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DVD - '80S ROCK - GUITAR PLAY-ALONG DVD, VOL. 9 Photo

Lets you hear and see how to play songs like never before! Each song starts with a lesson from a professional teacher. The teacher then performs the complete song along with backing tracks. You can turn the guitar off if you want to play along, or leave it in to hear how it should sound. You can also choose from three viewing options: fret hand with on-screen tab, wide view with on-screen tab, or pick & fret hands close-up. 8 songs: "Cult of Personality," "Every Breath You Take," "Once Bitten Twice Shy," "Photograph," "Smokin' in the Boys Room," "Stray Cat Strut," "Talk Dirty to Me" and "What I like About You." 115 min.
49-DVD320523 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - 12-BAR BLUES featuring David Rubin Photo

Rubin examines the song form that is the single-most important influence in the history of American music. He covers boogie, shuffle, and riff-driven patterns, as well as major, minor, and jazzy chord progressions. Intros, turnarounds, and soloing are covered, as well as piano-style boogie woogie. Includes 39-page note/tab booklet. 61 min.
25-DVD320416 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - 12-STRING GUITAR TECHNIQUES taught by Happy Traum Photo

Happy imparts a wealth of information from proper stringing and tuning to fingerpicking techniques, song arrangements, alternate chord positions, and other invaluable techniques that will help you play the walking basses, dynamic rhythms, and rich chords that are only possible on the 12-string guitar. You'll be playing classic blues, rags, folk songs and instrumentals such as "Alabama Bound," "Good Morning Blues," a Leadbelly arrangement of "House of the Rising Sun," and more including three songs in dropped-D. Beginner/early intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD192 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - 30 OF DIANE'S FAVORITES 2005 by Diane Jones Photo

"Diane Jones demonstrates some of her favorite tunes for intermediate and advanced intermediate students!" The Reed Island Rounders' ace clawhammer stylist introduces and plays a tasty selection from her deep repertoire of tunes, with both right and left hands showing throughout: "Shelvin Rock," "Hannah at the Springhouse," "Yew Piney Mountain," "Wine's Delight," "Highlander's Farewell," "Jo Bones," "Three Forks of Hell," lots more with a slant toward West Virginia tunes. No tab or printed material.
BW-DVD005 $27.00

DVD - 5-STRING BANJO SET-UP & MAINTENANCE: A WORKSHOP WITH JANET & JIM DAVIS by Jim & Janet Davis Photo

The Davises take apart and reassemble a 5-string banjo while demonstrating basic set-up and maintenance. Covers in detail: setting the bridge, changing strings, tightening and changing the head, adjusting the tailpiece, raising & lowering the playing action, replacing the tone ring, more. Discussions & demonstrations on types of bridges, tailpieces, etc. 90 min.
430-DVD1 .. list $30.00 ours $26.95

DVD - 50 ACOUSTIC GUITAR LICKS YOU MUST KNOW by Rich Maloof Photo

The bread-and-butter of acoustic playing is covered in 50 lessons demonstrating fingerpicking patterns, open-string voicings, changes with bass lines, alternate tunings, Brit-pop strums, left-hand mutes, double-stops, funk patterns, alternating bass, movable chord-shapes, Travis-picking, harmonics, and much more. Teaches the techniques that define the acoustic masters. A Guitar Lab product - employing a hands-on approach in which students "play" their way through the curriculum, using tools like tab files, practice rhythm tracks, more. 1 hour, 43 min.
on order, expected arrival date 11/30/09
495-DVD8094 .. list $24.95 ours $20.50

DVD - 50 BLUES GUITAR LICKS YOU MUST KNOW taught by Jeff McErlain Photo

Jeff reached out to the Delta and beyond to deliver the building blocks that every consummate bluesman must know. He goes beyond the familiar minor pentatonic licks by uncovering the scalar approaches, turnarounds, comping ideas and signature lines of blues masters Clapton, Page, Green, SRV, Hendrix, King, T Bone, more. Learn sliding 6ths, chromatics, minor and major applications, killer double-stops, octaves, rakes, swing comping, more. A Guitar Lab product - employing a hands-on approach in which students "play" their way through the curriculum, using tools like tab files, practice rhythm tracks, more. 1 hour, 41 min.
495-DVD8096 .. list $24.95 ours $20.50

DVD - 50 COUNTRY GUITAR LICKS YOU MUST KNOW by Joe Dalton Photo

Dalton hand-picked a wide range of essential techniques and cornerstone licks, including pedal steel emulation, hybrid right-hand and chicken pickin' techniques, acoustic riffs, alternate picking, multiple string-bends and double-stops. Learn bluegrass riffs, major pentatonic runs with blues notes, dobro riffs, banjo rolls, string slapping and Travis picking. Joe also shares advanced soloing concepts like voice leading to help you build solos of your own. Useful for any country - alt-country, twang, roots-rock, country-rock, more. A Guitar Lab product - employing a hands-on approach in which students "play" their way through the curriculum, using tools like tab files, practice rhythm tracks, more. 1 hour, 48 min.
on order, expected arrival date 11/30/09
495-DVD8095 .. list $24.95 ours $20.50

DVD - 50 JAZZ GUITAR LICKS YOU MUST KNOW taught by Frank Vignola Photo

All of these licks are integral elements of the jazz guitar vocabulary for developing motifs and fueling original improvisations. He covers Minor and Major 7ths motifs, chromatics, ii-V7 lines, minor vamps, jazzed blues runs, shuffles, double-stops, melodic development and more. He borrows from Charlie Christian, Barney Kessel, Joe Pass, Django, more. Get a grip on these 50 licks and you'll have the insight and chops to develop evocative solos from bossa to bebop, funk to blues to Gypsy jazz. A Guitar Lab product - employing a hands-on approach in which students "play" their way through the curriculum, using tools like tab files, practice rhythm tracks, more. 1 hour, 48 min.
495-DVD8092 .. list $24.95 ours $20.50

DVD - 50 LICKS - JAZZ STYLE featuring Bruce Buckingham Photo

Bruce demonstrates the essential licks for the chords and progressions common to jazz: II-V-I licks, turnaround licks, chromatic bebop lines, licks for altered chords and major and minor vamps and much more. Bruce also illustrates the licks in several styles; 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 their proper applications. Tab booklet included. 63 min.
25-DVD320379 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - 50 LICKS BLUES STYLE featuring Mat Gurman Photo

Gurman teaches budding bluesmasters 50 terrific licks - demonstrating licks for dominant and minor blues progressions, turnarounds, intro licks, ending licks, stop time licks and many more. He also shows players the classic techniques used in blues guitar, such as: bends, pull-offs, hammer-ons, slides, slurs, vibrato, and more! Includes tab booklet. 60 min.
25-DVD320377 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - 50 LICKS COUNTRY STYLE featuring Troy Dexter Photo

Learn the techniques and style of today's most popular country guitarists! Troy takes players step-by-step through classic country style licks that can also be used in blues, rock, and rockabilly. He demonstrates pedal steel licks, bluegrass licks, cascading licks and licks using harmonics, intervals, triads, bends, chromatic passages, argeggios, open strings, double stops, more. Includes tab sheet. 62 min.
25-DVD320378 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - 50 LICKS ROCK STYLE featuring Tom Kolb Photo

Kolb teaches licks in the styles of Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Billy Gibbons, the Allman Brothers, Eric Johnson, and others. Each lick is played slowly with a full explanation of the scale or concept from which it was derived. He then 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, arpeggios, more. Includes tab booklet. 60 min.
25-DVD320380 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - 50 ROCK KILLER LICKS Photo

A step-by-step, concise, user-friendly guide to learning chords, strumming patterns, and songs. Music is presented in the keys of G, D, E minor and C with a play-along CD. Also features sections on types of guitars, frequently asked questions, how to string a guitar, and musical and guitar-related terminology. Ideal for beginners of any age. Online support. Intermediate. 112 min.
02-DVD5 $19.95

DVD - 50 ROCK LICKS YOU MUST KNOW by Chris Buono Photo

This essential collection covers everything from intervals and sweep picking to classical riffs and whammy-bar workouts. Buono breaks down advanced concepts into versatile licks. Learn note targeting, pinch harmonics, control, moving between major and minor tonalities, soloing in the upper registers along with three-note per string concepts, tremolo picking, more. Will serve you well in any rock style: from blues to metal. A Guitar Lab product - employing a hands-on approach in which students "play" their way through the curriculum, using tools like tab files, practice rhythm tracks, more. 1 hour, 51 min.
on order, expected arrival date 11/30/09
495-DVD8093 .. list $24.95 ours $20.50

DVD - 60-MINUTE INTRODUCTION TO 5-STRING BANJO FOR BEGINNERS by Geoff Hohwald Photo

Detailed explanation of holding the banjo, right hand positioning, rolls, basic chords, left hand techniques, learning new songs, practicing, & using a metronome. Companion to his book/CD package "Banjo Primer" (56-1). 60 min.
56-DVD101 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - A CHRISTMAS CELTIC SOJOURN, LIVE Photo

24 seasonal tracks featuring Navan, Karan Casey, Robbie O'Connell, Fionnuala O'Donovan, Tony McManus and Billy Novick, others. Including "The First Noel," "Silent Night," "Three Kings," "In The Bleak Midwinter," more.
ROUN-DVD7067 $17.95

DVD - A CRASH COURSE IN OPEN TUNINGS FOR GUITAR taught by Mary Flower Photo

On this easy exploration for novice players, Mary teaches tunings that will help you play beautiful songs and instrumentals almost immediately. She helps you work out songs for each tuning, starting with dropped D tuning and a basic fingerpicking version of "I'll Fly Away." You'll then learn open G, G6, D and D minor tunings, how to embellish using various chord positions, scales, harmony lines, hammer-ons, pull-offs and other techniques. Songs include: "Spanish Fandango," "John Henry," "Amazing Grace," a "carnivalesque" tribute to Bo Carter, "I Shall Not Be Moved," "Do Lord" and "Jesus is on the Main Line." Includes note/tab booklet. 75 min.
300-DVD312 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - A FIDDLE LESSON WITH NATALIE MACMASTER - CAPE BRETON STYLE Photo

One of the finest fiddlers to come out of Canada teaches and performs 5 traditional tunes: "The Headlands March," "Dusky Meadow," "The Picnic Reel," "The Honeysuckle," and "The Knights of St. Patrick's." Each tune is broken down phrase-by-phrase, demonstrating drone, double stops, bowing, and other embellishments of the Cape Breton style including grace notes, double grace notes, trills, pull-offs, hammer-ons, more. She even demonstrates some clogging. Includes booklet. Intermediate level. 69 min.
261-DVD19 $34.95

DVD - A FIDDLER'S GUIDE TO WALTZES, AIRS AND HAUNTING MELODIES taught by Jay Ungar with Molly Mason Photo

Jay Ungar teaches his famous composition "Ashokan Farewell" plus many other tunes and techniques. Intermediate level. Includes booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD102 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - A FINGERSTYLE CHRISTMAS - GUITAR ARRANGEMENTS TO SEVEN BELOVED SONGS AND CAROLS taught by Happy Traum Photo

Each song, ranging from an old-English carol to an African American spiritual, has been chosen for its "playability" as well as its timeless beauty: "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," "What Child is This?," "Pretty Little Baby," "Silent Night," "Jingle Bells," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and "'Twas on a Night Like This." You'll be able to play beautiful music for the holidays and gain insights into harmony lines, moving basses, alternate chord shapes, more! Early intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 85 min.
300-DVD110 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - A FLATPICKER'S GUIDE TO BETTER PLAYING: TONE, TIMING, IMPROVISATION & MORE taught by Russ Barenberg Photo

Become the best guitarist you can be! Russ shows you how to achieve good tone, keep solid time, use accents and syncopation, improve articulation, and improvise freely and creatively. He dissects a well-known tune (Oh! Susannah) and shows you how to start with the simplest melody and end up with a full-blown improvised solo. Other tunes include "For J.L.," "Old Joe Clark," "Dominion Reel," "Prince Charlie" and "Cowboy Calypso." Early intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD286 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - A GUIDE TO DOBRO REPERTOIRE AND TECHNIQUE: TWO DVD SET taught by Stacy Phillips Photo

Contains 300-DVD272 and 300-DVD273. Vol. 1 (intermediate) covers: use of picks, the bar, hammer-ons, pull-offs, right-hand rolls, chord positions, major scale patterns, blues licks, more. Teaches "Little Rosewood Casket," "Trouble in Mind," "Foggy Mountain Rock," more. Vol. 2 (intermediate/advanced) covers: rolls, drones, scale patterns, hammer-ons and pull-offs, with an emphasis on using bar slants and string pulls to create more complex chords. Four tunes: "Cherokee Shuffle," "Bill Cheatham," "Kentucky Waltz," & "Last Rose of Autumn." Includes tab booklets. 75 minutes each.
300-DVD273SET .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - A GUIDE TO DOBRO REPERTOIRE AND TECHNIQUE: VOL. 1 - SOLOING AND IMPROVISATION taught by Stacy Phillips Photo

Learn a variety of tunes as you master essential techniques! Stacy teaches the use of picks, the bar, hammer-ons, pull-offs, right-hand rolls, and chord positions. An in-depth examination of major scale patterns allows you to create your own melodies, licks, and solos, starting with "Little Rosewood Casket." "Trouble in Mind" gets you into blues notes, licks, and scales and Stacy shows how to apply these to the bluegrass tune "Foggy Mountain Rock." "Nine Pound Hammer" illustrates how various keys inspire different licks. And the showpiece "Dixie Hoedown" integrates all you've learned with break-down style licks. Intermediate. Includes tab booklet. 75 min.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
300-DVD272 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - A GUIDE TO TWO-GUITAR JAMMING - LEARNING TO PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS taught by Mike Dowling with Pat Donohue Photo

In a lively, "jam-packed" display of ideas and musicianship, Mike and Pat teach the necessary strategies that enable guitarists to make good music together, regardless of song or style, or even if you've never played a particular tune before. The two pros demonstrate a variety of skills, taking the mystery out of using a capo, using harmonizing chords up the neck, improvising 2nd guitar parts, trading solos and accompaniment, more. Tunes include "Freight Train," "Wild Rose," "Salty Dog," "Gee Whiz," "Trouble in Mind," "Blues City," more. Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 105 min.
300-DVD200 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - A GUITARIST'S GUIDE TO BETTER PRACTICING - IMPROVE TECHNIQUE, BUILD STAMINA AND INCREASE SPEED taught by Peter Huttlinger Photo

Solo guitarist and studio musician Peter Huttlinger outlines his method for effective and consistent practice techniques. Includes numerous drills, exercises, scales, metronome use and other regimens for guitarists who want to solve problems and make greater strides in improving their musical skill level. Beginning/intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD30 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - A MUSICAL JOURNEY WITH JOHN CARLINI Photo

Learn a smorgasbord of musical concepts designed to improve your technique and musicianship. Master teacher John Carlini covers such diverse topics as: time and the metronome, bluegrass mode, the mighty tritone/blues connection, the Coltrane/Monroe connection, Bach for the acoustic guitarist, more. His clear, easy to understand explanations will help you through the "hard" parts and the inevitable slumps. And you'll learn practice methods that will help you become a formidable player in just months! 60 min.
196-DVD48 .. list $19.95 ours $12.00

DVD - A MUSICAL JOURNEY: THE FILMS OF PETE, TOSHI & DAN SEEGER 1957-1964 Photo

Home movies filmed by Pete, Toshi, and Dan Seeger showing early footage of Sonny Terry, Big Bill Broonzy, Pete Steele, Jean Carignan and others. 58 min.
VEST-DVD13042 $20.75

DVD - A NOT SO SILENT NIGHT AT THE KNITTING FACTORY Photo

Kate and Anna McGarrigle in a live performance of The McGarrigle Christmas Hour, joined by Anna's children, Rufus and Martha Wainwright. With guests Emmylou Harris, Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson, among others, the group performs original and classic Christmas-themed songs for a truly magical Christmas experience.
KNF-DVD44 $21.50

DVD - A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION WITH GARRISON KEILLOR: 30TH BROADCAST SEASON CELEBRATION Photo

DVD companion to the CD of the same title. Live performance of the radio show, including a "News from Lake Wobegon" monologue, a "Guy Noir Private Eye" thriller, a western episode with Dusty and Lefty -- plus guests Jearlyn Steele, Inga Swearingen, BR-549, Guy's All Star Shoe Band with Richard Dworsky, Tim Russell, and all, of course, hosted by Garrison Keillor. Approx. 1 hr. 47 min.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 20 days
ROUN-DVD3218 $16.95

DVD - ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS - BODHRAN by Conor Long Photo

From holding the instrument and beater to reels and jigs, triplets, dampening, rimshots, and more, Conor shows beginners everything set-by-step. Complete with live stage performances featuring Gerry O'Connor and Paul McNevin. 40 min.
224-DVD1443 .. list $32.95 ours $29.65

DVD - ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS - IRISH TENOR BANJO taught by Gerry O'Connor Photo

O'Connor has earned the reputation of being the world's greatest Irish tenor banjo player. He still gives workshops, and proves to be a patient teacher. He starts with holding the pick, to playing notes and scales and on to your first tunes. 75 min.
224-DVD1446 .. list $32.95 ours $29.65

DVD - ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS - THE IRISH FIDDLE by Paul McNevin Photo

One of Ireland's finest fiddle players guides beginners step-by-step from holding the fiddle and bow to playing scales and your first tunes. Covers cuts, triplets, and much more. Features live stage performances with Gavin Ralston and Gerry O'Connor. 50 min.
224-DVD1445 .. list $32.95 ours $29.65

DVD - ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: UKULELE by Hester Goodman & George Hinchliffe Photo

Designed to be used either in conjunction with the book of the same name or on its own. Covers the basics fairly quickly - posture and hand positions, strumming and rhythm patterns - then concentrates on songs: "Clementine," "Down by the Riverside," "Danny Boy," "Streets of Laredo," more. The 23 page booklet includes all of the songs, basics on tuning and reading chord charts, and 32 chords. Includes on-screen chord diagrams. A great way to get started for the uke student with some previous musical experience. 20 min.
01-DVD10934 .. list $14.99 ours $13.45

DVD - ACCELERATE YOUR ACOUSTIC GUITAR PLAYING featuring Jim Kelly Photo

Offers easy-to-understand exercises and demonstrations for fingerstyle players that can be applied to all levels and styles. These include: arpeggio exercises; right hand, left hand, and combinations; alternating bass and syncopation; piano style exercises; classical, pop/rock, and jazz/Latin styles; drop D tuning exercises; more. Clear and detailed instruction is given both onscreen and in the accompanying 81 page note/tab lesson booklet. 56 min.
49-DVD320586 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - ACCELERATE YOUR BASS PLAYING featuring Anthony Vitti Photo

Improve your fundamental skills and take your bass playing to another level with this DVD from Berklee professor Anthony Vitti. Covers: fingering exercises, interval and ear training, funk and R&B bass techniques, rhythm studies, more. Features 48 essential exercises and 5 demo performances. Learn to freely express yourself on the bass in any style. Includes 80 page note/tab booklet. 55 min.
49-DVD320437 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - ACCELERATE YOUR GUITAR PLAYING - EXERCISES AND TIPS TO MAKE YOU BETTER--FASTER featuring Tomo Fujita Photo

Berklee professor Tomo Fujita shares his method for improving the essential skills required to play with other musicians and to freely express yourself on guitar. Covers: scale and picking exercises, intervals and ear training, rhythm studies, and grooves in blues, swing, jazz, R&B, and funk. Includes 80 page note/tab booklet. 55 min.
49-DVD320458 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - ACCELERATE YOUR ROCK GUITAR PLAYING featuring Scotty Johnson Photo

Easy-to-understand exercises and demonstrations that can be applied to all levels and styles. Includes: warm up exercises, rhythm playing exercises, bending exercises, soloing exercises, advanced rhythm exercises, more. Clear and detailed instruction is given both onscreen and in the accompanying 87 page note/tab booklet. 58 min.
49-DVD320587 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - ACCORDION JAM SESSION STYLE, FIRST LESSON by Ryan Thomson Photo

For complete beginners on the piano accordion. No music reading ability is required. Demonstrates playing techniques used commonly in jam sessions, such as accompanying singers, fiddlers & other instrumentalists. He shows how to play rhythm accompaniment similar to what a guitarist would use. Covers: right hand chord rhythms, left hand basses, working the bellows, and circle of fifths. 51 min.
87-DVD4 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - ACCORDION STYLES AND TECHNIQUES taught by Joey Miskulin Photo

"Joey, The Cowpolka King" from Riders In the Sky shows off a variety of important techniques that will help improve your tone, speed, control and style on the piano accordion. You'll learn how to play everything from Polkas to Cajun, Tex-Mex to Cowboy, Country to Rock. Covers: "breathing," phrasing, bellows shakes and vibrato, and left and right hand exercises. Early intermediate. 80 min
300-DVD210 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - ACCORDION: MASTERING THE ART by Murray Grainger Photo

Teaching & tips for piano accordion. Grainger and student Lesley Dolman explore: posture, right and left hand technique, articulation, tone production and bellows control, how to develop tunes, more. Double-sided disc in both NTSC and PAL format. Multiple levels. 60 min.
02-DVD14453 .. list $34.95 ours $31.45

