. DVD OR VHS • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. ______00641567 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00641568 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 LEARN TO PLAY THE SONGS OF JOHN DENVER GUITAR ACCOMPANIMENTS AND TECHNIQUES taught by Pete Huttlinger John Denver was one of the most beloved figures in the history of American popular music. Pete Huttlinger was John’s lead guitarist from 1994 until his tragic death in 1997, accompanying him on world tours, Grammy-winning recordings and TV specials. Lesson One: Pete breaks down eight John Denver hits, teaching the easy but effective chord progressions, picking patterns and bass runs that made his arrangements so compelling. Songs include: My Sweet Lady • I’m Sorry • Annie’s Song • Late Winter Early Spring (instrumental) • Fly Away • Boy from the Country • Darcy Farrow • and Rocky Mountain High. 90-MIN. DVD OR VHS • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL. Lesson Two: Huttlinger teaches seven great songs exactly as John himself played them. The techniques range from basic chords and folk strums to more complex picking patterns, chord progressions, and harmonies that evoke a sound typical of John’s music. Songs: Aspen Glow • Christmas for Cowboys • This Old Guitar • I Guess He’d Rather Be in Colorado • Mother Nature’s Son • Rhymes and Reasons • Take Me Home, Country Roads. 70-MIN DVD OR VHS • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB. ______00641564 2-DVD Set............................$49.95 ______00641551 Lesson 1 DVD......................$29.95 ______00641552 Lesson 2 DVD......................$29.95 ______00641565 2-Video Set..........................$49.95 ______00641511 Lesson 1 VHS Video.............$29.95 ______00641553 Lesson 2 VHS Video.............$29.95 EASY STEPS TO GUITAR FINGERPICKING DEMYSTIFYING ALTERNATE THUMB STYLE taught by Happy Traum For many aspiring players, the ability to maintain a rocksteady rhythmic pulse with their thumb while picking out off-the-beat melody notes with their fingers represents a “holy grail” of country, folk and blues playing. Drawing on four decades of teaching experience, Happy Traum has devised this nearly foolproof method to help them get off to a great start. The simple children’s song “Skip to My Lou” helps teach the basic concepts before getting into fingerpicking standards such as: Spike Driver’s Blues • Green, Green Rocky Road • Staggerlee • Nine Pound Hammer • Hobo’s Lullaby. 100-MIN. DVD • BEGINNER LEVEL • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB ______00641546 DVD ....................................$29.95 ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES FOR MANDOLIN taught by Chris Thile Here’s a lesson that will thrill and inspire mandolinists at all levels. Chris Thile, mandolin virtuoso for the hit band Nickel Creek, shares his own successful formula for developing right- and left-hand dexterity, improving speed and accuracy, and playing with heightened musicality. He provides numerous exercises that will make all the difference as aspiring players learn: Ode to a Butterfly • Hop the Fence • Red Haired Boy • Swallowtail Jig. As a bonus, you’ll hear astonishing performances of Chris’ original tunes “When Mandolins Dream” and “Raining at Sunset.” 85-MIN. DVD • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB ______00641545 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00641461 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 THE GUITAR STYLE OF RICHIE HAVENS taught by Richie Havens hosted by Artie Traum Richie Havens’ distinctive guitar sound, rich voice and compelling arrangements of folk, blues and rock classics have enthralled millions throughout his long and successful career. In a lively and fascinating conversation with guitarist Artie Traum, Richie demonstrates his powerful approach to his instrument, detailing his open tunings, unusual fretting style and amazing rhythmic strumming techniques. Eight of his best-known songs are taught. 85-MIN. DVD OR VHS ______00641560 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00641561 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 THE BLUES GUITAR OF KEB’ MO’ BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR THE CONTEMPORARY PLAYER taught by Keb’ Mo’ with Fran Banish Now available on DVD! Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kevin Moore (aka Keb’ Mo’) takes students on a powerful journey into the world of traditional and contemporary blues guitar. He begins by showing how turnarounds and harmonized scale passages can be the basis for developing fluid phrases in a Robert Johnson-style blues tune. Keb’ then teaches two originals, both employing a rhythmic alternating bass style as well as some jazz-oriented chords that add spice and interest to the songs. Switching to his National steel guitar, he then discusses the basics of slide technique, rounding out this exciting blues lesson. Songs: Delta-Style Blues • Perpetual Blues Machine • Angelina • Henry. 75-MIN. DVD OR VHS • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL • INCLUDES TAB ______00641538 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00641446 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 LEARN TO PLAY BLUES MANDOLIN taught by Steve James with John Sebastian, guitar and 6-string banjo In recent years, the mandolin has gained popularity both as a blues instrument and as the backbone of old-time string bands. Steve James shows novice players how to alter a basic G scale to create a blues scale, and then demonstrates picking and tremolo technique before teaching a number of great blues and jug band tunes. This instructional video is a must for those who want to use the mandolin for rhythmic accompaniment or as a hard-driving lead instrument for the blues. Songs include: Divin’ Duck Blues • The Lonesome Train That Carried My Gal Away • Juanita Stomp • Saturday Night in Jail • and Shotgun Blues. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL. ______00641531 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 7 8 NEW RELEASES HOMESPUN VIDEO THE FINGERPICKING GUITAR OF KELLY JOE PHELPS taught by Kelly Joe Phelps Kelly Joe explores the fingerpicking technique that has made him one of the most sought-after performers on today’s acoustic music scene. He has chosen six of his most popular pieces to demonstrate how he builds fingerpicking arrangements and improvisations to communicate his unique musical vision: Tommy • Sally Ruby • Capman Bootman • River Rat Jimmy • I Am the Light of This World • and Beggar’s Oil. 95-MIN. DVD OR VHS • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB ______00641555 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00641529 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 THE SLIDE GUITAR OF KELLY JOE PHELPS TECHNIQUES, ARRANGEMENTS AND IMPROVISATION taught by Kelly Joe Phelps Playing with his guitar flat on his lap, Kelly Joe Phelps uses his bar and alternate-thumb fingerpicking to achieve a free, improvisational sound that defies easy categorization. This lesson provides detailed instruction on his powerful slide guitar technique, and the arrangements that make his music so compelling. Songs: When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder • Black Crow Keeps Flying • and Goodnight Irene. 80-MIN. DVD • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL • INCLUDES TAB. ______00641554 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00641437 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 A PIANIST’S GUIDE TO FREE IMPROVISATION KEYS TO UNLOCKING YOUR CREATIVITY taught by Marilyn Crispell with John Menegon, bass Sit down at the piano and play whatever comes into your head, making up your own music as you go along. That’s free improvisation. Marilyn Crispell digs into her long experience with the music of Cecil Taylor, Anthony Braxton, Gary Peacock and other jazz improvisers, breaking down the finer points of creating music on the spot. 80-MIN. DVD OR VHS • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL • INCLUDES MUSIC + BOOKLET ______00641549 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00641550 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 THE TONY RICE GUITAR METHOD taught by Tony Rice hosted by Happy Traum with Wyatt Rice, second guitar In a wide-ranging and detailed session, Tony Rice demonstrates his world-famous technique, gives invaluable advice, analyzes some of his best-known pieces and discusses his style, influences, guitars and favorite players. This exceptionally rich two-part set is filled with fascinating conversation and the amazing playing we’ve all come to expect from this master picker. Songs: The Last Thing on My Mind • Bury Me Beneath the Willow • Wildwood Flower • Nine Pound Hammer • Stony Lonesome • Billy in the Lowground • Shenandoah • Danny Boy • Little Sadie • Jerusalem Ridge • Salt Creek • I Am a Pilgrim. 2-DVD OR 2-VIDEO SET • 140-MIN. • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB ______00641536 Two-DVD Set .......................$59.95 ______00641535 Two-Video Set......................$59.95 SOUTHERN BANJO STYLES, VOLUME 3 taught by Mike Seeger The banjo inspired a great variety of playing styles in the South during the 19th and 20th centuries. On this video, Mike Seeger presents an overview of mid-20th-century styles, helping you develop a full range of traditional techniques and repertoire. Each lesson features a complete performance of a song or tune (each one played on a different historical banjo), commentary on its style and source, and detailed instruction for playing it. Songs: Down South Blues • Last Night When My Willie Come Home • Wabash Blues • Bright Sunny South • Roll On John • Needlecase • Come My Little Pink • I’m Head over Heels in Love. 110-MIN. • EARLY INTERMEDAITE LEVEL • INCLUDES TAB + DETAILED INFORMATIONAL NOTES ______00641497 Video Three Only.................$29.95 ______00641542 Complete Three-Tape Series $79.95 ______00641479 Video One Only ...................$29.95 ______00641496 Video Two Only ...................$29.95 TONY TRISCHKA’S ESSENTIAL PRACTICE TECHNIQUES FOR BLUEGRASS BANJO taught by Tony Trischka This nuts-and-bolts practice session is designed to help players improve their timing, strengthen their hands and play with precision, power and rhythmic sophistication. It is filled with exercises, etudes and workouts covering many of the building blocks of bluegrass banjo. 50-MIN. DVD or VHS • BEGINNER LEVEL • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB ______00641547 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00641548 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 DOC’S GUITAR FINGERPICKING & FLATPICKING taught by Doc Watson with Pete Seeger, Mike Seeger, Jack Lawrence and Kirk Sutphin Recorded at the famed Merle Watson Memorial Festival in Wilkesboro, NC, this DVD captures Doc Watson teaching some of the most requested fingerpicking and flatpicking tunes in his vast repertoire. With his characteristic good humor, Doc provides an intimate look into the guitar technique, musical philosophy and fine musicianship for which he is known and loved worldwide. Clear explanations and demonstrations help players learn his definitive arrangements of: Deep River Blues • Bluebell • Southbound • Black Mountain Rag • Georgie • Way Downtown • Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down • Blue Railroad Train • Windy and Warm • Beaumont Rag • East Tennessee Blues • The Cuckoo. 90-MIN. DVD OR VHS • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB ______00641544 DVD ....................................$39.95 ______00641013 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 YOU CAN PLAY GUITAR A COMPLETE COURSE FOR THE BEGINNER taught by Happy Traum You can make music on the guitar even if you have never strummed a note! Happy Traum makes it easy with his unique step-by-step method, honed by forty years of teaching experience. He provides you with the skills you need to play and sing literally hundreds of songs in a wide variety of styles. Each of the three lessons on these DVDs explores a different aspect of the instrument. Lesson One teaches you all the chord fingerings and progressions you’ll need to play songs in the most important guitar keys. Lesson Two helps you add excitement to your song arrangements with a wide variety of rhythms, picking patterns and strumming techniques. Lesson Three simplifies the guiding principles of guitar theory to explain how the strings, frets and notes all work together to help you make music. TWO DVDS: 3 HOURS AND 20 MIN. • NOVICE LEVEL • INCLUDES CHORDS, MUSIC + TAB ______00641559 Two DVDs............................$49.95 ______00641000 Complete Three-Tape Set.....$79.95 ______00641001 Video One Only ...................$29.95 ______00641002 Video Two Only ...................$29.95 ______00641003 Video Three Only.................$29.95 NEW RELEASES LEGENDARY LICKS DVDS METALLICA – GUITAR LEGENDARY LICKS 1983-1988 A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF METALLICA’S GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES featuring Doug Boduch Learn the trademark riffs and solos behind one of the most influential metal bands of all time. Each riff and solo is played up to speed, then broken down note-by-note, then played at a slow tempo. Backing tracks are included so you can play along. An in-depth analysis of eight songs: Battery • Blackened • Damage, Inc. • Fade to Black • Jump in the Fire • Master of Puppets • Seek & Destroy • Welcome Home (Sanitarium). ______02500479 DVD ....................................$24.95 METALLICA – GUITAR LEGENDARY LICKS 1988-1997 A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF METALLICA’S GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES featuring Doug Boduch This follow-up to the Guitar Legendary Licks 1983-1988 DVD contains the band’s music from the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Each riff and solo is played up to speed, then broken down note by note, then played at a slow tempo. Backing tracks are included so you can play along. An in-depth analysis of eight songs: Enter Sandman • Fuel • Hero of the Day • Nothing Else Matters • One • Sad but True • The Shortest Straw • The Unforgiven. ______02500480 DVD ....................................$24.95 METALLICA – BASS LEGENDARY LICKS 1983-1988 A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF METALLICA’S BASS LINES featuring Doug Boduch Learn the trademark bass lines behind one of the most influential metal bands of all time. Each bass line is played up to speed, then broken down note by note, then played at a slow tempo. Backing tracks are included so you can play along. An in-depth analysis of eight songs: Battery • Blackened • Damage, Inc. • Fade to Black • Leper Messiah • Master of Puppets • Seek & Destroy • Welcome Home (Sanitarium). ______02500481 DVD ....................................$24.95 METALLICA – BASS LEGENDARY LICKS 1988-1997 A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF METALLICA’S BASS LINES featuring Doug Boduch This follow-up to the Bass Legendary Licks 1983-1988 DVD contains the band’s music from the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Each bass line is played up to speed, then broken down note by note, then played at a slow tempo. Backing tracks are included so you can play along. An in-depth analysis of eight songs: Enter Sandman • King Nothing • The Memory Remains • Nothing Else Matters • One • Sad but True • The Unforgiven • Until It Sleeps. ______02500484 DVD ....................................$24.95 METALLICA – DRUM LEGENDARY LICKS 1983-1988 A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF METALLICA’S DRUM GROOVES AND FILLS featuring Nathan Kilen Learn the trademark drum grooves and fills behind one of the most influential metal bands of all time. Backing tracks are included so you can play along. An in-depth analysis of eight songs: Battery • Blackened • Fade to Black • For Whom the Bell Tolls • Leper Messiah • Master of Puppets • Seek & Destroy • Welcome Home (Sanitarium). ______02500482 DVD ....................................$24.95 METALLICA – DRUM LEGENDARY LICKS 1988-1997 A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF METALLICA’S DRUM GROOVES AND FILLS featuring Nathan Kilen This follow-up to the Drum Legendary Licks 1983-1988 DVD contains the band’s music from the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Backing tracks are included so you can play along. An in-depth analysis of eight songs: Enter Sandman • Fuel • King Nothing • Nothing Else Matters • One • Sad but True • The Unforgiven • Until It Sleeps. ______02500485 DVD ....................................$24.95 9 10 NEW RELEASES HUDSON MUSIC STEVE SMITH – DRUM SET TECHNIQUE/ HISTORY OF THE U.S. BEAT Rob Wallis and Paul Siegel, founders of DCI Music Video® and the Drummers Collective and Bass Collective music schools in New York City, formed this publishing, DVD, video and record label. Hudson Music has earned several awards for its videos and DVDs from Modern Drummer magazine and other publications. BASS DAY 1998 featuring Andy Gonzalez, Michael Manring, Francis Rocco Prestia & Victor Wooten Michael Manring kicks things off with a set of fascinating solo pieces on four different instruments in various tunings, including one piece where he plays all four basses at the same time! Andy Gonzalez leads a group of top Latin musicians in a scorching set of contemporary and traditional Afro Cuban music. Bobby Rodriguez, one of the most influential bassists in the history of Latin music, joins Andy, and is presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Francis Rocco Prestia, accompanied by members of Tower of Power, including David Garibaldi, performs a burning set of their funk classics. He also talks about creating a groove, his early days with TOP and much more. Victor Wooten performs with a trio and presents a set of amazing music that stretches from serious funk to beautiful ballads, with plenty of stops in between. Featured is a classic solo in which Victor pulls out all the stops. Also includes a lesson on bass technique, an award presentation to bass legend Milt Hinton, and an amazing jam featuring the entire lineup, plus John Patitucci and Oteil Burbridge! Special DVD feature: photo gallery available using the web link function 105 minutes. ______00320336 DVD ....................................$24.95 Also Available: ______00320150 VHS Video ...........................$24.95 with Vital Information and the Historical Band With over four and a half hours of footage, this 2-DVD set is a virtual encyclopedia of drumset techniques, styles and concepts! Drumset Technique (Disc One) – Steve explains hand and foot technique in unprecedented detail and gets to the core of what drummers need to know in order to improve their feel and technical skills. Segments include: hand technique • foot technique • the art of practice, exercises, licks and phrases • independence/interdependence • implied metric modulations • plus four extended solo drum pieces. History of the U.S. Beat (Disc Two) – With the help of an all-star band, Steve explains the evolution of the drumset in U.S. Music – how the drumset was first used in all the major styles and how closely related all the styles are. Segments include: early New Orleans jazz • big band • bebop • rhythm and blues • country • blues • gospel • rock • funk • and jazz/rock. In addition, Steve’s group Vital Information plays seven complete tunes that feature applications of the techniques and complex rhythms explained in Disc One. Special Features: Extensive bonus footage including alternate-take drum solos, a brilliant hi hat solo and hi hat tutorial, alternate band performances, a cameraswitching option, optional running commentary by Steve, a listening list, a reading list, and more! Total Running Time (for both discs): 4 hours, 38 minutes. ______00320343 2-Disc DVD Set ...................$49.95 CLASSIC JAZZ DRUMMERS SWING AND BEYOND This incredible DVD features over 20 of the legendary giants and unsung greats of jazz percussion in solos, in “battle” and in the groups they helped make famous. Highlights include films of the legendary Sid Catlett with Louis Armstrong, Ray Bauduc with Jack Teagarden, Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich with their own orchestras, Gus Johnson with the rarely-heard Count Basie small group, Joe Harris with the pioneering Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra, Panama Francis with Cab Calloway, Lionel Hampton’s Band, never-before-seen solo footage of Philly Joe Jones, singular small-group examples of Stan Levey and the groundbreaking bop of Kenny Clarke and many others. A certifiable find is the bonus track: The only existing film of that influential New Orleans’ pioneer, the one and only Warren “Baby” Dodds. Special DVD Features: 4 Bonus Clips Plus a Photo Gallery! DVD Running Time: 70 minutes. ______00320318 DVD ....................................$29.95 Also Available: ______00320270 VHS Video (60 minutes) .....$24.95 CLASSIC SOLOS AND DRUM BATTLES – VOL. 2 The second installment in this exciting and acclaimed series. Volume Two features fifteen thunderous drum solos from legends like Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa, “Papa” Jo Jones, Art Blakey, Shelly Manne, Sonny Payne, Sam Woodyard, Rufus “Speedy” Jones, and others. Spanning the years 1947 to 1989, many of these performances have never been previously released on home video or DVD. Bonus clips include Bobby Troup’s “history of the jazz drum set” from 1958 and a great segment featuring The Gene Krupa Jazz Trio impersonating Russian musicians from 1946! Special DVD Features: a photo gallery • notes on each clip • and a short bio of each drummer. DVD Running Time: 73 minutes. ______00320335 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00320341 VHS Video ...........................$24.95 New drum book from Hudson Music! MIKE PORTNOY ANTHOLOGY, VOLUME ONE ______00690560 Drum Recorded Versions ....$24.95 BUDDY RICH – AT THE TOP Recorded at the Top of the Plaza in Rochester, New York on February 6, 1973, and captures drum legend Buddy Rich in his absolute prime. Syndicated by PBS in that year, it was the first time thousands of drummers were exposed to Buddy in a full-length concert setting, and many drummers continue to name this program as a prime influence on their own playing. Not seen in its entirety since it was first broadcast, it remains one of the most sought-after shows ever recorded by Buddy. It includes definitive versions of “Love for Sale,” the odd time signature-laden “Time Check,” his famed “Norwegian Wood,” “Basically Blues,” and the astonishing closer “West Side Story.” Also features a rare bonus clip: an unbelievable unaccompanied drum solo, not seen since its broadcast in May of 1978! Special DVD Features: Three rare bonus clips of Buddy, including his appearance as a “mystery guest” on What’s My Line from 1974, a television performance on the Sid Mark Show, and a solo from one of his very last performances at Disneyland in 1984. DVD Running Time: 87 minutes. ______00320338 DVD ....................................$29.95 Also Available: ______00320250 VHS Video (65 minutes) .....$24.95 NEW RELEASES HUDSON MUSIC BUDDY RICH AND HIS BAND: THE LOST WEST SIDE STORY TAPES Recorded in 1985, these master tapes were thought to have been lost in a fire. They were discovered in 2000, along with the original “surround sound” digital master, and extensive work was done to bring you this state-of-the-art audio mix. The concert includes the Buddy Rich standards “Cottontail,” “Mexicali Nose,” and the unforgettable classic “West Side Story Medley.” Approximately 110 minutes. ______00320317 VHS Video ...........................$24.95 BACKBEAT BOOKS SNARE DRUM BASICS with Bob Breithaupt This DVD is the ideal reference for drummers of all ages and experience levels, providing them with the means to develop or refine the essential tools necessary to expand their vocabulary as drummers. Topics covered include: grips, basic strokes, dynamics, stroke combinations, rudiments, tuning, specialty sounds, and many more. Special DVD Feature: A printable list of the Percussive Arts Society’s 40 International Drum Rudiments! 35 minutes. ______00320337 DVD ....................................$14.95 SETTING UP YOUR SURROUND STUDIO EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START MIXING IN SURROUND NOW by Bobby Owsinski Get Bobby Owsinski to set up your surround studio! Through the magic of DVD the West Coast Editor of Surround Professional magazine will come into your studio (sort of) and tell you exactly what you need to do to get your place surround-ready. He will appear on your monitor and explain what gear you need to get started, where to place and how to calibrate your speakers, what the difference between formats are, and much more. ______00331050 DVD ....................................$49.95 Also Available: ______00320312 DVD ....................................$39.95 Also Available: ______00320147 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 JOHN BLACKWELL – TECHNIQUE, GROOVING AND SHOWMANSHIP featuring the Modern Drummer Festival 2002 performance by Matrix A 2-Disc Set with Tom Coster, Baron Browne and Bruce Bartlett John Blackwell, drummer with Prince, shows his approach to developing the astounding technique he has become known for, including the key exercises that he used and still uses. John also covers building a solo, single hand rolls, single pedal technique and much more. He also shows, in detail, his amazing stick twirling technique, and explains how he was influenced and inspired by heroes like Lionel Hampton, Sonny Payne and Gene Krupa in this area. Also featured on Technique, Grooving and Showmanship is incredible footage of John’s performance at Modern Drummer Festival 2002, along with a great band, including, Tom Coster, Baron Browne and Bruce Bartlett. A great segment on grooving features John in the studio with Baron Browne on bass, playing, and discussing styles that include funk, jazz, blues and funk ballads. Special Features: Disc 1 – alternate angle edits of solos and demos, with DrumCam and bass inset • alternate angle edits of MD Festival 2002 performances, with DrumCam and bass inset • and commentary by John. Disc 2 – bonus material, including historic clips of some of John’s chief influences (like Lionel Hampton, Papa Jo Jones, and Gene Krupa) with John’s commentary • interviews backstage at MD 2002 • a photo gallery • and more. Over three and a half hours of material! ______00320349 2-Disc DVD Set....................$39.95 VICTOR WOOTEN & CARTER BEAUFORD – MAKING MUSIC featuring Béla Fleck, Jeff Coffin, Joseph Wooten and Regi Wooten Victor and Carter have known each other since childhood, however Victor’s Yin Yang album (Compass Records) was the first project that they have ever done together. Hudson Music filmed two days of these incredible sessions. Viewers will get an inside look as two great songs, “Zynergy” and “Resolution,” are introduced, developed and recorded. Also featured is material from an additional shoot in a New York City recording studio. Over the course of this session, Carter and Victor discuss their approaches to both of the songs and isolate the bass and drums parts for each, covering topics such as playing in odd times, styles, musicianship, turnarounds and more. It’s a fascinating process to watch the chemistry between players of this caliber. Special DVD Features: a new 50-minute master class by Victor discussing his Bass Camp, muting, economy of motion, finding your own voice, plus his brilliant solo from Bass Day 2001! A new, 35-minute interview with Carter behind a small drumset discussing the Everyday sessions: “The Space Between” (John Bonham influence), “When the World Ends” (Jeff Porcaro influence), and “Fool to Think” (Stuart Copeland influence), odd-times, warm-ups and more. Plus an extensive photo gallery. Over 90 minutes of new material! DVD Running Time: 177 minutes. ______00320306 DVD ....................................