DVD - ACOUSTIC FINGER PICKING taught by Jamie Findlay Photo

Step-by-step exercises to build technique, and demonstration of finger picking styles including folk, pop, country, blues and jazz, and variations on picking from comping to soloing and chord melodies to walking bass lines. Includes note/tab booklet. 33 min.
25-DVD320393 .. list $9.95 ours $8.95

DVD - ACOUSTIC FINGERSTYLE GUITAR with Rick Ruskin Photo

Rick's remarkable style captures all the nuances of a band/rhythm section and transforms the parts into an amazing in-the-pocket fingerstyle groove. The split screen video format covers: right and left hand techniques, walking bass and counterpoint lines, open-voiced triads, simultaneous bass/rhythm/lead parts, pedal-steel effects, double-stop bends, harmonics, more. These techniques are immediately put to use in instrumental versions of "Rikki Don't Lose That Number" & "Georgia On My Mind" plus four originals, all in standard tuning. His meticulous blow-by-blow analysis of each phrase is loaded with insight. Intermediate/advanced. Note/tab sheets are printable from the disc (DVD-ROM). 120 min.
284-DVD1 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - ACOUSTIC GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS by Dave Kilminster Photo

Are you a complete beginner? Or maybe you had some lessons once and got discouraged because you found it too difficult? If so this is the DVD for you! It shows you the easiest possible way of playing guitar, with no pointless exercises or inane, nursery rhyme type tunes, just good, inspirational music. Lessons include tuning, moveable chord shapes, cool strumming patterns and much more.
02-DVD68 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - ACOUSTIC GUITAR FUNDAMENTALS taught by Tim Stafford Photo

"Tuning, Timing, Tone, Technique, Taste" -- learn what the top players know from this acclaimed Union Station and Blue Highway guitar master. Fundamental skills that will make you a better player no matter what your current level of ability! 120 min.
FGM-DVD1001 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - ACOUSTIC GUITAR INSTRUMENTALS: THREE DVD SET taught by Martin Simpson Photo

Contains 300-DVD182, 300-DVD183 and 300-DVD184. Lesson 1: Martin teaches 5 tunes in dropped-D and altered-G tunings and examines his own style of guitar frailing. "Rosie Anderson," "Pretty Saro," more. Lesson 2: Martin examines dropped-D tuning using the songs "Jock O'Hazeldean," "Banks of The Bann," and "In the Bleak Mid-Winter." Learn about arrangement and structure, finding the basic melody, voicing, altered chords, more. Lesson 3: Martin teaches two tunes in "G sus.4" tuning and builds an arrangement for "Betsy The Serving Maid." "The Coo-Coo Bird," in "mountain minor" banjo tuning guaranteed to keep you busy for months! Intermediate/advanced. Includes three note/tab booklets. 75, 60 & 60 min.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 7-10 days
300-DVD184SET .. list $69.95 ours $62.95

DVD - ACOUSTIC GUITAR MAKING, BUILD ALONG WITH FRANK FINOCCHIO 5 Photos

Finocchio, a former engineer at Martin Guitars, demonstrates the complete assembly process; 9 hours of instruction! Covers: making the mold, side bending, joining the top and back, rim assembly, kerfing, bracing, binding, neck alignment, fretting and the complete final setup, as well as sharpening, and sources of supplies. Emphasizes the correct use of tools.
566-DVD1 $149.95

DVD - ACOUSTIC GUITAR, PART 2 by Bert Casey Photo

Follow up to "Introduction to Acoustic Guitar" (our stock # 56-DVD102). Takes you to the next level by teaching different techniques and strums to add variety to your plying. Learn rock and country strums, arpeggios, bar chords, and how to play along with other guitarists. Play along with full band arrangements of 12 songs including "Brown Eyed Girl," "Midnight Special," "Man of Constant Sorrow," "Jamaica Farewell," more. Intermediate level. 60 min.
56-DVD109 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - ACOUSTIC HITS - GUITAR PLAY-ALONG DVD, VOL. 3 Photo

Lets you hear and see how to play songs like never before! Each song starts with a lesson from a professional teacher. The teacher then performs the complete song along with backing tracks. You can turn the guitar off if you want to play along, or leave it in to hear how it should sound. You can also choose from three viewing options: fret hand with on-screen tab, wide view with on-screen tab, or pick & fret hands close-up. 8 songs: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," "Fly to the Angels," "Iris," "More Than Words," "Silent Lucidity," "Tears in Heaven," "3 AM" and "To Be with You." 128 min.
49-DVD320527 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS SERIES, DOUG MACLEOD - 101 BLUES GUITAR ESSENTIALS Photo

2-DVD set. Whether picking or playing bottleneck, MacLeod's relentless right hand, with its churning bass and intricate fingerpicking, has earned the admiration of audiences and critics around the world. Here he shares a lifetime of blues secrets, licks & tricks. An engaging teacher. 5+ hours. Note/tab available as a PDF file.
20-DVD25761 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - ACOUSTIC MASTERCLASS SERIES, LAURENCE JUBER - ACOUSTIC GUITAR ESSENTIALS, VOL. 1 Photo

2-DVD set. Aimed at players who want to expand their guitaristic options by learning the musicality behind the act of playing. Theory 101 unlocks the mysteries of the fretboard, the Cycle of 5ths, minor keys, inversions and more. Then Juber performs five tunes and explains the musical ideas and techniques of each. A lesson on left hand techniques wraps up these powerful lessons. 6 hours. Note/tab included as PDF file.
20-DVD25760 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - ACOUSTIC ROCK - GUITAR SIGNATURE LICKS by Doug Boduch Photo

Learn the trademark acoustic guitar parts to some of the greatest songs in rock and pop! 8 songs: "Before You Accuse Me" (Eric Clapton), "Crazy on You" (Heart), "Drive" (Incubus), "Dust in the Wind" (Kansas), "Iris" (Goo Goo Dolls), "More Than Words" (Extreme), "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)" (The Beatles) and "Silent Lucidity" (Queensryche). DVD bonus features include a guitar techniques section, jam-along songs and practice tips. 96 min.
25-DVD320429 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - ADAM STEFFEY - MY APPROACH TO BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN Photo

2-DVD set. The 5-time IBMA winner's first instructional product. Acutab's John Lawless leads him on a discussion of chop rhythm, right hand attack, note spacing, tone/volume, practicing, building speed, more. Using three common jam tunes he shows you how to build a bluegrass-style solo based on the melody of the song - in several keys. Adam also teaches his solos for 7 tunes he has recorded, broken down lick-by-lick. "Liza Jane," "No Place To Hide," "#6 Barn Dance," "Daybreak In Dixie," more. You can select from three different views of the action. An Acutab product. Note/tab booklet included. 4 hours, 20 min.
405-DVD13 .. list $50.00 ours $45.00

DVD - ADVANCED AUTOHARP INSTRUCTION taught by Evo Bluestein Photo

Covers: melody picking, syncopated swing strum, drag notes, advanced instrumental solos. Repertoire includes: "Sit At Home," "I Don't Love Nobody," "Devilish Mary," more. 93 min.
645-DVD2 .. list $40.00 ours $35.95

DVD - ADVANCED BASS GROOVES featuring Tony Smith Photo

A true innovator, Tony Smith has performed with Steve Morse, Average White Band, Grover Washington and Larry Carlton, to name a few. Here he takes viewers step-by-step through an array of one-of-a-kind techniques including slap bass over a rock shuffle, hip-hop grooves using slap and pizzicato, his touch technique over a salsa groove and he demonstrates a montuno with his left hand and a clavi with his right hand. Includes note/tab booklet. 30 min.
25-DVD320415 .. list $9.95 ours $8.95

DVD - ADVANCED BLUEGRASS RHYTHM GUITAR with Wyatt Rice Photo

Learn how it's done with the rhythm-monger from bluegrass guitar's First Family! Crosspicking and syncopated rhythms, unusual bass runs, passing chords, substitutions and inversions -- here's everything you need to establish that rock-solid rhythmic "groove" the whole band can climb aboard. Joining the fun also are Rickie Simpkins, Kenny Smith, Sammy Shelor and brother Tony Rice. 90 min.
FGM-DVD1006 $22.45

DVD - ADVANCED EARL: LEARN SCRUGGS-STYLE BANJO BY EAR taught by Murphy Henry Photo

Teaches 4 songs, including "Sally Goodwin" (high break and low break), "Groundspeed," "Pike County Breakdown," and "Foggy Mountain Special." All instruction is by ear, no notation or tablature included. 115 min.
285-DVD127 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

DVD - ADVANCED INLAY TECHNIQUES with Larry Robinson Photo

Larry's third DVD, covering techniques that require more meticulous attention, is intended for people with at least a few years practice inlaying. He deals with signatures, block lettering, designing lettering both by hand and on a computer, pinstriping the back of a guitar neck, inlaying over the compound curves of an archtop guitar, and three-dimensional inlaying. Features close-up shots of the inlaying process and Larry's lucid remarks. 127 min.
583-DVD3 .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - AFRICAN BASS BIBLE, VOLUME 1 by Kibisi Douglas Photo

Learn to play Rumba and Soukous style African bass guitar in this step-by-step DVD with Kibisi Douglas - bass player of Baka Beyond and Kanda Bongo Man. 28 exercises to develop your tone, phrasing and technique for African styles. Suitable for beginners on upwards. 96 min.
02-DVD21974 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - AFRICAN FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by John Low Photo

The golden age of African fingerpicking guitar was in the 1950s and 1960s. The great players and recording artists of that time included Jean Bosco Mwenda and Losta Abelo from Zaire and George Mukabi from Kenya. Guitarists from other parts of the world have rarely had a chance to learn their songs and playing techniques. Their arrangements are taught by Low, who has lived, worked and studied with African musicians, including those mentioned above. There are some links with American guitar styles but there are just as many differences, including rhythms borrowed from traditional African music and catchy up-beat patterns. African fingerstyle guitar is usually accompanied by rhythms played on a bottle. John Low is accompanied here by Frans Maathuis and Keith Jackman on bottles. Note/tab booklet, also included as a PDF file. min.
304-DVD932 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - AFRICAN GUITAR by Gerhard Kubik Photo

Solo fingerstyle guitar filmed in the field, 1966-1993. Includes Mwenda Jean Bosco and six more guitarists from all parts of Africa. 60 min. An 80-page booklet giving historical, musical and biographical perspectives is included as a PDF file.
VEST-DVD13017 $20.75

DVD - AL DI MEOLA taught by Al Di Meola Photo

Al shows his scale choices for soloing over various chords, including a special section on the dominant 7th - diminished connection. Covers rhythm, muting and chordal picking. Transcriptions of many of his licks, solos, melodic lines, more, in note/tab booklet. Performances of "Cielo e Terra," "Orient Blue," others. 75 min.
05-DVD908106 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - AL DI MEOLA - ONE OF THESE NIGHTS Photo

Filmed in 2004 in Germany. Al Di Meola takes a stroll through his rich repertoire with pianist Mario Parmisano, drummers Ernie Adams and Gumbi Ortiz and Hungary's Strucz String Quartet. Masterful solos, humorous dialogues and fascinating dynamics between musicians make this a special concert. English, with menus in German, English, Spanish, French and Italian. 116 min.
49-DVD320758 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - AL DI MEOLA - SPEAK A VOLCANO: RETURN TO ELECTRIC GUITAR Photo

After 30 years of a splendid career exploring a variety of styles, Al Di Meola still ranks among the most popular guitar masters of jazz and jazz-rock. Here, on stage with Speak a Volcano, Di Meola rediscovered his love of the electric guitar. The result is a balance between volcanic electronic ecstasy and emotionally moving sound excursions. "Azzura," "Hypnose," "One Night Last June," "Rhapsody of Fire," "Senor Mouse," "Red Moon," "Tangata," 13 tunes in all, plus a conversation with Di Meola and his guitar tips. 120 min.
49-DVD320791 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - ALAN BIBEY- MASTER MANDOLINIST taught by Alan Bibey Photo

Starting with New Quicksilver, with time spent with IIIrd Tyme Out, Lou Reid & Carolina, more, Bibey has cemented his reputation as one of the most creative and technically gifted mandolinists in bluegrass and acoustic music. He discusses his background and influences, and demonstrates the styles of these players, with a special emphasis on the bluesy, downstroke style of Bill Monroe. He also demonstrates a number of techniques: pick direction, crosspicking, downstrokes, tremolo, triplets, warm up/practice, finding the melody, accompaniment and fills. Includes note/tab booklet. From Acutab. 120 min.
405-DVD4 .. list $35.00 ours $31.50

DVD - ALBERT COLLINS Photo

The Iceman discusses his tuning, capo use, influences, and more. Learn many of his licks, rhythms, and thumb and finger technique. Includes live concert footage. Special features include: tuning segment, bonus performance with B.B. King & Robben Ford, bonus lesson on blues phrasing, more. Tab/notation booklet included. 120 min.
05-DVD908105 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - ALBERT COLLINS - LIVE AT MONTREUX Photo

This 1992 concert, recorded just a year before his untimely death, finds the great Albert Collins still in fine form. This set runs from his early hit, "Frosty" right up to songs from his final album, "Iceman."
EAGLE-DVD39163 .. list $13.98 ours $12.95

DVD - ALBERT COLLINS: LIVE FROM AUSTIN TX Photo

"Ice Man" or not, Collins was on fire this night in 1991. Includes songs not aired on the original TV broadcast, nine in all: "Frosty," "Head Rag," "My Woman Has A Black Cat Bone," "The Things That I Used To Do," more. 68 min.
on order, expected arrival date 12/08/09
NEWWEST-DVD8051 $13.95

DVD - ALBERT KING - GUITAR SIGNATURE LICKS featuring Andy Aledort Photo

Discusses and demonstrates the unique guitar solos of this blues giant! Lessons and tips on re-creating the Albert King style through an in-depth analysis of 8 tunes: "Angel of Mercy," "Blues Power," "Born Under a Bad Sign," "Crosscut Saw," "I Wanna Get Funky," "I'll Play the Blues for You," "Laundromat Blues" and "Oh Pretty Woman." 79 min.
25-DVD320368 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - ALBERT LEE Photo

Learn an exciting assortment of Albert's most popular country guitar techniques: slick chicken pickin', flowing double stops, speedy scale runs, open tuning tricks, tasty steel guitar effects, colorful pick hand pulls and much more. Each lick is played twice - once slowly and up to speed. The booklet contains diagrams so reading music is not necessary. 45 min.
25-DVD320474 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - ALBERT LEE - COUNTRY BOY Photo

Includes the two well-known videos: "Advanced Country Guitar," and "Virtuoso Techniques." In the first part he performs some of his favorite tunes and analyzes his baffling technique in depth: his hybrid Travis-picking style, chord voicing, scalar ideas, how to create long seamless lines based off chord shapes, double-stop concepts, more. In the second part he focuses on components: intros and endings, chicken picking, lines using thirds, sixths and tenths, banjo-style picking, chord progressions using open-string rolls, pedal steel-type bends and voice-leading. 250+ pp. of transcriptions as PDF file on DVD. 160 min.
20-DVD25482 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - ALBERT LEE - HIGHLIGHTS Photo

"Best of" excerpts from the videos "Advanced Country Guitar," "Virtuoso Techniques." Lee plays some of his favorite tunes and originals and analyzes his technique in depth. Covers: intros and endings, banjo-style picking, double-stop runs, mimicking a pedal-steel guitar and creating seamless runs based off chord shapes. Special features include: printable reference materials, "Getting to Know Your Amplifier," extra tips, more. Feature running time - 50 min.
316-DVD903954 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - ALEX DE GRASSI IN CONCERT Photo

Captures the solo artistry of one of the world's finest steel-string fingerstyle players. Known for his flawless technique, inspired compositions, and melodically inventive style, de Grassi demonstrates his richly orchestrated sound on a dozen standards and originals. This gives an intimate feel for his technical wizardry as well as his vibrant and poetic music-making. Includes "Blue Trout," "Inverness," "'Round Midnight," "Swing Low," more. 82 min.
02-DVD21457 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - ALFRED'S KID'S GUITAR COURSE COMPLETE by Ron Manus & L.C. Harnsberger Photo

Companion to the book of the same title. 133 min.
20-DVD32141 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - ALFRED'S KID'S GUITAR COURSE, BOOK 1 Photo

Companion to the book of the same title.
20-DVD30608 $12.95

DVD - ALFRED'S KID'S GUITAR COURSE, BOOK 2 Photo

Companion to the book of the same title.
20-DVD31994 $12.95

DVD - ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION -- LIVE Photo

Companion to the live CD set. Recorded on their spring 2002 tour, this features a 2-hour + concert, exclusive interviews with Alison and the band, backstage and on-the-road footage, and a photo gallery.
ROUN-DVD0515 $21.95

DVD - ALISON KRAUSS: A HUNDRED MILES OR MORE - LIVE FROM THE TRACKING ROOM Photo

Featuring performances of songs from her solo album of the same title. Including members of her band, Union Station, along with guests such as James Taylor, John Waite, Sam Bush, Stuart Duncan, others. Also includes a live duet performance of "Whiskey Lullaby," with Brad Paisley, plus Tony Rice steps in on a version of "Sawing The Strings." Nine tracks in all.
ROUN-DVD0625 $16.15

DVD - ALL STAR BASS - BASS AS A SOLO INSTRUMENT Photo

Ten prominent bassists present the bass as a solo instrument and demonstrate their unique individual techniques. These ideas for performing improvisational solos will help you create your own sound and develop your own style. Includes up-close sessions with: Nathan East, Larry Graham, James Jamerson Jr., Abe Laboriel, Byron Miller, Chuck Rainey, Freddie Washington, Neil Stubenhaus, and Verdine White. Includes note/tab booklet. 60 min.
25-DVD320488 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - ALL STARS OF ROCK GUITAR: GEORGE LYNCH, BRUCE KULICK, JENNIFER BATTEN AND DARRELL ROBERTS Photo

2-DVD set. 3+ hours of lessons from four guitar masters! Learn advanced chordal structures and tapping with Jennifer, lead guitar and song structures with Bruce and metal licks and rhythm techniques with Darrell. You can also watch George lay down lead tracks for his upcoming solo release. Lots of bonus features, too. 220 min.
20-DVD4630 .. list $29.95 ours $20.00

DVD - AMAZING GRACE AND OTHER GOSPEL BANJO FAVORITES by Murphy Henry Photo

Hard-driving Scruggs-style breaks to 5 gospel tunes. Includes a fancy up-the-neck break to "Amazing Grace" in 3/4 time. Other tunes include "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder," "I'll Fly Away," "What A friend We Have in Jesus," and "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." All taught the Murphy Method way, note-by-note by ear, with no written material. 105 min.
285-DVD138 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

DVD - AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC Photo

2 DVD set of the PBS documentary on the development of American music genres during the 20th century. Traces cultural evolution of Folk, Blues, Country, Western Swing, Cajun, Zydeco, Bluegrass, Tejano, and Native American music. Includes performance footage not shown on TV.
PALM-DVD3039 .. list $34.98 ours $31.50

DVD - AMERICANA ACOUSTIC GUITAR STYLES by Mark Stuart Photo

Focuses on techniques to help you zone in on what it takes to become a tasteful side person, or to back yourself on your own songs. Stuart is a master at this style of playing and is known internationally as one of the great sidemen. He's a good teacher, too! Topics include: hybrid style (playing with flat pick and fingers), playing Octaves on the 5th and 2nd strings, playing Octaves on the 1st and 4th strings (Key of G), 1st and 3rd string octaves, double stops in G, using slurs, Mark's pet lick, Country song introductions, double stops 2nd and 4th strings, extensive harmonics in may keys and positions, Western Swing A6 to D9 lick, Honky Tonk licks, Travis picking hybrid style, capo tricks, pick ups, more! Beginning/intermediate. 86 min.
457-DVD130 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - AMOS GARRETT - STRINGBENDING: A MASTER CLASS Photo

Amos is a true master whose style has influenced virtually every electric guitarist in the roots music world. In this master class, he takes the Santo and Johnny classic, "Sleepwalk" and teaches the bends and licks he uses in a clear concise manner. Then he takes each bend and shows you how to incorporate them into your playing and how they work over various chords. He also covers: string gauges, vibrato, 2 string bends and drop bends, his signature parallel 4ths chromatic run, palming the volume knob, lots more. Intermediate/advanced. 90 min.
457-DVD108 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - AN EASY GUIDE TO TUNING YOUR GUITAR - SECRETS TO PLAYING AND STAYING PERFECTLY IN TUNE taught by Happy Traum with John Sebastian Photo

Happy Traum and John Sebastian demonstrate various tips and tricks for getting in tune. Learn how to tune to the notes on a piano or keyboard, "relative" tuning using the fretboard and harmonics, the ins and outs of electronic tuners, staying in tune when using a capo, the right way to change your strings so they stay in tune, troubleshooting your instrument for pitch problems, more. 60 min.
300-DVD276 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - AN INTIMATE LESSON WITH TONY RICE Photo

Rice slowly breaks down 6 great solos from some of his most popular albums. Features three hard-driving flatpick instrumentals: "Gold Rush," "Blackberry Blossom," "Muleskinner Blues;" intros and accompaniments to "Church Street Blues," "Cold On The Shoulder;" and a jazz chord arrangement to "Georgia On My Mind." With tips on holding the pick and use of the capo, and details of the set-up of his 1935 D28. Intermediate/advanced. Includes note/tab booklet. 60 min.
300-DVD124 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - AN INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC STYLES FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR Photo

You want to learn the guitar and you want to learn it now! The quickest way to learning songs is learning to play in different styles. Whether it's blues, latin, or good old rock 'n' roll, there are certain concepts and fundamentals that are common to all contemporary songs in their genre. Teaches the elements of a basic song in each style so you can apply them to your playing and learn hundreds of songs like it. Skills included: * Posture & technique * How to tune correctly * How to change your strings * Chords * Strumming patterns * Arpeggios * Fingerpicking and more! Additional DVD features: printable reference materials, performances, extra tips, beginning music theory interactive, more. 90 min. min.
03-DVD999043 .. list $9.95 ours $8.95

DVD - AN INTRODUCTION TO OPEN TUNINGS AND SLIDE GUITAR taught by Roy Book Binder Photo

Roy Book Binder gives us another look at his unique brand of fingerpicked blues guitar, teaching the basics of open tunings and use of the bottleneck. He begins by exploring open D, or "Vestapol" tuning, using his original song "Travelin' Man Blues" based on traditional licks in an alternating bass style. He uses this song to introduce the slide and to start improvising on a blues scale. Then you'll learn accompaniment and lead parts to three more songs: "Never Drive a Stranger from Your Door," "Cigarette Blues," and "Electricity." Roy then moves on to open G, or "Spanish" tuning, teaching four more songs: "Palm Trees Shaking in the Night," "She Did You a Favor," "Baby Don't You Do It No More" and "Tired of Being Mistreated." Beginning/intermediate players. Includes note/tab booklet. 80 min.
300-DVD3 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE DOBRO, PART 1 by Mickey Cochran Photo

Instruction for beginners to intermediate players of the squareneck Dobro. Focuses on basics with many exercises to develop technique. Begins with an overview of the history and make-up of the Dobro, with demos of different types. Moves on to set-up, tuning and choosing your picks & steel bar. Covers: barring, exercises for right and left-hand & alternating thumb & index finger, the forward roll, forward/reverse roll, thumb in and out roll, reverse roll, more. Mickey uses 4 traditional tunes to teach single note melody playing and shuffle rhythm. 1 hour and 30 min.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
590-DVD3 .. list $39.95 ours $29.95

DVD - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MANDOLA by Mickey Cochran Photo

A complete overview of the mandola, offering set-up instructions and proper positioning for both hands. You'll learn all of the basic chord positions, covering most major keys, and all of the basic scale patterns within these keys. All basic chord positions within the most common keys of C, G, D & A are visually presented. Since the mandola is tuned one fifth lower than mandolin, those who play mandolin can easily adapt to the new inversions by learning to transpose chords. All of the major chord positions, laid out for ease of play on the mandola, only in a different key, help to eliminate the frustration of the transition. Lots of exercises, basic & advanced melodies, and a section on "new dimensions" which illuminates how to move beyond simple flatpicking. Can also be used for tenor banjo. 1 hour & 45 min.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
590-DVD6 .. list $39.95 ours $29.95

DVD - ANA VIDOVIC - GUITAR ARTISTRY IN CONCERT Photo

Vidovic takes us on a journey through the music of Spanish composer Federico Moreno Torroba and Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla. Ana also plays "Altiplanos," an interesting piece dedicated to Ingrid Betancourt written by guitarist and composer Pierre Bensusan. There is also a hauntingly beautiful "Farewell" by Sergio Assad, "Cavatina" by Stanley Myers; the theme from the movie "The Deer Hunter," three etudes by Heitor Villa-Lobos. Rounding out the virtuoso performance is "La Catedral," by eminent Paraguayan composer and guitarist Agustin Barrios Mangore. With interview & photos. 86 min.
02-DVD21991 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - AND THIS IS FREE: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF CHICAGO'S LEGENDARY MAXWELL STREET Photo

DVD/CD with oversized booklet. The DVD includes the classic 1964 documentary that captures the characters and scenarios of the legendary Chicago market area, presenting early photos with narration, early film footage, including the famous chicken man. Approx. 100 min. The CD features such popular Maxwell Street blues artists like Jimmie Rogers, Robert Nighthawk, J.B. Hutto, others. The booklet features the perspective of many different writers who experienced the varied entertainment offered at the market.
SHAN-DVD6801 $26.95

DVD - ANTONE'S, HOME OF THE BLUES Photo

Spotlighting the famed Texas blues club, Antone's. Includes performances by B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Pinetop Perkins, and others. Also includes interviews with club owner, Clifford Antone, Jimmie Vaughan, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, and others, along with contemporary and archival footage of club shows.
KOCH-DVD6380 $18.50

DVD - ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM FOR CLASSICAL GUITAR by Paulo Bellinati Photo

Bellinati is one of Brazil's most accomplished contemporary guitarists. He performs twelve pieces by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Brazil's timeless songwriter and Bossa Nova pioneer, accompanied by guitarist Cristina Azuma.
02-DVD99725 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - ANYONE CAN PLAY BLUEGRASS BANJO taught by Paul Hayman Photo

Teaches the basics of bluegrass banjo to the beginner. Includes a discussion of Scruggs-style playing and an introduction to melodic-style playing. Teaches standards such as "Cripple Creek", "Bury Me Beneath The Willow", more. 60 min.
02-94350DVD .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - ANYONE CAN PLAY BOTTLENECK / BLUES GUITAR by James Van Nuys Photo

Designed for the beginning slide player but is also useful to the intermediate player for developing bottleneck technique. Covers standard and alternate tunings, reading slide tablature, basic left-and right-hand technique and classic riffs. 60 min.
02-95441DVD .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - ANYONE CAN PLAY C6 LAP STEEL GUITAR by Rob Haines Photo

Designed for the absolute lap steel beginner. Takes you through the very basics of getting started, including the proper way to hold the steel, tuning, changing strings, right and left hand technique, as well as licks and positions. Advanced techniques, intros and a classic song are also taught. Rob also covers topics such as the necessary gear and how to get the right sound. Learn everything you need to know for a firm foundation. Beginners. 93 min.
02-DVD21721 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - ANYONE CAN PLAY CLASSIC GUITAR by Ben Bolt Photo

Learn from an experienced classic guitar teacher. Bolt demonstrates his principles for judging distance, point of reference, right- and left-hand positions, and the correct sitting posture. An easy-to-understand and technically correct introduction to classic guitar performance. 45 min.
02-DVD95082 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - ANYONE CAN PLAY COUNTRY FIDDLE by Christina Seaborn Photo

Designed for any age, no previous musical experience required. Learn the basics of bowing, fingering, chord playing, shuffle bowing and several famous fiddle tunes. Tab booklet available online. 45 min.
02-95348DVD .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - ANYONE CAN PLAY DOBRO by Paul Hayman Photo

For the absolute beginner. Note by note instruction for playing both rhythm and melody styles using classic songs like "Home Sweet Home," "Bury Me Beneath The Willow," "Red Haired Boy," more. Tab booklet available online. 50 min.
02-DVD95621 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - ANYONE CAN PLAY E9 PEDAL STEEL GUITAR by Rob Haines Photo

Designed for the absolute steel beginner. Takes you through the very basics of getting started, including the proper way to hold the steel, tuning, changing strings, right and left hand technique as well as licks and positions. Pedal and knee lever configurations, basic music theory and advanced techniques are also discussed. Rob also covers topics such as the necessary gear and how to set-up your pedal steel. Learn everything you need to know to have a great foundation for progressing. Rob has included many tips and tricks which he acquired in over 30 years of playing professionally. Beginners. 116 min.
02-DVD21686 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - ANYONE CAN PLAY HARMONICA - AN EASY GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED taught by Peter Madcat Ruth Photo

A great way for beginners to learn seven popular folksongs and campfire favorites. Madcat teaches how to hold the instrument for good tone, vibrato, and wah-wah sounds, then moves on to tonguing, and how to combine melody notes with chord accompaniment. Songs include "Oh! Susanna," "Go Tell Aunt Rhody," "Shenandoah," "Down in the Valley," "On Top of Old Smoky," "Polly Wolly Doodle," and "Camptown Races." You'll need a 10-hole harp in the key of C. Includes note/tab booklet. 40 min.
300-DVD195 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - ANYONE CAN PLAY JAZZ GUITAR by Vern Juran Photo

Designed for the guitarist who wants to study jazz guitar improvisation. Uses a logical, beginning approach that includes jazz theory explanations, common chord substitutions, major jazz scales, and modes and their applications. No music reading is required in this course, however, knowledge of chord diagrams and tablature is needed. This DVD is equivalent to several months of private instruction. A PDF file for the exercises and play-along musical tracks is available for download online. Beginners. 50 min.
02-DVD95402 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - ANYONE CAN PLAY MANDOLIN taught by Paul Hayman Photo

Introduces the beginner to chording, strumming, and accompaniment - then progresses to the single-note picking melody style. Learn favorites like "Old Joe Clark," "Amazing Grace," "Buffalo Gals," more. 60 min. Free tab booklet is available at www.melbay.com.
02-94849DVD .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - ANYONE CAN PLAY NASHVILLE LEAD GUITAR by James Van Nuys Photo

Designed to help beginning/intermediate guitarists learn to improvise fills and solos for country songs. Youll learn to create your own lead licks using a major pentatonic scale, then advance to a slightly more complex approach. Hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides will be added to increase the speed and smoothness of your lead playing. Finally, you'll learn single and double string bends for that "real Nashville sound." A PDF file for the free tablature booklet available online. 60 min.
02-DVD96010 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - APPALACHIANS Photo

The acclaimed 3-hour PBS film. The history of a land and its people, told in story and song. Interviews and performances by Loretta Lynn, Marty Stuart, Rosanne Cash, Little Jimmy Dickens, Ricky Skaggs, more. Includes Johnny Cash's final interview.
EVENINGS-DVD5230 $44.98

DVD - ARCHTOP DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION with Robert Benedetto Photo

Four DVD boxed set. A full 9 1/2 hours of detailed instruction from the top-ranking guitar maker on topics including: wood selection, tap-tuning, carving, F-holes, bracing, binding, scraping, making the neck, finishing, set-up. Bonus: the DVD set includes "Focusing On Bridges and Tailpieces," Bob's 80-minute examination of archtop guitar bridge and tailpiece design, and its effect on playability and sound.
400-DVD100 .. list $99.95 ours $89.95

DVD - ARLEN ROTH - MASTERS OF THE STRATOCASTER featuring Arlen Roth Photo

A classic Hot Licks title available once again! Covers blues, rock, and country players such as Eric Johnson, Ronnie Earl, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Mark Knopfler, Robin Trower, Lee Roy Parnell, Mick Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Jeff Beck, Ry Cooder, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton; and techniques such as lead and rhythm guitar, slide, open tunings, hybrid picking, fingerpicking, bends, double and triple stops, hammers and pulls, dampening, more. DVD extras include a new introduction by Jeff Golub, on screen note/tab, slow motion segments in standard pitch, artist biography, discography, and more. Includes note/tab booklet. 120 min.
01-DVD218 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - ARLEN ROTH'S 150+ ACOUSTIC HOT LICKS - FOR ROCK, BLUES, COUNTRY, ROCKABILLY AND R&B GUITAR Photo

A classic Hot Licks title available once again! Here's your chance to learn over 150 original acoustic licks from the one and only Arlen Roth. He covers: double-stops, roll patterns, pick and fingerstyle, advanced bending, arpeggios, harmony runs, turnarounds, banjo, dobro and pedal steel styles, chicken pickin', and more, all taught with detailed split-screen close-ups of both hands. DVD extras include: a new intro by Woody Mann, on screen note/tab, slow motion segments in standard pitch, biography, discography, more. Includes note/tab booklet. 63 min.
01-DVD202 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - ARLEN ROTH'S MASTERS OF THE TELECASTER taught by Arlen Roth Photo

Telecaster master Roth teaches the tricks and techniques that have made the "Tele" a rock and country icon. Learn pedal steel bends, behind-the-nut bends, chicken pickin', full chord bends, banjo rolls, shuffle patterns, rockabilly rhythm styles, more! With footage of Albert Lee, Keith Richards, Steve Cropper, Albert Collins, Danny Gatton and James Burton. 90 min.
05-DVD907757 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - ARLEN ROTH: BEGINNING DOBRO Photo

All new from Hot Licks! Newly filmed and never available on video! Arlen gets you started right on this classic instrument. You'll learn the basics of open D and high bass G tuning, slide control, fingerpicking and intonation. Basic skills and advanced techniques are demonstrated in real time and slow motion segments with standard pitch, right and left hand close-ups for easy learning, and picture-in-picture. Covers: blocking and damping, open tunings, pentatonic scales, bends, harmonics, tilting the slide, blues harp licks, country licks, banjo rolls; plus Chicago blues, Hawaiian and Eastern sounds. Includes 38 page note/tab booklet. 50 min.
01-DVD715 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - ARLEN ROTH: THE ART OF SOLOING FOR ROCK, BLUES, COUNTRY, ROCKABILLY AND R&B GUITAR Photo

All new from Hot Licks! Newly filmed and never available on video! Arlen explains how to develop interesting and musical guitar solos and stresses the importance of choosing notes wisely. Techniques are demonstrated live with Arlen's band and presented in real time and in slow motion segments with standard pitch sound. Covers: blues scales and styles, double stops, hybrid picking, chicken pickin', pedal steel style, harmonics, superimposing chord changes, more. SPECIAL BONUS: Features rare archival footage of Arlen with Danny Gatton on "The Late Show with David Letterman" in 1992 including rehearsal footage from before the show, studio footage of Arlen recording with Duane Eddy, Albert Lee and Duke Robillard; and Arlen performing with Jack Bruce on German TV in 1984. Includes 48 page note/tab booklet. 166 min.
01-DVD713 .. list $34.95 ours $31.45

DVD - ARRANGEMENTS FOR SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR: TWO DVD SET taught by Peter Huttlinger Photo

Contains 300-DVD31 & 300-DVD271. Pete Huttlinger's championship picking style is making him a powerful force in the acoustic guitar world. Over these two DVDs he teaches ten songs, featuring rich textures, moving bass parts, jazz chords, funky grooves, cascading runs, more. "And I Love Her," "Josie," "Brown Bomber," "Catch & Release," "I Got Rhythm," "Darcy's Guitar," "The Santa Rita Connection," "McGuire's Landing," "Tommy in the Morning" and "On Eagle's Wings." Intermediate/advanced. Includes note/tab booklets. 90 minutes each.
300-DVD271SET .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - ARRANGING FOR SOLO GUITAR: THE QUEEN TITLES with Edgar Cruz Photo

Edgar's solo guitar arrangement of "Bohemian Rhapsody" brought him world-wide acclaim and a Winfield Award. Here he reveals the intricacies of this arrangement plus three more Queen songs: "We Are The Champions," "Killer Queen" & "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." He demonstrates the process used to distill the essence of these rock classics to a single guitar, explaining each song in detail, and demonstrating how those familiar harmonies can be faithfully translated. Covers techniques necessary for difficult passages and provides simplified variations for students of many levels. Features streaming notation and tab, also printable from the disc. All arrangements in standard tuning. Intermediate/advanced. 120 min.
284-DVD9 .. list $39.95 ours $35.95

DVD - ART OF ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR - DO THAT GUITAR RAG with Woody Mann Photo

Teaches the sounds and techniques of classic ragtime blues guitar. Inspired by the early masters, Woody has written original tunes that break down the complexities of the music into clear and playable instrumentals. You'll learn syncopated picking techniques, chord embellishments, rhythmic bass lines, classic ragtime riffs, and how to attain the characteristic swinging sound of ragtime blues. With a section on how to play variations in the songs and practical approaches to developing overall picking technique. Includes note/tab booklet. 77 min.
589-DVD5 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - ART OF ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR - EARLY ROOTS with Woody Mann Photo

Teaches the song forms and techniques of early American folk and blues guitar styles. Learn five blues based on the playing of Charley Patton, Son House, Robert Johnson, Big Joe Williams, Scrapper Blackwell and Tommy Johnson. Songs are arranged in open G, open D, and standard tuning. You'll learn rhythmic fingerpicking, left-hand damping, brushing and percussive right-hand techniques, and syncopating a melody. With a Techniques and Variations section where Woody further explores the subtleties of dynamics and phrasing and shows how to create variations within a tune. Near beginner/intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 75 min.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
589-DVD4 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - ART OF ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR - HANDFUL OF RIFFS with Woody Mann Photo

Teaches five repertoire building songs arranged for intermediate fingerstyle guitarists. Each arrangement teaches a variety of acoustic blues styles and sounds, spotlighting specific techniques for developing fingerpicking skills, rhythmic grooves and dynamics. You'll learn the syncopated fingerpicking of Blind Blake, the single-line style riffs of Lonnie Johnson, more. Woody shows how the "riffs" and techniques can be applied from one tune to another and practical ways to create variations within a tune. Includes note/tab booklet. 66 min.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 7-10 days
589-DVD6 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - ASYLUM STREET SPANKERS: RE-ASSEMBLY Photo

Three hours of concert footage, 29 songs, featuring 21 past and present Spankers including Christina Marrs, Wammo, Guy Forsyth, Pops Bayless, Nevada Newman, Mysterious John -- reunited for two shows in Aug. 2004! Eight of the songs are exclusive to this DVD, plus uproarious commentary track, lots of behind-the scenes foolishness and a retrospective slideshow. Yow!
SPANKSALOT-DVD061 $18.95

DVD - AUTOUR du BLUES MEETS LARRY CARLTON & GUEST ROBBEN FORD: PARIS CONCERT Photo

Celebration at the New Morning in Paris in 2006, bringing these two guitar heroes together with the members of "Autour du Blues," a group of France's A-list studio musicians. Featuring Frances Cabrel, Denys Lable, Michael Jones, Patrick Verbeke, and others. 13 tracks, plus bonus material "So Fine" and "Hand In With The Blues." 100 min.
INAK-DVD6469 $17.95

DVD - AWAKE, MY SOUL: THE STORY OF THE SACRED HARP Photo

This 2-disc presentation is the first feature documentary about Sacred Harp singing, an a cappella shape note hymn singing with origins in the American South. Featured on public television, this special edition includes five hours of bonus features including interviews, deleted scenes, commentary by stars and filmmakers. Features Hugh McGraw, Raymond Hamrick, Rodney Ivey, Jim Carnes, Charlene Wallace, Ted Mercer, others. Also features narrator Jim Lauderdale.
AWP-DVD2 $26.95

DVD - B.B. KING - A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE STYLES, SOUNDS AND TECHNIQUES OF THE KING OF THE BLUES featuring Andy Aledort Photo

Learn the trademark styles and techniques of the most celebrated guitarist in the blues. Andy Aledort takes you step-by-step through eight classic songs: "Cryin' Won't Help You," "Five Long Years," "Just Like a Woman," "Rock Me Baby," "Sweet Little Angel," "The Thrill Is Gone," "You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now" and "You Upset Me Baby." 96 min.
49-DVD320365 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - B.B. KING - LIVE AT MONTREUX 1993 Photo

EAGLE-DVD391819 .. list $13.98 ours $13.25

DVD - B.B. KING: BLUES MASTER Photo

"Blues Master" video tapes I, II, and III now available on DVD. Learn electric blues guitar with its most influential master. Covers: vibrato, bending, picking, equipment, chords, arpeggios, warm-ups, scales, slides, harmonic concepts, playing cover changes, lots more. DVD features include interactive menus, performance only feature, "Getting to Know Lucille" interactive feature, additional tips, internet connectivity, tuning segment, more.
316-DVD902820 .. list $39.95 ours $35.95

DVD - BACK UP BANJO by Janet Davis Photo

A companion DVD to the popular, comprehensive text of the same title. Learn the basic techniques commonly used on the five-string banjo to accompany vocalists and instrumentalists. Separates these by tempo, lead instrument and area of the fingerboard in which chords are being played. 90 min.
02-93771DVD .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - BAG OF TRICKS, POCKETFUL OF LICKS taught by Brad "Buster" Jones Photo

Both intermediate and advanced players will find this challenging. It covers a variety of themes, including chord shapes and voicings, scales, alternating bass exercises, double picking/cross-picking, chromatic rolls, more. Note/tab booklet included, also included as a PDF file on the DVD. PDF file. 77 min.
304-DVD925 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BANJO ARRANGEMENTS OF THE KINGSTON TRIO - LEARN TO PLAY NINE CLASSIC FOLK SONGS taught by George Grove Photo