$29.95 Also Available: ______00320195 VHS Video (95 minutes) .....$29.95 RITTOR MUSIC BILLY BRANCH’S BLUES HARP DAY 1 In this video, Chicago blues master Billy Branch provides an easy-to-follow, 24-step introduction to blues harmonica and his impressive techniques. He covers: choosing the right harp; keys and basic theory; bending, hand vibrato, octaves and other techniques; tips on amplification and playing with a band; and much more! No prior experience or music reading ability is required, so this Day 1 course is perfect for beginners! ______00320316 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 STEVE JORDAN – THE GROOVE IS HERE This is the first instructional program by drummer’s drummer and Grammy Award winner Steve Jordan. This DVD is long-awaited by drummers around the world and includes live performances by Bob Cranshaw, Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar, and Bernie “Dr. Woo” Worrell. It also features commentary from Jackson Browne, Leroy Clouden, Levon Helm, Keith Richards, and Timothy White, Editor in Chief at Billboard Magazine. ______00320369 DVD ....................................$24.95 11 12 NEW RELEASES BERKLEE PRESS PRESENTS “WHEN MUSIC WORKS” BASIC AFRO-CUBAN RHYTHMS featuring Ricardo Monzón Learn how to play and practice the classic rhythms of the Afro-Cuban tradition with Berklee Professor Ricardo Monzón. Monzón demonstrates the patterns and instruments that form the beating heart of the AfroCuban tradition, on clave, conga, timbale, bongo and guiro. You’ll play along as he starts slowly with the basic patterns, then increases the tempo with a number of variations. By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to play and practice essential Afro-Cuban rhythms. 55 minutes. ______50448012 DVD ....................................$19.95 BEGINNING IMPROV: MOTIVIC DEVELOPMENT with Ed Tomassi In this Master Class, Berklee Professor and Saxophonist Ed Tomassi shows you how to build compelling improvisations out of just a few notes. Tomassi’s method makes improvising simple. He demonstrates techniques for creating graceful solos from a two-, three- or four-note riff or motive, and shows how to add depth and variety by stringing several motives together. His system is easyto-understand and practice; it will help you develop more interesting, cohesive, and creative solos within any form or structure. 33 minutes. ______50448014 DVD ....................................$19.95 BUILDING YOUR MUSIC CAREER featuring David Rosenthal Get detailed, practical advice on how to network, adapt to different musical settings, take full advantage of opportunities, and be a successful musician. A consummate pro in constant demand, David Rosenthal conveys wisdom earned over two decades as keyboardist, touring musician, producer, bandleader and collaborator with everyone from Billy Joel and Robert Palmer to Cyndi Lauper and Enrique Iglesias. Separating the “music” from the “business,” he discusses the importance of networking, hiring a good lawyer, knowing your gear inside and out, adapting your skills to different settings, and, most importantly, being ready to seize opportunities whenever they arise. Put his strategies to work for your career. 36 minutes. ______50448013 DVD ....................................$19.95 MODAL VOICING TECHNIQUES with Rick Peckham Bring new colors and voicings to your playing with Berklee Professor Rick Peckham, internationally known jazz guitarist, composer, writer, and clinician. In this Master Class, Peckham unlocks the mysteries of modal tonality, with a series of exercises and demonstrations that will expand your vocabulary, no matter what instrument you play. Peckham will show you how to extend your capabilities by integrating a variety of new voicings and articulations into your playing, so you can handle any modal situation guided by your own ears and instincts. 57 minutes. ______50448016 DVD ....................................$19.95 PREPARING FOR YOUR CONCERT with Joanne Brackeen Bring more freedom and creativity to every performance with the help of renowned pianist and Berklee professor Joanne Brackeen. One of the most respected figures in jazz, Brackeen has played all over the world – as soloist, bandleader, and side person for legends like Art Blakey, Joe Henderson and Stan Getz. In this Master Class, she takes you through the routines that have helped her get ready for decades worth of high-profile shows, and demonstrates exercises to get you physically and mentally primed. No matter what instrument you play, Brackeen will show you how to get loose, focused and ready for anything. So you can hit the stage with more confidence and energy. ______50448018 DVD ....................................$19.95 SHRED METAL CHOP BUILDER with Joe Stump Take your hard rock chops into the stratosphere with Berklee Professor and worldrenowned guitarist Joe “Shred Lord” Stump. In this Master Class, Stump breaks down his disciplined approach to scale patterns and practice routines. He’ll show you how to improve your technique and increase your speed, no matter what style you play. All you need is your guitar and a metronome. Stump will help you achieve a greater mastery of the instrument, with routines to get your chops in shape for the intense physical demands of the rock guitar idiom. 43 minutes. ______50448015 DVD ....................................$19.95 VOCAL PRACTICE FOR PERFORMANCE with Donna McElroy Sing with more power and passion under the guidance of Donna McElroy, Berklee Professor, Grammy nominee, Dove Award winner, and vocalist on multiple gold and platinum records. In this Master Class, McElroy shows you how to use the whole body to become the best singer you can be. See her work with a vocal student one-onone, demonstrating how to use different muscle groups to increase vocal strength and endurance. She also provides lifestyle tips and simple everyday exercises to help you cultivate and protect the source of your vocal power – and sing with more freedom, force and stamina. ______50448017 DVD ....................................$19.95 ROCKIN’ GROOVES with Danny Morris Learn how to lock into an airtight groove with Berklee professor and versatile bassman Danny Morris. In this Master Class, Morris gives you technique to help you anchor your band with solid foundation of bass lines, chord progressions and rhythmic and harmonic variations. Working with and without a drum machine, Morris breaks down the secrets of syncopation, rhythmic displacement, left-hand muting, and more. His practical lessons will help you build your bass vocabulary, play with more variety and character, and keep your grooves in the pocket. ______50448019 DVD ....................................$19.95 ALSO FROM BERKLEE PRESS TURNTABLE TECHNIQUE THE ART OF THE DJ featuring Stephen Webber Watch this DVD and learn to play the turntable like your favorite DJs and create your own style! Equally ideal for the beginner or experienced DJ, this disc will help you: master the essentials and develop your own style behind the decks; see the step-by-step practice exercises; learn basic equipment set-up; develop beat matching and creative mixing skills; perfect scratching techniques like cutting, stabs, crabs and flares; and much more! ______50448025 DVD..............................$22.95 NEW RELEASES INSTANTPRO SERIES DVDS ArtistPro $39.95 each ArtistPro Publishing – the world’s leading producer of pro audio educational book and video titles – embarks on an ambitious quest to improve your studio production skills with this expansive, all-new InstantPro DVD series. This series explores basic and advanced functions of the recording industry's most popular software programs, and features all the inside knowledge you need to get the most out of your studio investment. Each DVD runs at least 90 minutes and is hosted by an expert on the latest version of the program being presented. With cross-platform programs, the DVD covers both the Mac and PC versions. All parts of these interactive DVDs are fully accessible through detailed menus, making sure that it will be easy to find whatever topic is of particular interest to you. CUBASE 5.1 REASON Cubase VST has quickly become one of the most popular recording and sequencing programs for both the Mac and PC, and is used equally in pro and home studios throughout the world. The program is packed with features, and these two DVDs will guide you through every basic feature and every nuance. The beginner DVD is for those who have just acquired the program, and will guide the learner through basic audio and MIDI functions, as well as mixing and editing. The advanced DVD is for those who already have a working knowledge of Cubase and want to use the program to its full potential, including effects automation, advanced MIDI and Audio functions, and synchronization. Both DVDs apply to all current 5.1 versions of Cubase for both the Mac and PC. Each disc contains about 3 hours of instruction. ______00331026 Beginner ______00331057 Advanced Propellerhead Software's Reason 2.0 is a revolutionary software synthesizer and sequencer that can function as a total virtual production environment, integrating software synths and drum machines with sampler, playback, and effects modules. Reason has become the weapon of choice for many electronic musicians, and the DVD will make sure you don't get left behind! The DVD covers all of Reason's functions from basic sequencing and sound production to advanced effects and integration with other programs via ReWire. ______00331027 CUBASE SX Released in 2002, Cubase SX is a new product from Steinberg that expands the Cubase family of digital audio sequencers. The program is packed with new features, and is quite different from Cubase 5.1. These two DVDs will guide you through every basic feature and every nuance. The beginner DVD is for those who have just acquired the program, and will guide the learner through basic audio, MIDI functions, mixing and editing. The advanced DVD is for those who already have a working knowledge of Cubase SX and want to use the program to its full potential. Both DVDs apply to all current SX/SL versions of Cubase for both the Mac and PC. Each disc contains about 3 hours of instruction. ______00331058 Beginner ______00331059 Advanced GIGASTUDIO The GigaStudio software from Tascam is the most popular software sampler on the market today. It's a complex program that offers full-featured sampling, looping, and effects with MIDI control and a host of other features. The InstantPro DVD on GigaStudio will bring you up to speed on the software's most basic features that will get you started as well as its most advanced nuances that will add sparkle to your musical productions. ______00331060 REBIRTH/RECYCLE Propellerhead's Rebirth is a full-featured software and drum synthesizer modeled after the beloved Roland TB-303 bassline machine and the TR-808 and TR-909 analog drum machines. Recycle is Propellerhead's full-featured loop and sample software. These programs are a fixture in most professional electronic musicians' arsenals, and this DVD will give you the knowledge you need to unlock the software's full potential and make the hottest dance sounds! ______00331062 SONAR Cakewalk's SONAR is the PC-recording world’s most popular program, with a full range of recording, mixing, and editing functions. These DVDs will bring you up to speed on all of SONAR’s features, from basic recording all the way to DirectX effects automation and beyond. If you’re just getting started, the beginner DVD is for you. If you are using SONAR now and want to improve your skills, the advanced DVD will help. These DVDs are your complete guide to getting professional results with SONAR. ______00331029 Beginner ______00331063 Advanced WAVELAB WaveLab 4.0 is one of the most popular audio editing and mastering programs for the PC. Its speed and ease-of-use in mastering applications have made it a fixture in many commercial and project studios. This DVD explores using WaveLab to edit your finished mixes, master them with hot levels, and end up with a great-sounding CD! ______00331028 ALSO NEW FROM ARTISTPRO PRO TOOLS Digidesign's Pro Tools is now the industry-standard digital production environment, and most pro engineers suggest that anyone working in the recording industry should have Pro Tools experience. These two DVD titles will give you a professional understanding of how Pro Tools is used to create all types of music. The beginner DVD introduces you to the basic functions of recording, mixing, and editing with a Pro Tools rig. The advanced DVD expands on that, giving you the advanced editing, effects, and software tips that will take your music to the next level. Whether you're producing at home or in the studio, you need to get the most out of your Pro Tools investment. These DVDs will show the way. Both DVDs apply to all current versions of Pro Tools for both the Mac and PC. Each disc contains about 2 hours of instruction. ______00331032 Beginner ______00331061 Advanced KILLER DEMOS! HOT TIPS & COOL SECRETS with Bill Gibson ______00330961 DVD ................................................................................$19.95 Also Available: ______00320281 VHS Video .......................................................................$19.95 MUSIC PUBLISHING: THE BASICS with John Chaffin ______00331006 VHS Video .......................................................................$19.95 13 14 GENERAL INSTRUCTION BREAKTHROUGH TO IMPROV: THE SECRETS OF IMPROVISATION 15 STEPS TO MUSICAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MUSICIANS by Dave Frank This hour-long video master class has been designed for players of all instruments, as a way to “break through” to a creative approach to improvising music. Hosted by Dave Frank, Berklee professor and author of Hal Leonard’s popular book series Joy of Improv, this video outlines a unique series of “practice points” which are designed to guide you effortlessly into the process of improvisation! Topics include: the universal principles of improvisation, structuring an improv practice session, adopting the improviser’s attitude, and more... Highly recommended for aspiring improvisers and music teachers looking for a way to begin teaching improvisation. This video will get you and your students jammin’! 60 minutes. ______00320225 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 ______00320266 DVD ....................................$19.95 JAZZ/BLUES IMPROVISATION FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS taught by Doug Munro with special guests Danny Gottlieb (drums) and Jonathan Sanborn (bass) Homespun Video Here are the tools necessary to improvise freely in an ensemble, regardless of instrument. Guitarist and jazz educator Doug Munro teaches a variety of scales and riffs, and discusses the use of interval leaps, accents, tri-tones and arpeggios in improvisation. Featured performances illustrate how phrasing, motivic playing and chromatics add strength and interest to improvisations. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC • BEGINNER LEVEL ______00641154 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 LEARN TO PLAY KLEZMER MUSIC IMPROVISING IN THE TRADITION (FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS) taught by Andy Statman Homespun Video Learn the background, techniques and stylistic nuances needed to play this joyous, infectious music. In recent years, klezmer music has become increasingly popular among Jewish musicians, as well as with “world music” enthusiasts throughout the U.S. and abroad. Rich in history, lore and musical information, this video is a “must” for anyone – regardless of instrument – interested in playing klezmer music correctly. Songs: Purim Niggun • Moshe Emes • Meron Niggun • and Old Sher. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC • ALL LEVELS ______00641387 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 ACCELERATE YOUR PLAYING ACCELERATE YOUR BASS PLAYING EXERCISES AND TIPS TO MAKE YOU BETTER & FASTER! ACCELERATE YOUR GUITAR PLAYING EXERCISES AND TIPS TO MAKE YOU BETTER & FASTER! by Anthony Vitti This video is presented by Anthony Vitti. Vitti says, “In this video, I am going to focus on building good fundamental skills in many styles and aspects of playing bass. I chose material that has proven to be effective and can be practiced in a short amount of time. Although some of these exercises might seem simple for you, once you master them, your playing will progress and you will be able to express yourself better on your instrument – all of my students have shown improvement using these methods.” Includes an 80page booklet. 55 minutes. ______00320238 VHS Video .........................$24.95 by Tomo Fujita The guitar video is presented by Tomo Fujita. Fujita says: “I’ve learned that no matter what style of music is being played, there are certain skills that are essential for playing with other musicians and expressing one’s self freely on one’s instrument: a good ear, a strong sense of rhythm, and basic knowledge of music theory. The point of this video is not to give you a collection of ’hot licks’ to spice up your playing, but to help you understand and master the guitar and become a more complete and professinoal player. Once you have a solid grasp of the basics, everything becomes easier and more enjoyable – copying songs, learning and applying new techniques, improvising, etc. These exercises will definitely help you improve: my playing and my students’ playing are proof.” Includes an 80page booklet. 60 minutes. ______00320237 VHS Video .........................$24.95 ACCELERATE YOUR DRUMMING EXERCISES AND TIPS TO MAKE YOU BETTER & FASTER! by Larry Finn Covers everything from hand technique to some pretty advanced grooves and fills. The grooves include funk, rock, hip-hop, shuffles, and Latin. The main message in this video is that no matter what style of music you play, you must learn to lay down a strong groove. This involves having good hand technique, strong time, dynamic control, and groove vocabulary. If you work on all of the grooves and exercises in the video diligently, you will get better at all of these things. You will also improve independence and foot control as you progress through the grooves in each section. Includes a 64-page booklet. 60 minutes. ______00320240 VHS Video .........................$24.95 ACCELERATE YOUR KEYBOARD PLAYING EXERCISES AND TIPS TO MAKE YOU BETTER & FASTER! by Dave Limina Dave Limina has carefully chosen each exercise for this video to help build your harmonic, melodic and rhythmic vocabulary in blues, rock, funk and jazz styles. Some of the exercises are intended to be more challenging than others. These exercises have proven to be effective through my years as a teacher at Berklee. It has been my experience that you can be expressive and musical at any level of proficiency. Includes an 88-page booklet. 45 minutes. ______00320239 VHS Video .........................$24.95 GENERAL INSTRUCTION STARTER SERIES These excellent beginning DVDs and videos teach you everything you need to know to get started on your instrument. Each features footage of a live band so viewers can jam along. BEGINNING GUITAR 1 BEGINNING KEYBOARDS 2 with Tom Kolb In this info-packed DVD, parts of the acoustic and electric guitar are described. Viewers will also learn: how to tune up, how to get good tone with an amplifier, how to hold the pick, left- and right-hand positioning, open chords, power chords, strumming patterns, string muting, soloing and more. Features rock, blues and country rock styles, a jam session with a live band, and a detailed booklet. 44 minutes. ______00320326 DVD...............................................................................$9.95 ______00320049 VHS Video......................................................................$9.95 Includes information on the circle of fifths, more on chords and chord progressions, getting started soloing, improvising melodies over chords, and playing with the band in funk, rock, and blues styles. 29 minutes. ______00320054 VHS Video......................................................................$9.95 BEGINNING GUITAR 2 This picks up where Volume 1 leaves off, and is ideal for the beginning to intermediate guitarist. Includes information on barre chords, 7th chords, 9th chords, funk rhythms, double stops, scales, sequences, vibrato, hammer-ons and pull-offs. Rock, blues, and funk styles are covered. 30 minutes. ______00320050 VHS Video......................................................................$9.95 BEGINNING DRUMS 1 with Tim Pedersen This DVD teaches in detail: setting up your drum kit and proper positioning, holding the sticks, playing basic grooves and fills, bass drum patterns, snare drum rudiments, hi-hat and cymbal techniques, and much more. Also includes a booklet and a jam session with a live band. 29 minutes. ______00320329 DVD...............................................................................$9.95 ______00320055 VHS Video......................................................................$9.95 BEGINNING DRUMS 2 Covers flams, paradiddles, fills and phrasing, snare accents, funk grooves, shuffle grooves, and position exercises for developing fluid movement around the drum set. 28 minutes. ______00320056 VHS Video......................................................................$9.95 BEGINNING KEYBOARD 1 with Sandy Stein This value-priced DVD is a great introduction to the keyboard! It covers: note names; scales and chords; hand positions; chord progressions; rock, blues and pop styles; and more. Includes a detailed booklet and a jam session with a live band! 27 minutes. ______00320328 DVD...............................................................................$9.95 ______00320053 VHS Video......................................................................$9.95 BEGINNING BASS 1 with Larry Antonino 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. Includes a detailed booklet. 29 minutes. ______00320327 DVD...............................................................................$9.95 ______00320051 VHS Video......................................................................$9.95 BEGINNING BASS 2 For the beginning to intermediate bassist, this video covers pentatonic scales, harmonics, chords, more bass lines, picking up speed, funk grooves, and locking in with the drummer. Approximately 25 minutes. ______00320052 VHS Video......................................................................$9.95 BASIC GUITAR & STRING SET UP FOR ACOUSTIC & ELECTRIC GUITARS with Tom Kolb This fun and informative beginning DVD will teach you everything you need to know to keep your new guitar in great playing condition! Guitar Institute of Technology instructor Tom Kolb demonstrates step-by-step: • The parts of the electric and acoustic guitar • How to change the strings • How to hold the guitar and the pick • Common chords • How to tune with an electric tuner, with a keyboard, and by ear • Strumming patterns Includes a pamphlet featuring chords and easy songs to help you start playing right away – all for only $7.95! 30 minutes. ______00320330 DVD...............................................................................$7.95 ______00320092 VHS Video......................................................................$7.95 STARTER SERIES PREPACK Contains 12 VHS videos: two of each Volume 1 video and one of each Volume 2 video. Includes display. ______00320059....................................................................................$119.40 15 16 GENERAL INSTRUCTION PLAY TODAY! DVD SERIES THE ULTIMATE SELF-TEACHING METHOD! Hal Leonard Play Today! is the ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific play-along songs, and a booklet with all music examples. These DVDs can be used as a supplement to the Play Today! Level 1 books, or alone as a great introduction to your instrument. Learn at your own pace with these complete guides to the basics and open the door to the world of music! DVDs are available individually or packaged with the Level 1 Book/CD packs. PLAY GUITAR TODAY! DVD PLAY TRUMPET TODAY! DVD featuring Doug Boduch This complete guide to the guitar includes: songs, chords and riffs • picking and strumming • playing tips and techniques • standard notation and tablature. ______00320353 DVD.............................................................................$14.95 ______00699544 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD ..............................................$19.95 featuring Charlie Menghini This complete guide to the trumpet includes: assembly and maintenance • producing sound • music reading • playing songs with a backup band. 26 minutes. ______00320357 DVD.............................................................................$14.95 ______00699556 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD ..............................................$19.95 PLAY BASS TODAY! DVD PLAY CLARINET TODAY! DVD featuring Chris Kringel This complete guide to the bass guitar includes: songs, riffs and scales • all musical styles • playing tips and techniques • standard notation and tablature. ______00320356 DVD.............................................................................$14.95 ______00699552 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD ..............................................$19.95 featuring Andrea Bryk This complete guide to the clarinet includes: assembly and maintenance • producing sound • music reading • playing songs with a backup band. 28 minutes. ______00320358 DVD.............................................................................$14.95 ______00699554 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD ..............................................$19.95 PLAY KEYBOARD TODAY! DVD PLAY ALTO SAX TODAY! DVD featuring Robbie Gennet This complete guide to the piano includes: songs, chords and scales • left- and right-hand fingering • playing tips and techniques • bass and treble clef notation. ______00320354 DVD.............................................................................$14.95 ______00699545 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD ..............................................$19.95 featuring Jason Gillette This complete guide to the alto saxophone includes: assembly and maintenance • producing sound • music reading • playing songs with a backup band. 25 minutes. ______00320359 DVD.............................................................................$14.95 ______00699555 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD ..............................................$19.95 PLAY DRUMS TODAY! DVD PLAY FLUTE TODAY! DVD featuring Scott Schroedl This complete guide to the drums includes: beats, songs, and fills • all musical styles • playing tips and techniques • and music notation. ______00320355 DVD.............................................................................$14.95 ______00699551 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD ..............................................$19.95 featuring Kaye Clements This complete guide to the flute includes: assembly and maintenance • producing sound • music reading • playing songs with a backup band. 39 minutes. ______00320360 DVD.............................................................................$14.95 ______00699553 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD ..............................................$19.95 GENERAL INSTRUCTION BEGINNER VIDEO SERIES BEGINNER VIDEO SERIES In Hal Leonard’s Beginner Videos, master teachers and performers guide you through all the basics to play the clarinet, flute, percussion, alto saxophone, trombone, or trumpet. Especially designed for the very beginner, these videos are a quick and fun way to learn the parts and assembly of the instrument, breathing and posture, and the essentials of producing a good tone. You’ll also learn how to care for your instrument to keep it in top playing condition. Beginner Videos will also teach you music reading with notes and rhythms before you learn to play your very first melodies, right along with a great backup band! With step-by-step instruction, you’ll be playing like a pro in no time. Approximately 30 minutes each. ALTO SAXOPHONE BEGINNER VIDEO – LEVEL 1 with Jason Gillette ______00320251 VHS Video .............................