A fun and easy lesson for those who love the signature sound of the Kingston Trio and want to sing and play their songs on the banjo. Veteran Kingston Trio member George Grove teaches classic folk hits "Tom Dooley," "M.T.A.," "A Worried Man," "Three Jolly Coachmen," "Hard, Ain't It Hard," "Corey, Corey," "Early Morning Rain," "Coast of California" and "Rolling River." This is NOT bluegrass or frailing style banjo but it IS a popular style for strumming and singing. Beginners. Includes tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD136 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BANJO BASH AT BUCKEYSTOWN - THE MARYLAND BANJO ACADEMY 1998 Photo

Concerts, conversations, and jams with a variety of banjo stylists including Eddie Adcock, Cheick Hamala Diabate, Dwight Diller, Bill Emerson, Tony Ellis, Bela Fleck, Tom Hanway, Jack Hatfield, Murphy Henry, Bill Keith, Reed Martin, Mike Seeger, Tony Trischka, Leroy Troy, and others. Includes booklet with brief bio of each performer and contact info. 120 min.
472-DVD102 .. list $25.00 ours $19.95

DVD - BANJO CHORDS by Joe Carr Photo

Learning becomes much more interesting when you can see and hear each chord. Joe Carr teaches the chord shapes and positions that are used by leading professionals. Watching Joe's hand positions and listening to each note in the chord will improve your ear and enable you to learn at a faster pace. Every major, minor seventh, diminished and augmented chord is demonstrated and systematically taught. Keep this DVD close when you are working on new material and need to learn the correct chords. 30 min.
02-DVD96847 .. list $9.95 ours $8.95

DVD - BANJO CHORDS MADE EASY by Joe Carr Photo

Takes the banjo student through all the basic banjo chords then moves into some advanced voicings. Chords are shown in all keys. Chords include major 7, minor 7, 6, minor 6, 9, diminished, augmented and many more. DVD format makes navigating easy. 102 min.
02-DVD21637 $9.95

DVD - BANJO FOR MISFITS taught by Murphy Henry Photo

Beginners: looking for an alternative to songs that have to be played 90 miles-an-hour? Includes well-known songs like "Boil Them Cabbage," "I Saw The Light," "Worried Man," "Do Lord," more. All taught "by ear," the Murphy Method specialty - no printed material whatsoever! 1 hour 50 min.
285-DVD113 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

DVD - BANJO IMPROVISATION: A MASTER CLASS WITH JAYME STONE Photo

Explore improvisation with banjoist extraordinaire Jayme Stone. Generate, expand and rouse up new music ideas with a wide range of techniques, etudes and approaches to the 5-string banjo. He covers: single-string style; developing melodic, chromatic and arpeggios patterns; an in-depth exploration of the key of C; advanced techniques used by top bluegrass, newgrass and jazz musicians (slurs, triplets, rhythmic devices); and advice on how to use etudes to integrate all of these ideas into your playing. He teaches five traditional and original tunes: "Angeline the Baker," "Salty Dog," "Leather Britches," "Big Sciota" and "Garuda." Includes 31 page tab booklet. 90 min.
688-DVD3 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BANJO JAMMING AND PLAY ALONG DVD by Ross Nickerson

Play along with a backup band while Ross teaches seven important standards demonstrated at three different speeds. Ross plays a solo and then plays backup while you take your turn. He explains the chords and shows you simple ways to develop your ability to play along using just the chords. Also includes a 25-minute bonus lesson on learning the chords up and down the neck without using a chord chart. Tab booklet with arrangements for each song.
BULLET-DVD3 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BANJO PICKING STYLES taught by Bela Fleck Photo

This session with a young Bela Fleck, originally recorded in 1984, demonstrates why he has become one of the best banjo players of our time. Here he gives detailed explanations of: bluegrass picking, use of Keith/Scruggs tuners, Don Reno style single string work, blues improvisation, Celtic instrumentals, more. Several pieces are taught in close-up detail: "Texas Bar-B-Que," "Brilliancy," "Natural Bridge Suite," "John Henry" and "The Wind that Shakes the Barley." Advanced. Includes tab booklet. 60 min.
300-DVD227 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BANJO SONGS FOR BEGINNERS by Ross Nickerson

Book/DVD/CD set. 14 must-know banjo classics demonstrated in split screen video at three speeds. Easy to read tablature with accent marks for melody notes and both right and left hand fingerings indications. Also includes tips for learning each song, practicing and using the chords, memorizing tips and other helpful advice. Songs include "Amazing Grace," "Wildwood Flower," "Camptown Races," "Turkey In The Straw," "Salt Creek," more.
BULLET-DVD4 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BANJO, CLAWHAMMER STYLE, FIRST LESSON taught by Ryan Thomson Photo

Designed for beginners with no experience with clawhammer style. Needn't read music. For 5 string in standard "G" tuning. The basics: frailing, rapping, drop thumb, pull offs, hammers, slides, more. 55 min.
87-DVD1 .. list $29.95 ours $20.00

DVD - BARITONE UKE CHORDS by Joe Carr Photo

Learning becomes much more interesting when you can see and hear each chord. Watching Joe's hand positions and listening to each note in the chord will improve your ear and enable you to learn at a faster pace. Every major, minor seventh, diminished and augmented chord is demonstrated and systematically taught. Keep this DVD close whenever you are working on new material and need to learn the correct chords. 30 min.
02-DVD96849 .. list $9.95 ours $6.00

DVD - BASIC BLUEGRASS RHYTHM GUITAR taught by Steve Kaufman Photo

Steve starts at the beginning - holding the pick, good tone, and playing basic bass/chord rhythm patterns. Then learn: adding bass walks, the Flatt "G run," how to alter chord shapes & add moving bass lines and more complex chord progressions. Includes note/tab booklet. 70 min.
300-DVD72 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BASIC COUNTRY FLATPICKING by Dix Bruce Photo

Dix carefully teaches lead and backup guitar to nine classic country, bluegrass, and folk standards. He demonstrates the basic "bass note/strum" technique and shows how melodies can be integrated into known chord patterns. Learn "Wildwood Flower" and how to transpose it from G to C. Includes tab booklet, also included as a PDF file. Beginning/intermediate. 79 min.
304-DVD308 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BASIC INLAY TECHNIQUES with Larry Robinson Photo

Larry draws on 30 plus years experience as a custom inlayer to help you create your own inlays. He explains in detail all the steps to take (and mistakes to avoid) with regard to materials, tools, designing, sawcuts, routing, and gluing & finishing. A simple butterfly out of various types of shell is the project for this DVD. Appropriate for anyone who enjoys detailed handwork; experience with a jeweler's saw is not necessary. Features close-up shots of intricate aspects of the inlaying process. 152 min.
583-DVD1 .. list $59.95 ours $53.95

DVD - BASIC IRISH FIDDLE taught by Dale Russ Photo

Includes exercises, basic bowing techniques, slides, grace notes, rolls, and bowed triplets. Demonstrates how to combine these techniques within various dance rhythms. Recommended for the beginning fiddle student or any fiddle player wanting to learn the Irish style. 55 min.
222-DVD55 .. list $30.00 ours $27.00

DVD - BASIC LICKS AND CLASSIC SOLOS FOR ELECTRIC BLUES GUITAR taught by Jim Weider Photo

Get started playing electric blues guitar! Jim takes it from the top teaching authentic licks, riffs, rhythms and hot solos. You'll learn the pentatonic blues scale, rhythm grooves, bass lines, slides, string bends, hammer-ons, more. Each tune covers a different aspect of electric blues and provides a great solo for practice. "Going Down," "Elmo's Blues," "Hideaway" & "Sugar Cane Blues." Includes tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD146 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BASIC SWING GUITAR by Dix Bruce Photo

All the basics you'll need to play this exciting, jazzy style: moveable chords, getting that "swing feel," right- and left-hand technique and lots more. Learn your way through "Lady Be Good," "Careless Love," "Minor Swing," "I Got Rhythm" and more! Note/tab booklet included as a PDF file. 84 min.
304-DVD309 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BASS CHORDS MADE EASY featuring Dino Monoxelos Photo

Takes the bass student through all the basic bass chords starting with the easy to play forms and moving into the standard and more difficult fingerings. Chords are shown in all keys. Chords include major 7, minor 7, 6, minor 6, 9, diminished, augmented, many more. DVD format makes navigating easy; each chapter represents a root name of a chord and shows all the chord variants. 63 min.
02-DVD21608 .. list $9.95 ours $8.95

DVD - BASS DAY 97: BILLY SHEEHAN Photo

In this video Sheehan wraps three solo performances around an entertaining Q&A session. Among the topics are: tapping, neck bending, scalloped frets, dual-outpost basses, 4-finger plucking, covering several parts at once, string gauges, "playing" the pickups, distortion, compression, more. Also plays on your computer or iPod. 65 min.
20-DVD30595 .. list $19.95 ours $10.00

BASS DAY 97: JOHN PATITUCCI Photo

Patitucci performs "Giant Steps" and five originals using both acoustic bass and a six-string electric. In an exclusive clinic, he addresses soloing, scale studies, acoustic thumb positioning, the New York music scene, and composing. Includes special DVD-ROM content, with the complete video formatted for IPod or computer. 66 min.
20-DVD30594 VHS.. .. list $19.95 ours $12.00

DVD - BASS GUITAR FROM SCRATCH taught by Phil Williams Photo

This easy-to-follow tutorial is ideal if you're just bought your first bass guitar, or if you have a guitar sitting around somewhere just waiting to be played. This will take you from novice level through to intermediate level, yet requires no prior knowledge at all; it truly is for someone starting from scratch. Each chapter introduces commonly used scales and techniques gradually and strategically, along with some practical theory - nothing too demanding, just enough to help you understand what you're doing and why. You'll soon be playing scales, picking out melodies and hopefully, writing some songs of your own! Beginners. 96 min.
02-DVD198 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - BATTLEFIELD BAND IN CONCERT Photo

Performance from the Brunton Theatre in their hometown, Musselburgh, Scotland. 14 tracks, including "Ely Parker Set", "The Road of Tears", "The Emigrant," "Shiver Me Timbers", more. 70 min.
TEMP-DVD0801 $19.80

DVD - BECOME A BETTER FIDDLER! - BLUEGRASS TUNES & TECHNIQUES taught by Kenny Kosek Photo

A great way to build your repertoire of tunes while improving your technique. Kenny teaches 11 tunes and their variations including the basic melody, adding ornaments and creating improvised solos in a variety of styles. "Little Rabbit," "Cotton Patch Rag," "Footprints in the Snow," "Tall Timber," "Bill Cheatham," "Midnight on the Water," "Salty Dog Blues," "Sugar Hill," "Ace of Spades," "Linda Lou" and "The Duke of Fife." Along the way you'll get tips on bowing, fingering, playing licks, and other tricks of the trade. Intermediate. Includes booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD257 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BEGINNER'S FINGERPICKING GUITAR taught by Fred Sokolow Photo

Covers basic chords, fingerpicking patterns, chord licks, bass runs, and alternating-bass melody picking. Tunes include "Scarborough Fair," "House of the Rising Sun," "Nine Pound Hammer," "Sloop John B.," "Jamaica Farewell." Note/tab booklet included, also included as a a PDF file. 70 minutes.
304-DVD402 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BEGINNERS' BANJO DVD VOLUME 1 by Murphy Henry Photo

Learn Scruggs-style method by ear and songs such as "Cripple Creek," "Foggy Mountain Breakdown," "John Hardy," and others. All taught "by ear," the Murphy Method specialty - no printed material whatsoever! 110 min.
285-DVD101 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

DVD - BEGINNERS' BANJO DVD VOLUME 2 taught by Murphy Henry Photo

Learn 5 bluegrass songs note-by-note: "Old Joe Clark," "Salt Creek," "Foggy Mountain Breakdown," "Fireball Mail" and "Lonesome Road Blues," plus five ending licks. All taught "by ear," the Murphy Method specialty - no printed material whatsoever! 105 min.
285-DVD102 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

DVD - BEGINNING ACOUSTIC GUITAR taught by Michael Thompson Photo

Basics, starting with the parts of the guitar, tuning, fundamental chords, chord progressions, arpeggiated chords. He also demonstrates minor pentatonic scales, strumming patterns, finger picking and more. Includes note/tab booklet. 37 min.
25-DVD320392 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEGINNING ACOUSTIC GUITAR Photo

Simple instruction for beginning/intermediate players. With tab booklet. Includes several months of lessons. Songs are demonstrated slowly on a split screen. Bass and rhythm guitar accompaniment is provided. Start with chords and strumming patterns. Then learn to add melody to create lead solo arrangements. Learn hammers, pull-offs, slides, tab, rhythm patterns, arpeggiated rhythm, endings, more. 60 min.
515-DVD10 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEGINNING ACOUSTIC GUITAR / FLATPICKING BLUEGRASS GUITAR: TWO DVD SET Photo

Save $5 off the individual prices! Includes 515-DVD10 and 515-DVD14. Each video includes several months of lessons. Vol. 1 includes simple instruction for beginning/intermediate players. Start with chords and strumming patterns. Then learn to add melody to create lead solo arrangements. Learn hammers, pull-offs, slides, tab, rhythm patterns, arpeggiated rhythm, endings, more. Bass and rhythm guitar accompaniment is provided. Volume two is designed for those who can play chords and rhythm. After a quick review of the basics, you'll learn how to combine melody note picking with chord strums to create full sounding arrangements to a variety of popular bluegrass songs. Progress into open scale flat picking and apply hammers, pull-offs, slides, and string bending to develop flashy lead picking solos. Advance to cross-picking breaks and bluegrass style endings. On both, songs are demonstrated slowly on a split screen. Includes tab booklets. 120 min.
515-DVD19SET .. list $29.95 ours $21.90

DVD - BEGINNING APPALACHIAN CLOGGING taught by Sandy Silva Photo

Requires no previous dance experience! Besides being a wonderful way to learn an exciting dance form it's a great form of aerobic exercise. Silva teaches these basic steps: the Chug, Tennessee Walking Step, The Indian, Buck & Wing and Wagon Wheel plus stretching, choreography and a creative approach that allows you to combine the various steps in your own arrangements. Beginners. 55 min.
222-DVD120 .. list $30.00 ours $27.00

DVD - BEGINNING APPALACHIAN DULCIMER with Mark Nelson Photo

Explains the basics, from tuning to strumming and hand position. Traditional "noter" style and more modern "melodic" styles are covered. Songs include "Frere Jacques," "Old Joe Clark," "Cripple Creek," more. 55 min.
222-DVD104 .. list $30.00 ours $26.95

DVD - BEGINNING AUTOHARP taught by Evo Bluestein Photo

Covers: first rhythm accompaniment, 4/4 time, transposing, music theory, 3/4 time, full rhythm accompaniment & melody. An authentic approach to the Appalachian Mountain style of playing. 99 min.
645-DVD1 .. list $30.00 ours $27.00

DVD - BEGINNING BANJO Photo

Simple instruction for the 5-string banjo. Songs are demonstrated slowly, phrase by phrase, with split screen close-ups so that you can see exactly how they're done. You will learn rolls, chords, pull-offs, tag licks, and flashy endings. Includes play-along tracks. Beginner/intermediate. With tab booklet. 60 min.
on order, expected arrival date 12/08/09
515-DVD1 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEGINNING BANJO: A LESSON WITH JAYME STONE Photo

Banjoist Jayme Stone takes a new approach to learing the five string banjo, teaching solid basics that will enable you to play any style of music. Beginning with the subtle, yet powerful, fundamentals of posture and right and left hand technique, he proceeds to detail rolls, slides, hammer-ons and pull-offs. His keen observations about finger mechanics will get you started right. He teaches many exercises and these tunes: "Cluck Old Hen," "You Are My Sunshine" and "Sally Goodin'." Includes tab booklet. 60 min.
688-DVD1 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BEGINNING BASS taught by Missy Raines Photo

Offers a unique program that teaches the fundamentals of the Nashville Number System and relates it to scales, and teaches an innovative ergonomic approach based on Missy's theory of resistance control and visualization. A complete walk-through guide for the beginning bassist. 32 min.
647-DVD1 .. list $25.00 ours $22.50

DVD - BEGINNING BASS DVD taught by Marshall Wilborn, with Murphy Henry Photo

Learn to play bluegrass bass and join the fun! 12 lessons cover basics through more advanced techniques and they call out the chords on every song, including: "Blue Ridge Cabin Home," "I'm Thinking Tonight of My Blue Eyes," "I Saw the Light," "Do Lord," "Worried Man," "Two Dollar Bill" and "Boil Them Cabbage Down." All taught "by ear," the Murphy Method specialty - no printed material whatsoever! 1 hour 45 min.
285-DVD118 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

DVD - BEGINNING BASS GUITAR Photo

Simple instruction for beginner/intermediate players. Covers: major and minor scale construction used to create bass lines and runs; how to use bass parts, triads, octaves, arpeggios and walking bass patterns. Teaches several rhythmic variations and riffs that result in a professional sounding bass accompaniment. With play-along tracks. Includes tab booklet. 60 min.
515-DVD7 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEGINNING BASS VOLUME 1 Photo

Parts of the bass are described, as well as how to tune and set up an amp, finger technique, chords, hand positionings, harmonics and octaves, slapping & plucking, making a tight rhythm section, bass lines to walking bass lines, getting good tone, scales and more. Features live band footage you can play along with. Includes note/tab booklet. 35 min.
49-DVD320327 .. list $9.95 ours $8.95

DVD - BEGINNING BASS VOLUME TWO taught by Larry Antonino Photo

Picks up where volume one leaves off, and is ideal for the beginning to intermediate bassist. Covers major and minor pentatonic scales, harmonics, chords, left-hand muting, octaves, fifths and bass lines, funk grooves, slapping, plucking, hammer-ons and pull-offs, more. Includes live-band footage so you can jam along. Includes note/tab booklet. 30 min.
49-DVD320420 .. list $9.95 ours $8.95

DVD - BEGINNING BLUEGRASS BANJO taught by Pete Wernick Photo

The banjo player for Hot Rize shows you all the basics you need to play "Scruggs-style" banjo from scratch. Covers basic chords and how to use them, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, right hand "rolls," and finding the melody notes and incorporating them into roll patterns. Learn more than a dozen easy bluegrass songs. Includes tab booklet. 100 min.
300-DVD32 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BEGINNING BLUEGRASS BANJO, VOL. 1 with Greg Cahill Photo

Grammy nominated Cahill teaches some of the basics, plus four complete tunes. Covers identification of parts, how to tune, basic chord formations, wearing your picks, 5 roll patterns, more. Tunes include "Cripple Creek," "She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain," "Oh Susannah," and "Cumberland Gap." Features split screen close-ups of both hands. Tab sheet included. 90 min.
196-DVD50 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BEGINNING BLUES HARP with Don Baker Photo

From mastery of the C scale and learning how to play single notes clearly and distinctly to riffs, note bending, triplet tonguing, head rolls, more. Amplification and effects are also covered. The 32 page note/tab booklet contains fully-diagrammed music for each of the 27 exercises, from "Michael, Row the Boat Ashore" to "When the Saints Go Marching In," "Oh Susannah," "Frankie and Johnny," "Kansas City Blues," "Chicago Blues Stomp," more. 88 min.
01-DVD241 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEGINNING CAJUN & ZYDECO ACCORDION INSTRUCTION by Evo Bluestein Photo

These lessons start with repertoire common to both zydeco and Cajun accordion styles and continue with songs more specific to zydeco and blues. Most are taught on a C one-row button accordion; the last two lessons use a CF two-row button accordion. 84 min.
645-DVD3 .. list $40.00 ours $35.95

DVD - BEGINNING CLAWHAMMER BANJO by Ken Perlman Photo

One of the most celebrated clawhammer banjo stylists teaches you how to play this exciting style, with ample close-ups and clear explanations. Covers: hand positions, chords, tunings, brush-thumb, single-string strokes, hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides. Songs include "Boatsman," "Cripple Creek" and "Pretty Polly." Includes transcription booklet in tablature. 60 min.
49-DVD1330 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - BEGINNING COUNTRY BLUEGRASS BASS with Dan Huckabee Photo

Everything you need to know to get started as a stand-up bass player in a bluegrass band. Covers: where the notes are, how to tune your bass, scales and chord progressions, alternating bass, how to watch the guitar chords, bass runs, the Nashville Numbering System, more. Songs include: "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," "Wabash Cannonball," "Foggy Mountain Breakdown," "Mountain Dew," more. 120 min.
196-DVD36 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEGINNING COUNTRY BLUEGRASS FIDDLE taught by Dan Huckabee Photo

If any instrument needs a video lesson, it's the fiddle! Although it's a lot of fun, the fiddle is more difficult in the beginning than any other instrument. This DVD is designed to start you off on the right foot, with hints that will make your progress fast and painless! Includes: holding the fiddle & bow, detailed technique for both hands, how to find notes & play them in tune, proper form, tuning hints, double stops, beginning shuffle, scales, exercises, more. 90 min.
196-DVD35 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEGINNING DELTA BLUES by Fruteland Jackson Photo

Teaches beginners basic chords and strums for playing the Delta blues. Covers Delta slide guitar technique, including authentic blues tunings and their basic chord forms. Close-ups, on-screen graphics, simple navigation make learning easy. Diagrams and examples in note/tab appear on-screen. Taught by a blues master. 60 min.
20-21917DVD .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - BEGINNING DOBRO taught by Mark Panfil Photo

From The Murphy Method comes this down-to-earth DVD for the beginning Dobro player. Starts with the basics: how to hold the Dobro and bar, how to put on your picks, and how to tune; then Mark shows you a simple song to get your hands working together. Later he covers slides, pull-offs, hammer-ons, and how to play backup chords. With a note-by-note explanation of 4 songs: "Old Joe Clark," "Amazing Grace," "Wabash Cannonball," & "Worried Man." All taught the Murphy Method way, with no written material. 116 min.
285-DVD139 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

DVD - BEGINNING DOBRO Photo

Several months worth of lessons for beginning/intermediate instruction on the square neck resonator guitar. Songs are demonstrated slowly, phrase by phrase, with split screen close-ups so that you can see exactly how to play them. You'll learn rolls, tremolo, pull-offs, hammers, slides, bar slants, harmonic chimes, flashy intros and endings, more. With play-along tracks. Includes tab booklet. 60 min.
515-DVD5 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEGINNING ELECTRIC BLUES GUITAR with Andy Aledort Photo

Learn the essentials of playing electric blues guitar! Covers twelve-bar blues form, the blues scale, major and minor pentatonics, combining scales, shuffle rhythm, pick harmonics, seventh chords, and more must-know topics. Includes a performance section, revealing the unique approach of several blues masters, including B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton. 58 min.
25-DVD320409 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEGINNING ELECTRIC SLIDE GUITAR taught by Kirby Kelley Photo

Texas guitar powerhouse Kelly's easy-to-understand, friendly approach makes this video a pleasure to use. Learn everything you need to get started playing slide! All the most important tunings are introduced, with step-by-step explanations of basic techniques, such as muting, vibrato and much more. Close-ups, music and TAB right on your screen. Tons of classic licks to put into your playing right now. With note/tab booklet. 54 min.
on order, expected arrival date 12/05/09
20-21915DVD .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - BEGINNING FIDDLE Photo

Simple instruction for beginners/intermediate. Songs are demonstrated slowly, phrase by phrase, with split screen close-ups so that you can see exactly how to play them. You'll learn bowing patterns, finger positions, shuffle strokes, double stops, and tag endings. Guitar and bass play-along tracks are provided at slow & normal speed. Includes note/tab booklet as PDF file. 90 min.
515-DVD17 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEGINNING FIDDLE DVD - VOL. 1 taught by Jim Wood Photo

Teaches 6 easy tunes: "Cripple Creek," "Cotton-Eyed Joe," "Sally Goodwin," "Old Joe Clark," "Boil Them Cabbage Down" and "Amazing Grace." All taught "by ear," the Murphy Method specialty - no printed material whatsoever! 2 hours.
285-DVD105 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

DVD - BEGINNING FIDDLE VOLUME 2 taught by Jim Wood Photo

Shows you every note and bow stroke to "Bury Me Beneath The Willow," "John Hardy," "Two-Dollar Bill," "Lonesome Road Blues," "Salty Dog Blues," "Foggy Mountain Breakdown." All taught "by ear," the Murphy Method specialty - no printed material whatsoever! 2 hours.
285-DVD108 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

DVD - BEGINNING FINGERPICKING GUITAR with Mike McAdoo Photo

Mike teaches you one step at a time starting with what fingers to use, what picks to use, basic fingerpicking patterns and how to learn them efficiently, Chet Atkins style, Merle Travis style, Flowing style, more. Songs include "I'll Fly Away," "Nine Pound Hammer," "Aura Lee," "House of the Rising Sun," "Freight Train," "Silent Night," "Jingle Bells," more. Includes tab booklet. 60 min.
196-DVD54 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEGINNING FOLK HARP taught by Kim Robertson Photo

A step-by-step approach to learning the nylon-strung folk harp. Exercises, chords, chord patterns, beginning pieces, improvisation, accompaniment, and special effects. Beginning level.
222-DVD54 .. list $30.00 ours $27.00

DVD - BEGINNING FUNK BASS featuring Abe Laboriel Photo

Session player and Berklee grad Abe Laboriel demonstrates thumping, slapping, snapping and popping, right-hand technique, funk rhythm, playing with a drummer, pentatonic scales, triads and more, as well as insights into his own style and technique. Abe has performed with many popular musicians, including Lee Ritenour, Al Jarreau, George Benson and Quincy Jones. Includes note/tab booklet. 40 min.
49-DVD320399 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEGINNING HARMONICA Photo

Clear, simple instruction for the beginning/intermediate player. Covers: care & maintenance, proper holding, scales, theory, note bending, flashy licks and endings. Using tab and familiar tunes you will progress to cross harp playing. Learn to add feeling and wail the blues like a pro. Guitar accompaniment for playing along. Several months worth of lessons. Key of "C" ten hole diatonic harmonica. Includes tab booklet. 60 min.
on order, expected arrival date 12/08/09
515-DVD8 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEGINNING MANDOLIN taught by Murphy Henry Photo

Basics. Teaches seven well-known bluegrass songs: "Boil Them Cabbage Down," "Skip to My Lou," "Polly Wolly Doodle," "Cripple Creek," "Worried Man," "I Saw the Light" and "John Hardy." Covers the chording for each song. All taught "by ear," the Murphy Method specialty - no printed material whatsoever! 2 hours.
285-DVD120 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

DVD - BEGINNING MANDOLIN Photo

Easy instruction for beginners/intermediate. Songs are demonstrated slowly, phrase by phrase, with split screen close-ups so that you can see exactly how they're played. You'll learn chords, rhythm, tremolo and flatpicking techniques to develop your own playing style. Several months of lessons are included. With guitar and bass play-along tracks at slow & normal speeds. Tab booklet. 60 min.
515-DVD3 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEGINNING MANDOLIN / BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN: TWO DVD SET Photo

Save $5 on the set! Contains 515-DVD3 and 515-DVD12. Several months of lessons are included in each DVD. Vol. 1 includes easy instruction for beginners/intermediate. You'll learn chords, rhythm, tremolo and flatpicking techniques to develop your own playing style. Volume 2, for intermediate/advanced players, teaches music theory, major & minor scales, bluesy licks, flashy endings, pentatonic scales, arpeggios and scale sequences. Develop your improvising skills by combining scales with advanced techniques in second, third, and fourth positions as alternate breaks to a variety of bluegrass favorites. In both, songs are demonstrated slowly, phrase by phrase, with split screen close-ups so that you can see exactly how they're played. Bass and rhythm guitar play along tracks are provided at normal and slow speeds. Interactive menus. Includes tab booklets. 150 min.
515-DVD18SET .. list $29.95 ours $21.90

DVD - BEGINNING OLD TIME MANDOLIN with Jemmy Bluestein Photo

Learn about the mandolin - tuning, picking and chording techniques, rhythms, basic chords for the keys of D, G, A & C, embellishments, variations and singing accompaniment. Songs include "Black Bottom Strut," "Hangman's Reel," more. Beginners. 55 min.
222-DVD57 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BEGINNING ROCK LEAD GUITAR with Troy Stetina Photo

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. An inspiring session with a master designed to bring your playing to the cutting edge! 54 min.
25-DVD320410 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEGINNING UPRIGHT BASS with Tammy Fassaert Photo

Let bluegrass musician Tammy Fassaert introduce you to the upright bass in her articulate, relaxed manner. You'll learn: holding and tuning your bass, right hand techniques, muting and damping, chord progressions, left hand notes and the chromatic scale, marking the stops on your bass, timing and working effectively with a metronome, waltz time, tunes "Handsome Molly" and "East Virginia Blues," more. Guide sheet available from the web, www.learnrootsmusic.com. 109 min.
457-DVD104 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BELA FLECK - THROW DOWN YOUR HEART dir. Sascha Paladino Photo

This documentary follows the American banjo virtuoso on his trip to Africa to look for the African roots of the banjo and to record an album there. We go with Bela to Tanzania, Uganda, the Gambia and Mali and see the beauty and complexity of "the dark continent." The banjo was originally an African instrument and Fleck is passionate about the banjo. He felt that a trip to Africa was necessary to understand the instrument better. We get a look at Africa that is very different than the way it is portrayed in today's media. Fleck has a great love for African music. We see and hear several of his collaborations with all kinds of musicians from local villagers to international superstars. As he traveled, he used his banjo to transcend whatever barriers there were--speech, culture, etc and he found a common ground with musicians from all over and was able to create, arguably, the most meaningful music of his career. 97 min.
DOCU-DVD158461 .. list $26.95 ours $24.25

DVD - BEPPE GAMBETTA - FLATPICKING GUITAR ARTISTRY Photo

Features the Italian flatpicking guitar sensation playing nine special renditions of bluegrass favorites plus some original compositions. He and award-winning mandolinist Carlo Aonzo perform duet arrangements of "Giuseppina" and "Margaritin." 32 min.
02-DVD97347 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - 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 Photo

Learn to play 8 Beatles acoustic classics: "Across the Universe," "And I Love Her," "Blackbird," "Dear Prudence," "Julia," "Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)," "Rocky Raccoon," and "Yesterday." 60 min.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
25-DVD320333 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - BEST OF LENNON & MCCARTNEY FOR BASS GUITAR - A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE BASS GUITAR STYLE OF PAUL MCCARTNEY featuring Bob Efford Photo

Learn the bass lines behind 8 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." 60 min.
25-DVD320334 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - BEST OF STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN - SIGNATURE LICKS featuring Greg Koch Photo

Learn the trademark riffs and solos of SRV, the man responsible for reinventing blues and rock on the guitar. Analyzes 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'" and "Stang's Swang." 70 min.
49-DVD320257 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - BETTER LEAD GUITAR THROUGH CHORDS taught by Fred Sokolow Photo

If you're trying to improve your lead guitar playing by studying scales, that's only half the picture. The best lead guitarists in rock, jazz, country, bluegrass and R & B base much of their improvisation and soloing on chords - even when they're playing single note solos. Sokolow shows you several chord based approaches to soloing and backup, covering several genres: arpeggios, country licks and fast flatpicking solos in country/bluegrass tunes like "Jambalaya;" solo and backup R&B like "People Get Ready" and "Just My Imagination;" Steve Cropper-style licks on "Dock of the Bay" and "Under the Boardwalk," Django-style solos on swing tunes like "Avalon." You'll also learn basic music theory as Fred shows you how to find chords up and down the fretboard and connect them in chord families. Tab/music booklet as PDF file. Intermediate. 90 min.
304-DVD415 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BEYOND BASICS: ACOUSTIC SLIDE GUITAR by Keith Wyatt Photo

Covers: choosing the right slide, open tunings, use of capo, fingerboard patterns, vibrato, special intonations and muting techniques. He demonstrates how to mix slide with standard guitar techniques for fills and self accompaniment. Bonus DVD features include: tuning segment, additional tips on basic finger picking and Travis picking, PDF download - Playin' The Blues, more. 75 min.
05-DVD908117 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEYOND BASICS: ELECTRIC SLIDE GUITAR by Keith Wyatt Photo

Takes the player through all the slide techniques, including: vibrato, right and left hand muting, intonation, useful fingerboard positions and open tunings. Also demonstrates various glass and metal slides. Ends with a play-along "call and response" section. Bonus DVD features include: tuning segment, getting to know your amplifier, lesson on common blues chords, PDF download - open E tuning, more. 60 min.
05-DVD908118 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEYOND BASICS: FINGERSTYLE GUITAR by Mark Hanson Photo

After a quick review of open-position chords and proper right-hand position, Mark teaches picking with the thumb and three fingers. He covers the famous "Travis" alternating thumb pattern as well as some great chord moves. Tab booklet included. 70 min.
05-DVD908116 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BEYOND BASICS: SOLO ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR taught by Keith Wyatt Photo

Picks up where "Introducing Acoustic Blues Guitar" leaves off. Covers advanced chord and melody combinations, bass lines, the blues scale, bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, more. Styles of blues legends like Lightnin' Hopkins and Muddy Waters are examined. Bonus DVD features include: tuning segment, additional tips on basic finger picking and Travis picking, a lesson on blues in A, more. 65 min.
05-DVD908115 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BIG BILL BROONZY AND ROOSEVELT SYKES Photo

From the "Masters Of Country Blues" series comes rare footage of two legends. Big Bill Broonzy is captured in a smokey bistro set from 1956 and again on a front porch shortly before his death in 1957. Sykes is found in the studio in 1961. B&W, 60 min.
YAZ-DVD518 $18.95

DVD - BILL MONROE STYLE MANDOLIN taught by Christopher Henry Photo

Chris (son of Murphy and Red Henry) teaches five Monroe style tunes note-by-note: "Big Mon," "Bluegrass Breakdown," "Raw Hide," "Wheel Hoss," and a bluesy break to "Man of Constant Sorrow." Each tune is taught carefully the Murphy Method way, with no written materials, showing every pick stroke and naming every note all the way through each tune. 90 min.
285-DVD144 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

DVD - BILL MONROE: FATHER OF BLUEGRASS by Steve Gebhardt Photo

Interviews with current members of The Bluegrass Boys and with Roy Acuff, who reminisces about the early days of the Opry. Performances by Monroe, Lester Flatt, Emmylou Harris, John Hartford, Bill Keith, Paul McCartney, Del McCoury, The Osborne Brothers, Dolly Parton, Ricky Skaggs, more. 91 min.
MVD-DVD4577 $17.95

DVD - BLACKBERRY BLOSSOM AND OTHER BANJO FAVORITES taught by Casey Henry Photo

Casey (Murphy's daughter) takes you through five melodic tunes one note at a time: "Blackberry Blossom," "Turkey in the Straw," "Big Panther Creek Waltz," "Katy Hill" and "Roanoke." The arrangements are all strong on melody and are taught the Murphy Method way, with no written material! For intermediate players. 108 min.
285-DVD140 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

DVD - BLASKO Photo

The bassist for Ozzy Osbourne & formerly Rob Zombie teaches you to play "I Don't Want To Stop," and "Dragula." In each DVD in the series the artists discuss their background, influences and gear; give in-depth lessons for how to play two tracks; jam the tracks with a celebrity special guest. Video tab shows exactly how the guitar and bass play their part in the tracks. 72 min.
20-DVD31338 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - BLAZING BLUEGRASS BANJO VOL. 2: EXPANDING STYLISTIC VARIETY taught by Greg Cahill Photo

For intermediate to advanced levels. Learn how to play tunes in different keys, positions, timings and advanced chords. Covers: using Keith/Scruggs tuners, 6/8 time, melodic style D-tuning key of D, G-tuning key of D, more. Tunes include: "Margarita Breakdown," "Danny's Dance," "Iola," "Fisher's Hornpipe," "Lone Star," "One for the Road" and "Jerry's Breakdown." Includes tab booklet. 76 min.
196-DVD40 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLAZING BLUEGRASS BANJO, VOL. 1: DEVELOPING JAMMING SKILLS with Greg Cahill Photo

Teaches the things you'll need to know when you get together with friends or start a band. Covers: chord theory, structure and positions, count-offs, "pre-ending" and ending licks, adapting various licks to different keys and positions, more. Tunes include "Arkansas Traveler," "8th of January," "Pike County Breakdown" and "Wildwood Flower." Intermediate. Includes tab sheets. 90 min.
196-DVD39 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLU-RAY - ERIC CLAPTON AND STEVE WINWOOD: LIVE FROM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN Photo

From the sold-out gig at Madison Square Garden in 2008, where Clapton and Winwood performed together for the first time since their Blind Faith days in 1969.
REPRISE-DVD979692 $29.75

DVD - BLU-RAY - JEFF BECK -PERFORMING THIS WEEK ... LIVE AT RONNIE SCOTT'S JAZZ CLUB Photo

A series of sold-out performances at the renowned London club in 2007 were recorded - here is the cream of the crop! Guests include Joss Stone, Imogen Heap and Eric Clapton. Bonus material includes an interview with Jeff and interviews with the band. Blu-ray bonus: 7 track rockabilly set with the Big Town Playboys +interview! 191 min.
EAGLE-DVD33326 .. list $24.95 ours $21.25

DVD - BLU-RAY - STEVE VAI: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Photo

2-DVD set recorded live, in high definition during Vai's Sound Theories Tour. Nearly 3 hours of concert footage, plus interviews with the band, and his viral video ad for the Jemini distortion pedal. 20 page booklet. 5.1 and stereo mixes, with commentary by Steve and some band members. Blu-ray extras include band interviews, more.
FAVORN-DVD2630 $28.95

DVD - BLU-RAY - THE STRAT PACK LIVE IN CONCERT Photo

Filmed in 2004 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Strat, the concert is a guitar lovers dream. Features Joe Walsh, Brian May, David Gilmour, Hank Marvin, Ron Wood, Gary Moore, Mike Rutherford, many more. Also includes interviews. With 4 blu-ray bonus tracks.
EAGLE-DVD33320 .. list $24.98 ours $21.25

DVD - BLUE SUEDE SHOES: A ROCKABILLY SESSION WITH CARL PERKINS AND FRIENDS Photo

1986 all-star blowout featuring Perkins, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Roseanne Cash, Dave Edmunds, Lee Rocker and others. "Blue Suede Shoes," "Matchbox," "Honey Don't," "Boppin' the Blues," "Blue Moon of Kentucky" and more! 60 min.
SNAPPER-DVD514 $12.95

DVD - BLUE UKE: BLUES, RAGS AND JAZZY DANCE TUNES taught by Del Rey Photo

We're in the midst of a ukulele renaissance and in the hands of the amazing Del Rey it becomes a veritable blues and ragtime music machine! Del takes a guitar player's approach to the instrument, using her three fingers to play syncopated melody and harmony lines against a steady thumb beat. Tuning her uke to open C (G-C-E-A), she starts off with blues scales and right hand exercises to coordinate your hands then it's right into five fabulous pieces: "Goin' Up the Country," "Run and Tell Your Daddy, Lord," "Keep it Clean," "Dance Hall Shuffle" and "Brown's Blues." EXTRA: Del performs four songs with guitarist Steve James. Includes note/tab booklet. 70 min.
300-DVD331 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS AND COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR by David Essig Photo

A study of Essig's many styles of roots guitar for the intermediate/advanced guitarist. While learning 4 songs, you will learn about the following: bluegrass style flatpicking and walking bass lines, Lester Flatt chord voicings, open G tuning and open D tuning, David's slide guitar, DADGAD tuning basic chords, roll patterns, Travis Picking with thumbpick and fingers, single string (bass) thumping, more! 80 min.
457-DVD116 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS BANJO - DON RENO STYLE taught by Don Wayne Reno Photo

The legendary Don Reno is revered in bluegrass history for his improvisational flair and technical skill. Using his father's famous 1934 Gibson Mastertone, Don Wayne guides you through the rolls, brush techniques, walk-downs and chord melodies that make the Reno style distinctive. With his brother Dale on back-up guitar he teaches eight classic songs: "Dixie Breakdown," "Banjo Signal," "Follow the Leader," "Little Rock Getaway," "5 By 8," "Cumberland Gap," and the kick-offs to "I Know You're Married (But I Love You Still)" and "I'm the Talk of the Town." Intermediate. Includes tab booklet. 60 min.
300-DVD254 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS BANJO BACKUP - BASIC LEVEL taught by Pete "Dr. Banjo" Wernick Photo

The first important goal for beginning banjo players is to learn to play with other musicians and singers. Using actual footage of a bluegrass jam session Pete shows you, in slow and clear detail, the techniques you'll need to fit into a real jamming situation. You'll move from the simplest strum for the total beginner to chord vamping, rolls, up-the-neck positions and many of the fill-in licks that banjo players use to spark the bluegrass sound. Beginning/intermediate. Includes tab booklet. 120 min.
300-DVD313 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS BANJO MASTER CLASS: POWER PICKIN' VOL. 4 taught by Bill Evans Photo

A very detailed analysis of right hand technique by a master. He begins by showing you how to fit and shape the picks and find the optimal position on the banjo head, as well as how hand position and angle of attack work together to produce great tone and volume. He covers essential bluegrass roll patterns and topics like straight time vs. playing with a bounce, and how to practice with a metronome. Designed to get new players on the track and refocus experienced players on the basics. He also spends time on the most effective approaches to common left hand techniques, and things that are more important than they seem: posture, relaxed playing, more. He teaches 21 licks and shows you how to use them to improvise and 20 chordal exercises to help you become more familiar with the neck. You can select among different visual perspectives on the DVD. 2 hrs, 20 min. Tab booklet.
405-DVD12 .. list $35.00 ours $31.50

DVD - BLUEGRASS BANJO TUNES AND TECHNIQUES taught by Tony Trischka Photo

Perfect for the intermediate picker looking to move on. Tony analyzes ten essential tunes and shows you how to employ rolls, chokes, slides, intros, endings, chord inversions, and other techniques, plus how to back up a soloist, use syncopation, improvise, and overcome timing and speed problems. "John Henry," "Nine-Pound Hammer," "Cross-Eyed Cricket," "Soldier's Joy," "Liza Jane," "Weeping Willow," more. Tony is accompanied by David Grier on guitar and Andrea Zonn on fiddle. Bonus! Includes audio backup tracks for practice. Early intermediate. Includes tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD238 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS BANJO, LEVEL 2 Photo