$9.95 FLUTE BEGINNER VIDEO – LEVEL 1 TRUMPET BEGINNER VIDEO – LEVEL 1 PERCUSSION BEGINNER VIDEO – LEVEL 1 CLARINET BEGINNER VIDEO – LEVEL 1 TROMBONE BEGINNER VIDEO – LEVEL 1 with Kaye Clements ______00320253 VHS Video .............................$9.95 ______00320243 VHS Video .............................$9.95 with Charlie Menghini ______00320245 VHS Video .............................$9.95 ______00320244 VHS Video .............................$9.95 with Andrea Bryk ______00320252 VHS Video .............................$9.95 PLAY IN ONE HOUR PLAY HARMONICA IN ONE HOUR featuring Bobby Joe Holman Professional musician and experienced harmonica teacher Bobby Joe Holman gives the clearest and easiest instructions ever for learning the basics of harmonica playing, like how to: hold the harmonica, play a melody, use chords to enhance playing, and play folk, country, and blues. Reading music notation is not required. You’re just an hour away from playing the harmonica! 60 minutes. ______00841001 VHS Video ....................................................................................................................$19.95 PLAY PIANO IN ONE HOUR A QUICK & EASY APPROACH TO PLAYING THE PIANO How many people have always dreamed of playing the piano but could never find the time? Well, their dream is about to come true! Play Piano in One Hour will have anyone playing three great songs in the time it would take to attend one traditional piano lesson. With this unique video, adults can learn to play at their convenience and in their own homes! The video works for any acoustic or digital piano and uses the world’s easiest to play notation. Emphasizes progressing at your own pace and using both hands with confidence. 60 minutes. ______00292020 VHS Video ....................................................................................................................$14.95 PLAY SAX IN ONE HOUR featuring George Shelby In this informative video, versatile performer & educator George Shelby takes players step by step through the parts of the saxophone: the body, neck, neckstrap, mouthpiece, ligature and reed. He discusses how to assemble and hold the sax, and the proper way to blow and get good sound. George teaches the C scale going up and down, and demonstrates hitting high notes, tonguing, vibrato, growling, and much more. George plays in a wide variety of styles and has performed around the world with artists including Jim Brickman, Sheena Easton, David Foster, Melissa Manchester, Brian Setzer, The Rippingtons, Larry Carlton and others. 60 minutes. ______00320148 VHS Video ....................................................................................................................$19.95 17 18 GUITAR INSTRUCTION BEGINNING GUITAR INSTRUCTION BEGINNING CHORDS AND STRUMMING with Rick Plunkett Star Licks This video features Rick Plunkett, one of today’s finest guitar instructors, taking you step-by-step through finger positions for basic chords, bar chords, power chords, picking and strumming. You’ll also learn chord choices, chord voicing, strum patterns, muting, and more. 31 minutes. ______00320044 VHS Video .............................$9.95 BEGINNING GUITAR VOLUME ONE with Tom Kolb Starter Series Hal Leonard In this info-packed DVD, parts of the acoustic and electric guitar are described. Viewers will also learn: how to tune up, how to get good tone with an amplifier, how to hold the pick, left- and right-hand positioning, open chords, power chords, strumming patterns, string muting, soloing and more. Features rock, blues and country rock styles, a jam session with a live band, and a detailed booklet. 44 minutes. ______00320326 DVD ......................................$9.95 ______00320049 VHS Video .............................$9.95 BEGINNING GUITAR 2 This picks up where Volume 1 leaves off, and is ideal for the beginning to intermediate guitarist. Includes information on barre chords, 7th chords, 9th chords, funk rhythms, double stops, scales, sequences, vibrato, hammer-ons and pulloffs. Rock, blues, and funk styles are covered. 30 minutes. ______00320050 VHS Video .............................$9.95 FRETBOARD ROADMAPS GUITAR CHORDS Hal Leonard This DVD follows up on the success of Hal Leonard’s bestselling book, Picture Chord Encyclopedia (#00695224). It features photos, diagrams and audio of more than 2,600 chords. Includes: easy to read chord grids • easy to see color photos • easy to navigate chord finder • basic chord theory • and basic fingering principles. ______00320331 DVD ......................................$9.95 featuring Fred Sokolow This DVD helps viewers think like musicians. Using familiar tunes, Fred Sokolow teaches the movable fretboard patterns all the pros use. Guitarists will learn how to solo and play back-up in all keys, all over the fretboard • play movable chords and chord progressions • play chord-based licks and arpeggios • jam or play melodies with the blues box and with pentatonic and major scales • and much more. The accompanying booklet comes complete with easy-to-follow notation and diagrams which correspond exactly to the DVD. 62 minutes. ______00320325 DVD ....................................$16.95 ______00320138 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 FENDER®, HUDSON MUSIC AND HAL LEONARD PRESENT Available on 2 DVDs or 3 Videos. Also Available on VHS: ______00320311 “The First Step” VHS Video – 105 min.....$14.95 ______00320296 “Play Acoustic Guitar!” – VHS Video – 116 min.....$14.95 ______00320295 “Play Electric Guitar!” – VHS Video – 100 min.....$14.95 GETTING STARTED ON ACOUSTIC GUITAR A COMPLETE COURSE FOR THE BEGINNER GUITARIST! GETTING STARTED ON ELECTRIC GUITAR A COMPLETE COURSE FOR THE BEGINNER GUITARIST! featuring Keith Wyatt Step-by-step lessons incorporating clear, easy-to-follow 3-D graphics and unique play-along tracks teach the viewer the essential chords, scales, and techniques used by acoustic guitar players in every popular style, including rock, blues, and country. This DVD is separated into two major sections: The First Step: tuning up • string names • essential chords and scales used by all players • music reference section (notes, rhythms, chords and scales) • practice tips • fretting-hand technique • pickinghand technique • backing tracks for play-along • animated 3D fretboard graphics Play Acoustic!: rhythm technique (bare finger/thumb, bass/chord, fingerstyle, etc.) • soloing technique (chord embellishment, open-string chords, using a capo) • electrified acoustic • rock, blues and country styles • rhythm and solo technique in each style • backing tracks in each style for play-along • tips on caring for your instrument from the Fender Custom Shop. Special DVD Features include: • Bonus footage, including a Fender factory tour! • Looping function • Web links, including a Web site specifically designed for beginning guitarists • Multi-language feature so you can hear the DVD in English, Spanish, German, French, or Japanese • Universally encoded for playability worldwide. Total running time: Approximately 225 minutes. ______00320294 DVD....................................$24.95 featuring Keith Wyatt Step-by-step lessons incorporating clear, easy-to-follow 3-D graphics and unique play-along tracks teach the viewer the essential chords, scales, and techniques used by electric guitar players in every popular style, including rock, blues, and country. This DVD is separated into two major sections: The First Step: tuning up • string names • essential chords and scales used by all players • music reference section (notes, rhythms, chords and scales) • practice tips • fretting-hand technique • pickinghand technique • backing tracks, for play-along • animated 3D fretboard graphics. Play Electric!: right-hand technique • left-hand technique • rhythm parts (muting, alternate picking, arpeggios) • soloing technique (string bending, vibrato) • styles include: rock, blues, country • rhythm and solo ideas for each style • backing tracks in each style for play-along • amps and effects • tips on caring for your instrument from the Fender Custom Shop. Special DVD Features include: • Bonus footage, including a Fender factory tour! • Looping function • Web links, including a Web site specifically designed for beginning guitarists • Multi-language feature so you can hear the DVD in English, Spanish, German, French, or Japanese • Universally encoded for playability worldwide Total running time: Approximately 214 minutes. ______00320293 DVD...................................$24.95 GUITAR INSTRUCTION GUITAR SOLOING THE CONTEMPORARY GUIDE TO IMPROVISATION featuring Daniel Gilbert and Beth Marlis Musicians Institute This outstanding video lesson is a comprehensive source for mastering the art of single-note, melodic improvisation. Beth Marlis and Daniel Gilbert cover topics such as: scales, modes, arpeggios, technique and visualization exercises; rock, blues, jazz and other styles; sequences, phrases and licks; and many more. ______00695638 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 Also Available: INCLUDES TAB GUITAR SOLOING ______00695190 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95 HAL LEONARD GUITAR METHOD For The Beginning Electric or Acoustic Guitarist with Tom Kolb Hal Leonard The world-famous Hal Leonard Guitar Method has taught millions of people to play. Now learning will be even easier, thanks to this great new method video! Designed for anyone just learning to play electric or acoustic guitar, it covers: tuning up and parts of the guitar, reading both standard notation and tablature, playing chords, strumming and picking, improvising basic rock solos and lots more, with helpful on-screen music, guitar diagrams, and hand-position close-ups. Viewers will learn to play the songs: Let It Be • Wild Thing • and Twist and Shout, as well as the famous intro riffs to: Smoke on the Water • Day Tripper • and Sunshine of Your Love. Corresponds with books and supplements in the Hal Leonard Guitar Method. ______00697318 DVD – 80 minutes ..............$19.95 ______00320159 VHS Video – 55 minutes .....$14.95 HAL LEONARD GUITAR METHOD BEGINNER’S PACK This value-priced pack contains everything a beginning electric or acoustic guitarist needs to get started! It includes the Second Edition of the Level 1 book/CD pack in the worldfamous Hal Leonard Guitar Method, as well as the method’s correlating DVD. ______00697341 Level 1 Book/CD & DVD......$24.95 KIDS’ GUITAR – 2-VIDEO SET taught by Marcy Marxer Homespun Video Please see the Children’s section for a complete description. ______00641168 Complete Two-Tape Series...$39.95 ______00641169 Video One Only ...................$24.95 ______00641170 Video Two Only ...................$24.95 HOW TO TUNE YOUR GUITAR GET IT RIGHT QUICKLY AND EASILY! taught by Happy Traum with John Sebastian Homespun Video Tuning the guitar should be learned right along with fretting, chording and picking the instrument. Happy Traum and John Sebastian demonstrate tricks and techniques for tuning up quickly and easily. They teach how to get in tune to the notes of a piano or keyboard, “relative” tuning using the fretboard and harmonics, the ins and outs of electronic tuners, troubleshooting guitar intonation and more! Although invaluable for novices, even experienced players will gain insights from this important lesson. 60-MIN. VIDEO • NOVICE LEVEL ______00641485 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 PLAY GUITAR TODAY! DVD THE ULTIMATE SELFTEACHING METHOD! featuring Doug Boduch Hal Leonard This DVD can be used as a supplement to the Play Guitar Today! Level 1 book, or alone as a great introduction to the guitar. 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 riffs • picking and strumming • playing tips and techniques • standard notation and tablature. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of guitar music! ______00320353 DVD ....................................$14.95 ______00699544 Level 1 Book/CD + DVD......$19.95 SMARTSTART GUITAR FOR AGES 5 TO 10 taught by Jessica Baron Turner with Sarah Schenkken and Aaron Smith Homespun Video Please see the Children’s section for a complete description. ______00641365 VHS Video............................$19.95 YOU CAN PLAY GUITAR A COMPLETE COURSE FOR THE BEGINNER taught by Happy Traum Homespun Video You can make music on the guitar even if you have never strummed a note! Happy Traum makes it easy with his unique step-by-step method, honed by forty years of teaching experience. He provides you with the skills you need to play and sing literally hundreds of songs in a wide variety of styles. Each of the three lessons on these DVDs explores a different aspect of the instrument. Lesson One teaches you all the chord fingerings and progressions you’ll need to play songs in the most important guitar keys. Lesson Two helps you add excitement to your song arrangements with a wide variety of rhythms, picking patterns and strumming techniques. Lesson Three simplifies the guiding principles of guitar theory to explain how the strings, frets and notes all work together to help you make music. TWO DVDS: 3 HOURS AND 20 MIN. • NOVICE LEVEL • INCLUDES CHORDS, MUSIC + TAB ______00641559 Two DVDs............................$49.95 ______00641000 Complete Three-Tape Set.....$79.95 ______00641001 Video One Only ...................$29.95 ______00641002 Video Two Only ...................$29.95 ______00641003 Video Three Only.................$29.95 19 20 GUITAR INSTRUCTION HAPPY TRAUM’S GUITAR BUILDING BLOCKS – 4-VIDEO SET Homespun Video Happy Traum’s series will help learning players develop essential guitar technique. Each video concentrates on a specific “building block,” focusing on targeted areas. Video One – Barre Chords and How to Use Them: Barre chords are vital if you want to move beyond the third fret, play solid rhythm in all keys and get a wide variety of sounds through chord inversions. Learn basic chord theory, transposing from one key to another and how to play chord progressions and songs. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES CHORDS • BEGINNER LEVEL Video Two – Bass Runs and How to Use Them: Bass runs offer movement, harmony and a smooth transition while changing chords. Adding them helps teach scales in several keys and develops good timing and single-note accuracy. Happy teaches a variety of bass “walks,” from the most basic to complex chromatic runs. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL Video Three – Instant Fingerpicking Success: The fingerpicking style is one of the most popular and engaging ways of playing the guitar. It’s especially good for song accompaniment, and has long been favored by folk, blues and country pickers. This lesson de-mystifies the right-hand technique by breaking it down into patterns that can be learned quickly and easily: Once mastered, these patterns can spice up your all-time favorite songs. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL Video Four – Creating Folksong Arrangements: The beauty of the guitar is not necessarily based on advanced and highly technical playing skills. Happy takes easy songs and shows how to transform them into beautiful showpieces using right-hand patterns, altered chords, harmonized scales and other very basic but useful techniques. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL ______00641008 Complete Four-Tape Series...$90.00 ______00641009 Video One Only....................$24.95 ______00641010 Video Two Only....................$24.95 ______00641011 Video Three Only .................$24.95 ______00641012 Video Four Only ..................$24.95 BEGINNING ACOUSTIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR by Kenny Sultan Centerstream Publications This video presents a combination of 3-key blues techniques for players who already know basic chords and have some experience with the guitar. Features straight blues in the key of A, ragtime blues in G, and slide guitar in open D tuning. Includes musical examples. 75 minutes. ______00000051 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 Also available: ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR by Kenny Sultan Centerstream Publications ______00000157 Book/Cassette Pack .............$18.95 ACOUSTIC FINGER PICKING INCLUDES TAB featuring Jamie Findlay Star Licks Musician, teacher, producer and songwriter Jamie Findlay presents 30 minutes of in-depth instruction on acoustic fingerpicking. He demonstrates exercises to build technique in a variety of finger picking styles, like folk, pop, country, blues, and jazz. Includes info on comping, soloing, chord melodies, walking bass lines, and much more. Features Jamie performing with a vocalist and bass player. 33 minutes. ______00320016 VHS Video .............................$9.95 ACOUSTIC ROCK GUITAR SOLOING INCLUDES TAB featuring Jamie Findlay Star Licks Jamie Findlay, one of the masters of contemporary acoustic guitar, has taught jazz guitar at USC and currently teaches at Musicians Institute. In this in-depth presentation, he breaks down licks, scales and chords, and teaches sequences, arpeggios, thirds, and sixths intervals. He discusses major and harmonic minor scales, pentatonic scales and blues scales, with step-by-step demonstrations of soloing in blues, country, Latin, Brazilian, jazz and pop styles. 48 minutes. ______00320085 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 with Michael Thompson Star Licks Talented session player and Berklee College of Music grad Michael Thompson introduces the guitar, shows fundamental chords, chord progressions, arpeggiated chords, and more. 36 minutes. ______00320001 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 ESSENTIAL DADGAD FOR BEGINNERS – 3-VIDEO SET taught by Artie Traum Homespun Video More and more guitarists are discovering the powerful harmonies and rich chord formations that become available to them in DADGAD tuning. Here is an easy introduction to DADGAD for those who are new to alternate tunings and want to explore its unique sounds on the guitar. Video One: Artie Traum shows how to retune the guitar quickly and easily, form the important chords in the key of D (some using only one finger), improvise instrumentals, write songs, and get funky with country blues ideas. Using the folk classic “The Water Is Wide” as an example, Artie reveals how a song can be harmonized using basic chord positions in this tuning. 55-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL Video Two: The second and third videos demonstrate DADGAD’s application in mountain ballads, blues and fingerstyle jazz. Traum provides tips for composing on the guitar. Songs: East Virginia Blues • KC Moan • Niagara • Serpa. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL Video Three: Songs: Blue Hotel • Fourteen Turtles • Yankee Swamp. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. ______00641522 Complete Three-Tape Series $79.95 ______00641472 Video One Only ...................$29.95 ______00641520 Video Two Only ...................$29.95 ______00641521 Video Three Only.................$29.95 ESSENTIAL RIFFS FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR taught by Artie Traum with Jeff Pevar, second guitar Homespun Video Packed with dozens of time-tested musical phrases, this lesson will help even a beginner become a strong lead guitarist. Each riff is played slowly, and then at speed to give a feel for how it should sound in context. Jeff Pevar (currently playing with David Crosby) joins Artie to demonstrate how to use these lead lines while jamming on blues progressions. A demonstration of minor key jazz-blues phrases will round out this repertoire of licks and will allow a player to create hot solos. 55-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNING LEVEL ______00641473 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 GUITAR INSTRUCTION EXPLORING DADGAD GUITAR NEW SOUNDS, TEXTURES AND REPERTOIRE taught by Laurence Juber Homespun Video Fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Laurence Juber unravels the mystery of this beautiful and versatile guitar tuning, long used by Celtic guitar stylists. Laurence has mastered its intricacies, and he teaches the evocative tunes he has composed, and which appear on his latest CD for Narada Records. He shows how this tuning can be used to beautiful effect in different keys, and how an arrangement of a familiar tune such as “Danny Boy” can be developed in a variety of ways. This is a video that will open vast new possibilities for guitarists who want to extend their musical vocabularies. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641447 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 GUITAR ACCOMPANIMENT PLAYING LEAD FOR A SINGER/GUITARIST taught by Artie Traum with Diane Zeigler Homespun Video A good accompanist adds depth, sparkle and excitement to a song, punctuating it with improvised lines and well-placed chords, then stepping forward to take a solo. Artie Traum has accompanied dozens of top performers, and here he shows guitarists how it’s done. Diane Zeigler’s original songs represent several styles: ballads, blues and country and provide perfect material for lead back-up on accoustic guitar. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER/EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641053 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 INTRODUCTION TO ROOTS GUITAR AN OVERVIEW OF NORTH AMERICAN FOLK STYLES by Doug Cox Centerstream Publications This fun & fantastic video taught by Canada’s premier guitar and Dobro® player is a perfect primer for the beginning to intermediate guitarist interested in knowing the techniques needed to play blues, bluegrass, country and folk guitar. It includes invaluable info and tips on: tuning, hand stretching exercises, mastering basic chord progressions, forward and backward right-hand roll patterns and exercises, alternating thumb roll patterns, Travis picking, blues in E, right-hand muting, string bending, 4-finger roll patterns, and so much more! You’ll learn all the basics you’ll need to become a true roots guitar player! Booklet included. 60 minutes. ______00000265 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR OF JORMA KAUKONEN – 3-VIDEO SET BLUES, RAGS AND ORIGINALS taught by Jorma Kaukonen Homespun Video Video One: Jorma teaches his solid fingerpicking blues style through some of his favorite traditional and original tunes: West Coast Blues • Hesitation Blues • Crystal City • Embryonic Journey. Includes tips on picking style, slide technique, open tunings and a demonstration with Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna partner Jack Casady. 100-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two: Jorma Kaukonen continues his examination of the blues-based fingerpicking that has long been his signature style. He takes apart, in detail, some favorites from his repertoire, teaching the runs, chords, picking and other techniques that make his arrangements so memorable. Songs include the folk/blues I Know You Rider • his original Water Song • and the perennial favorite San Francisco Bay Blues. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Three: Jorma delves into seven of the traditional and original guitar pieces that have become his trademark. He mixes traditional folk picking patterns with rolls, back-brushing, double-time playing, percussive rhythms and other concepts for the intermediate-level player. A fascinating excursion into the techniques of one of America’s most popular performers. Songs: I Will Be All Right • Been So Long • Ice Age • Mann’s Fate • Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning • Third Week in the Chelsea • Ninety-Nine Year Blues. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641380 Complete Three-Tape Series $99.95 ______00641038 Video One Only ...................$39.95 ______00641039 Video Two Only ...................$39.95 ______00641378 Video Three Only.................$39.95 BEST OF LENNON & MCCARTNEY FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE FAB FOUR’S ACOUSTIC GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES featuring Andrew DuBrock Guitar Signature Licks Hal Leonard 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. ______00320333 DVD ....................................$19.95 ______00320235 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 THE FINGERPICKING GUITAR OF KELLY JOE PHELPS taught by Kelly Joe Phelps Homespun Video Kelly Joe explores the fingerpicking technique that has made him one of the most sought-after performers on today’s acoustic music scene. He has chosen six of his most popular pieces to demonstrate how he builds fingerpicking arrangements and improvisations to communicate his unique musical vision: Tommy • Sally Ruby • Capman Bootman • River Rat Jimmy • I Am the Light of This World • and Beggar’s Oil. 95-MIN. DVD OR VHS • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB ______00641555 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00641529 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 RHYTHM IN YOUR RIFFS STRUMS, PATTERNS AND GROOVES FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR taught by Bob Brozman Homespun Video Bob Brozman has made a fascinating lesson that will help acoustic players look at their guitar in a whole new way. Bob explores many aspects of rhythm guitar, and investigates the elements of meter, and what makes a good “groove.” He helps you develop coordination through a variety of drills and exercises so that accents, swing rhythm, polyrhythms, triplets and other meters become second nature. 70-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641469 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 12-STRING GUITAR TECHNIQUES taught by Happy Traum Homespun Video The powerful sounds and songs of Leadbelly, Pete Seeger, Blind Willie McTell and others resound through the 12-string guitar. This video lesson teaches the walking basses, dynamic rhythms, full chords and fingerpicking innovations that can be used on this wonderful instrument. Teaches nine songs. 90-MIN. VIDEO • BEGINNER TO EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVELS ______00641036 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 21 22 GUITAR INSTRUCTION NANCY WILSON Star Licks Nancy Wilson of the supergroup Heart presents a rare and insightful glimpse of her style and technique on acoustic guitar. She takes you step-by-step through her most popular songs, including These Dreams • Dreamboat Annie • Mistral Wind • Dog and Butterfly • and more. She discusses and demonstrates fingerpicking, flatpicking, open string chords, and more. 60 minutes. ______00324020 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 BLUES GUITAR ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR by Kenny Sultan Centerstream Publications This video presents a combination of 3-key blues techniques for players who already know basic chords and have some experience with the guitar. Features straight blues in the key of A, ragtime blues in G, and slide guitar in open D tuning. Includes musical examples. 75 minutes. ______00000051 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 Also available: ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR by Kenny Sultan Centerstream Publications ______00000157 Book/Cassette Pack .............$18.95 THE FINGERPICKING BLUES OF ETTA BAKER taught by Etta Baker Homespun Video Etta Baker is a legendary Piedmont blues guitarist whose solid fingerpicking has influenced generations of players. She plays and slows down the songs and instrumentals that have become part of the traditional fingerpicking repertoire: Bully of the Town • Railroad Bill • John Henry • One Dime Blues • and others. Etta demonstrates her powerful style on both acoustic and electric guitars and talks about her own musical influences growing up in rural North Carolina. 60MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641334 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 BASIC LICKS AND CLASSIC SOLOS FOR ELECTRIC BLUES GUITAR taught by Jim Weider Homespun Video Here’s a video lesson for novice players who want to get started playing blues on the electric guitar. Jim Weider shows the easy way to get into playing authentic licks, riffs, rhythms and hot solos. Each tune covers a different aspect of electric blues playing and provides a great solo for practicing the techniques he’s taught. The Honky Tonk Gurus (Jim’s touring band) supply great back-up and help Jim demonstrate how a song should sound when played in performance. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641481 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 BEGINNING ELECTRIC BLUES GUITAR with Andy Aledort Star Licks Learn the essentials of playing blues guitar from one of the genre’s most renowned educators. This video covers twelve-bar blues form, the blues scale, major and minor pentatonics, combining scales, shuffle rhythm, and more. Andy also includes an inspiring performance section revealing the unique approach of several blues masters including B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Eric Clapton. 55 minutes. ______00697250 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 THE GUITAR OF RORY BLOCK – 2-VIDEO SET ARRANGEMENTS TO RORY’S MOST REQUESTED SONGS taught by Rory Block Homespun Video Rory Block teaches some of her most requested numbers, highlighting the distinctive points of her blues guitar technique and her compelling original songs. Video One – Blues: Rory’s in-depth analysis of fingerstyle country blues covers the tunings, techniques, and rhythm patterns that are typical of the Mississippi blues, as well as her own well-known percussive string snapping and bending style. Songs: Hawkins’ Blues • Rolling Log • Terraplane Blues • Bye, Bye Blues • Mississippi Blues. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two – Originals: Rory reveals her “secret tuning,” teaches her own brand of percussive right-hand strumming, details her favorite techniques, and gives important advice about songwriting. This lesson will help players develop style and enhance arrangements of any contemporary or traditional songs. Songs: Silver Wings • Mama’s Blues • Got to Shine • Lovin’ Whiskey • It Ain’t Right. 70-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641277 Complete Two-Tape Series...$69.95 ______00641278 Video One Only ...................$39.95 ______00641279 Video Two Only ...................$39.95 Also Available: RORY BLOCK TEACHES CLASSICS OF COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR A DETAILED COURSE IN REPERTOIRE & TECHNIQUE Homespun Listen & Learn Series ______00699065 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95 THE BLUES BAG – 2-VIDEO SET EXPANDING YOUR REPERTOIRE AND GUITAR TECHNIQUE taught by Happy Traum Homespun Video Video One: Study of 12-bar and 16-bar blues forms through classic songs such as: C.C. Rider • Step It Up and Go • Move to Kansas City • New Stranger Blues • and others. Includes instruction in bass runs, turnarounds, boogie-woogie bass lines, damping, improvising and more. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two: Chord progressions, positions up and down the neck, soloing and the styles of great players are taught, including songs such as Bad Luck Blues • Diddy Wah Diddy • Wandering • In the Evening When the Sun Goes Down • and others. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641033 Complete Two-Tape Series...$49.95 ______00641034 Video One Only ...................$29.95 ______00641035 Video Two Only ...................$29.95 GUITAR INSTRUCTION BLUES BY THE BOOK – 2-VIDEO SET FINGERPICKING BLUES taught by Roy Book Binder Homespun Video Video One: Roy’s firsthand knowledge of the great Piedmontstyle players makes this video a must for anyone who loves traditional blues. He demonstrates a wide variety of chords, right- and left-hand patterns, licks, endings, runs, slides, open-string techniques, pull-offs, hammer-ons, damping, turnarounds and much more! Songs include Roy’s arrangements to: Black Dog Blues • Hesitation Blues • and his own medley of ragtime/blues tunes. 75-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two: Roy continues his in-depth exploration of blues guitar techniques with chords and positions in the key of A. Roy’s “book of tricks” will help build repertoire and arrangements of traditional blues songs, including the classics: How Long Blues • Every Day of the Week • Texas Blues • as well as his original New Age Woman Blues • Polk City Ramble • Anywhere You Go I Can Go There Too. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641415 Complete Two-Tape Series...$49.95 ______00641007 Video One Only ...................$29.95 ______00641408 Video Two Only ...................$29.95 AN INTRODUCTION TO OPEN TUNINGS AND SLIDE GUITAR taught by Roy Book Binder Homespun Video Roy Book Binder has given us another terrific look at his unique brand of fingerpicked blues guitar. On this DVD/video, he covers the basics of open tunings and the use of the bottleneck, teaching essential techniques in a way that will be easy even for newcomers to this style. Roy introduces beginning players to the slide through an exploration of open D (“Vestapol”) and open G (“Spanish”) tuning, demonstrating songs, licks, techniques, and the sounds of bottleneck blues. Songs: Never Drive a Stranger from Your Door • Cigarette Blues • Electricity • Palm Trees Shaking in the Night • She Did You a Favor • Baby Don’t You Do It No More • Tired of Being Mistreated. 80-MIN. DVD OR VHS • BEGINNER LEVEL • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB ______00641540 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00641539 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 BLUES GUITAR JAMMIN’ featuring Chris Amelar Hal Leonard Imagine the perfect band...always on time, always in tune, always playing what you want to play. Now live the dream with Jammin’ Videos. Be a star on stage with a full band with these exciting videos that let you be the lead guitarist. Jam along with the band in a music video setting as you practice and perfect your licks. Each video contains five full songs with on-screen scale choices to aid in improvisation. Each video also features Chris Amelar demonstrating licks that you can use to improvise. Thanks to the close-up photography and on-screen notes and tab, you’ll be jammin’ in no time! Approximately 25 minutes. ______00696568 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 BLUES GUITAR LEGENDS IN THE STYLES OF LIGHTNIN’ HOPKINS & BLIND BLAKE by Kenny Sultan Centerstream Publications This intermediate-level video teaches the techniques of blues greats Lightnin’ Hopkins and Blind Blake. Kenny Sultan shows how to interpret the “legends” without attempting note-for-note renditions of the original music, letting players adapt the music to their own playing. Video complements Kenny’s best-selling book Blues Guitar Legends. 60 minutes. ______00000193 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 BLUES GUITAR LEGENDS II FEATURING THE STYLES OF BLIND BOY FULLER, MISSISSIPPI JOHN HURT, AND BIG BILL BROONZY by Kenny Sultan Centerstream Publications This intermediate-level video is a continuation of Kenny’s first Blues Guitar Legends video. It teaches the techniques of blues greats Blind Boy Fuller, Mississippi John Hurt, and Big Bill Broonzy, and shows how to interpret these “legends” without attempting note-for-note renditions of their original music. This lets players adapt the music to their own playing. The video complements Kenny’s bestselling book Blues Guitar Legends. 60 minutes. ______00000215 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 Also available: BLUES GUITAR LEGENDS IN THE STYLES OF LIGHTNIN’ HOPKINS & BLIND BLAKE by Kenny Sultan Centerstream Publications ______00000181 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95 BLUES ROCK GUITAR SOLOING featuring Mat Gurman Star Licks This video features top-rated session player Mat “Gurminator” Gurman teaching one of the most important music lessons you will ever take, regardless of the style you play. Mat demonstrates the art of phrasing - the key to all improvised music. He teaches how to get the music out of your head and into your playing, so your solos make sense. He tells how to get a great blues rock tone and demonstrates soloing in the styles of Carlos Santana, Billy Gibbons, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, and Robben Ford. He also shows how to apply the blues scale to almost any style of music when you solo. ______00320083 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 BLUES/ROOTS GUITAR Intermediate Level Fingerpicking taught by Steve James Homespun Video Steve James, a favorite performer on the contemporary acoustic blues circuit, details five pieces in different blues styles for the learning guitar student. He covers Texas and Delta-style fingerpicking, a New Orleans jazzblues tune, and bottleneck pieces in open G and open D tunings. Includes invaluable insights into the use of chord inversions, finding “blue” notes, use of dominant 7th, diminished chords and scales, and much more. Songs: Sugar Babe • Wet Laundry Blues • Buddy Bolden’s Blues • Stack Lee’s Blues • Hot Time on the Old Town Tonight. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641432 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 BOTTLENECK BLUES AND BEYOND taught by Mike Dowling Homespun Video This lesson in bottleneck/slide guitar details the technique that put Mike Dowling in high demand as a Nashville session guitarist. Taking examples from traditional blues as well as his own compositions, Mike explores often-overlooked tricks of the trade that will make even the simplest lines sound musical. Playing primarily in open D tuning, Mike teaches Mean Ol’ Frisco • Stranger Here • Boogie Woogie Dance • Swamp Dog Blues • and the haunting Jan’s Song. 110-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641429 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 23 24 GUITAR INSTRUCTION Blues Guitar Continued LARRY CARLTON Star Licks This Grammy Award-winning jazz/rock guitarist has recorded with Steely Dan, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Olivia Newton-John, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, and others. In this video he discusses blues and chord substitution. 60 minutes. ______00324300 VHS Video ............................$19.95 LARRY CARLTON – VOL. 2 Star Licks Learn how Larry Carlton, one of today’s most influential jazz/rock guitarists, achieves his soulful and memorable style in this revealing session. He presents an in-depth look at how to solo and improvise jazz, blues and bebop variations with keyboard accompaniment provided by Terry Trotter. He covers many vital performance tips and techniques, including: playing over ballads, expanding phrases, creating chord melodies and solos, and more. 45 minutes. ______00324305 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 CHICAGO BLUES GUITAR LickSamples by Shun Kikuta Rittor Music In this video, guitarist Shun Kikuta teaches you the guitar styles and techniques you need to play Chicago blues. You’ll learn: rhythm patterns for 12-bar blues, basic solo techniques, 53 essential blues guitar licks, phrasing ideas, chord voicings, minor blues, eight-bar blues, and turnarounds. You’ll also learn the techniques of the masters as Shun guides you through examples in the styles of such blues legends as B.B. King, Albert King, Albert Collins, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, and Muddy Waters. As an added bonus, you will see and hear Shun demonstrate all the concepts demonstrated throughout this video in five live performances with J.W. Williams and other great Chicago blues musicians at the world famous club Buddy Guy’s Legends. 55 minutes. ______00320267 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 CONTEMPORARY CHICAGO BLUES GUITAR SMOKING LEAD GUITAR TAUGHT BY MR. BAD AXE, THE NEW KING OF CHICAGO BLUES featuring Son Seals Star Licks Son Seals provides an extraordinary personal lesson on how to play tough, no-nonsense blues guitar in a variety of rhythmic settings. An inspiring teacher and awesome performer, he is as direct in his explanations as he is in his playing, putting his heart into each song demo (including shuffle, slow blues, funk blues, and minor blues) and interjecting humorous anecdotes and practical playing tips for guitarists at all levels. A master of minor blues and uptempo shuffles, he demonstrates how to build and pace a solo, delivering a spellbinding performance in the process. By observing his technique in such an intimate setting, viewers will learn that the secret to Son’s power and energy is in his fingers, and not in excessive amplification. Includes an easy-to-follow booklet of transcribed musical examples. 56 minutes. ______00320134 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 DELTA BLUES GUITAR SECRETS OF SOLO COUNTRY BLUES TAUGHT BY ONE OF THE ORIGINAL PIONEERS WHO PLAYED WITH ROBERT JOHNSON featuring David “Honeyboy” Edwards Star Licks Much more than an in-depth lesson on Delta blues, this video is a personal visit with a truly unique individual in the history of American music. David “Honeyboy” Edwards imparts the wit and wisdom he acquired during his life and times with the fascinating, larger-than-life legends of the blues. Foremost among these is the immortal Robert Johnson, whom he met in 1936. In an absolutely remarkable vignette, Honeyboy gives his first-person account on the death of the King of the Delta Blues. Surrounding this riveting moment of living history are detailed demonstrations and thrilling performances of solo country blues, slide guitar, boogie bass lines and lead guitar. Taken all together, this video is the original source for Delta blues guitar that cannot be obtained anywhere else! Includes a booklet containing key musical examples from the video. 65 minutes. ______00320136 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 50 LICKS BLUES STYLE featuring Mat Gurman Star Licks Mat Gurman teaches budding bluesmasters 50 terrific licks in this new video. He demonstrates licks for dominant and minor blues progressions, tunrarounds, intro licks, ending licks, stop time licks and much more. He also shows players all of the classic techniques used in blues guitar, such as: bends, pull-offs, hammer-ons, slides, slurs, vibrato, muted string raking and more. Each lick is played in context then demonstrated slowly with full explanations on the techniques used and their proper applications. 59 minutes. ______00320142 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 RAY GOMEZ Star Licks Ray Gomez, the “guitarist’s guitarist,” has written the book on modern blues-rock guitar. He has played with numerous musicians, including Al DiMeola, Larry Coryell, Stanley Clarke, Aretha Franklin, Hall & Oates, and many more. This video explores and explains his unique combination of rock, jazz, and blues. 64 minutes. ______00327678 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 GREAT GUITAR LESSONS – BLUES AND COUNTRY FINGERPICKING taught by Eddie Adcock, Rory Block, Roy Book Binder, Thom Bresh, John Jackson, Happy Traum, Doc Watson Homespun Video This terrific compilation features basic to advanced lessons from some of Homespun’s most celebrated pickers. Covers the steady bass/syncopated melody of the Piedmont blues players; the muffled bass and swingy chords of Travis-style pickers; the strumming and pounding of Delta blues stylists; and the banjo-like rolls and single-string approach of bluegrass-oriented pickers. Happy Traum – John Henry; John Jackson – Louis Collins; Rory Block – Fixin’ to Die; Roy Book Binder – Ragtime Instrumental Medley; Doc Watson – Southbound; Eddie Adcock – Red Wing; Thom Bresh – Walkin’ the Strings 75-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641281 VHS Video ...........................$24.95 JOHN HAMMOND Star Licks This popular blues guitarist and singer demonstrates and explains his style and technique on acoustic and slide guitar in this special video. Includes an in-depth interview with John where he discusses many of the aspects of his music that make him so popular. 60 minutes. ______00327682 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 GUITAR INSTRUCTION THE GUITAR STYLE OF RICHIE HAVENS taught by Richie Havens hosted by Artie Traum Homespun Video Richie Havens’ distinctive guitar sound, rich voice and compelling arrangements of folk, blues and rock classics have enthralled millions throughout his long and successful career. In a lively and fascinating conversation with guitarist Artie Traum, Richie demonstrates his powerful approach to his instrument, detailing his open tunings, unusual fretting style and amazing rhythmic strumming techniques. Eight of his best-known songs are taught. 85-MIN. DVD OR VHS ______00641560 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00641561 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 HOOKED ON THE BLUES DYNAMIC GUITAR TECHNIQUES taught by Hans Theessink Homespun Video Blues fans worldwide have embraced the soulful music from the Mississippi Delta and few play it better than Dutch guitarist/ singer/songwriter Hans Theessink. Hans’ passion for the blues is clear as he teaches the tunings, chord shapes, slide work and other essential techniques which give the blues its distinctive sound. Songs: Prison Blues • Big Bill’s Guitar • Vicksburg Is My Home • Sugar Babe • You Make Me Feel So Good • Sitting on Top of the World • Two Trains. 70-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641292 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 HOT GUITAR TECHNIQUES – 2-VIDEO SET FROM FOLK TO JAZZ taught by Bob Brozman Homespun Video Fingerpicking guitar wiz Bob Brozman helps players get from basic folk to hot blues, ragtime and early jazz styles. Video One: Bob explores the guitar’s rhythmic, harmonic and melodic possibilities, covering movable chords, picking patterns, two-hand damping, rhythmic devices and other techniques to bring a guitarist to exciting new discoveries. Songs: Salty Dog Blues • Jazz’m Blues • Sister Kate. 75-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two: Swing chords and rhythms, Gypsy jazz, 32bar song forms, calypso rhythms, palm harmonics, minor key jazz/blues and a variety of exercises transform a guitarist’s repertoire and range. Songs: Hot Moments With You, Dear • Blue Devil Blues • Dog And Cat. 65MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641016 Complete Two-Tape Series...$69.95 ______00641017 Video One Only ...................$39.95 ______00641018 Video Two Only ...................$39.95 INNOVATIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR AMERICAN BLUES/ROOTS GUITAR taught by Geoff Muldaur Homespun Video Legendary singer/guitarist Geoff Muldaur teaches six gospel and blues arrangements that are filled with ideas, techniques and wonderful songs. Geoff uses standard ingredients of fingerstyle playing combined with rich chord voicings that add a jazz sensibility to traditional music. With his rare musical intelligence, he sheds light on how, by making small changes, you can make turnarounds and blues licks sound fresh and new. Gospel songs: Just a Little While to Stay Here • Trouble Soon Be Over • I Believe I’ll Go Back Home. Blues songs: Wild Ox Moan • Got to Find Blind Lemon • Tears Come Rolling Down. 85-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641482 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 THE FINGERPICKING BLUES OF JOHN JACKSON taught by John Jackson with special guest Roy Book Binder Homespun Video A traditional blues master brings the Piedmont style to life! In a lively conversation with Roy Book Binder, John Jackson details the finer points of technique, provides fascinating historical reminiscences and teaches his own two-finger picking style. Songs: Little Brown Jug • Candy Man • West Coast Blues • Louis Collins • Police Dog Blues • Boat’s Up the River • Bear Cat Mama • Little Woman So Sweet • Red River Blues • Key to the Highway • John Henry. 60MIN.VIDEO • INCLUDES LYRICS, MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641280 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 ROBERT JOHNSON’S GUITAR TECHNIQUES featuring Scott Ainslie Star Licks There are very few guitarists who can truly be called legends, and Robert Johnson is one of them. This impassioned master of the blues has influenced everyone who has heard his singing and playing. In this hour-long video, Scott Ainslie teaches and demonstrates Johnson’s acoustic blues style and techniques using seven classic songs: Sweet Home Chicago • Ramblin’ on My Mind • Walkin’ Blues • Cross Road Blues • more. 67 minutes. ______00324024 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 THE BLUES GUITAR OF KEB’ MO’ BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR THE CONTEMPORARY PLAYER taught by Keb’ Mo’ with Fran Banish Homespun Video Now available on DVD! Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kevin Moore (aka Keb’ Mo’) takes students on a powerful journey into the world of traditional and contemporary blues guitar. He begins by showing how turnarounds and harmonized scale passages can be the basis for developing fluid phrases in a Robert Johnson-style blues tune. Keb’ then teaches two originals, both employing a rhythmic alternating bass style as well as some jazz-oriented chords that add spice and interest to the songs. Switching to his National steel guitar, he then discusses the basics of slide technique, rounding out this exciting blues lesson. Songs: Delta-Style Blues • Perpetual Blues Machine • Angelina • Henry. 75-MIN. DVD OR VHS • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL • INCLUDES TAB ______00641538 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00641446 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 FREDDIE KING featuring Duke Robillard Guitar Signature Licks Hal Leonard The most virtuosic blues King, big bad Freddie was a spectacular guitarist as well as a firstrate singer and accomplished songwriter. As a transplanted Texan who moved to Chicago in the ‘50s, Freddie rubbed shoulders with the likes of Buddy Guy, Otis Rush and Magic Sam. Freddie’s vast repertoire of blues classics offers cool hooks, hot solos, and foot-tapping rhythms for the contemporary electric guitarist. In this DVD, Host Duke Robillard (Roomful of Blues, Fabulous Thunderbirds) gives invaluable insights into the style of this legendary guitarist. He takes you through a select group of Freddie’s greatest songs (Hideaway • San-Ho-Zay • The Stumble • Sen-sa-shun) lick by lick, revealing the inner workings of this master musician. Rare performance footage is also included as a special bonus! 54 minutes. ______00320352 DVD ....................................$19.95 ______00324035 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 25 26 GUITAR INSTRUCTION Blues Guitar Continued LEARN TO PLAY BOTTLENECK BLUES GUITAR – 3-VIDEO SET taught by Bob Brozman Homespun Video Video One: Features the powerful licks, runs, rhythmic devices, harmonics and songs of Robert Johnson, Charlie Patton, Muddy Waters and other Delta blues players: Walking the Basses • Can’t Be Satisfied • Crossroads Blues. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two – Advanced Technique: This follow-up to Bob’s first video helps players expand their blues repertoire and master advanced licks and techniques. Teaches the styles and innovations of the Delta slide masters, scrunch strokes, damping, palm harmonics, vibrato, slides, trills, chopped rhythms, and more. Bob analyzes and teaches: Come On In My Kitchen • Rollin’ and Tumblin’ • and his original tune Delta Memories. 70MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Three – Repertoire: Add eight powerful tunes to your blues repertoire! This video demonstrates the rhythmic power of Bukka White, the tonality of Skip James, the clean tone and string damping style of Tampa Red, and the raw power of Charlie Patton. Bob covers swing and train-time licks, finger sliding and vibrato, modal chords, ghost notes, and much more. Guitarists will learn to play: Old Dog Blues • Jitterbug Swing • Aberdeen, Mississippi • Denver Blues • Cypress Grove • Telegram Blues • Green River Blues • Pony Blues. 75MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE TO INTERMEDIATE LEVELS ______00641326 Complete Three-Tape Series $99.95 ______00641015 Video One Only ...................$39.95 ______00641307 Video Two Only ...................$39.95 ______00641309 Video Three Only.................$39.95 LEARNING TO PLAY BLUES GUITAR – 2-VIDEO SET taught by Happy Traum Homespun Video Video One: The right- and lefthand techniques of traditional fingerstyle blues. Chord progressions, turnarounds, walking basses, picking techniques, blues riffs and several complete songs and instrumentals are taught, along with the elements of blues improvisation. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL Video Two: Blues in the key of A, as played by the great blues masters. More advanced chord positions, bass runs, turnarounds, licks and solos. Songs: Betty And Dupree • Key To The Highway • Blood Red River • and others. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641004 Complete Two-Tape Series...$49.95 ______00641005 Video One Only ...................$29.95 ______00641006 Video Two Only ...................$29.95 THE SLIDE GUITAR OF KELLY JOE PHELPS TECHNIQUES, ARRANGEMENTS AND IMPROVISATION taught by Kelly Joe Phelps Homespun Video Playing with his guitar flat on his lap, Kelly Joe Phelps uses his bar and alternate-thumb fingerpicking to achieve a free, improvisational sound that defies easy categorization. This lesson provides detailed instruction on his powerful slide guitar technique, and the arrangements that make his music so compelling. Songs: When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder • Black Crow Keeps Flying • and Goodnight Irene. 80-MIN. DVD • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL • INCLUDES TAB. ______00641554 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00641437 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 THE POWER OF DELTA BLUES GUITAR – 2-VIDEO SET PLAYING TRADITIONAL AND ORIGINAL BLUES taught by Rory Block Homespun Video One of America’s most knowledgeable and talented exponents of the Delta blues guitar teaches several of her favorite tunes and techniques. Rory covers regular and open tunings, treble melodies, bass runs, slides, string bending and a variety of amazing acoustic blues styles. Video One: Mississippi Blues: The styles of Charlie Patton, Robert Johnson, Mattie Delaney. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two: Traditional and Contemporary Blues: The styles of Booker White, Robert Johnson, Charlie Spann, Rory Block. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641026 Complete Two-Tape Series...$69.95 ______00641027 Video One Only ...................$39.95 ______00641028 Video Two Only ...................$39.95 SLIDE GUITAR featuring Kirk Smart Star Licks Kirk Smart is recognized as one of today’s top instructors of slide guitar. He starts with the basics, then explains how to choose and hold a slide. He demonstrates vibrato, string damping, tone and sustain, right hand techniques, open tunings, natural and false harmonies, and more, in a variety of styles from rock and blues to country. 61 minutes. ______00320017 VHS Video .............................$9.95 THE GUITAR OF CHRIS SMITHER ARRANGEMENTS IN CONTEMPORARY BLUES STYLE taught by Chris Smither Homespun Video Chris Smither’s blues fingerpicking techniques and compelling vocals create a sound unlike any other contemporary stylist. He takes apart some of his most requested songs, slowing them down and explaining his licks for the learning guitarist: Link of Chain • Happier Blue • Hold On • Killin’ the Blues • Can’t Shake These Blues • and The Devil’s Real. This lesson will open up new possibilities for song accompaniments and blues technique. 