Several months of lessons on one easy to navigate DVD! Songs are demonstrated slowly, phrase by phrase with split screen close-ups. Guitar and bass play-along tracks and a tab booklet make things even easier. Moveable chord formations, minors and 7ths, back-up techniques, licks, melodic scales, flashy endings, more. Intermediate/advanced. 60 min.
on order, expected arrival date 12/08/09
515-DVD11 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BLUEGRASS BANJO, LEVELS 1 & 2: TWO DVD SET Photo

Save $5 on the set! Includes 515-DVD1 and 515-DVD11. Each video includes several months of lessons. Volume one includes simple beginner/intermediate instruction for the 5-string banjo. You will learn rolls, chords, pull-offs, tag licks, and flashy endings. Volume 2 teaches moveable chord formations, minors and 7ths, back-up techniques, licks, melodic scales, flashy endings, more. On both, songs are demonstrated slowly, phrase by phrase, with split screen close-ups so that you can see exactly how they're done. Guitar and bass play-along tracks and tab booklets make things even easier. 120 min.
515-DVD20SET .. list $29.95 ours $21.90

DVD - BLUEGRASS BASS: BEGINNING taught by Mark Schatz Photo

The bassist for Tony Rice, Emmylou Harris, and others teaches bluegrass classics and tips on music theory as applied to the upright bass. Mark shows you: how to hold your instrument, fingerings, basic patterns, scales, chord progressions, bass runs, arpeggios, chromatic runs, walking bass lines and accompaniments. With the help of veteran pickers David Grier (guitar) and Richard Bailey (banjo), Mark shows you how the bass works in a bluegrass band, playing classics such as "I'll Never Shed Another Tear," "Fireball Mail" and "Blue Railroad Train." 75 min.
300-DVD144 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS BASS: INTERMEDIATE with Mark Schatz Photo

This volume guides you through the musical subtleties and rhythmic variations that will enable you to accompany any bluegrass band. Mark teaches you: how to play in 3/4 (waltz) time; use arpeggios, chromatic scales and syncopation; hammer-ons and pull-offs, damping techniques, walking bass lines, and slapping technique - plus tips on bass setup, action, miking, more. With full band demonstrations of "Darlin' Cory Is Gone," "Cry, Cry Darlin'," "White Dove" and "Foggy Mt. Special." 60 min.
300-DVD145 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS BASS: TWO DVD SET taught by Mark Schatz Photo

Contains 300-DVD144 and 300-DVD145. The bassist for Tony Rice, Emmylou Harris, and others teaches bluegrass classics, tips on music theory, and the rhythmic variations that will enable you to accompany any bluegrass band. Vol. 1: how to hold your instrument, fingerings, basic patterns, scales, bass runs, walking bass lines, and how the bass works in a bluegrass band. Vol. 2: how to play in 3/4 (waltz) time; use arpeggios, chromatic scales and syncopation; hammer-ons and pull-offs, damping techniques, walking bass lines, and slapping technique. 75 & 60 min.
on order, expected arrival date 12/02/09
300-DVD145SET .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS COUNTRY with Richard Collins Photo

DVD/2 CD pack. A full-length DVD and two bonus CDs featuring a full band for playalong! DVD teaches six songs: "Gold Rush," "Salt Creek," "Beaumont Rag," "Big Sky," "Just A Boogie" and "Midnight on the Water." The 14 and 12 track CDs include performance and playalong tracks for each song plus 7 tunes not on the DVD: "St. Anne's Reel," "Blackberry Blossom," "Liberty," "Over the Waterfall," "Ookpik Waltz," "Clinch Mountain Backstep" and "Red Haired Boy." Booklet includes performance notes for each song (does NOT include note/tab). Your backup band includes guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass and fiddle. 98 min.
01-DVD454 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS COUNTRY SOUL A film by Albert Ihde Photo

The first feature film ever made about bluegrass music! Shot on Labor Day weekend 1971 at the first of Carl Haney's festivals at Camp Springs, NC, the birth of the bluegrass festival phenomenon. Live performances, interviews, impromptu jams, plus a commentary track with insight on the genre's facts, history, and lore. Ralph Stanley & his Clinch Mountain Boys, The Country Gentlemen, Earl Scruggs, the Osborne Brothers, Roy Acuff, J.D. Crowe & the Kentucky Mountain Boys, Del McCoury & the Dixie Pals and others. Color; 86 min. Format in U.S. region code only.
on order, expected arrival date 11/30/09
TLM-DVD19264 $19.25

DVD - BLUEGRASS DOBRO with Ivan Rosenberg Photo

The dobroist from Chris Stuart and Backcountry teaches beginner/intermediate players basic concepts for soloing and back-up. Ivan demonstrates how to identify and remember commonly used first-position areas of the fret board, how to incorporate rolls, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs to create an interesting bluegrass solo, plus: right hand rolls, left hand damping, visual patterns for learning the neck, finding melody notes, pick blocking, spicing up your solo, more. 83 min.
457-DVD106 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS FIDDLE BOOT CAMP - A BASIC GUIDE TO STYLE, TECHNIQUE AND PRACTICE taught by Stacy Phillips Photo

Two DVD set. A complete course that gives you all the "basic training" you'll need to play authentic bluegrass fiddle. Near-beginners and experienced players alike will find in-depth, detailed advice on all aspects of basic fiddling including slurs, double stops, slides, bowing patterns, blues scales and other essential techniques. Learn the styles of Benny Martin, Kenny Baker, Chubby Wise, and other greats, and start soloing to classic songs such as "Why Do You Wander?" "Gonna Paint the Town," "Salty Dog Blues," and more. Beginning/intermediate level. Includes booklet. 2 hrs. 30 min.
300-DVD17 .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS FIDDLE: A PRIVATE LESSON WITH RICHARD GREENE Photo

Greene covers a fascinating array of musical ideas, exercises and instrumental examples on this one-of-a-kind lesson: bowing patterns, tone production, rhythm chopping, improvising variations of fiddle tunes, myriad bluegrass bowing patterns, double and triple stops, fingered unisons, "bluesy" 3rds, 5ths, and 7ths, bluegrass slides, more. Songs include: "Little Rabbit," "Stoney Lonesome," "Katy Hill," "Roanoke," "Big Mon," "Beaumont Rag," more. Includes booklet. 85 min.
300-DVD119 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS GUITAR taught by Johnny Hiland Photo

A classic Hot Licks title available once again! Learn bluegrass picking from one of the best there is. Johnny teaches rapid-fire flatpicking techniques including: his hi-lo/lo-hi approach to soloing, bluegrass rhythm and accents, special rhythm licks and fills, open string licks, bluegrass solos, chromatic runs, open-string banjo-style runs, more. DVD extras include a new introduction by Arlen Roth, on screen note/tab, slow motion segments in standard pitch, artist biography, discography, more. Beginning/intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 53 min.
01-DVD224 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - BLUEGRASS GUITAR - BULDING POWERFUL SOLOS taught by David Grier Photo

Award-winning guitarist David Grier teaches his blueprint for taking a successful bluegrass solo. You'll learn the elements of his dazzling style--slides, hammers, pulls, crosspicking, pick-and-fingers, bends, double-stops, raking, and more--and how to use them to create your own instrumental breaks. Before long you'll be learning David's arrangements of "Liberty," "Bill Cheatham," a spectacular version of "Nine Pound Hammer," plus Grier originals "Engagement Waltz" and "The Meeting." Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 75 min.
300-DVD250 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS GUITAR - FINGERPICKING STYLE taught by Eddie Adcock Photo

Combining Travis-style fingerpicking with lightning-fast bluegrass runs, Eddie Adcock gets as exciting a guitar sound as you'll hear anywhere. On this DVD you'll learn right-hand rolls, complex slides, pull-offs, hammer-ons, variations and alternating thumb/index finger combinations, techniques that will turn basic country tunes into musical adventures. Along the way you'll learn Eddie's arrangements of "Under The Double Eagle," "Red Wing," "Sugar Foot Rag," "Strolling" and "Eddie In The High Ground." Includes tab booklet. Intermediate. 90 min.
300-DVD282 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS GUITAR - THE RIGHT WAY IS THE EASY WAY! with Dan Huckabee Photo

Get your skills and techniques started off right the first time! Incorrect technical habits severely limit speed, accuracy and tone quality. This specialized pick technique study will give you the skills necessary to become a good player quickly. Covers: details of right hand & left hand technique, hammer-ons, pull-offs, finger exercises, rhythm & strumming techniques, bass runs, more. Solos include: "Red Haired Boy," "You Are My Sunshine," "Goldrush," "Big Mon" and "Ragtime Annie." Includes tab booklet. 76 min.
196-DVD30 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS HARMONY SINGING WITH JENNY LESTER & FRIENDS taught by Jenny Lester Photo

Ever wonder how to put together the vocal parts in bluegrass 3 part harmony singing? In this intimate lesson, Jenny puts her band mates through the paces of finding their harmony parts. Soon you will be practicing lead, tenor and baritone singing, each on it's own and then with the other 2 parts. Jenny takes two songs, "Friends Like You" and "The River, Mother Nature and Me," and teaches the following techniques: finding a good harmony note by learning how to find the root, 3rd and 5th of the chord you are singing over, basic harmony theory for singers, octaves, when and when not to use vibrato, blending and tone, harmony singing with men and women, singing consonants with a group, the tenor and baritone parts that make basic bluegrass harmony, more. 95 min.
457-DVD123 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS JAMMING - A GUIDE FOR NEWCOMERS AND CLOSET PICKERS taught by Pete Wernick Photo

Pete Wernick has created a "video jam session" so that players of any level or instrument can play along with some experienced musicians and get ready for the "real thing." Pete and his all-star jam band teach the ins and outs of "jam etiquette," the basics of music theory, and handy jamming hints such as signaling kick-offs and endings, watching the guitar player's left hand for the chord changes, making up harmony vocals, using the "number system" for calling out changes, and lots more! For all bluegrass instruments! Includes lyrics and chords for 17 classic bluegrass songs and instrumentals. Additional DVD feature: Clicking the remote's angle button provides a close-up of the guitar player's left hand so you can follow the chord changes. Includes booklet. 105 min.
300-DVD14 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS JOURNEY by Rob Schumer & Ruth Oxenberg Photo

Documentary celebrating the virtuoso artistry and joyous community of contemporary bluegrass music. The musicians encompass the traditional roots of the genre and some of the far-reaching branches. Features the Del McCoury Band, Peter Rowan, Tim O'Brien, Tony Rice, Rhonda Vincent, Nickel Creek, more. The combination of backstage footage, interviews and performances make a lovingly detailed portrait of the music and those in the forefront of making it. 86 min.
624-DVD1 $21.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS LEAD GUITAR by Scott Nygaard Photo

The renowned Grammy-nominated guitarist guides you through the old-time fiddle tune "Little Billy Wilson," a cross-picking arrangement of "Home Sweet Home," a melodic solo on the blues song "Trouble In Mind" and shows you how to combine these influences when creating a solo on a bluegrass tune like "East Virginia Blues." Includes tab booklet, also included as a PDF file. Intermediate, 75 min.
304-DVD604 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN taught by Sam Bush Photo

Sam gives his unique perspective on all the dominant styles, exploring the techniques of Bill Monroe, Jesse McReynolds and John Duffey. He teaches 10 great tunes from traditional bluegrass fiddle tunes and songs through newgrass, demonstrating tremolo, crosspicking, rhythm chops, lead melody playing, scales, licks, runs and complete solos in detail. "Sugarfoot Rag," "Paddy on the Turnpike," "GreyEagle," "East Virginia Blues," "Wayfaring Stranger," "Manzanita," "Sapporo," "Bill Cheatham," "Banks of the Ohio" and "Sitting on Top of the World." Intermediate/advanced. Includes note/tab booklet. 100 min.
300-DVD180 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN, LEVEL 2 Photo

Several months of lessons are included. Songs are demonstrated slowly, phrase by phrase with split-screen close-ups. Learn music theory, major & minor scales, bluesy licks, flashy endings, pentatonic scales, arpeggios and scale sequences. Develop your improvising skills by combining scales with advanced techniques in second, third, and fourth positions as alternate breaks to a variety of bluegrass favorites. Bass and rhythm guitar play along tracks are provided at normal and slow speeds. Interactive menus. Includes tab booklet. Intermediate/advanced. 90 min.
515-DVD12 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BLUEGRASS RHYTHM GUITAR, VOL. 1 taught by Murphy Henry Photo

Learn by ear with the Murphy Method! Add some variety to your rhythm playing with these excellent runs. Each run is taught note-by-note in Murphy's easy-to-learn style. She also shows how to fit these runs into simple three-chord bluegrass songs. Keys of G and C covered. No tab! 93 min.
285-DVD141 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS RHYTHM GUITAR, VOLUME 2 taught by Murphy Henry Photo

Tired of playing out of G and C position all the time? Ready to try some different keys? Introduces the keys of D, A, and E and shows you plenty of new and exciting runs to use in these keys. We also explain the all-important Lester Flatt G run! Best of all, we include a long lesson on using the capo to play in different keys. Great for guitar players who feel they are stuck in a rut. Jam-packed with information you won't find anywhere else! No tab or other written material. 88 min. (formerly titled "Basic Bluegrass Runs on Guitar).
285-DVD161 .. list $29.99 ours $19.95

DVD - BLUEGRASS SLOW JAM FOR THE TOTAL BEGINNER - A SUPER-EASY, NO-FAIL PLAY-ALONG SESSION with Pete "Dr. Banjo" Wernick Photo

Anyone, with any instrument, can get into this bluegrass jam session! 17 classic songs are played at a slow, easy tempo and you only need four basic chords (G, C, D and A) to play along. Pete gives encouragement, instruction and important advice along the way. You'll get a feel for the songs, where the chords change, how to enter a group, and how to take a simple solo. "John Henry," "Pretty Fair Maid," "Little Birdie," "Shady Grove," "I'll Fly Away," "Amazing Grace," more. Your backup band features Drew Emmitt, Nick Forster, Ben Kaufman, Sally Van Meter, Joan Wernick & Nancy Steinberger. Includes booklet with lyrics & chords. 120 min.
300-DVD233 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUES with Greg Koch Photo

A guided excursion through some of the greatest blues ditties there ever were. You'll be going from Albert King to Albert Collins, Elmore James to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Guitar Slim to Matt Guitar Murphy. "All Your Love (I Miss Loving)," "Born Under a Bad Sign," "Dust My Broom," "Frosty," "Killing Floor," "The Sky Is Crying," "Sweet Home Chicago" and "The Things That I Used to Do." Features a full band performance and detailed signature lick analysis. 107 min.
25-DVD320431 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - BLUES BY THE BOOK: TWO DVD SET taught by Roy Book Binder Photo

Contains 300-DVD62 and 300-DVD63. Lesson One presents a complete vocabulary of licks and techniques to help you develop your own distinctive blues style. Roy's firsthand knowledge of the great Piedmont-style country blues players makes this a must for anyone who loves traditional blues. In Lesson Two the focus is on chords and positions needed to play in the key of A. Roy teaches songs, turnarounds, chord variations, right hand rhythms and his own unique approach with arrangements in the styles of Pink Anderson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, more. Includes two booklets. 75 & 80 min.
300-DVD63SET .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - BLUES GUITAR ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE PLAYER taught by Mary Flower Photo

Learn five classic blues songs arranged for intermediate-level guitarists who want to explore new styles and repertoire. Mary starts with Leroy Carr's "Papa's in the Housetop," teaching you to play the melody on the high strings, then adding harmony and finishing with a hot New Orleans bass line. Then into equally detailed instruction for Bessie Smith's "Backwater Blues," with moving basses and unusual harmonies; Memphis Minnie's "Black Rat Swing," in standard and open D tunings; Jimmy Oden's "Going Down Slow," a 12-bar shuffle/groove blues, and New Orleans "Hop Scop Blues," another great Bessie Smith ragtime blues. Includes note/tab booklet. 60 min.
300-DVD314 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUES GUITAR BASICS MEGA PAK taught by Keith Wyatt Photo

An ultimate beginner-kit that includes a book/CD pack and a DVD that combines both beginner videos! Learn shuffle rhythms, turnarounds, blues soloing, slow blues, scale positions, the B.B. King secret scale pattern, more! 60 min.
05-DVD1004 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - BLUES GUITAR LEGENDS by Kenny Sultan Photo

A companion to Kenny's book of the same name (49-1181) this DVD lets you learn the techniques of blues legends Lightnin' Hopkins, Blind Blake, Blind Boy Fuller, Mississippi John Hurt and Big Bill Broonzy. Kenny shows you how to interpret these greats without attempting note for note renditions of the original music and how to adapt it to your own playing. Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 110 min.
49-DVD1122 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - BLUES GUITAR OF REV. GARY DAVIS taught by Ernie Hawkins Photo

2-DVD set. Hawkins teaches nine of Davis's best known blues arrangements. These songs have become well known through the playing of Bob Dylan (Baby, Let Me Lay It On You), Jackson Browne (Cocaine Blues), Hot Tuna (Hesitation Blues) John Renbourn, Stefan Grossman, Ramblin Jack Elliott and a host of other musicians. Davis approached playing the blues in several different styles. Each had unique characteristics and ranged from what he called "old fashion picking" to complex playing that explored and extended the blues tradition on the fingerboard. Each arrangement is broken down phrase by phrase and then played slowly on a split screen. As a bonus it includes various audio performances of Rev. Davis playing each song. Volume One: "Spoonful," "Cocaine Blues," "Delia," "Baby Let Me Lay It On You" and "Candyman." Volume Two: "Hesitation Blues," "Penitentiary Blues," "Florida Blues" and "Can't Be Satisfied." Tab booklet included, also included as a PDF file. 176 min.
304-DVD978SET .. list $39.95 ours $35.95

DVD - BLUES MASTERS: THE ESSENTIAL HISTORY OF THE BLUES Photo

Both "Blues Masters" videos (RHINO-V2101 and RHINO-V2102) on one DVD! Rare performances and historical footage of Leadbelly (in his only known taped performance), Son House, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Ida Cox, Big Joe Turner and many more. In 5.1 audio with liner notes -- 103 min.
RHINO-DVD976075 $19.95

DVD - BLUES ON THE FIDDLE taught by Darol Anger with Artie Traum, guitar Photo

Take your fiddle playing to a whole new level. With his relaxed and encouraging manner, Anger will show you how the right vibrato, bowing techniques, intonation and other nuances will put a true blues feeling in your playing. Then, using a "call and response" teaching method, he trades licks with students as they learn tunes and styles from the Mississippi Delta to blues inflected bluegrass, bebop, jazz riff-blues, and rock and roll. Intermediate. Includes booklet. 88 min.
300-DVD98 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUES ROCK GUITAR SOLOING featuring Mat Gurman Photo

Mat demonstrates the art of phrasing - the KEY to all improvised music. He shows you how to get the music out of your head and into your playing. He demonstrates soloing in the styles of many of the greats, and how to apply the blues scales to almost any type of music. Includes note/tab booklet. 45 min.
25-DVD320395 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - BLUES ROCK LICKS AND TRICKS by David Gogo Photo

Multiple JUNO nominee and Maple Blues Award winner Gogo wowed Stevie Ray Vaughan when only 16 and now you can hear why. Gogo's teaching style is easily accessible for the aspiring guitarist and his presentation is both entertaining and educational. Advanced players will be sure to get something from Gogo's licks and tricks. Covers: an in-depth look at David's effects pedals and set up, guitar pick tricks, string bending, pick harmonics, soloing through the scale boxes, comparing the Kings (Albert and B.B.), right hand attack techniques, soloing through the I, IV, V changes, differences in various guitars and pickups, more! 60 min.
457-DVD118 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUES, RAGS & HOLLERS: THE KOERNER, RAY & GLOVER STORY Written & drected by Tony Glover Photo

1986 documentary features interviews, performances, archival footage of this acoustic blues trio. The original film has been updated with nine bonus performances, 10 full-length performances, and album-by-album postscripts.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
MVD-DVD0509 $17.95

DVD - BLUES, RAGS AND SLIDE GUITAR taught by Tim Williams Photo

Mention blues anywhere in Canada and William's name will inevitably come up. He has become a favorite teacher at music camps and he really shines in his clear teaching abilities. While learning great original & traditional songs, you will learn about: open G and D tuning, the 'constant bass' thumb technique, trilled 7ths tricks, cool turnarounds, funky right hand techniques, slide guitar techniques, alternating bass techniques, guitar choices, ragtime - Jugband guitar styles, diminished runs, Dixieland major/minor moves, blues 3rds, country blues techniques, finger picks, styles of the great acoustic blues players, intro to drone notes, double stops, more. Beginning/intermediate. 80 min.
457-DVD119 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BLUES/ROOTS GUITAR - FINGERPICKING AND SLIDE FROM THE DELTA TO NEW ORLEANS taught by Steve James Photo

Steve James, a favorite on the contemporary acoustic blues circuit, teaches five pieces: "Sugar Babe," an alternating bass arrangement by Mance Lipscomb; the Delta styled "Wet Laundry Blues" with its rhythmic feels, walking basses, and country blues licks; "Buddy Bolden's Blues" a classic jazz/blues that uses some funky New Orleans-style chords. Plus "Stack Lee's Blues," in open G played bottleneck and the showstopper "Hot Time On The Old Town Tonight." Includes tab booklet. 80 min.
300-DVD225 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BOB BROZMAN'S GUIDE TO ROOTS GUITAR STYLES: TWO DVD SET Photo

Contains 300-DVD280 and 300-DVD281. DVD One: Learn chord voicings and inversions up and down the neck and how to connect the chord you're playing with other chords in the progression. Also covers ragtime picking patterns, compression strokes, two-hand string damping, harmonics, double-time rhythm, more. DVD Two: 32-bar song form along with the chords and rhythms that characterize swing, Gypsy jazz, '30s Cab Calloway-style songs, calypso rhythms and other "hot guitar" sounds. Palm harmonics, minor key jazz/blues tunes, a variety of rhythm exercises for those "fat" swing chords. Early intermediate/intermediate. Includes tab booklets. 75 minutes each.
300-DVD281SET .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - BOB WILLS: FIDDLIN' MAN Photo

With a whoop and a holler, Wills danced his way into America's heart, popularizing the inimitable style of music known as Western Swing. This documentary follows his career with his Texas Playboys from early days in Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa to his days of fame and fortune in Hollywood and Vegas. B&W, 61 min.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
WINSTAR-DVD1354 $17.95

DVD - BODHRAN, BONES & SPOONS by Tommy Hayes Photo

Easygoing but intensive instruction from one of Ireland's greatest bodhran players. Hand triplets, syncopation, two handed playing, the Hayes style, much much more. Also covers spoons and bones very thoroughly. Complete with live stage performances. 105 min.
224-DVD3 .. list $32.95 ours $29.65

DVD - BONGOS WORLD PERCUSSION, VOL. 3 by Nan Mercader Photo

Learn the story behind the drum, how to tune it, the correct playing position, the different sounds, hand technique, study exercises and rhythms. All rhythms are taught with a metronome (click track). Bonjo Rhythms: Bomba, Merengue, Afro, Bembe, Swing, Rumba, Tangos Flamencos, Taguillos, Samba, Rock. Cowbell Rhythms: Rimo base, Campaneo, Cascareo, Mozambique, Acaballo. You can see and hear the rhythms played by a live band, and play along in the Minus One section. A free PDF in English and Spanish including all exercises and rhythms is available online. Also includes tips on buying an instrument, how to organize your study time, and links section to the best sites on the web. English, French, Italian and Spanish-Castellano and Catala dialect. Beginners. 94 min.
02-DVD003 .. list $24.95 ours $12.00

DVD - BONNIE RAITT LIVE AT MONTREUX Photo

Appearing at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1977, years before she became a national star, Raitt pulls from her 6 albums to that point. Includes "Runaway," "Home," "Love Me Like A Man," "Women Be Wise," "Good Enough," 10 more. 74 min. NOTE: Playable only in Region Code "1" - Canada, U.S. & US territories; and in Region Code "4" - Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America.
EAGLE-DVD39082 .. list $13.98 ours $12.95

DVD - BOOGIE WOOGIE GUITAR taught by Del Rey Photo

Del Rey was inspired in equal parts by classic blues guitarists and New Orleans barrelhouse pianists. Her dynamic style combines moving chords, funky grooves and boogie-woogie bass lines, and she teaches these techniques with style and humor. Del breaks down five songs--"Nothing in Rambling," "Boogie Mysterioso," "Straw Broom Boogie," "On the Wall" and "Boogie Woogie Country Girl"--analyzing her thumb and three finger picking, chord work, how a boogie bass can be played while picking riffs on the high strings, more. Intermediate/advanced. Includes note/tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD229 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BOOGIE WOOGIE PIANO by Mitch Woods Photo

With his warm and easy-going manner, Mitch will walk you through various boogie woogie patterns from the most basic to the more advanced. Showing both left and right-hand fingerings in patient detail, Mitch not only lays a rocking foundation, but also opens the door for future exploration. Includes booklet. 61 min.
25-DVD320515 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - BORN TO SING Photo

DVD/CD package. From the Vocal Power School comes a comprehensive DVD with dozens of demonstrations. Build vocal strength, improve your tone quality and range. Topics include vibrato, volume control, and resonance. 60 min. Includes 30 minute CD "Sing-Aerobics" with daily work-outs for high and low voices. Great for novices and the experienced alike!
out-of-stock, more coming soon
489-DVD6 $29.95

DVD - BOSSA NOVA GUITAR LICKSAMPLES by Romero Lubambo Photo

Lubambo teaches you to play 33 essential bossa nova guitar patterns. Live performances demonstrate solo guitar style, accompanying a singer, and performing in a band setting. Lubambo also discusses the history and legendary players of bossa nova. Booklet with complete transcriptions in note/tab. 60 min.
49-DVD320464 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - BOTTLENECK BLUES AND BEYOND taught by Mike Dowling Photo

This lesson in bottleneck/slide guitar details the technique that put Dowling in demand as a Nashville session player. Playing mostly in open D tuning, he teaches: "Mean Ol' Frisco," "Stranger Here," "Boogie Woogie Dance," "Swamp Dog Blues" and "Jan's Song," breaking each tune down in detail. Mike explores often-overlooked tricks of the trade that will make even the simplest lines sound great. You'll learn to incorporate fretted chord forms with your slide work, crisp right hand picking patterns, turnarounds, syncopations, damping techniques, and refinements for vibrato. Includes tab booklet. 110 min.
300-DVD172 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BOTTLENECK BLUES AND BEYOND: TWO DVD SET taught by Mike Dowling Photo

Contains 300-DVD172 & 300-DVD355. Mike details the technique that put him in demand as a Nashville session player. Vol. 1: Playing mostly in open D tuning, he teaches: "Mean Ol' Frisco," "Stranger Here," "Boogie Woogie Dance," "Swamp Dog Blues" and "Jan's Song," breaking each tune down in detail. Vol. 2: Brings a number of new slide techniques, musical ideas and great songs to bottleneck blues enthusiasts. Mike calls it a "grab bag toolbox of open tuning tricks and licks." "Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor," "Drop Down Mama," "The Cuckoo," "Railroad Bill" and "Street Corner Rag." Intermediate. Includes tab booklets. 110 & 100 min.
300-DVD355SET .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - BOTTLENECK BLUES AND BEYOND: VOL 2 taught by Mike Dowling Photo

Mike teaches precision bottleneck techniques designed to broaden your repertoire, textures, and rhythms. He starts with "Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor" which uses a rhumba beat in open G. His funky "Drop Down Mama" is a fantastic lesson in syncopation and groove. From there it's D minor tuning for a haunting version of "The Cuckoo," then D tuning and his own "Street Corner Rag," a bottleneck tour-de-force. His "toolbox tips" on turnarounds, strumming, & arranging a tune like "Railroad Bill" rounds out this lesson. Intermediate. Includes tab booklet. 95 min.
300-DVD355 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BOTTLENECK BLUES GUITAR taught by Stefan Grossman Photo

For the beginning to intermediate student. A survey of country blues bottleneck styles & techniques featuring rare footage of Son House, Fred McDowell, Mance Lipscomb, & Bukka White (so why is Blind Willie McTell pictured on the cover?) Covers open G & D tunings, playing techniques, and more. Booklet included, also included as a a PDF file. 82 min.
304-DVD902 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BOTTLENECK SLIDE GUITAR: ACOUSTIC & ELECTRIC GUITAR TECHNIQUES taught by Fred Sokolow Photo

This easy-to-understand video shows you how to play the slide guitar like Muddy Waters, Duane Allman, and others - lessons on solos, turnarounds, open tunings, and sliding in any key. Note/tab booklet included, also included as a PDF file. Beginning/intermediate. 70 min.
304-DVD409 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BOULOU & ELIOS FERRE: LIVE AT DJANGOFEST NORTHWEST Photo

The celebrated sons of the legendary Pierre "Matelot" Ferre in an unforgettable Gypsy-jazz duo performance at Langley, WA in 2004! The great moderns of the genre play extended versions of "Cherokee," "Scarborough Fair," John Carisi's "Israel," Lennie Tristano's "317 East 32nd," Boulou's own "Michto Pelo" in medley with the traditional Romany "Chounem Chounem." Guitarists will appreciate the lingering closeups on the brothers' hands, too.
DFM-DVD2005003 $19.95

DVD - BOWED PSALTERY: AN INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE with Gregg E. Schneeman Photo

Tunes & techniques from beginning to advanced. Learn tuning, slides, single bow tunes, double bow tunes, improvisation, and 3 bow tunes. Two bows recommended to get the most out of this video. Tunes include "Orange Rogue", "Greensleeves", "Ash Grove", and more.
222-DVD60 .. list $29.95 ours $20.00

DVD - BRANCHING OUT ON BLUEGRASS BANJO: TWO DVD SET taught by Pete Wernick Photo

Contains 300-DVD131 and 300-DVD132. A wealth of information for the intermediate player covering chords, progressions, licks, backup, improvisation, playing in different keys, in every position up and down the neck, more. Putting this all together you'll learn to play a variety of bluegrass classics. 110 & 90 min.
300-DVD132SET .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - BRANCHING OUT ON BLUEGRASS BANJO: VOL. 1 - A TREASURY OF TECHNIQUES taught by Pete Wernick Photo

Pete expands your knowledge of the instrument so you can breathe new life into your playing. Learn to play in every position up and down the neck. Hundreds of ideas that work as building blocks for creating your own licks, back-ups and solos. Learn to apply these in any musical situation, adding variety to any song you play. Left hand chord groups, versatile right hand rolls, up-the-neck licks and variations, rhythm patterns, moveable chord positions, lots more. Intermediate. Includes tab booklet. 110 min.
300-DVD131 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BRAZILIAN SOUNDS FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR taught by Rick Udler Photo

Rick begins by going over chords that are commonly used by Brazilian guitarists. He then teaches the accompaniment to singer/songwriter Gilberto Gil's beautiful composition, "A Paz", to illustrate the use of chords with open strings. A step-by-step analysis of Bossa Nova accompaniment in the Joco Gilberto style follows. along with suggestions on how to develop a better feel for this sophisticated, syncopated groove. The solo guitar rendition of the Antonio Carlos Jobim/Newton Mendonga classic "One Note Samba" will be a welcome addition to many player's repertoires with its rhythmic drive and rich harmony. Samba rhythms are explored, with examples of inner string movement which will prove invaluable to those looking to generate excitement and authenticity in their comping. A sambified version of "Happy Birthday" demonstrates how to apply these techniques to a familiar tune and make it sound fresh. To provide an even greater challenge for all players, Rick gives a detailed analysis of his tour de force solo guitar piece "Amigo Paulo." Intermediate. 100 min.
304-DVD993 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BRENT MASON - NASHVILLE CHOPS & WESTERN SWING GUITAR Photo

A classic Hot Licks title available once again! One of Nashville's leading session guitarists takes you through a dazzling array of techniques and styles: chicken pickin' rhythm & leads, Jerry Reed style, unique bends, double-stops, banjo-style licks, claw style, drop D licks, using the B string bender, and dozens more! DVD extras include: a new intro by Jeff Golub, on screen note/tab, slow motion segments in standard pitch, biography, discography, more. Includes note/tab booklet. 76 min.
01-DVD198 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - BROWNIE McGHEE: BORN WITH THE BLUES 1966-92 Photo

14 songs incl. "Me and My Dog", "Key to the Highway", "Pawn Shop BLues", "Wine Spo-De-O-Dee" and more -- features Sonny Terry. 60 min.
VEST-DVD13060 $20.75

DVD - BRYAN BOWERS' AUTOHARP TECHNIQUES - DEVELOPING YOUR SKILLS taught by Bryan Bowers Photo

One of the best and most respected autoharpists shows you thumb lead, vocal accompaniments, finding the melody and adding harmonies, tuning, chord bar setup, and much more. 85 min.
300-DVD216 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BRYAN SUTTON'S SECRETS FOR SUCCESSFUL FLATPICKING with Cody Kilby, hosted by Happy Traum Photo

Filled with spectacular picking, detailed instruction and invaluable advice for aspiring pickers! Bryan lays out his "tricks of the trade" to help you play any tune and improve your speed, power, timing and musicianship. You'll learn how to keep your picking hand tension-free, your fretting hand supple and quick, drills and exercises, and an arsenal of licks, bends, double stops, slides and other devices. In a special rhythm section he shows how he builds a groove and enhances the tune. Then he breaks down in detail four bluegrass jam session tunes: "Daley's Reel," "Texas Gales," "Wild Bill Jones" and "Beaumont Rag." Whew! Intermediate/advanced. Includes note/tab booklet. 115 min.
300-DVD297 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - BUCK OWENS - LIVE FROM AUSTIN TX Photo

"Act Naturally," "Cryin' Time," more. 34 min.
NEWWEST-DVD8043 $13.95

DVD - BUCKDANCING FOR BEGINNERS - THE BASICS OF SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN FLATFOOT CLOGGING taught by Evie Ladin Photo

Designed to make you feel as if you are actually in Evie's clogging class, with fine Old-Time stringband music, and the energy of a room full of dancers. Learn a variety of basic steps, building sequentially so you can add to your repertoire while reviewing at the same time. You'll also learn strategies for freestyling. With music by Suzy's Floozies, featuring Suzy Thompson, Maxine Gerber and Kate Brislin. 45 min.
586-DVD1 .. list $35.00 ours $31.50

DVD - BUDDY GUY - TEACHIN' THE BLUES Photo

A classic Hot Licks title available once again! The great Chicago blues guitarist reveals what he learned from Jimmy Reed, T-Bone Walker, Guitar Slim, & Lightnin' Hopkins. He shows you a whole bunch of licks including 9th chord licks, country blues finger-pickin', double stop licks, slide effects, turnarounds, more. Plus exciting jamming with Junior Wells & Arlen Roth. DVD extras include a new introduction by Woody Mann, on screen note/tab, slow motion segments in standard pitch, artist biography, discography, and Chord Corner, an audio-visual dictionary of chords you'll see in the DVD. Includes note/tab booklet. 73 min.
01-DVD173 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - BUILDING HARMONICA TECHNIQUE, VOLUME 3 & 4 taught by David Barrett Photo

Includes: 12-bar blues, construction, the IV chord, the V-IV-I transition, turnarounds, constructing your solo, soloing blocks, soloing themes, song forms, phrasing, breath balance, breath patterns, scale combinations, soloing positions, tone, and music theory. Intermediate/advanced. 143 min.
02-DVD99113 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - BUSTER B. JONES IN CONCERT with special guest Thom Bresh Photo

Buster is a hot-rod fingerpicker whose main influences are Merle Travis, Jerry Reed, Chet Atkins and Thom Bresh. In this live session he handles some wild and wooly instrumentals that will have you shaking your head in amazement (a built-in synthesizer gives his guitar chameleon-like personality). Songs include "Buster B. Boogie," "Live at Five," "Linus & Lucy," "Jus D'Orange," "Fingers in Flight," "Wild Turkey," "Funky Fingers," plus two hot duets with Thom Bresh. 60 min.
300-DVD305 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - BUTCH BALDASSARI'S BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN WORKSHOP - A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR LEARNING PLAYERS Photo

Butch has distilled his popular workshops into one jam-packed DVD that takes you from bare-bone basics to intermediate material in a single lesson. He teaches: exercises to build technique, how to master fiddle tunes, take solos, play famous Bill Monroe licks, advice on fingering, pick control alternate chord forms, playing scales in a variety of keys, more. 20 great tunes: "Little Rabbit," "Arkansas Traveler," "Honky Tonk Swing," "Bluegrass Stomp," "I'll Fly Away," "Sally Goodin," "Big Mon," "Blackberry Blossom," more. Includes note/tab booklet. 120 min.
300-DVD142 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CAPOS, CHORDS AND THEORY FOR BANJO taught by Murphy Henry Photo

Learn to use a capo on your banjo! We explain what key you are playing in when you capo at different frets; what 1, 4, and 5 chords are and how to find them; how to vamp with the capo on and lots more. We also talk about the barre, F, and D positions and the names of the chords as they move up the neck. No tab or other written material, taught entirely by ear! Beginners. 80 min.
285-DVD152 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

DVD - CARL VERHEYEN: FORWARD MOTION Photo

Carl, who has played with Supertramp since '85, and been named "Best Studio Guitarist" in Guitar Player's reader's poll, explores the concepts that will get you moving forward to using new and interesting techniques in your everyday playing. Topics include: warm-up exercises, the best way to develop lines and licks, bending and vibrato, and how to build chords out of intervals. Play-alongs with live backing tracks. DVD-ROM special features content: formatted for your MP3 or iPod; in-depth gear tour; more. 101 min.
20-DVD31936 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CARLO AONZO - CLASSICAL MANDOLIN VIRTUOSO performed by Carlo Aonzo Photo

As one of the world's greatest mandolin virtuosos and the 1997 Winfield Mandolin Champion, Carlo amazes audiences with his renditions of technically demanding concertos. Here, Carlo performs a number of his finest solos. A special feature is a mandolin/guitar duet performed with guitar sensation Beppe Gambetta. 48 min.
02-DVD97775 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - CARLOS SANTANA PLAYS BLUES AT MONTREUX 2004 Photo

Also features Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Bobby Parker, and Buddy Guy. Carlos does a set with each artist. "The Drifter," "Mellow Down Easy," "Stormy Monday," "The Drifter," more. 94 min.
EAGLE-DVD39164 .. list $14.98 ours $13.25

DVD - CAROLINA CLAWHAMMER, LESSON ONE: THE PIEDMONT & WESTERN MOUNTAINS taught by Bob Carlin Photo

North Carolina is known for producing some of the finest banjo players in southern traditional music. In this first of a 2 DVD series, Carlin, one of the state's most accomplished pickers, teaches some of old time music's best-loved tunes. Many Bob learned first-hand, from master musicians no longer with us. Others have taken Carlin years to decipher from old recordings. Each song is played at a moderate tempo, and then broken down, section-by-section, to highlight crucial left- and right-hand techniques. Tablature included. Beginning/intermediate. 140 min.
02-DVD106 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CAROLINA CLAWHAMMER, LESSON TWO: ROUND PEAK taught by Bob Carlin Photo

North Carolina is known for producing some of the finest banjo players in southern traditional music. In this second of a 2 DVD series, Carlin, one of the state's most accomplished pickers, teaches some of old time music's best-loved tunes. Many Bob learned first-hand, from master musicians no longer with us. Others have taken Carlin years to decipher from old recordings. Each song is played at a moderate tempo and then broken down, section-by-section, to highlight crucial left- and right-hand techniques. Tablature included. Beginning/intermediate. 140 min.
02-DVD107 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CATFISH KEITH IN CONCERT Photo

Catfish live in concert, January 2004. At his stomping best, performing almost 90 minutes in an intimate setting on his National Baritone Tricone and small-bodied acoustic guitar. Not to be missed! 14 red-hot favorites: "Tell Everybody in Your Neighborhood," "By and By Im Going To See the King," "That Aint No Way for Me To Get Along," "Eagle Bird," "Mr. Catfish's Advice," "Out on the Rollin Sea," "Dark Was the Night," "Chuck a Nickel Down in the Wishing Well," "Weep Like a Willow (Hey Pretty Mama)," "Hawaiian Cowboy," "Way Out West," "Twist it, Babe!," "Mr. Crump Dont Like It," "Jitterbug Swing."
on order, expected arrival date unknown
648-DVD1 .. list $10.00 ours $8.95

DVD - CELTIC FINGERSTYLE GUITAR, VOL. 1 taught by Tony McManus Photo

McManus has been called the best Celtic guitarist in the world. He learned the old tunes on fiddle, tin whistle and mandolin - this foundation gives his guitar work an authenticity often absent when this music is adapted for guitar. Includes note/tab booklet, also included as a PDF file. 94 min.
304-DVD960 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CELTIC INSTRUMENTALS FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR: TWO DVD SET taught by Al Petteway Photo

Contains 300-DVD107 & 300-DVD108. In DVD One: DADGAD Tuning, Al shows you how to play arrangements in DADGAD using droning bass notes, slides, bends, hammers, pulls and other guitar tricks that imitate the sounds of harps and pipes. In DVD Two: Alternate Tunings, he shows you how to use a variety of tunings--standard, dropped D, open G, and low C--to create beautiful arrangements of traditional Irish and Scottish instrumentals. Includes note/tab booklets. 70 minutes each.
300-DVD108SET .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - CELTIC INSTRUMENTALS FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR: VOL. 1 - DADGAD TUNING taught by Al Petteway Photo

Learn to play in the tuning that gives many Celtic and British Isles guitar instrumentals their special beauty and power. Petteway shows you how to play arrangements in DADGAD tuning using droning bass notes, slides, bends, hammers, pulls and other guitar tricks that imitate the sounds of harps and pipes. Includes note/tab booklet. 70 min.
300-DVD107 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