85-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641395 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 THE BLUES GUITAR OF HUBERT SUMLIN hosted by Jimmy Vivino Homespun Video with Jimmy Vivino, Guitar; Levon Helm, Drums; David Johansen, Vocals; Michael Merritt, Bass For 25 years, Hubert Sumlin’s unique guitar lines were an integral part of Howlin’ Wolf’s great sound, and his spare, sharp-edged solos enhanced dozens of classic recordings. On this fascinating video, he discusses his blues guitar style, technique and influences with Jimmy Vivino of the Conan O’Brien Band. Backed by a stellar rhythm session – Jimmy on second guitar, Levon Helm (The Band) on drums and Michael Merritt (Conan O’Brien Band) on bass – Hubert plays through some of his favorite Wolf tunes, including: Smokestack Lightning • Forty Four • Killing Floor • Going Down Slow • Hidden Charms • Little Red Rooster • and others. David Johansen (aka Buster Poindexter) sits in, providing powerful vocals to these timeless blues tunes. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641468 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 GUITAR INSTRUCTION SWING GUITAR – 2-VIDEO SET taught by Mike Dowling Homespun Video Video One – Rhythm’s Where It’s At: Veteran player Mike Dowling demonstrates, clearly and simply, the techniques that put him in high demand as sideman for such legendary players as Joe Venuti, Jethro Burns and Vassar Clements. He covers swing blues, chord substitution, rhythm vamps, 10th chords, diminished chords, jump-style syncopations and funky 9th chord blues, as well as classic swing chords that are guaranteed to add punch and style to any guitarist’s playing. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two – Improvising Hot Lead Solos: This exciting video will satisfy novices who want to start improvising swing solos, as well as advanced players looking for new ideas and techniques. Mike explains how to use chord shapes to establish the melody on different parts of the fingerboard and then embellish it with arpeggios, riffs, pedal tones, rhythmic devices and other important improvisattional tools. Songs: The Sheik of Araby • Honeysuckle Rose • C Jam Blues • It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) • Sweet Georgia Brown • and a hot, swingin’ version of Mary Had a Little Lamb. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641507 Complete Two-Tape Series ..$69.95 ______00641442 Video One Only ..................$39.95 ______00641498 Video Two Only ..................$39.95 THE 12-BAR BLUES featuring Dave Rubin Star Licks In this hour-long video, Dave Rubin examines the song form that is the single-most important influence in the history of American popular music. He covers boogie, shuffle and riffdriven patterns, as well as major, minor and jazzy chord progressions. Intros, turnarounds and soloing are covered, as well as piano-style boogie woogie. Each example is played and explained clearly. As an extra bonus, several progressions are performed as solo guitar pieces combining rhythm and lead. This video is essential for serious guitarists who want to expand their knowledge of 12-bar blues. The accompanying booklet includes easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. 60 minutes. ______00320114 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 BEST OF STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES OF A BLUES/ROCK LEGEND featuring Greg Koch Guitar Signature Licks Hal Leonard In this outstanding DVD, author/clinician/recording artist Greg Koch teaches the trademark riffs and solos of SRV, the man responsible for reinventing blues and rock on the guitar. Greg analyzes these eight classics in detail: Ain’t Gone ‘N’ Give Up on Love • Couldn’t Stand the Weather • Crossfire • Empty Arms • The House Is Rockin’ • Riviera Paradise • Scuttle Buttin’ • Stang’s Swang. 70 minutes. ______00320257 DVD ....................................$19.95 STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN’S GREATEST HITS A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE STYLES AND TECHNIQUES OF A GUITAR LEGEND featuring Greg Koch Guitar Signature Licks Hal Leonard Learn the trademark riffs and solos of the man who reinvented blues and rock on the guitar. An in-depth analysis of eight classic songs presented by Greg Koch: Honey Bee • Lenny • Love Struck Baby • Pride and Joy • Rude Mood • Say What? • The Sky Is Crying • Tightrope. 75 minutes. ______00320256 DVD ....................................$19.95 T-BONE WALKER featuring Duke Robillard Guitar Signature Licks Hal Leonard Known as the Father of Electric Blues Guitar, T-Bone Walker has influenced virtually every blues, jazz and rock guitarist from B.B. King, Kenny Burrell and Chuck Berry to Jimi Hendrix. His tasty, economical and expressive lead lines have come to define the essence of cool blues guitar soloing, and the power of his dramatic and soulful phrasing is undiminished by the passage of time. In this DVD, T-Bone Walker expert and Roomful of Blues founder Duke Robillard reveals all of the major aspects of T-Bone’s style, note for note, chord for chord, and with Duke’s 30 years of experience showing through. Songs include: You Don’t Love Me • Love Is a Gamble • T-Bone Shuffle • T-Bone Boogie • I Get So Weary. Every guitarist should make it a priority to be thoroughly versed in the dynamic style of the immortal T-Bone Walker. 57 minutes. ______00320351 DVD ....................................$19.95 ______00324029 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 MUDDY WATERS featuring Bob Margolin Guitar Signature Licks Hal Leonard Arguably the heaviest bluesman ever, Muddy Waters literally electrified the Chicago blues world with the 1948 release of his first single on Chess Records (“I Can’t Be Satisfied”). By taking the Robert Johnson and Son House-inspired acoustic Delta blues that he had played in Mississippi and firing it up with raw amplification, he created the blueprint for generations of Chicago blues players. Bob Margolin played guitar in Muddy Waters’ band for seven years in the ‘70s, absorbing his music first-hand. In this DVD, he shares the secrets of Muddy’s solo guitar and ensemble work and covers slow blues, boogie blues, slide guitar and guitar bass lines in standard and open tunings. Bob even plays an original song that he wrote as a tribute to his former mentor. Includes the songs: Blow Wind Blow • I Can’t Be Satisfied • Rollin’ and Tumblin’ • Big Leg Woman • Kind Hearted Woman • and more. As a special bonus, this DVD includes rare performance footage of Muddy. 52 minutes. ______00320350 DVD ....................................$19.95 ______00324034 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 THE GUITAR OF JOSH WHITE CLASSIC BLUES AND FOLK ARRANGEMENTS taught by Josh White, Jr. Homespun Video The legendary Josh White (19141969) is widely considered to be one of the most influential blues and folk artists of all time, celebrated in 1998 with a commemorative US Postage Stamp. Josh White, Jr., an accomplished actor, singer, and teacher, can replicate his father’s dazzling guitar technique and passionate renditions of blues, folk songs and ballads in a way that is easy to follow and accessible for all players. Even basic players will be able to learn arrangements to classic folk songs and blues: One Meat Ball • Betty & Dupree • House of the Rising Sun • Uncle Sam Says • and Nobody Knows You When You’re Down & Out. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL ______00641428 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 27 28 GUITAR INSTRUCTION BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY GUITAR THE BEST OF THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND featuring Dave Celentano Guitar Signature Licks Hal Leonard Learn the trademark riffs and solos behind one of the most influential guitar bands of alltime! On this DVD, host Dave Celentano provides a stepby-step breakdown of the guitar styles and techniques of Duane Allman and Dickey Betts through the analysis of these eight classics: Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More • Black Hearted Woman • In Memory of Elizabeth Reed • Jessica • Little Martha • Melissa • Ramblin’ Man • Whipping Post. Approximately 60 minutes. ______00320230 DVD ....................................$19.95 THE ART OF CROSSPICKING taught by Steve Kaufman Homespun Video Crosspicking is a classic bluegrass flatpicking style that features a rolling, complex sound. This technique has been enthusiastically adopted by guitar masters and has become an integral part of every hot bluegrass guitarist’s arsenal. Steve teaches beautiful arrangements of seven songs: Back Up And Push • Blue Ridge Mountain Blues • Wildwood Flower • Bill Cheatham • Golden Eagle Hornpipe • Sweet Bunch of Daisies • and Grandfather’s Clock. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641303 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 THE ART OF FLATPICK GUITAR taught by Russ Barenberg Homespun Video Russ shows guitarists at all levels how to achieve good tone, keep solid time, compose solos, improvise, play with more assurance, better control and stronger technique. Includes several exercises and original instrumentals. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641044 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 BASIC BLUEGRASS RHYTHM GUITAR taught by Steve Kaufman Homespun Video Steve Kaufman is one of America’s top bluegrass guitarists! His video covers the basics of back-up guitar, from the simplest twochord song to Texas-style fiddle tunes. Players will master bass walks, the Lester Flatt “G run,” altered chords, complex progressions, and more. Steve provides valuable insider’s tips and gives the techniques and practice sessions needed to play solid back-up in any picking situation. Songs: Wabash Cannonball • Blackberry Blossom • Sally Goodin. 70-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL ______00641045 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 NORMAN BLAKE’S GUITAR TECHNIQUES – 2-VIDEO SET taught by Norman Blake Homespun Video Video One – Songs, Instrumentals and Styles: Legendary guitarist Norman Blake teaches flatpicking fundamentals and a variety of bluegrass and old-time country guitar techniques. He explores arrangements for six favorite songs and instrumentals from his repertoire, discussing back-up technique, use of the capo, special tuning and lots more. Songs: Whiskey Before Breakfast • Gray Coat Soldiers • Prettiest Little Girl in the County • The Wreck of the Old ’97 • and more. Features Nancy Blake on second guitar. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video 2 – Ten Stellar Songs and Instrumentals: On this fascinating video, Norman demonstrates musical ideas, playing techniques and ten traditional and original songs and instrumentals taken from his vast repertoire: Coming Down from Rising Fawn • Caperton Ferry • Uncle Joe (Miss McLeod’s Reel) • Old Virginia Reel • Coleman’s March • New Century Hornpipe • Jimmy in the Swamp • Church Street Blues • Give Me Back My Fifteen Cents • and Hobo’s Last Ride. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641508 Complete Two-Tape Series ..$69.95 ______00641050 Video One Only ..................$39.95 ______00641492 Video Two Only ..................$39.95 BLUEGRASS GUITAR BUILDING POWERFUL SOLOS taught by David Grier Homespun Video Three-time winner of the International Bluegrass Association’s Guitar Player Of The Year, David Grier is a rising star in the world of the acoustic guitar. Here he analyzes his breathtaking technique and takes apart some of his signature tunes for intermediate players: Red Haired Boy • Liberty • Bill Cheatham • Engagement Waltz • and others. 75-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641343 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 BLUEGRASS JAMMING A GUIDE FOR NEWCOMERS AND CLOSET PICKERS taught by Pete Wernick Homespun Video with Nick Forster, Guitar; Michael Kang, Fiddle; Ben Kaufman, Bass; Sally Van Meter, Dobro; Eric Walser, Mandolin; Pete Wernick, Banjo; Joan “Nondi” Wernick, Vocals Pete Wernick created this “video jam session” so that novice guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, Dobro or bass players of any level can get ready for the “real thing” by playing along with Pete and his exciting all-star jam band. The band runs through 17 classic bluegrass songs and instrumentals while Pete teaches the ins and outs of “jam etiquette,” the basics of music theory, how to make up harmony vocals, use the “number system” for calling out changes, and lots more invaluable advice. DVD EXTRA! Clicking the remote’s “angle” button provides a close-up of the guitar player’s left hand so you can follow the song’s chord changes. 105-MIN. DVD OR VHS • BEGINNER LEVEL • INCLUDES LYRICS + CHORDS ______00641558 DVD ....................................$29.95 ______00641474 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 GUITAR STYLES OF THE CARTER FAMILY taught by Mike Seeger with Janette Carter, vocals, autoharp and guitar Homespun Video The Carter Family has been a seminal force in the history of recorded country music. Maybelle Carter’s dynamic “thumb lead” style in particular is essential knowledge for anyone interested in playing traditional American folk or country guitar. In this lesson, Mike Seeger teaches how to get the famous Carter Family guitar sound and incorporate it into some of their most significant songs. Even near-beginners will be able to learn these pieces, while more experienced guitarists will enjoy the nuances and subtleties of Maybelle’s influential style. Mike is joined by Janette Carter, who offers reminiscences of the family, demonstrates her mother’s guitar playing, and sings on most of the songs. Songs include: Wildwood Flower • Jimmie Brown the Newsboy • The Cannonball • Little Darling Pal of Mine • You Are My Flower • Pretty Polly • and I Never Will Marry. 85-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL ______00641470 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 GUITAR INSTRUCTION THE COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR OF CATFISH KEITH taught by Catfish Keith Homespun Video Singer, songwriter and guitarist Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers on the scene today. His innovative style of foot-stomping, deep Delta blues and American roots music has had audiences spellbound across the U.S. and abroad. In this outstanding lesson, Catfish teaches his trademark arrangements of seven traditional country blues songs, from Mississippi to the Caribbean. In each case, he first plays the tune, then slows it down to highlight how he achieves his dynamic effects. His intense fingerpicking style features heavy vibrato, snapping bass strings, powerful strums and riffs, deep bends, “artificial” or “harp” harmonics, bottleneck slide and plenty of funky attitude! 85-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641475 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 COUNTRY SWING BACK-UP GUITAR taught by Nick Forster Homespun Video Create back-up guitar parts to fiddle and country tunes in real Western Swing style! Nick Forster dissects moving bass lines and jazz-based chords and shows how to move out of open chords and into the complex chord shapes and progressions typical of Texas-style back-up. Songs: Sally Goodin • Deep Water • Brain Cloudy Blues • Gray Eagle. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES CHORDS • BEGINNER TO EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVELS ______00641048 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 DAN CRARY’S FLATPICK GUITAR WORKSHOP AN EXPLORATION OF DYNAMIC SOLOING taught by Dan Crary Homespun Video Dan Crary imparts a wealth of technical knowledge, encouragement, inspiration and powerful ideas that will benefit all guitar students. Includes instruction on numerous runs, syncopated licks, crosspicking and more. Dan redefines performing, arranging, improvising, soloing, and practicing, and teaches these songs: Lime Rock • Arkansas Traveler • John Henry • Foggy Mountain Special • Sally Goodin. 85-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641046 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 Also Available: DAN CRARY – GUITAR FLATPICKING REPERTOIRE Homespun Listen & Learn Series ______00695363 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95 EASY BLUEGRASS AND COUNTRY GUITAR taught by Happy Traum Homespun Video Guaranteed to be the quickest and easiest way to play real country guitar! Happy teaches all the basic techniques to help guitarists begin to build their own repertoire. Covers pick technique, elementary theory, song accompaniment, and how to play instrumental solos. Seven songs. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL ______00641319 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 EASY GOSPEL GUITAR taught by Steve Kaufman Homespun Video Beginners and intermediate players learn seven gospel favorites in bluegrass/countrystyle. Steve covers basic chords, bass walks, hammer-ons, pulloffs, runs and more techniques to add style to any song. Songs include: Amazing Grace • Old-Time Religion • Will the Circle Be Unbroken • What a Friend We Have in Jesus. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL ______00641337 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 ELECTRIC COUNTRY BLUES – 2-VIDEO SET taught by Jim Weider with special guests The Honky Tonk Gurus Homespun Video Mississippi Delta meets Memphis country and goes electric! Jim Weider, lead guitarist for The Band, shows how the most influential electric blues/country guitarists got their powerful sounds. Includes Delta, Louisiana and Cajuninfluenced tones of James Burton, Roy Buchanan, Muddy Waters, Lonnie Mack, Keith Richards, Jerry Reed and others, plus technique building exercises and ideas, and jam-alongs with the band. Ten songs. Video One: 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two: 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641331 Complete Two-Tape Series...$69.95 ______00641329 Video One Only ...................$39.95 ______00641330 Video Two Only ...................$39.95 THE SONGS AND GUITAR OF RAMBLIN’ JACK ELLIOTT taught by Jack Elliott hosted by Arlo Guthrie Homespun Video In this exciting video, Jack Elliott and Arlo Guthrie take you on a journey through folk music history, playing the blues, ballads and cowboy songs that define Jack’s unique guitar style and repertoire. Jack’s guitar technique is clearly demonstrated as he plays through some of his bestknown songs, giving you an up-close view of his distinctive fingerpicking and flatpicking arrangements. Songs include: Railroad Bill • Freight Train • Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out • Candy Man • Take Me Back and Try Me One More Time • Cup of Coffee • The Cuckoo • Hard Travelin’ • San Francisco Bay Blues • Poor Howard • Blind Lemon • Black Snake Moan • If I Were a Carpenter • Talking Sailor. 80-MIN VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641516 VHS Video............................$29.95 50 LICKS COUNTRY STYLE featuring Troy Dexter Star Licks Troy takes players step-by-step through classic country style licks that can also be used in other contexts, such as blues, rock and rockabilly. Troy demonstrates pedal steel licks, bluegrass licks, cascading licks and licks using harmonics, intervals, triads, bends, chromatic passages, arpeggios, open strings and double stops. All licks are played in context, then demonstrated slowly with thorough explanations of all of techniques being used. 61 minutes. ______00320140 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 FINGERSTYLE BLUEGRASS GUITAR taught by Eddie Adcock Homespun Video Eddie Adcock transforms basic country tunes into musical adventures! He teaches five traditional and contemporary guitar instrumentals using righthand rolls, Travis-style picking, complex slides, pull-offs and hammer-ons, and lightning-fast runs. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE TO INTERMEDIATE LEVELS ______00641022 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 29 30 GUITAR INSTRUCTION Bluegrass/Country Guitar Continued RAY FLACKE Star Licks Ray is one of the top country session players. He has played with Emmylou Harris, Ricky Scaggs, Janie Fricke, Lacy J. Dalton, and others. On this video he covers an incredible selection of licks and country guitar techniques. 46 minutes. ______00324325 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 RAY FLACKE – COUNTRY TELECASTER® VIRTUOSITY taught by Ray Flacke with special guests Mike Leech (bass), Larry Knechtel (piano), Martin Parker (drums) Homespun Video One of the world’s best Telecaster® players reveals how to play hot country guitar! Ray Flacke demonstrates the use of flatpick-and-fingers and teaches the moves behind his trademark solo style: double-stops, pedal steel-like string bends, multiple hammer-ons and pull-offs, string damping, playing below the nut and other dazzling techniques. Ray shares invaluable tricks of the trade and teaches four of his original instrumentals. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641073 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 FLATPICKING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS A YEAR’S WORTH OF EASY GUITAR ARRANGEMENTS taught by Steve Kaufman Homespun Video Steve Kaufman has chosen 11 well-known and much-loved songs, each one associated with an important season or holiday. As one of America’s most experienced teachers, Steve adds the techniques and advice novice flatpickers will need to pick these as instrumentals. Songs include: Let Me Call You Sweetheart (Valentine’s Day) • When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (St. Patrick’s Day) • America the Beautiful (Memorial Day) • Battle Hymn of the Republic (Fourth of July) • We Gather Together (Thanksgiving) • Dayenu • Who Can Retell? (Hannukah) • Winter Wonderland • Jingle Bells • We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Christmas season) • Auld Lang Syne (New Year’s Eve). 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL ______00641484 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 GREAT GUITAR LESSONS – BLUES AND COUNTRY FINGERPICKING taught by Eddie Adcock, Rory Block, Roy Book Binder, Thom Bresh, John Jackson, Happy Traum, Doc Watson Homespun Video This terrific compilation features basic to advanced lessons from some of Homespun’s most celebrated pickers. Covers the steady bass/syncopated melody of the Piedmont blues players; the muffled bass and swingy chords of Travis-style pickers; the strumming and pounding of Delta blues stylists; and the banjo-like rolls and singlestring approach of bluegrass-oriented pickers. Happy Traum – John Henry; John Jackson – Louis Collins; Rory Block – Fixin’ to Die; Roy Book Binder – Ragtime Instrumental Medley; Doc Watson – Southbound; Eddie Adcock – Red Wing; Thom Bresh – Walkin’ the Strings 75-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641281 VHS Video ...........................$24.95 GREAT GUITAR LESSONS – BLUEGRASS FLATPICKING taught by Russ Barenberg, Norman Blake, Dan Crary, Nick Forster, Steve Kaufman, Tony Rice, Happy Traum Homespun Video This terrific compilation features basic to advanced lessons from some of Homespun’s most celebrated pickers. Seven bluegrass guitarists tackle everything from back-up in the Texas swing style to hot bluegrass solos. Happy Traum – Wildwood Flower; Nick Forster – Texas style back-up for Sally Goodin; Russ Barenberg – For J.L.; Steve Kaufman – Liberty; Dan Crary – Arkansas Traveler; Norman Blake – Whiskey Before Breakfast; Tony Rice – Church Street Blues. 75-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE LEVELS ______00641282 VHS Video ...........................$24.95 JOHN JORGENSON Star Licks Top session guitarist John Jorgenson presents how to improvise melodies with 4ths, 5ths, octaves and chords; utilize unique picking, tapping and bending techniques for a colorful sound; use metric modulation with flair; use chromatics to create dynamic melody fills; and much more! 60 minutes. ______00324360 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 LEAD GUITAR BREAKS FOR BLUEGRASS SONGS ARRANGING SOLOS FOR VOCALS taught by Steve Kaufman Homespun Video What do you play when you are called upon to take a break during a bluegrass song? Here’s the answer. Steve Kaufman breaks down lead solos to six classics, demonstrating the licks, chord inversions, embellishments, flatpick techniques and other important pointers that will show learning players how to “take it!” Songs: Blue Ridge Mountain Blues • Wabash Cannonball • Peach Picking Time in Georgia • East Virginia Blues • Somebody Loves You, Darling • ’Til the End of the World Goes Round. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641416 VHS Video............................$29.95 LEARN TO PLAY WALTZES FLATPICKING STYLE taught by Steve Kaufman Homespun Video Steve Kaufman adds the stunning beauty of the waltz to his repertoire of lessons. He performs and analyzes five compelling instrumentals, showing how to “dress up” the arrangement by adding triplets, runs, Texas-style hammer-ons and pull-offs, bass walk-downs, tremolos and other important embellishments. Harmonics, double stops and “floating” picking techniques also add to the beauty of these lovely pieces. Songs: When I Grow Too Old to Dream • Star of the County Down • Ookpik Waltz • Memory Waltz • and the all-time favorite, Skaters Waltz. 70-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641414 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 LEARN TO PLAY WESTERN SWING GUITAR taught by Ray Benson with special guests Johnny Gimble (fiddle, mandolin) and Tim Alexander (piano) Homespun Video Take a lead and rhythm guitar class from the maestro of western swing! Grammy winner Ray Benson (Asleep At The Wheel) offers straight-shooting advice on the essential rhythm comping and dynamic soloing of this exciting hybrid of country, jazz and blues. Songs include classics such as: Faded Love • Take Me Back to Tulsa • Red Wing • Fat Boy Rag • Milk Cow Blues. Perfect for both electric and acoustic players. 80MIN.VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641342 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 GUITAR INSTRUCTION LEARNING TO FLATPICK – 3-VIDEO SET taught by Steve Kaufman Homespun Video A comprehensive course in bluegrass and country styles! Video One – From the Beginning: This video introduces players to the exciting flatpick style. When combined with the other two videos in this series, this course of study gives players all the tools they need to play and improvise hot bluegrass solos. This tape covers all the basics and gets learning players started the right way! Songs: Cripple Creek • Hand Me Down My Walking Cane • The Wildwood Flower • The Wayfaring Stranger • Eighth of January • Bully of the Town. 65-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL Video Two – Building Bluegrass Technique: Steve Kaufman covers use of the capo, how to play up and down the neck, chord back-ups, bass runs, damping, slides, substitution chords and crosspicking. Build a flatpicking solo to tunes like: Old Joe Clark • Bury Me Beneath the Willow • The Wildwood Flower • Wabash Cannonball • Arkansas Traveller • Salty Dog • Down Yonder. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Three – Developing Speed and Style: Moves learning players beyond the basics into the finer points of flatpick guitar style. Covers rhythmic crosspicking techniques, speed-building, left- and right-hand positions, and a dynamic variety of slides, arpeggios, bends, accents, intros and endings for six classic tunes: Liberty • Salt Creek • Blackberry Blossom • Clarinet Polka • Home Sweet Home • Ragtime Annie. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641321 Complete Three-Tape Series $99.95 ______00641320 Video One Only ...................$29.95 ______00641042 Video Two Only ...................$39.95 ______00641043 Video Three Only.................$39.95 ALBERT LEE Star Licks Winner of Guitar Player magazine’s “Best Country Guitarist” award for four years in a row, Albert has sessioned with Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roseanne Cash, and more. He teaches some of his most popular country guitar techniques. 45 minutes. ______00324150 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 NEW DIRECTIONS IN FLATPICKING EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN TRADITIONS taught by Beppe Gambetta with special guest Artie Traum (rhythm guitar) Homespun Video Beppe Gambetta has received worldwide acclaim for his distinctive blend of traditional European & American acoustic guitar styles. This video offers detailed breakdowns of bluegrass classics and traditional European dance forms, examinations of crosspicking rhythms, triplets, movable chords, and more. Teaches Beppe’s unique renditions of Soldier’s Joy • Old Joe Clark •his lyrical signature piece Slow Creek • and three European dance tunes. Features tunes from his Good News From Home CD, and two duets with Artie Traum. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641306 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 PEDAL STEEL LICKS FOR GUITAR by Forest Rodgers Centerstream Publications Take a lesson with super picker Forest Rodgers! In this video that supplements Forest’s book Pedal Steel Licks for Guitar, you’ll learn how to play 30 classic beginnings, endings, turn-arounds and fill-ins to popular pedal steel licks on the guitar. Forest plays them at regular tempo and then at a slower tempo for easier learning. Watch the fascinating interaction as pedal steel master Doug Stock plays the licks then Forest copies them on guitar. Features tips for the best steel guitar sound reproduction and steel guitar voiced chords. You’ll make the band pay attention when you learn these 30 pedal steel licks! 60 minutes. ______00000233 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 Also available: PEDAL STEEL LICKS FOR GUITAR by Forest Rodgers Centerstream Publications ______00000183 Book/CD Pack.....................$16.95 PICKING UP SPEED DRILLS AND TUNES FOR FLATPICK GUITARISTS taught by Steve Kaufman Homespun Video Every bluegrass flatpicker wants to play faster while maintaining good tone and timing. Steve Kaufman has powerful advice and well-thought out exercises to help get a player’s right and left hand mechanics working correctly. Using well-known fiddle tunes as drills, Steve works on coordination and how to practice for best results. Also included are a crosspicked version of “Wildwood Flower” and showstopping chord runs and picking combinations on the classic “Little Rock Getaway.” 70-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641490 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 THE TONY RICE GUITAR METHOD taught by Tony Rice hosted by Happy Traum with Wyatt Rice, second guitar Homespun Video Here, at last, is the definitive lesson by one of the greatest guitar flatpickers of all time! In a wide-ranging and detailed session, Tony Rice demonstrates his worldfamous technique, gives invaluable advice, analyzes some of his best-known pieces and discusses his style, influences, guitars and favorite players. This exceptionally rich two-part set is filled with fascinating conversation and the amazing playing we’ve all come to expect from this master picker. Songs: The Last Thing on My Mind • Bury Me Beneath the Willow • Wildwood Flower • Nine Pound Hammer • Stony Lonesome • Billy in the Lowground • Shenandoah • Danny Boy • Little Sadie • Jerusalem Ridge • Salt Creek • I Am a Pilgrim. 2-DVD OR 2-VIDEO SET • 140-MIN. • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB ______00641536 Two-DVD Set .......................$59.95 ______00641535 Two-Video Set......................$59.95 AN INTIMATE LESSON WITH TONY RICE taught by Tony Rice Homespun Video Tony Rice slows down his fabulous picking style as he demonstrates his hard-driving flatpicking solos, accompaniments, intros and licks. Includes: Gold Rush • Blackberry Blossom • Muleskinner Blues • Church Street Blues • Cold on the Shoulder • and a fabulous jazz chord arrangement of Georgia on My Mind. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641051 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 Also Available: TONY RICE TEACHES BLUEGRASS GUITAR A MASTER PICKER ANALYZES HIS PIONEERING LICKS AND SOLOS INCLUDES TAB Homespun Listen & Learn Series ______00695045 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95 TONY’S CHOICE LICKS, KICKOFFS AND SOLOS taught by Tony Rice Homespun Tapes ______00641458 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95 31 32 GUITAR INSTRUCTION Bluegrass/Country Guitar Continued TECHNIQUES FOR SOLOING AND PERFORMING FLATPICK STYLE taught by Pat Flynn Homespun Video This top Nashville guitarist carefully breaks down his method for improvising across the entire guitar fingerboard. Teaching how to create fascinating guitar solos through finding “chord centers” in every position, Pat includes new ideas for adding harmonies within chords, improvising blues and minor-key songs, and innumerable tips on playing technique. 65-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES CHORDS + TAB • ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641052 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 THE REAL MERLE TRAVIS GUITAR LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON taught by Thom Bresh Homespun Video A must-have for all serious acoustic guitar students! Thom Bresh, the only son of the legendary guitarist Merle Travis, provides an in-depth look at the fascinating style that changed the course of guitar history. In this step-by-step guide, he teaches seven of Merle’s most-loved guitar instrumentals, including: Guitar Rag • Cannonball Rag • Walking the Strings • Bugle Call Rag • and others. Thom shows how to get the real Travis sound - the right way, straight from the source! 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641014 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 STEVE WARINER – UP CLOSE SECRETS OF A HOT NASHVILLE PICKER taught by Steve Wariner Homespun Video An in-depth video lesson for electric and acoustic players. Multi-award winner (Grammy, Country Music Award, and eighttime winner of the BMI Award) Steve Wariner shares the insights needed to master some of the songs and instrumentals from his hit repertoire. Learn the intricacies and subtleties that have made Steve one of Nashville’s most popular pickers. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641371 VHS Video............................$29.95 DOC’S GUITAR FINGERPICKING & FLATPICKING taught by Doc Watson with Pete Seeger, Mike Seeger, Jack Lawrence and Kirk Sutphin Homespun Video Recorded at the famed Merle Watson Memorial Festival in Wilkesboro, NC, this DVD captures Doc Watson teaching some of the most requested fingerpicking and flatpicking tunes in his vast repertoire. With his characteristic good humor, Doc provides an intimate look into the guitar technique, musical philosophy and fine musicianship for which he is known and loved worldwide. Clear explanations and demonstrations help players learn his definitive arrangements of: Deep River Blues • Bluebell • Southbound • Black Mountain Rag • Georgie • Way Downtown • Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down • Blue Railroad Train • Windy and Warm • Beaumont Rag • East Tennessee Blues • The Cuckoo. 90-MIN. DVD OR VHS • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB ______00641544 DVD ....................................$39.95 ______00641013 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 FLATPICKING WITH DOC taught by Doc Watson Homespun Video This unique lesson with the incomparable Doc Watson provides detailed instruction for thirteen of his most popular songs and instrumentals: Ragtime Annie • Salt Creek • Little Sadie • More Pretty Girls Than One • Sweet Georgia Brown • Goodnight Waltz • New River Train • and more. Steve Kaufman provides back-up and “twin” guitar parts, and Doc is joined by his grandson, Richard Watson, for three duets: Walk On, Boy • Chicago Blues • Summertime. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641346 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 CLASSICAL GUITAR CLASSICAL GUITAR TECHNIQUE AND MUSICIANSHIP taught by Frederic Hand Homespun Video Frederic Hand is one of America’s premier classical guitarists, and in this fascinating lesson he imparts the secrets of great technique and style. Illustrated with exercises and original pieces, the student learns how using correct classical positions leads to increased fluidity, better tone and overall facility on the instrument. 75-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER TO ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE LEVELS ______00641381 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 THE SEGOVIA STYLE CLASSICAL GUITAR OF THE MAESTRO taught by Eliot Fisk Homespun Video This important instructional video takes us to the heart of the music and technique of Andres Segovia, perhaps the greatest classical guitarist of all time. Eliot Fisk, a student and friend of Segovia and a master of classical guitar in his own right, provides countless insights into the Segovia legacy. Aspiring guitarists will soon be playing Segovia’s transcriptions of the Bach Prelude in D Minor • three pieces from his Canciones Populares • and the haunting Estudio Sin Luz. Additionally, the video features Mr. Fisk performing pieces by Bach, Haydn, Ponce and Segovia. 75-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641405 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 SEVEN EASY PIECES FOR CLASSICAL GUITAR taught by Frederic Hand Homespun Video The beauty and romance of the classical guitar is brought home in this fascinating lesson by one of the world’s top players. Frederic Hand applies the essential techniques that he taught on his first Homespun video to seven well-known and beloved student pieces. He demonstrates ornamentation, slurs, rhythmic and melodic subtleties, timbral shadings, the importance of correct plucking strokes and other invaluable pointers. Pieces include three lute pieces from the Italian Renaissance: Vaghe Belleze • Bianco Fiore • and Danza • Bach’s Sarabande • Sor’s Study in B Minor • Tarrega’s Adelita • and Fred Hand’s own distinguished arrangement of the traditional Shaker hymn Simple Gifts. 75-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641501 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 GUITAR INSTRUCTION FINGERSTYLE GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR INSTRUMENTALS – 3-VIDEO SET taught by Martin Simpson Homespun Video Video One – Arrangements in Alternate Tunings: British guitarist Martin Simpson teaches dropped-D and altered-G tunings to bring out the widest possible harmonic range of the guitar. His fingerstyle playing, combined with his unique guitar frailing, will inspire guitarists of all levels and styles! Six magnificent arrangements: Rosie Anderson • The Shearing’s Not for You • Bogie’s Bonnie Belle • Pretty Saro • Long Steel Rail • Santa Cruz. 75-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two – Creating Your Own Arrangements: Martin continues his excellent analysis of the romantic and compelling guitar arrangements for which he is justly famous. He covers Jock O’Hazeldine, a Celtic air • Banks of the Bann, with the primary melody in the bass • and a Christmas carol, In the Bleak Mid-Winter • all in dropped-D tuning. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Three – Developing Style and Repertoire: Martin teaches his complex arrangements to Donal Ogg • My Generous Lover • and Betsy the Serving Maid (all in Gsus4 tuning) • The Coo Coo Bird in the spectacular “mountain minor” tuning, and the fiddle tune Miss McCloud’s Reel in the popular DADGAD tuning. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641029 Complete Three-Tape Series $99.95 ______00641030 Video One Only ...................$39.95 ______00641031 Video Two Only ...................$39.95 ______00641032 Video Three Only.................$39.95 ADVENTURES IN FINGERSTYLE GUITAR THE TECHNIQUES AND ARRANGEMENTS OF MURIEL ANDERSON Homespun Video Muriel Anderson’s exquisite renditions of classical, jazz and folk-based guitar solos have earned her a much-deserved reputation as one of the top players on the scene today. On this exceptional video, she reveals invaluable information about proper guitar technique, and teaches her inventive and complex arrangements to several show-pieces, including: Linus and Lucy • Rosalee • Angelina Baker • and John Phillip Sousa’s Liberty Bell March. 85-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641364 VHS Video............................$39.95 CELTIC INSTRUMENTALS FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR – 2-VIDEO SET taught by Al Petteway Homespun Video Al Petteway is an award-winning (“Musician of the Year”) fingerstyle guitarist who specializes in beautiful Celtic instrumentals. On these two videos he teaches magnificent arrangements of both traditional tunes and his own contemporary Celtic-style compositions. Video one is entirely made up of pieces in DADGAD tuning so popular among players of British Isles music, while video two covers a variety of alternate tunings. Songs include: The Red-Haired Boy • Sidh beag sidh mor • Chesapeake • Jock O’Hazeldean • and more. Video One – DADGAD Tuning: 70-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two – Alternate Tunings: 70-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641406 Complete Two-Tape Series...$49.95 ______00641409 Video One Only ...................$29.95 ______00641410 Video Two Only ...................$29.95 CONTEMPORARY FINGERSTYLE WORKSHOP taught by Chris Proctor Homespun Video For the first time, key concepts of Chris Proctor’s powerful and influential guitar workshops are available for home study. Using examples from a wide range of styles, Chris teaches spectacular solo pieces while providing insights into the use of the partial capo, E-bow, Alaska Picks and alternate tunings. Songs include: Aura Lee (the tune to Elvis’ “Love Me Tender”) • Huckleberry Hornpipe • and the Proctor originals Tiptoes • and Interstate. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641345 VHS Video............................$29.95 ADVENTURES IN FINGERSTYLE GUITAR THE GUITAR OF PEPPINO D’AGOSTINO Homespun Video Peppino D’Agostino is a popular Italian fingerstyle guitarist who is currently living in San Francisco. He has made his name both through his formidable technique and his inventive use of rhythmic and harmonic devices that separate his music from other players. On this video, he teaches many of his most requested compositions, and shares his inventive playing ideaslefthand melody-tapping, percussive use of right hand, various harmonics, etc. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641407 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 ADVENTURES IN FINGERSTYLE GUITAR THE TECHNIQUES AND ARRANGEMENTS OF ALEX DE GRASSI Homespun Video For the first time, this legendary guitarist/composer has created a lesson analyzing his most requested pieces and his groundbreaking techniques. Alex de Grassi has a lot to say about the melodies and counter-melodies, two-hand tapping, percussive slapping, double hammer-ons, harmonics, and dynamic chord structures that have made him “one of the greatest steel string guitar players/composers of the last decade” (Acoustic Guitar magazine). Songs: Western • Lost in the Woods • The Monkulator. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641363 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 LEARN TO PLAY THE SONGS OF JOHN DENVER GUITAR ACCOMPANIMENTS AND TECHNIQUES taught by Pete Huttlinger Homespun Video John Denver was one of the most beloved figures in the history of American popular music. Pete Huttlinger was John’s lead guitarist from 1994 until his tragic death in 1997, accompanying him on world tours, Grammy-winning recordings and TV specials. Lesson One: Pete breaks down eight John Denver hits, teaching the easy but effective chord progressions, picking patterns and bass runs that made his arrangements so compelling. Songs include: My Sweet Lady • I’m Sorry • Annie’s Song • Late Winter Early Spring (instrumental) • Fly Away • Boy from the Country • Darcy Farrow • and Rocky Mountain High. 90-MIN. DVD OR VHS • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL. Lesson Two: Huttlinger teaches seven great songs exactly as John himself played them. The techniques range from basic chords and folk strums to more complex picking patterns, chord progressions, and harmonies that evoke a sound typical of John’s music. Songs: Aspen Glow • Christmas for Cowboys • This Old Guitar • I Guess He’d Rather Be in Colorado • Mother Nature’s Son • Rhymes and Reasons • Take Me Home, Country Roads. 70-MIN DVD OR VHS • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB. ______00641564 2-DVD Set............................$49.95 ______00641551 Lesson 1 DVD......................$29.95 ______00641552 Lesson 2 DVD......................$29.95 ______00641565 2-Video Set..........................$49.95 ______00641511 Lesson 1 VHS Video.............$29.95 ______00641553 Lesson 2 VHS Video.............$29.95 33 34 GUITAR INSTRUCTION Fingerstyle Guitar Continued A FINGERSTYLE CHRISTMAS GUITAR ARRANGEMENTS TO SEVEN BELOVED SONGS AND CAROLS EASY FINGERPICKING FAVORITES taught by Happy Traum Homespun Video Happy teaches five favorite fingerpicking tunes for beginning guitarists, breaking them down to make them easy to understand. He starts with the basics and then teaches how to add hammer-ons, pull-offs, bass runs, jump notes, walk-ups, and other important techniques. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL ______00641332 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 EASY STEPS TO GUITAR FINGERPICKING DEMYSTIFYING ALTERNATE THUMB STYLE taught by Happy Traum Homespun Video For many aspiring players, the ability to maintain a rock-steady rhythmic pulse with their thumb while picking out off-the-beat melody notes with their fingers represents a “holy grail” of country, folk and blues playing. Drawing on four decades of teaching experience, Happy Traum has devised this nearly foolproof method to help them get off to a great start. The simple children’s song “Skip to My Lou” helps teach the basic concepts before getting into fingerpicking standards such as: Spike Driver’s Blues • Green, Green Rocky Road • Staggerlee • Nine Pound Hammer • Hobo’s Lullaby. 100MIN. DVD • BEGINNER LEVEL • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB ______00641546 DVD ....................................$29.95 FINGERSTYLE ARRANGEMENTS FOR HYMNS, SPIRITUALS AND SACRED SONGS – 2-VIDEO SET taught by Happy Traum Homespun Video Here are some of America’s favorite songs of spirit and faith from the folk and blues tradition, specially arranged for beginning and intermediate fingerstyle guitarists. Each song can be played as simple accompaniment for singing or as a more complex guitar instrumental. The pieces advance in difficulty, so that by the end of Video Two the guitar student will have tackled some challenging material that will be applicable to any style of music. Video One songs include: My Lord What a Morning • Amazing Grace • Let Us Break Bread Together • Angel Band. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL Video Two songs include: Paul and Silas (All Night Long) • 12 Gates to the City • I Shall Be Released • Just a Closer Walk with Thee • Bright Morning Stars. 75MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641506 Complete Two-Tape Series...$49.95 ______00641502 Video One Only...................$29.95 ______00641503 Video Two Only...................$29.95 taught by Happy Traum Homespun Video Get ready for the holidays with beautiful instrumentals that anyone can play! Each classic song has been chosen for its “playability” as well as its timeless beauty. The songs range from a fingerpicking version of an old-English carol to a bluesy African American Christmas spiritual. Once mastered, these guitar pieces will become favorites season after season for years to come. Includes: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear • God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen • What Child Is This? • Pretty Little Baby • Silent Night • ’Twas on a Night like This • and Jingle Bells. 85-MIN VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641453 VHS Video...........................$29.95 FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Ken Perlman Centerstream Publications This video is an encouraging “selftutor” that supplies the advice and knowledge of Ken Perlman’s years of teaching experience. He explains simply and step-by-step how to play fingerstyle guitar. You’ll learn to master the basic skills needed to play folk, blues, fiddle tunes and ragtime, as well as more advanced techniques like the alternating bass, pattern picking, hammering-on, pulling-off, and more. The video works best in conjunction with Ken’s Fingerstyle Guitar book, the definitive instruction manual for both students and teachers that has become the fingerpicker’s bible. 85 minutes. ______00000175 VHS Video............................$24.95 Also available: FINGERSTYLE GUITAR Centerstream Publications ______00000081 Guitar Technique Book........$19.95 GREAT GUITAR LESSONS – FINGERSTYLE TECHNIQUES taught by Alex de Grassi, Laurence Juber, Muriel Anderson, Martin Simpson, Chris Proctor, Preston Reed Homespun Video Some of the most creative and compelling contemporary music in recent years has been made by acoustic fingerstyle guitarists. This video features lessons by eight players who are redefining contemporary guitar music. Chris Proctor – Aura Lee; Martin Simpson – Banks of the Bann; David Wilcox – Spin; Preston Reed – Tribes; Muriel Anderson – Angelina Baker; Frederic Hand – Celtic Tale; Alex de Grassi – Lost in the Woods; Laurence Juber – Martha, My Dear. 75-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER TO ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE LEVELS ______00641422 VHS Video ...........................$24.95 GUITAR CHORD MAGIC – 2-VIDEO SET taught by Artie Traum Homespun Video Video One – Transforming Your Songs: Artie teaches how to build chords, turning them into 7th, 9th, 11th and 13th formations. He illustrates these techniques with new ways to play blues progressions and original songs. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES CHORDS • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two – Beginning Fingerstyle Jazz: Artie continues his exploration of the guitar’s harmonic possibilities with easy but effective chord shapes, progressions, moving basses, harmony lines, instrumental compositions and song accompaniments. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES CHORDS • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641023 Complete Two-Tape Series...$49.95 ______00641024 Video One Only ...................$29.95 ______00641025 Video Two Only ...................$29.95 IRISH RHYTHM GUITAR ACCOMPANYING CELTIC TUNES taught by John Doyle with John Williams, button accordion Homespun Video One of the hottest guitarists on the Irish scene today breaks apart his accompaniment style for the learning player. He demonstrates his complex strumming patterns and shows how to add interest and depth to a basic three-chord tune by using substitutions to change the underlying harmonic structure. More than a dozen great reels, jigs and hornpipes are analyzed rhythmically, including: Crowley’s • The Mountain Road • Craig’s Pipes • The Gooseberry Bush • Gallagher’s Frolics • Mist Covered Mountain • Langstrom’s Pony • Humours of Whiskey • Banks of Loch Gamhna • Return to Camden Town • Fermoy Lasses • The Girl That Broke My Heart • Chief O’Neill’s Hornpipe • Tim Henry’s Favorite • The Pullet. 85-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641404 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 GUITAR INSTRUCTION ADVENTURES IN FINGERSTYLE GUITAR – 2-VIDEO SET THE TECHNIQUES AND ARRANGEMENTS OF LAURENCE JUBER Homespun Video After several years with Paul McCartney’s band Wings, Laurence Juber is forging a career as one of the most inventive solo guitarists on the current scene. On these two video lessons, he takes apart some of his most requested pieces, which include moving bass lines, advanced chord shapes, tapping, picking techniques, and other innovations. Songs include: Solo Flight • A Bit of a George • To New Amsterdam • Martha, My Dear • Rain • and more. Video One – Standard Tunings: 70-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two – Altered Tunings: 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641362 Complete Two-Tape Series...$49.95 ______00641360 Video One Only ...................$29.95 ______00641361 Video Two Only ...................$29.95 THE GUITAR OF PATTY LARKIN CREATING POWERFUL ARRANGEMENTS taught by Patty Larkin Homespun Video Patty Larkin, widely known for her compelling, emotionally charged songs, is also a master of fingerstyle picking, alternate tunings, tapping and slapping techniques, and innovative chord progressions. She teaches how to play some of her most popular songs, including: Tango • Booth of Glass • Dear Diary • Open Hand • and the funky hit, Wolf at the Door. Patty breaks each song into distinct sections, slowly demonstrating how she gets the most out of each technique. With elements of jazz, funk, Celtic music and rock infusing her songs, Patty Larkin is the ideal teacher for those who want to add spice and color to their music. 85-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641403 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 LEARNING TO FINGERPICK – 2-VIDEO SET taught by Happy Traum Homespun Video An easy-to-use beginner’s course in traditional country and blues fingerpicking techniques. Video One: An elementary knowledge of guitar chords is all you’ll need to get started picking out syncopated melodies while maintaining a steady bass accompaniment in the styles of Merle Travis, Mississippi John Hurt and others. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL Video Two: A challenging and exciting step into blues and country fingerpicking with more complex instrumentals and new left- and right-hand techniques. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641019 Complete Two-Tape Series...$49.95 ______00641020 Video One Only ...................$29.95 ______00641021 Video Two Only ...................$29.95 ADRIAN LEGG – HOW TO CHEAT AT GUITAR taught by Adrian Legg Homespun Video Adrian Legg teaches some of the “tricks of the trade” that have made him one of the most soughtafter fingerstyle guitarists on the scene today. Includes nine original instrumentals, each utilizing devices that Adrian has pioneered to achieve his thrilling sound: altered tunings, harmonized scales, banjo tuners, half capos, string bends, pedal steel licks and other means by which he “cheats at guitar.” Silent Night • Born Again Idle • Auld Lang Syne • Hymn for Jaco • Norah Handley’s Waltz • After the Gig • Pieta • Brooklyn Blossom • Pace Doc. 70-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641444 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 THE GUITAR OF PRESTON REED EXPANDING THE REALM OF ACOUSTIC PLAYING taught by Preston Reed Homespun Video Preston Reed has reinvented how the acoustic guitar is played with his dynamic use of percussive devices and unusual playing ideas. Learn how a single guitar can create a multitude of sonic and rhythmic effects as he teaches the “rim shots,” “bongo hits,” slap harmonics, double hammer-ons, two-hand tapping, right-hand fretting and other techniques that give his playing originality and excitement. In Slap Funk • Border Towns • Tribes he shows new ways of generating sounds and a myriad of ideas for solo guitar style. 90MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES WRITTEN MATERIAL • ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641054 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 LIVINGSTON TAYLOR’S EXCELLENT GUITAR LESSON PLAY BETTER NOW! Homespun Video A lively and inspiring teacher, Livingston Taylor shows how basic yet elegant chord positions and active bass lines can give even the simplest songs (I’ve Been Working on the Railroad • Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star) that “Taylor magic.” Also included are full arrangements to his hits: Going Round One More Time • I Must Be Doing Something Right • Our Turn to Dance • I Will Be in Love with You. Highly recommended for players at all levels. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641413 VHS Video .........................$29.95 THE GUITAR OF DAVID WILCOX SECRETS OF OPEN TUNINGS & SONG ACCOMPANIMENT taught by David Wilcox Homespun Video Popular singer/songwriter David Wilcox is renowned for inventive fingerstyle accompaniments to his original songs. Using a variety of unusual tunings, David shows how he provides rich harmonics and counterpoints to accompany his incisive lyrics. Teaches ten of his popular songs: Eye of the Hurricane • Rusty Old American Dream • New World • Language of the Heart • Distant Water • Spin • and more. Great insights – a must for all guitarists! 80 MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641315 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 35 36 GUITAR INSTRUCTION LARRY CARLTON – VOL. 2 JAZZ GUITAR BOSSA NOVA GUITAR LICKSAMPLES by Romero Lubambo Rittor Music The world’s most in-demand bossa nova guitarist, Romero Lubambo has performed and recorded with Astrud Gilbert, Ivan Lins, Ana Karam, Airto Moreira, Al Jarreau, Grover Washington Jr., Michael Brecker and many others. In this video, he shows you 33 essential bossa nova guitar patterns - direct from Brazil. Contents include basic patterns, advanced patterns, guitar styles of bossa nova, melodic patterns and more. Performances feature Romero’s band Trio Da Paz with additional vocals. Includes a 52-page booklet. 60 minutes. ______00320223 VHS Video............................$19.95 LARRY CARLTON Star Licks This Grammy Award-winning jazz/rock guitarist has recorded with Steely Dan, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Olivia Newton-John, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, and others. In this video he discusses blues and chord substitution. 60 minutes. ______00324300 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 Star Licks Learn how Larry Carlton, one of today’s most influential jazz/rock guitarists, achieves his soulful and memorable style in this revealing session. He presents an in-depth look at how to solo and improvise jazz, blues and bebop variations with keyboard accompaniment provided by Terry Trotter. He covers many vital performance tips and techniques, including: playing over ballads, expanding phrases, creating chord melodies and solos, and more. 45 minutes. ______00324305 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 50 LICKS JAZZ STYLE featuring Bruce Buckingham Star Licks Bruce demonstrates the essential licks for the chords and progressions common to jazz IIV-I licks, turnaround licks, chromatic bebop lines, licks for altered chords and major and minor vamps, and much more! He illustrates these licks in several styles, including: swing, bossa nova, samba, swing 16ths, funky fusion and bluesy shuffles. Each lick is played in context, then demonstrated slowly with a full explanation on its proper applications. 61 minutes. ______00320141 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 THE GUITAR ARTISTRY OF BILL FRISELL Rittor Music Bill Frisell stands out among contemporary guitarists with his innovative playing style and unique sound. This is the first instructional video to introduce Bill’s playing and to present his individual approach in detail. In the six chapters of the video – background, technique, effects, harmony, rhythm and arrangement – Bill analyzes various aspects of his magical techniques and imaginative conception. Features performances of his famous former trio with Kermit Driscoll (bass) and Joey Baron (drums). Songs include: When We Go • Strange Meeting • Rag • The Days of Wine and Roses. Includes a 20-page booklet. 60 minutes. ______00320210 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 JIM HALL Star Licks An introspective look at one of the greatest and most respected jazz guitar virtuosos of all time. In several complete live performances of his most notable compositions – Subsequently, Two Blues, Three, All Across The City, Something Tells Me, and Something Special – Jim discusses and demonstrates the key components of performance and improvisation. ______00699390 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 JIM HALL – JAZZ GUITAR MASTER CLASS This trilogy of videos on how to play the jazz guitar features the legendary Jim Hall, who shares instruction techniques and theories for playing, and demonstrates his methods of improvisation. JIM HALL – JAZZ GUITAR MASTER CLASS, VOLUME 1 JAZZ BASICS – THE PRINCIPLES OF IMPROVISATION Rittor Music Jazz Basics is designed for the newcomer to jazz guitar. It covers all of the fundamentals and basic concepts essential for jazz improvisation, and features performances with Satoshi Inoue on guitar. Songs include “Big Blues” and “Whistle Stop.” Includes a 32page booklet. Approximately 60 minutes. ______00320207 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 JIM HALL – JAZZ GUITAR MASTER CLASS, VOLUME 2 ADVANCED CONCEPTS – SELF-EXPRESSION Rittor Music This second video is designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists. It introduces varous ideas and methods for practicing improvisation and “self-expression,” and features performances with Satshi Inoue on guitar. Songs include: Waltz New, Miro, and Seseragi. Includes a 36-page booklet. Approximately 60 minutes. ______00320208 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 JIM HALL – JAZZ GUITAR MASTER CLASS, VOLUME 3 PLAYING WITH A GROUP - INTERACTION Rittor Music In Volume 3, the Jim Hall Quartet plays original tunes in varous styles, including swing, bossa nova, blues and calypso. Jim analyzes each composition and explains the role of the guitar in different ensemble formats. Features performances with Scott Colley (bass), Andy Watson (drums) and Rasmus Lee (tenor sax). Songs include: Why Not Dance, Joao, Mr. Blues, and Street Dance. Includes a 32-page booklet. Approximately 60 minutes. ______00320209 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 GUITAR INSTRUCTION JAZZ GUITAR IMPROVISATION taught by John Abercrombie with special guest John Basile Homespun Video Modern jazz master John Abercrombie provides insights into the vast potential of the guitar fingerboard. After working with this video, guitarists will soon hear a dramatic change in their ability to create clear, expressive improvisations. Abercrombie uses his original compositions and the beautiful standard “Stella By Starlight” to demonstrate melodic and motivic development, polychording, dynamics, rhythmic changes and other essential skills. A must for all jazz guitarists! 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641059 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 JAZZ GUITAR IMPROVISATION featuring Sid Jacobs Musicians Institute Develop your jazz soloing skills with this comprehensive video. Topics covered include: threeoctave diatonic scale patterns • triads and triad pairs • common jazz phrases • guide tones and non-chordal tones • and harmonized fourths. Approximately 60 minutes. ______00695639 VHS Video............................$19.95 Also available: JAZZ GUITAR IMPROVISATION ______00695128 Book/CD Pack.....................$17.95 STANLEY JORDAN Star Licks This video presents Stanley’s revolutionary “touch” or “tapping” technique. Using no dubs or other studio effects, he is able to sound like two or three guitarists playing simultaneously. Viewers will discover the secrets of his style as well as tips for their own playing, such as: improvising expressive melodies, developing practice techniques, improving dexterity, and much more. Includes a booklet with transcriptions of his riffs. 90 minutes. ______00324230 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 MIKE STERN FEATURING LIVE PERFORMANCES AT THE 55 BAR Rittor Music Grammy nominated jazz guitarist Mike Stern has been in the public eye (and ears) since he was a member of the Miles Davis Band in the early ’80s. His prolific performances and recordings have earned him recognition as one of the best and most popular contemporary guitarists today. This, his first instructional video, includes four live performances by Mike and his band at the 55 Bar in New York City, the historical club in which Mike has played for over 15 years accompanied by many great musicians including Jaco Pastorius. Additionally, in an exclusive interview with New York-based jazz guitarist Satoshi Inoue, Stern offers his own analysis and explanation of each tune. The songs – a blues, a standard, a ballad, and a funk tune – were carefully selected by Mike himself in order to demonstrate every aspect of his guitar performance and techniques. He also gives insight to his background and influences, practice routines, and provides a thorough review of his gear configurations. Approximately 65 minutes. ______00320269 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 WHAMMY BAR AND STRING BENDING featuring Mat Gurman Star Licks Mat Gurman has performed with The Tonight Show Band, and done workshops with Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, and Carmen McRae. His video covers single string bending, unison bends, double stops to three part harmony bends, left hand technique, pitch accuracy, targeting note choices, and more. He also explains how to choose a whammy bar system and use effects like dive bombing, scooping, sonic blasts, and Banshee howls. 32 minutes. ______00320018 VHS Video .............................$9.95 MARK WHITFIELD Star Licks Mark is a Berklee alum who has played with George Benson, the Marsalis brothers, Donald Harrison and Jack McDuff, among others. Here he demonstrates his intense warm-up routine, and covers: scale sequences; arpeggios; chord inversions; extensions and constant structure voicings; applications of II, V, I chord progressions and chord melody; reharmonization of songs; and much more. Includes a booklet with easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond to this 60-minute video. ______00324043 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 YOU CAN PLAY JAZZ GUITAR – 3-VIDEO SET taught by Mike DeMicco Homespun Video This comprehensive method is clear, accessible and highly informative. Mike DeMicco has devised the essential series that’s perfect for anyone eager to play jazz guitar. Video One – Scales, Modes, and Other Essentials: This hands-on jazz primer contains an enormous amount of information, from improvising on II-V-I chords to arranging a complex jazz standard. Mike teaches scales, modes, voicings and other important basics, then shows how to put them to use. 82-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + DIAGRAMS • BEGINNER LEVEL Video Two – Developing Your Style: Mike presents dozens of examples to show how to create dazzling solos over chord changes. He uses styles developed by Mike Stern, Tal Farlow, John Coltrane and others to explain how to use solo lines, passing tones and other devices to create personalized improvisations. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + DIAGRAMS • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. Video Three – Putting It All Together: Starting with his bebop-oriented tune “Boptology,” Mike shows how to build creative solos, challenging players to find their own voice. The melody of this tune is a complete study tool as it illustrates a compelling synthesis of several jazz styles. Mike then takes apart the classic Victor Young standard “Love Letters” to fully discuss chord melodies and new ideas for soloing. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + DIAGRAMS • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641060 Complete Three-Tape Series $79.95 ______00641061 Video One Only ...................$29.95 ______00641062 Video Two Only ...................$29.95 ______00641063 Video Three Only.................$29.95 ROCK GUITAR ACOUSTIC ROCK GUITAR SOLOING INCLUDES TAB featuring Jamie Findlay Star Licks Jamie Findlay, one of the masters of contemporary acoustic guitar, has taught jazz guitar at USC and currently teaches at Musicians Institute. In this in-depth presentation, he breaks down licks, scales and chords, and teaches sequences, arpeggios, thirds, and sixths intervals. He discusses major and harmonic minor scales, pentatonic scales and blues scales, with step-by-step demonstrations of soloing in blues, country, Latin, Brazilian, jazz and pop styles. 48 minutes. ______00320085 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 37 38 GUITAR INSTRUCTION ADVANCED CHORDS AND RHYTHMS with Tom Kolb Star Licks Tom Kolb shows you a variety of signature riffs from Hendrix to Van Halen, as well as grooves and getting great funk and blues sounds using sevenths, ninths, extended chords, and funky double stops. He also demonstrates rock riffs using major and minor triads, sus chords, partial chord voicings, and more. 33 minutes. ______00320045 VHS Video .............................$9.95 DAVE CELENTANO’S COMPLETE GUITAR COURSE BEGINNING ROCK LEAD GUITAR FOR ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC GUITARS by Dave Celentano Centerstream Publications All the essentials for playing lead guitar are packed into this video. Coves: the minor pentatonic scale, the blues scale, the natural minor scale, scale exercises, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, vibrato, tapping, string bending, legato phrasing, pinch harmonics, sweep picking, alternate picking, soloing, how to play in other keys, plus a rhythm track for the student to practice soloing over, and many examples. The booklet includes easy-to-read neck diagrams, tablature, and all examples demonstrated on the video. 60 minutes. ______00000251 VHS Video .....................$19.95 ARPEGGIOS FOR THE LEAD GUITARIST with Paul Hanson Star Licks Paul Hanson has become Hollywood’s premier guitar coach. In this video, Paul presents an indepth study of arpeggios. He takes you step-by-step through a wide variety of arpeggios, sweep picking, sweeping and sliding, triads and 7th chords. Paul demonstrates ascending and descending harmonized scales, how to build 7th chord arpeggios from major scales, and much more. 34 minutes. ______00320009 VHS Video .............................$9.95 BEGINNING ROCK RHYTHM GUITAR FOR ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC GUITARS by Dave Celentano Centerstream Publications This information-packed video will show you everything you need to get playing solid rhythm electric guitar. Topics include: anatomy of the electric guitar; string gauges; picks; tuning; finger exercises; picking techniques; how to read chord diagrams and tablature; open position major, minor and seventh chords; tips for playing chords; proper hand positioning; barre chords; power chords; playing in time; and many rhythms with which to practice chords. The accompanying booklet includes easy-to-read chord diagrams and tablature of examples demonstrated on the video. 60 minutes. ______00000250 VHS Video .....................$19.95 BEGINNING METAL RHYTHM GUITAR with Nick Bowcott Star Licks Enter the realm of metal guitar with a metal master as he reveals the deepest secrets of playing rhythm guitar. Nick exposes all the essential elements, including power chords, riffs, intervals, muting and picking techniques, the heavy chord, and more. Truly an inspiring video for fans of all metal styles, from Black Sabbath to Metallica to Pantera. Includes on-screen music and up-close camera shots. 56 minutes. ______00697251 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 BEGINNING ROCK GUITAR with Michael Thompson Star Licks This video features Michael Thompson, a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and one of rock’s most talented session players. He presents solid rock guitar basics, from parts of the guitar through picking techniques and creating solos. 31 minutes. ______00324010 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 ADVANCED ROCK LEAD GUITAR by Dave Celentano Centerstream Publications Dave Celentano finishes up his three level lead guitar video course by introducing the student to a variety of complete solos to learn and play over the band rhythm tracks. Topics include: ’80s style soloing, modal soloing in rock, acoustic blues soloing, triads, arpeggios, legato, string bending, vibrato, tapping, and more. Dave demonstrates all the solos, then breaks each down into small sections for easier learning, discussing important concepts, theory and scales. A booklet of all the examples is included. 60 minutes. ______00000257 VHS Video .....................$19.95 INTERMEDIATE ROCK LEAD GUITAR by Dave Celentano Centerstream Publications In this comprehensive continuation of Dave’s beginning video, you will learn exercises to improve finger dexterity, “three-note-per-string” scales, scale exercises, alternate picking, tremolo picking, sweep picking, advanced string bending, triads, arpeggios, long legato licks, speed licks, string bending licks, connecting licks to make solos, a complete solo to play over a rhythm track at the end of the video, and lots of valuable advice from Dave’s decades of playing. 60 minutes. ______00000255 VHS Video .....................$19.95 INTERMEDIATE ROCK RHYTHM GUITAR ADVANCED ROCK RHYTHM GUITAR by Dave Celentano Centerstream Publications Dave Celentano concludes his three level rock rhythm guitar course with challenging rhythm work in the styles of funk/rock, fast boogie blues, slow blues/rock, and heavy metal. Techniques and topics covered are fast electric and acoustic strums, palm muting, string muting, scratch strumming, riff rhythms, seventh and ninth chords, power chords, bar chords, and more. Dave demonstrates each example then breaks it down into smaller sections for learning. Includes a booklet of all examples. 60 minutes. ______00000256 VHS Video .....................$19.95 by Dave Celentano Centerstream Publications This video picks up where Dave Celentano’s Beginning Rock Rhythm Guitar left off. Here, you will learn advanced bar chord forms, jazz chords that can be used in rock, pedal tone rhythms, palm muting, advanced right hand rhythms, fingerpicking, Travis picking, and valuable advice and playing tips. Styles covered include rock, blues/rock, jazz/rock, ’80s rock, funk/rock, and acoustic fingerpicking. Dave also discusses and demonstrates the different sounds produced by the Gibson Les Paul, the Fender Strat, and by acoustic guitar. 60 minutes. ______00000254 VHS Video .....................$19.95 GUITAR INSTRUCTION BEGINNING ROCK LEAD GUITAR with Troy Stetina Hal Leonard Let one of guitar’s leading educators show you the essentials of playing exciting rock leads. Troy covers modes, articulations, arpeggios, speed exercises, scales, rock licks, theory, and more. 54 minutes. ______00697249 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 BEGINNING ROCK RHYTHM GUITAR with Troy Stetina Hal Leonard Learn all the essential rhythm techniques, including power chords, barre chords, triad shapes, muting, chord progressions, pick harmonics, and more. 52 minutes. ______00697248 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 THE BEST OF BLACK SABBATH A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES OF TONY IOMMI featuring Troy Stetina Guitar Signature Licks Hal Leonard On this info-packed DVD that makes learning licks easy, acclaimed guitarist and educator Troy Stetina teaches Tony Iommi’s trademark guitar riffs and solos on eight classics from one of hard rock’s greatest bands. Features detailed analysis of: Black Sabbath • Children of the Grave • Iron Man • N.I.B. • Paranoid • Sabbath, Bloody Sabbath • Sweet Leaf • War Pigs (Interpolating Luke’s Wall). Approximately 60 minutes. ______00320258 DVD ....................................$19.95 CLASSIC ROCK GUITAR SOLOING featuring Barrett Tagliarino Star Licks Session guitarist and instructor at the famous Guitar Institute of Technology, Barrett Tagliarino takes you though a step-by-step demonstration of techniques such as bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and vibrato. He shows how to count out solo structures and how to connect phrases to create memorable musical statements. In a number of demonstrations, Barrett is accompanied by rhythm tracks, which allows the viewer to play along. 49 minutes. ______00320082 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 ELECTRIC SLIDE GUITAR featuring David Hamburger Star Licks This video will introduce you to the world of playing electric slide guitar in open G and open E tunings. David begins with the basics of getting a good slide sound, takes you through slide scale patterns and riffs in open position and up the neck, and demonstrates step-by-step how to create riffs, solos and backup parts in the styles of Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Duane Allman and Ry Cooder. The accompanying booklet features easy-tofollow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. David is a New York session player and the author of Hal Leonard’s Electric Slide Guitar book. He is also a regular contributor to Guitar Player and Acoustic Guitar magazines. Approximately 60 minutes. ______00320115 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 RIK EMMETT Star Licks The guitarist for Triumph takes you through the basics of guitar styles and techniques, including some of his original study pieces and exercises never-before released. This pack features a 2-hour tape and 68-page book with easy-tofollow diagrams that correspond to the tape. 120 minutes. ______00324375 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 FAMOUS ROCK GUITAR RIFFS AND SOLOS A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE TECHNIQUES OF ROCK’S MOST INFLUENTIAL GUITARISTS featuring Tom Kolb Guitar Signature Licks Hal Leonard Learn the trademark riffs and solos that define rock guitar! In this DVD, Musicians Institute guitar instructor Tom Kolb provides in-depth analysis of these eight groundbreaking songs: No Particular Place to Go (Chuck Berry) • Crossroads (Cream) • Hey Joe (Jimi Hendrix) • You Shook Me (Led Zeppelin) • Iron Man (Black Sabbath) • Smoke on the Water (Deep Purple) • You Really Got Me (Van Halen) • Crossfire (Stevie Ray Vaughan). Approximately 60 minutes. ______00320233 DVD ....................................$19.95 PLAYING IN THE STYLE OF THE FENDER® TELECASTER GREATS featuring Troy Dexter Star Licks Acclaimed LA guitarist and songwriter Troy Dexter discusses the classic Telecaster sound, pickup configuration and body style, and looks at the artists that have unlocked its secrets. He breaks down the signature riffs of James Burton and Steve Cropper, the blues rock styles of Johnny Lang, and the special tuning and chord voicings of Keith Richards. Troy then goes step-by-step through the jazzy country style of Danny Gatton, the unique chord voicings of Andy Summers, the blues licks of Albert Lee, and lots more. Includes an accompanying booklet with easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. 60 minutes. ______00324039 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 PLAYING IN THE STYLE OF THE FENDER® STRATOCASTER GREATS featuring Tom Kolb Star Licks 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 video. 60 minutes. ______00324038 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 ’50S ROCKABILLY GUITAR featuring Troy Dexter Star Licks In this dynamic video, Troy Dexter takes an insightful look at the searing sound of ’50s rockabilly guitar, playing examples in the style of legends like Scotty Moore (Elvis’ guitarist), Carl Perkins, Brian Setzer, Eddie Cochran and Duane Eddy. He demonstrates effects devices (tremolo, echo, reverb and distortion) and explains how they were used by the different players. Troy also covers chord voicings and the scales inherent in rockabilly and shows how to apply them. He gives players examples of thirds and fifths, intervals, whole tone licks, chromatic lead-ins, horn stab riffs, chord raking, vibrato bar techniques, bends, slides, shuffle rhythms and more! The accompanying booklet includes easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. 49 minutes. ______00320118 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 39 40 GUITAR INSTRUCTION Rock Guitar Continued 50 LICKS ROCK STYLE featuring Tom Kolb Star Licks In this video, Tom Kolb teaches licks in the styles of the masters of rock guitar: Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Eric Johnson, the Allman Brothers, Keith Richards, Chuck Berry, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Satriani, Billy Gibbons, Dave Navarro, Mark Knopfler, and more! Each lick is played in context then demonstrated slowly, with a full explanation of the scale or concept from which it was derived. Tom explains how to apply the licks over certain chords or progressions, and covers techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, vibrato, bends, octaves, harmonics, whammy bar, double stops, sequencing of scales, intervallic licks, arpeggios, and more. 60 minutes. ______00320143 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 MARTY FRIEDMAN’S ELECTRIC GUITAR DAY ONE ROCK STYLES FOR BEGINNERS Rittor Music Marty Friedman, a successful solo artist and former lead guitarist for Cacophony and Megadeth, is one of the most respected rock guitarists in the industry, known for his technical brilliance and harmonic sense of adventure. In this video for beginners, he gives you everything you need to get started! He covers: parts of the guitar, strings and picks, tuning, amp settings, effects and pedals, practice and performance tips, chords & scales, how to play solos, lead patterns, and much more! Includes an insert. 90+ minutes. ______00320241 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 THE ESSENTIAL MARTY FRIEDMAN Rittor Music In this video, guitar hero Marty Friedman (Megadeth, Cacophony) teaches secrets of his guitar technique and talks of his music life. Friedman says “This is the most personal ’instructional’ video I’ve ever done. For the first time, I’ve gone back to the very first demo tapes that I recorded (while I was still in high school!) and analyzed my playing in its most basic and impressionable form. On this video I clearly ’map out’ the course that has taken my playing from what it was then to what it is now. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it.” Includes a booklet with exercises and transcriptions. 80 minutes. ______00320211 VHS Video............................$24.95 FUNK GUITAR JAMMIN’ featuring Chris Amelar Hal Leonard Imagine the perfect band...always on time, always in tune, always playing what you want to play...Then live the dream with Jammin’ Videos. Be a star on stage with a full band with these exciting videos that let you be the lead guitarist. Jam along with the band in a music video setting as you practice and perfect your licks. Each video contains five full songs with on-screen scale choices to aid in improvisation. Each video also features Chris Amelar demonstrating licks that you can use to improvise – thanks to the close-up photography and onscreen notes and tab, you’ll be jammin’ in no time! Approximately 25 minutes. ______00696569 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 FUNK RHYTHM GUITAR LICKSAMPLES by Al McKay Rittor Music Al McKay, guitarist for the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire, shows you 25 of the ultimate funk rhythm guitar patterns. Patterns include Motown, dance funk, Latin funk, swing funk, funk rock, funk blues, boogie-woogie funk, funky samba and more. Includes performances by Al’s band L.A. All-Stars, featuring Bruce Conte, guitarist for the most pivotal funk band of all time, Tower Of Power. Also includes a special duo performance by Al and Bruce. 55 minutes. ______00320221 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 GET THAT CLASSIC FENDER® SOUND! ELECTRIC GUITAR LICKS AND STYLES OF THE GREATS taught by Jim Weider Homespun Video The licks, solos and rhythm parts of the great Telecaster® and Stratocaster® players, taught on original vintage instruments. Includes tips on tone, amp settings and little-known facts about the instruments and their famous players. A must for all electric guitarists and collectors! 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641071 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 BRAD GILLIS Star Licks Night Ranger’s super guitarist has also played with Ozzy Osbourne and Rubicon. Brad demonstrates favorite Night Ranger licks along with important tips and techniques for guitar playing. 58 minutes. ______00324250 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 GREAT RHYTHM GROOVES FOR ELECTRIC GUITAR taught by Alex Weir with Louis Johnson (bass) and Tetsugi Ogawa (lead guitar) Homespun Video Alex Weir teaches guitarists how he got the driving sounds that made The Talking Heads, Brothers Johnson, Tom Tom Club and others burn! Priceless advice on pick speed, tonal variations, rhythmic development, hand/wrist positions, timing and more. 80-MIN. VIDEO • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641072 VHS Video ...........................$29.95 JIMI HENDRIX – LEARN TO PLAY THE SONGS FROM ARE YOU EXPERIENCED This fantastic two-video set shows guitarists how to play the important parts to every song on this influential album. The videos are hosted and taught by Velvert Turner, a student and friend of Jimi’s, with demonstrations by ace Hendrix guitar educator Andy Aledort. For each song, the guitar parts are played at two tempos to help players learn each riff and solo properly, and there are backing tracks to play along with. As a bonus, this set includes actual footage of Jimi playing many of the songs explored and presented on these tapes. Players will learn: Purple Haze • Manic Depression • Hey Joe • Love or Confusion • May This Be Love • I Don’t Live Today • The Wind Cries Mary • Fire • Third Stone from the Sun • Foxey Lady • Are You Experienced? • Stone Free • 51st Anniversary • Highway Chile • Can You See Me • Remember • and Red House. ______00320199 2-Video Set..........................$49.95 ______00320274 DVD ....................................$59.95 GUITAR INSTRUCTION INTERMEDIATE ROCK GUITAR with Tom Kolb Star Licks Guitar Institute of Technology instructor Tom Kolb has played with Steve Miller, Richard Marx, Jefferson Starship, and the Beach Boys. This 30-minute video features solid rock guitar principles like major, minor, and pentatonic intervals of scales, double stops, arpeggios, rock rhythms, solos, and more. 32 minutes. ______00320011 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 TONY IOMMI Star Licks One of heavy metal’s true innovators, Tony is the guitarist for Black Sabbath. He covers licks and leads from several Black Sabbath favorites, along with a special, fully-notated solo section. 34 minutes. ______00324075 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 DAVEY JOHNSTONE Star Licks The dynamic guitarist for Elton John since 1970, Davey is considered one of the foremost guitarists in contemporary music today. In this video he demonstrates hammer-ons, pulloffs, triads, harmonics, chord inversions, effects, open tunings, and more. 60 minutes. ______00324021 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 THE ELECTRIC GUITAR OF JORMA KAUKONEN BLUES, ROCK ’N’ ROLL AND BEYOND taught by Jorma Kaukonen Jack Casady (bass), Michael Falzarano (guitar), and Harvey Sorgen (drums) Homespun Video A formula for instant success on the electric guitar! Jorma Kaukonen teaches licks, solos, lead lines and rhythm grooves to rival the best of them. Instructional and entertainingJorma and Electric Hot Tuna give powerful rock renditions of the songs taught: Hit Single #1 • Homespun Blues • Ode To Billy Dean. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641067 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 Also available: INCLUDES THE GUITAR OF TAB JORMA KAUKONEN DETAILED ANALYSIS OF 8 CLASSIC SONGS AND INSTRUMENTALS Homespun Listen & Learn Series ______00695184 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95 JIM KELLY’S GUITAR WORKSHOP VIDEO Berklee Press Valuable to players at all levels, this great video will teach you to play in the style of guitar greats like Kenny Burrell, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, Joe Pass, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. You can watch Jim’s hands while he plays and discover the secrets of his approach and technique, and play along with the tracks using the notation and TAB provided in the video booklet. Includes over 70 minutes of guitar performance and instruction. ______00320144 VHS Video............................$19.95 ______00320168 DVD ....................................$29.95 Also available: JIM KELLY’S GUITAR WORKSHOP Berklee Press ______00695230 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95 MORE GUITAR WORKSHOP VIDEO by Jim Kelly Berklee Press This one-on-one lesson filled wiht hot ideas & techniques from Jim Kelly will get you playing better than ever! Teaches how to play in the style of Wes Montgomery, Jeff Beck and other greats. Features awe-inspiring demos as each tune is presented as a full performance followed by a special teaching session. Includes a TAB booklet. 70 minutes. ______00320158 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 STEVE LUKATHER Star Licks Steve is the Grammy Awardwinning guitarist for Toto who has also recorded with Michael Jackson, Elton John, Donna Summer, George Benson, Hall & Oates, and more. He gives stepby-step demonstrations of licks and leads to top hits, and important tips and techniques for contemporary guitar playing. 47 minutes. ______00324125 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 TONY MacALPINE Star Licks Tony presents the techniques he uses to achieve the versatility and dynamic range that dominate his style. He covers speed picking using his “economy of motion” technique, slapping, hammerons, pull-offs and more. 52 minutes. ______00324310 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 WOLF MARSHALL Star Licks Featured guitarist in the original Star Licks series and instructor at the popular Wolf Marshall Lead Guitar Seminars. He designed this video to teach hot rock and lead guitar. 69 minutes. ______00324050 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 Also available: BRIAN MAY MORE GUITAR WORKSHOP Star Licks Founder of Queen and one of rock’s finest guitarists, Brian May covers licks and solos to several Queen hits, and harmony soloing in this video. 47 minutes. by Jim Kelly Berklee Press ______00695306 Book/CD Pack.....................$14.95 BEST OF LENNON & MCCARTNEY FOR ELECTRIC GUITAR A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE FAB FOUR’S ELECTRIC GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES featuring Tom Kolb Guitar Signature Licks Hal Leonard 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. ______00320332 DVD ....................................$19.95 ______00320234 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 ______00324000 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 41 42 GUITAR INSTRUCTION Rock Guitar Continued THE 12-STRING GUITAR OF ROGER MCGUINN taught by Roger McGuinn Homespun Video Playing his signature Rickenbacker electric 12-string, Roger McGuinn teaches the licks and solos that defined The Byrds’ distinctive sound. Gather invaluable information about tuning, setting up, and playing 12-string guitar. Songs: Mr. Tambourine Man • Turn, Turn, Turn • Eight Miles High • Mr. Spaceman. He demonstrates acoustic 12-string techniques while teaching Leadbelly’s, On Easter Morn He Rose. 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641333 VHS Video............................$29.95 METAL GUITAR JAMMIN’ featuring Chris Amelar Hal Leonard Imagine the perfect band...always on time, always in tune, always playing what you want to play...Then live the dream with Jammin’ Videos. Be a star on stage with a full band with these exciting videos that let you be the lead guitarist. Jam along with the band in a music video setting as you practice and perfect your licks. Each video contains five full songs with on-screen scale choices to aid in improvisation. Each video also features Chris Amelar demonstrating licks that you can use to improvise - thanks to the close-up photography and on-screen notes and tab, you’ll be jammin’ in no time! Approximately 25 minutes. ______00696567 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 METALLICA – GUITAR LEGENDARY LICKS 1983-1988 A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF METALLICA’S GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES featuring Doug Boduch Cherry Lane Music Learn the trademark riffs and solos behind one of the most influential metal bands of all time. Each riff and solo is played up to speed, then broken down note-bynote, then played at a slow tempo. Backing tracks are included so you can play along. An in-depth analysis of eight songs: Battery • Blackened • Damage, Inc. • Fade to Black • Jump in the Fire • Master of Puppets • Seek & Destroy • Welcome Home (Sanitarium). ______02500479 DVD ....................................$24.95 METALLICA – GUITAR LEGENDARY LICKS 1988-1997 A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF METALLICA’S GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES featuring Doug Boduch Cherry Lane This follow-up to the Guitar Legendary Licks 1983-1988 DVD contains the band’s music from the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Each riff and solo is played up to speed, then broken down note by note, then played at a slow tempo. Backing tracks are included so you can play along. An in-depth analysis of eight songs: Enter Sandman • Fuel • Hero of the Day • Nothing Else Matters • One • Sad but True • The Shortest Straw • The Unforgiven. ______02500480 DVD ....................................$24.95 MODERN ROCK GUITAR SOLOING featuring Danny Gill Star Licks Ever hear a guitar tone that made you turn your head and say, “Yeah! That’s so heavy!” Or hear a sound that just blew you away, but you couldn’t figure it out quite right? This video unveils the mystery of the heavy riff. You’ll discover a whole new world of chords and single note riffs with drop “D” tuning, and a variety of picking hand techniques, including: muting, pitch harmonics, downstrokes, double picking, and alternate picking. There is even a section on tuning the entire guitar down two whole steps to a low “C” to get an extra fat and chunky sound. Includes Danny’s top 10 list of favorite noises, some of which have to be heard to be believed. Danny Gill is an instructor at the famous Musicians Institute in Hollywood. His classes include: Rock Lead Guitar, Rock Rhythm Guitar, and the Hard Rock Live Playing Workshop. 45 minutes. ______00320084 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 MODES FOR THE LEAD GUITARIST with Tom Kolb Star Licks Tom Kolb takes you step-by-step through major and minor modes, harmonizing the major scales, mixing modes with blues and pentatonic scales. He also demonstrates the ioanian, dorian, phrygian, lydian, mixolydian, aeolian and locrian modes. This is truly a unique opportunity to receive a private lesson from one of today’s finest instructors. 30 minutes. ______00320007 VHS Video .............................$9.95 DAVE NAVARRO Star Licks This super guitarist demonstrates an assortment of licks and solos with important tips and techniques for guitar playing. He explains his rhythm style and breaks down many of his favorite riffs and effects from Jane’s Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers tunes. The accompanying booklet includes easy-to-follow diagrams and notation that corresponds to the video. 60 minutes. ______00324028 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 TED NUGENT Star Licks Get a glimpse into the mind of the “Motor City Madman” with this great Nugent video. His guitar genius on the Gibson Byrdland, his earshattering intensity, and his over-the-top antics have made his name synonymous with rock. Spans four decades of multiplatinum hits in his no-holdsbarred career. 61 minutes. ______00324003 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 LES PAUL Star Licks This video presents a rare and historical view of the living legend that revolutionized the recording industry. Les not only invented the electric guitar, he also perfected the technique of multi-track recording and developed the first filtration devices for reverb, delay and phasing. This interview interspersed with performance clips takes you up-close with Les Paul for a fun, humorous, and incredibly educational view into the awesome world of music as seen by one of the greatest guitarists and innovators of all time. 90 minutes. ______00324234 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 TREVOR RABIN Star Licks Trevor Rabin, former Yes guitarist, shares what you need to know to improve and develop your skills, style, and technique as a rock guitar performer, writer, engineer, producer, and technician in this jam-packed video. It includes discussion, demonstration, and performance footage as Trevor shows you how to utilize your equipment to produce the most desirable sounds. Includes his techniques for speed picking, solo improvisation, left and right hand development, tone, bending, and more! 50 minutes. ______00324015 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 GUITAR INSTRUCTION RHYTHM GUITAR THE COMPLETE GUIDE featuring Bruce Buckingham Musicians Institute This in-depth lesson with Bruce Buckingham – an instructor at Musicians Institute since 1980 – is a comprehensive source for learning the essentials of rhythm guitar. It covers in detail rhythms, triads and seventh chords, inversions and alternate voicings, pentatonic and double-stop fills, and much more. ______00695644 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 Also Available: INCLUDES TAB RHYTHM GUITAR ______00695188 Book ...................................$16.95 ROWAN ROBERTSON Star Licks This young guitar star from Dio captures the essence of what it takes to play lead guitar in this dynamic video. He covers everything from “pick tricks” to vibrato techniques to string dampening, and how to incorporate your own style and personality into your playing. A special interview features Ronnie James Dio discussing songwriting fundamentals, and more. 60 minutes. ______00324085 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 ROCK AND ROLL RHYTHM GUITAR – 2-VIDEO SET taught by Amos Garrett Homespun Video This master of rhythm guitar styles and techniques teaches the chops of the great rock and soul rhythm players. Video One: Covered in this lesson are the styles of Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, James Nolen and others, including damping techniques, alternate chord shapes, two-guitar drills and much more. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES CHORDS • BEGINNER TO EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVELS Video Two: The styles of Steve Cropper and the Memphis Sound, Al Green, Albert King and others. Includes drills and exercises, plus tips on holding the pick, getting the best tone, keeping time and other invaluable information. 75-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES CHORDS • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641055 Complete Two-Tape Series...$49.95 ______00641056 Video One Only ...................$29.95 ______00641057 Video Two Only ...................$29.95 Also Available: ROCK AND ROLL RHYTHM GUITAR Taught by Amos Garrett Homespun Tapes ______00641198 Book/Cassette Pack .............$59.95 ROCK LEAD GUITAR TECHNIQUES, SCALES, LICKS, AND SOLOING CONCEPTS FOR GUITAR Featuring Danny Gill Musicians Institute A method exploring the techniques, scales, and fundamentals used by the greatest legends of rock guitar. Topics covered include: pentatonic and diatonic scales • bending, vibrato, lead licks • sweep picking • and harmonics. Approximately 60 minutes. ______00695637 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 ROCK RHYTHM GUITAR with Michael Thompson Star Licks Rock Rhythm Guitar features Michael Thompson, one of rock’s most talented session players and a Berklee College of Music graduate. Michael presents solid rock rhythms that are used by every popular musician today. He shows the rhythm styles of Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, Andy Summers, Jimi Hendrix and Van Halen. Michael also demonstrates funk chords, arpegginted chord progressions, muted arpeggios, chord shapes, hammer on chords, and more. Michael incorporates rhythm tracks with his examples allowing the viewer to play along. The accompanying booklet shows each example in notation and tablature. 30 minutes. ______00320003 VHS Video .............................$9.95 ROCKABILLY GUITAR – 2-VIDEO SET LICKS AND TECHNIQUES OF THE ROCK PIONEERS taught by Jim Weider with special guests Levon Helm, Rick Danko and Chris Zaloom Homespun Video Jim Weider, lead guitarist for The Band, teaches the wild, freewheeling licks, techniques and rhythm patterns of the rock pioneers, using the original guitars and amps of the ’50s and ’60s. Includes tips on solos, scales, exercises plus how-tos for using whammy bar, amp tremolo, Echoplex and more. Video One: Jim teaches the country fingerpicking that Scotty Moore used on Elvis Presley’s early hits; shows how Duane Eddy got his twangy sound; and highlights how Paul Burlison’s single-string lead work influenced Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and others. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two: On this video, Jim analyzes and demonstrates the great trademark licks and rhythm patterns of Chuck Berry and the innovative solos of Eddie Cochran. 85-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641068 Complete Two-Tape Series...$69.95 ______00641069 Video One Only ...................$39.95 ______00641070 Video Two Only ...................$39.95 SCALES FOR THE LEAD GUITARIST with Michael Thompson Star Licks Michael Thompson presents an in-depth study of scales and their application for the lead guitarist. He takes you through a step-bystep demonstration of major pentatonic, minor pentatonic, harmonic minor scale, chromatic passages, blues scale, major scale, minor scale, soloing over changes, use of chord tones, melodic phasing and more. Michael incorporates rhythm tracks with his examples allowing the viewer to play along. 30 minutes. ______00320005 VHS Video .............................$9.95 SHRED METAL CHOP BUILDER WHEN MUSIC WORKS DVD SERIES with Joe Stump Berklee Press Take your hard rock chops into the stratosphere with Berklee Professor and worldrenowned guitarist Joe “Shred Lord” Stump. In this Master Class, Stump breaks down his disciplined approach to scale patterns and practice routines. He’ll show you how to improve your technique and increase your speed, no matter what style you play. All you need is your guitar and a metronome. Stump will help you achieve a greater mastery of the instrument, with routines to get your chops in shape for the intense physical demands of the rock guitar idiom. 43 minutes. ______50448015 DVD ....................................$19.95 ’60S PSYCHEDELIC GUITAR featuring Tom Kolb Star Licks Musicians Institute instructor Tom Kolb provides insights into the playing styles of ’60s guitar greats Jerry Garcia, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jorma Kaukonen, Syd Barrett, and others. He demonstrates psychedelic effects such as wah-wah, fuzz, reverb, echo, tremolo and phasing, and goes into detail about how each player used these devices. He shows guitarists how exotic-sounding scales are created by mixing minor pentatonic, harmonic minor and blues scales with Phrygian, Dorian and Mixolydian modes. Tom also covers techniques such as sitar licks, vibrato bar, bottleneck slides, droning string licks, open string licks, atonal licks, bends and vibrato, arpeggios and more. Includes a booklet featuring easyto-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. 54 minutes. ______00320117 VHS Video ...........................$14.95 43 44 GUITAR INSTRUCTION Rock Guitar Continued MARK SLAUGHTER Star Licks Mark’s beginning guitar video demonstrates chord structures, basic chords, lead patterns, tuning and harmonics. There are several sections where Mark is accompanied by the band Slaughter. Mark also demonstrates various chord changes, then repeats the musical section so that the viewer is able to play along. 54 minutes. ______00324110 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 SLIDE GUITAR FOR ROCK AND BLUES taught by Roy Rogers with special guests The Delta Rhythm Kings Homespun Video One of today’s hottest slide guitarists shows how to get the sounds that drive the best electric rock and blues bands: vibrato, dynamics, intonation, slide-hammer technique, damping strings and much more. Includes sizzling versions of: Look Over Yonders Wall • The Sky Is Crying • Walking Blues • Tip Walk • Black Cat Bone to illustrate turnarounds, endings and complete solos in several styles. 90-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641058 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 SPEED PICKING featuring Rowan Robertson Star Licks Rowan Robertson started as lead guitarist for Dio at 16, and now he has his own unique style that incorporates elements of Hendrix, Vai, Van Halen, and Vaughan. In this video, Rowan explains alternate picking, sweep picking, economy picking, legato, hammer on, pull offs, and much more. Includes helpful exercises to build speed coordination. 32 minutes. ______00320015 VHS Video .............................$9.95 DAVID TORN – PAINTING WITH GUITAR – 2-VIDEO SET LOOPS, DELAYS, HARMONIZERS AND OTHER SONIC ALTERNATIVES taught by David Torn Homespun Video David Torn reveals the secrets of how he creates the unique ambient guitar sounds that have made him one of the world’s most sought-after musicians for film scores, concerts and recording sessions. Guitarists will learn how to combine creativity with electronic gear to build colors, textures and moods, and take advantage of the guitar’s more orchestral capabilities. Video One: How to set up basic equipment for maximum sonic impact, including David’s Klein Custom guitar and its pick-ups, switches, tone controls and innovative “TransTrem” whammy bar, plus a myriad of foot pedal devices to expand the guitar’s sonic palette. This tape is loaded with invaluable tips and ideas for how guitarists can start creating the “sonic alternative.” 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES DIAGRAMS • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two: David delves into delay-based effects and the essential components of looping to build textures, colors, sound washes, orchestral effects and other “sonic alternatives.” A must-see for anyone interested in using guitar effects for film scores, orchestration, record production sweetening and live production. 70-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES DIAGRAMS • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641064 Complete Two-Tape Series...$49.95 ______00641065 Video One Only ...................$29.95 ______00641066 Video Two Only ...................$29.95 JOE WALSH Star Licks Joe covers most important “how to’s” to help you get the most out of your axe... stringing your guitar, adjusting your truss rod, intonation, perfect pitch, how to clean your pots, G-tuning, Etuning, using the slide and creating your own solos. He presents an insightful view of the guitar as both a solo and supporting instrument. 47 minutes. ______00324315 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 WORLD GUITAR STYLES THE ART OF HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR taught by Keola Beamer Homespun Video Keola Beamer, a master of this distinctive and increasingly popular traditional style, teaches a variety of tunings, beautiful instrumentals and essential techniques. Songs: Kuu Lei Awapuhi Melemele • Kalena Kai • A Grandmother’s Wish • Manu Kai • Sanoe • Makika • He Punahele. Slack key can be played on any acoustic or electric guitar – all players will add new sounds and flavors to their repertoire. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641283 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 Also Available: INCLUDES KEOLA BEAMER TEACHES HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR TAB FINGERSTYLE ARRANGEMENTS AND TECHNIQUES Homespun Listen & Learn Series ______00695338 Book/CD Pack.....................$19.95 THE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR OF LEDWARD KAAPANA with special guest Bob Brozman Homespun Video Hawaiian slack key guitar is becoming increasingly popular throughout the world, and Ledward Kaapana is one of its undisputed stars. He can play slow, achingly beautiful tunes one moment, followed by pieces of heart-stopping speed and dexterity. Now Led and his good friend Bob Brozman take apart some of the great slack key tunes, providing repertoire and technique that will amaze and delight all guitarists. 90MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641450 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 GUITAR INSTRUCTION LEARN TO PLAY DJANGO-STYLE GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR – 2-VIDEO SET taught by Paul Mehling Homespun Video The founder and leader of the Hot Club of San Francisco teaches and analyzes the styles of Django Reinhardt and other great swing players of the thirties and forties. He carefully explains the variety of rhythms as well as the improvisational leads that get a band to really swing! Video One – Rhythm: 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES CHORDS • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Video Two – Soloing: 60-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641384 Complete Two-Tape Series...$49.95 ______00641382 Video One Only ...................$29.95 ______00641383 Video Two Only ...................$29.95 REGGAE GUITAR featuring Ray Hitchins Star Licks Formerly the head of the guitar department at the Jamaica School of Music in Kingston, Ray Hitchins is now one of the top session players in the Kingston music scene. In this video he teaches reggae rhythm riffs and fills, the check and checker rhythm patterns, tenuto, staccato, dummy strokes, broken chords, double stops, fingerpicking, and much more. 54 minutes. ______00324023 VHS Video ...........................$19.95 TRADITIONAL CARIBBEAN GUITAR CALYPSO & OTHER ISLAND RHYTHMS taught by Bob Brozman Homespun Video Add a touch of the islands to your guitar playing! Calypso’s wild pulses, danceable rhythms, and playful lyrics will spice up all your arrangements. Syncopation is the key to this folk-based world music, and this video teaches: fingerpicking and strumming patterns, a variety of keys and tempos, moving bass lines, chords & voicings, percussive strokes, and seven calypso songs. 80-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES CHORDS + LYRICS • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ______00641312 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN GUITAR taught by Bob Brozman Homespun Video This fascinating video teaches the real Hawaiian steel guitar sound, including bar technique, scale patterns, tunings, vibrato, harmonic “chimes” and other essentials. These traditional Hawaiian songs are taught: Mai Kai No Kauai • Maui Chimes • Moana Chimes • Uhe, Uhene. 85-MIN. VIDEO • INCLUDES TAB • BEGINNER LEVEL ______00641077 VHS Video ...........................$39.95 45