CD - CELTIC MELODIES FOR FLATPICKING GUITAR by Jody Stecher Photo

The colorful tones of the guitar are well suited to the music of Ireland and Scotland. Jody has developed a unique approach to flatpicking Celtic music, drawing on the sounds and techniques of the harp, fiddle and pipes. This lesson presents a graded course starting with simpler fingering with special attention to picking techniques. Building on a base of a confident and deliberate right hand, more challenging left hand work is gradually introduced. The typical ornaments of Celtic music are shown to be manageable and effective on the guitar - including rolls, which have been thought by some to be too difficult to achieve on the instrument. Jody presents memorable tunes in the keys of G, D and A, played in either dropped-D or standard tuning. Titles include: "Reel Sheehans Ree," "Jig The Connaught-mans Rambles," "March A Trip To Mabou Ridge," "Strathspey," "The Devil In The Kitchen," "Reel Muilleann Dubh," "Reel Doctor Gilbert." 75 min.
304-DVD605 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CELTIC THUNDER, THE SHOW Photo

From producer Sharon Browne. She has teamed up with Phil Coulter to produce a show with an eclectic mix of songs, from the traditional "Mountains of Mourne," to "Desperado," along with some of Coulter's originals. The vocal ensemble ranges in age from 14 to 40. These songs celebrate a common Celtic heritage. As seen on PBS.
DECCA-DVD1 .. list $19.98 ours $17.55

DVD - CELTIC WOMAN -- A NEW JOURNEY: LIVE AT SLANE CASTLE IRELAND Photo

25 songs and tunes from this ever-popular group of singers from the Emerald Isle: singers Chloe Agnew, Orla Fallon, Hayley Westenra, Meav Ni Mhaolchath and Lisa Kelly with fiddler Mairead Nesbitt. 80 min. plus a 20-minute bonus "making-of" feature.
MANH-DVD75106 $18.95

DVD - CELTIC WOMAN: A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Photo

The breathtaking talents of the six strong Irish vocalists from the 2004 PBS special are applied here to traditional fife-and-fiddle fare and pop standards of Christmas songs. Ethereal harmonies!
20-DVD2809 $23.99

DVD - CHARLIE CHRISTIAN - SIGNATURE LICKS featuring Andy Aledort Photo

Explore the riffs, solos and sounds of the original electric jazz guitar virtuoso with this in-depth analysis of 8 songs: "Air Mail Special," "Benny's Bugle," "Gone with "What" Wind," "Grand Slam," "Seven Come Eleven," "Shivers," "Solo Flight " and "Till Tom Special." 83 min.
49-DVD320367 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - CHARLIE DANIELS AND FRIENDS LIVE FROM NASHVILLE: PREACHIN', PRAYIN', SINGIN' Photo

The redoubtable Daniels in the historic Ford Theater with an all-star roster of his bluegrass buddies: Earl Scruggs and his sons Gary and Randy, Del, Ronnie and Rob McCoury, Buck, Sharon and Cheryl White, and Mac Wiseman. A mostly gospel program including "The Old Account," "Walkin' in Jerusalem," "Salty Dog Blues," 12 in all. Approx. 53 min.
KOCH-DVD4241 $13.50

DVD - CHET ATKINS 1955-1975 Photo

Chet finger-picks his electric Gretsch as well as his classical and acoustic guitar in clips from performances around the world. 58 min.
VEST-DVD13027 $20.75

DVD - CHET ATKINS IN THREE DIMENSIONS: CHET LICKS by Chet Atkins & John McClellan Photo

2-DVD set. Continues the best-selling Mel Bay series. John, a virtuoso in his own right and friend of Atkins, demonstrates Chet's techniques: alternating bass, slurs, cross-string scales, arpeggios, tone production, artificial harmonics, more; and discusses the key elements of Chet's musicianship. He uses graded musical examples from "Avalon," "Take Five," "Canned Heat," "Mainstreet Breakdown," others. Advanced. 123 min.
02-DVD21426 .. list $29.99 ours $26.95

DVD - CHET ATKINS: RARE PERFORMANCES 1976 - 1995 Photo

The gentle genius explores the music of Bob Dylan (Don't Think Twice, It's All Right), John Phillip Sousa (Stars and Stripes Forever), pop standards (Lover Come Back), and progressive funk (Knuckle Buster). Mostly solos but he also swaps licks with the fiery Jerry Reed and Larry Carlton.
VEST-DVD13091 $20.75

DVD - CHICAGO BLUES directed by Harley Cokliss Photo

1972 documentary with genre history and music from Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy & Junior Wells, J.B. Hutto, & others. Filmed by professionals with a love & understanding of the music, this faithfully reflects the structure of Chicago blues of the late '60s from unknown amateur to world famous stars, from house to small bar, from traditional downhome to modern city style. Includes interviews with a few political figures, like Dick Gregory. Color. 50 min.
VEST-DVD13095 $20.75

DVD - CHICAGO BLUES - GUITAR PLAY-ALONG DVD, VOL. 4 Photo

Lets you hear and see how to play songs like never before! Each song starts with a lesson from a professional teacher. The teacher then performs the complete song along with backing tracks. You can turn the guitar off if you want to play along, or leave it in to hear how it should sound. You can also choose from three viewing options: fret hand with on-screen tab, wide view with on-screen tab, or pick & fret hands close-up. 8 songs: "All Your Love (I Miss Loving)," "Easy Baby," "I Ain't Got You," "I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man," "Killing Floor," "Mary Had a Little Lamb," "Messin' with the Kid" and "Sweet Home Chicago." 81 min.
49-DVD320524 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - CHICKEN PICKIN' GUITAR taught by Johnny Hiland Photo

A classic Hot Licks title available once again! One of the rising stars on the Nashville guitar scene teaches you chicken pickin' lead and rhythm! He covers: hybrid picking, using ghost notes, triple picking, double-stops, hi-lo/lo-hi patterns, open-string licks, double bends, pedal steel style bends, open string banjo-style licks, tone and volume control tricks, more. DVD extras include a new introduction by Arlen Roth, on screen note/tab, slow motion segments in standard pitch, artist biography, discography, more. Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 80 min.
01-DVD223 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - CHIP RITTER AND THE PEDAL OF BOOM taught by Chip Ritter Photo

Ritter is back with a brand new bass drum Funstrunctional Video, and this time its all about the BOOM! Seven progressive chapters starting first with Ritters ABC method (how anyone can streamline the introduction of new and challenging patterns to their playing), Hand / Foot co-ordination builders, The HEEL Toe Method, The Power of Three, and Advanced Examples. For single pedal bass drumming on the drum set, this video also contains Chip Ritters insight, advice, and specific practice examples, designed to improve your bass drum independence, control, and speed. 64 min.
02-DVD22052 .. list $24.99 ours $22.49

DVD - CHOPS & GROOVES - RHYTHMIC EXPLORATIONS FOR BOWED STRINGS taught by Darol Anger, with Casey Driessen & Rushad Eggleston Photo

Learn how you can create infectious, driving rhythms and syncopations in a variety of musical styles. These percussive bowing techniques produce grooves that can be used to accompany bluegrass, Celtic, swing, ska, Latin, rock and funk styles. You'll learn chopping, scraping, bouncing the bow, left hand pizzicato, rolling bass lines, while learning to create syncopations using strong and weak strokes, ghost beats, triplets, more. Early intermediate. Includes booklet. 120 min.
300-DVD165 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CHORD SOLO GUITAR, VOL. 1 with John Carlini Photo

Learn complete arrangements for 5 chord solo masterpieces, and gain artistic insights from a master musician. Includes "Take the A Train," "Angel Eyes," "One Note Samba," "Nuages," and "Norwegian Wood." Course is taught using both fingerpicking and flatpicking and uses split-screen close-ups for both hands. Includes note/tab booklet. Approx. 85 min.
196-DVD56 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - CHORD SOLO GUITAR, VOL. 2 with John Carlini Photo

Learn complete arrangements of 5 more chord solo masterpieces and gain artistic insights from a master musician. Includes "Georgia on My Mind," "Stardust," "Both Sides Now," "Stompin at the Savoy," and "The Christmas Song." Course is taught using both fingerpicking and flatpicking and uses split-screen close-ups for both hands. Includes note/tab booklet. Approx. 60 min.
196-DVD57 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - CHRIS DUARTE - AXPLORATION Photo

Emerging from the hotbed of Lonestar State blues, Chris Duarte has established himself as a major guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader. Duarte developed his monster chops by studying the styles of fellow Texans Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Johnson, as well as masters like Jimi Hendrix. Duarte draws on his considerable experience to give insights into his style and musicianship, including: practice routines, improving your sense of time, working with scales, adding "color" to solos, chord rhythms and solos, adding tension and release to solos, using equipment to get your own sound, tips on jamming and gigs. 63 min.
25-DVD320491 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CHRIS SMITHER TEACHES SIX OUTSTANDING FINGERPICKING ARRANGEMENTS Photo

Chris Smither's high groove guitar style has made him popular for decades. Here he shows you how alternating thumb, syncopated two-finger picking and a variety of left hand techniques can create rhythmic drive and distinctive harmonies. You'll learn: "No Love Today,"an evocation of old New Orleans street life; "Drive You Home Again," a moody minor key blues; "Get a Better One," with infectious single note riffs against a steady bass groove; "Leave the Light On," straight ahead fingerpicking on open D; Lightnin' Hopkins "Blues in the Bottle" taught on both 12-string and 6-string guitars; and Bob Dylan's "Visions of Johanna." Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD296 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CHRIS SMITHER: ONE MORE NIGHT Photo

Spring 2007 performances, both solo in Connecticut and with a full band in Boston. Also includes an interview with the folk-blues singer/songwriter/guitarist. 87 min.
SIG-DVD5001 $17.95

DVD - CHRISTMAS SONGS & HOLIDAY MELODIES taught by John Fahey Photo

John teaches nine of his most popular Christmas and holiday arrangements. Includes "Auld Lang Syne," "The Bells Of St. Mary," "The First Noel," "Away In A Manger," "Jesus Won't You Come By Here," "Go Tell It On The Mountain," "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear," "Greensleeves," "Silent Night" and "We Three Kings Of Orient Are." Normal fingerpicking styles are used as well as slide techniques. Regular and Open G tunings are featured. A detailed note/tab booklet is included, also included as a a PDF file. 57 min.
304-DVD946 .. list $29.95 ours $18.00

DVD - CHRISTMAS TUNES FOR FIDDLE taught by Murphy Henry Photo

This beginning level disc has tunes your family will surely recognize. Features easy versions of six holiday favorites: "Silent Night," "Jingle Bells," "Little Drummer Boy," "Good King Wenceslas," "Away In A Manger" and "Joy To the World." All taught by ear - The Murphy Method way! And just in time for Christmas! 80 min.
285-DVD146 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

DVD - CLARENCE "GATEMOUTH" BROWN: LIVE FROM AUSTIN TX Photo

Whether playing a blistering blues guitar solo or teasing out a Cajun melody on his fiddle, Gatemouth's versatility pulled from a potpourri of blues, jazz, Cajun, R&B, Texas funk and honky-tonk. Includes songs that were never aired on the original TV broadcast. 65 min.
NEWWEST-DVD8052 $13.95

DVD - CLARENCE WHITE: GUITAR WORKSHOP Photo

An intimate 1973 TV studio session with the incomparable Clarence White, in a guitar workshop hosted by Bob Baxter. Clarence performs "Wildwood Flower," "Listen to the Mockingbird," "Crawdad Song," "I Am a Pilgrim," "Soldier's Joy" and "Sally Goodin." Plus the Kentucky Colonels on the Andy Griffith Show, May 1961, singing with Sherriff Taylor himself, and a segment from the 1965 B-movie "The Farmer's Other Daughter," backing up Ernest "Talk Back Trembling Lips" Ashworth on three songs. Color (except for the Mayberry segment); 40 min.
SIERRA-DVD2001 $16.20

DVD - CLASSIC BLUEGRASS BANJO SOLOS taught by Tony Trischka Photo

Tony teaches 11 classic pieces note-for-note, just as they were played by some of the greatest players in the history of the instrument. Learning these tunes will help you expand your repertoire and become more flexible in your ability to mix up various rolls, play in several keys without a capo, and move more freely around the neck. Includes: "John Henry" (Earl Scruggs), "Sitting on Top of the World" (Alan Shelton), "Gold Rush" (Vic Jordan), "Doug's Tune" (Doug Dillard), "Dixie Breakdown" (Don Reno), and more prime examples of banjo playing at its best. Intermediate players. Includes tab booklet. 60 min.
300-DVD18 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CLASSIC BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN taught by Jesse McReynolds Photo

Jesse McReynolds invented crosspicking on the mandolin, adding to the instrument's range and influencing generations of players. This DVD gives you the opportunity to learn crosspicking straight from the source. He starts at the beginning, teaching the basics, useful exercises, his rich chord formations, melodic variations, endings, backward rolls, and arrangements to some of his best known songs: "Dill Pickle Rag," "Banks of the Ohio," "Ridge Runner," "Farewell Blues" and "Snowbird." Includes an in-depth conversation with Sam Bush. Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 75 min.
300-DVD246 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CLASSIC HOT RIZE WITH RED KNUCKLES & THE TRAILBLAZERS Photo

Recorded live July 28, 1987 at the Kentucky Center for the Arts in Louisville, for the KET-TV "Lonesome Pine Special" series. One of the most influential, wildly popular bluegrass bands of the modern era: Tim O'Brien, Charles Sawtelle, Pete Wernick and Nick Forster. 19 musical tracks with interviews; 57 min.
CFR-DVD1987 .. list $20.00 ours $19.95

DVD - CLASSIC RAGTIME GUITAR taught by David Laibman Photo

Laibman teaches two classic ragtime compositions: "Red Carpet Rag" and Scott Joplins famous "Maple Leaf Rag." These are difficult arrangements but they are taught section by section, including split-screen segments, where you can see exactly what the left and right hands are doing. David explains fingerings, slides, hammer-ons and pull-offs, harmonics, and any other technical points. Note/tab booklet included, also included as a PDF file. Intermediate/advanced. 100 min.
304-DVD974 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CLASSIC ROCK - GUITAR PLAY-ALONG DVD, VOL. 1 Photo

Learn your favorite songs quickly with multiple camera angles, on-screen tab and performance tips! Each song starts with a lesson from a professional teacher. Then the teacher performs the complete song with backing tracks. You can view this performance three different ways: fret hand with tab, wide view with tab or pick & fret hands close-up. You can also turn the guitar off and play along with the backing tracks. 8 songs: "All Right Now," "Carry On Wayward Son," "Cat Scratch Fever," "I Want You to Want Me," "La Grange," "Mississippi Queen," "Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo" and "Sweet Home Alabama." 113 min.
49-DVD320530 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - CLASSIC ROCK GUITAR TECHNIQUES - DEEP PURPLE by Danny Gill Photo

2-DVD set. Learn five Deep Purple tracks note for note. Teaches Ritchie Blackmore's legendary riffs and solos. Includes: "Smoke On The Water," "Burn," "Highway Star," "Lazy," "Black Night."
02-DVD292 .. list $29.99 ours $26.97

DVD - CLASSICAL GUITAR FAVORITES - GUITAR LEGENDARY LICKS featuring Danny Gill Photo

This visual guide to playing six classical guitar pieces includes tablature on-screen for every piece: "Bouree in E Minor," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," "Leyenda," "Malaguena," "Minuet in G" and "Romance." 105 min.
49-DVD500899 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - CLASSICAL GUITAR MASTERY taught by William Kanengiser Photo

A classic Hot Licks title available once again! For the serious student. Covers how to master tone control, articulation, dynamics, vibrato, dampening techniques, staccatos, more. He unravels the mystery of nail shape, and helps rid your playing of unwanted clicks, squeaks and buzzes. DVD extras include: a new intro by Woody Mann, on screen note/tab, slow motion segments in standard pitch, biography, discography, more. Includes note/tab booklet. 63 min.
01-DVD186 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - CLASSICAL GUITAR: TECHNIQUE AND MUSICIANSHIP taught by Frederic Hand Photo

Discover your "natural dexterity" for speed, tone, and effortless technique! 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. Includes in-depth analysis of four beautiful pieces: a dance by Gaspar Sanz and three of Hand's own compositions. Booklet includes music for "Lady Hunnsdon's Puffe." Beginning/intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 75 min.
300-DVD54 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CLAWHAMMER BANJO - REPERTOIRE AND TECHNIQUE: TWO DVD SET taught by David Holt Photo

Contains 300-DVD140 & 300-DVD141. David passes on tunes, styles and tips that he learned from some of the great traditional players of the southern mountains. In Lesson 1 he covers fundamentals: important right hand techniques such as single and double-thumbing, "continuous" picking, double-thumb rolls, filler licks, hammers and pulls, how to "shade" a tune, more. Teaches 11 tunes: "Cotton Eyed Joe," "Cripple Creek," "Jawbone," more. In Lesson 2 he delves deeper into the shadings and special techniques that give clawhammer its drive, power and complexity: double-thumb rolls, brush rolls and other right hand moves, plus new chord positions and 11 songs: "Shady Grove," "Little Sadie," "Reel & Rock," more. Includes two tab booklets. 60 & 55 min.
300-DVD141SET .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - CLAWHAMMER BANJO - REPERTOIRE AND TECHNIQUE: VOL. 1 taught by David Holt Photo

David passes on tunes, styles and technical tips that he learned from some of the great traditional players of the southern mountains. He covers important right hand techniques such as single and double-thumbing, "continuous" picking, double-thumb rolls, the all important "clicking" sound, plus filler licks, hammers and pulls, how to "shade" a tune, more. 11 tunes: "Cotton Eyed Joe," "Cripple Creek," "Jawbone," "Let Me Fall," "Sugar Hill," more. Includes tab booklet. 60 min.
on order, expected arrival date 12/04/09
300-DVD140 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CLAWHAMMER BANJO - REPERTOIRE AND TECHNIQUE: VOL. 2 taught by David Holt Photo

David delves deeper into the shadings and special techniques that give clawhammer its drive, power and complexity. He covers double-thumb rolls, brush rolls and other right hand moves, plus new chord positions and 11 more songs including "Shady Grove," "Little Sadie," "Reel & Rock," "Cumberland Gap," "Ragtime Annie," more. Includes tab booklet. 55 min.
300-DVD141 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CLAWHAMMER BANJO FROM SCRATCH, A 2-DVD SET by Dan Levenson Photo

Volumes 1 & 2 on one DVD! No prior experience needed. Beginning at the beginning, Dan presents a brief history of the 5-string banjo then goes over the parts of the banjo, holding it, right and left hand styles and his basic clawhammer strum. Even the strum is broken down into the steps of the finger and thumb. Using one tune, "Spotted Pony," you are guided through the chords, the scale and then the individual notes of the tune. Ends with tips and frequently asked questions and a chance for YOU to play with the fiddle and guitar in a jam session. In Volume 2 you'll learn to capo up to D tuning, review the basics of the "Double Thumb Pony," then head off into the banjo world by learning to drop thumb, hammer-on, pull-off, and slide your way into the "Full Blown Pony." You are again guided through the chords, the scale, and then the individual notes of the tune as well as techniques. Each technique is taught in easily learnable segments. A jam session follows. Booklets included. Beginning/intermediate. 117 min.
BOIL-DVD5003 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CLAWHAMMER BANJO, VOL. 1 taught by Lynn Morris Photo

Breaking everything into small segments, Morris explains the frailing strum, then goes through the chords of a simple song. She teaches the lead breaks to five songs note-by-note. Three songs in G tuning, one in C, and two in Double C. All taught "by ear," - no printed material. 90 min.
on order, expected arrival date 12/04/09
285-DVD121 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95

DVD - CLAWHAMMER BANJO, VOLUME 2 taught by Lynn Morris Photo

Volume 2 introduces the intricate double-thumbing technique. Harder arrangements add interest for more advanced players. Still learnable for new players, if you've been through Volume 1. "Old Molly Hare," "Little Black Pony," "Soldier's Joy," "Yellow Rose of Texas," "Turkey in the Straw." Intermediate/advanced. No tab or notation. 105 minutes.
285-DVD156 .. list $29.99 ours $19.95

DVD - CLAWHAMMER STYLE BANJO: A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR BEGINNING AND ADVANCED BANJO PLAYERS by Ken Perlman Photo

Two DVD set. Ken Perlman takes you page-by-page through his excellent book "Clawhammer Style Banjo", (stock # 49-227). Two 2-hour DVDs!
49-DVD1334 .. list $39.95 ours $35.95

DVD - CLINCH MOUNTAIN GUITAR taught by James Alan Shelton with George Shuffler Photo

Ralph Stanley's current and former guitarists in a program of Clinch Mtn. Boys classics, with a particular emphasis on crosspicking and how to apply it to tunes, song accompaniments, turnarounds and more. The boys play "Banks of the Ohio," "Cannonball Blues," "Tom's Creek," "Road to Coeburn" and more -- all the music is transcribed to note/tab in the accompanying book. 60 min.
FGM-DVD1013 $22.45

DVD - COAL COUNTRY Photo

Film that tells the story of the battle between working miners and activists who battle the coal companies in Appalachia. Special presentation on the cable channel "Planet Green." Packaged in eco-friendly gatefold wallet. Note: This is not a music performance DVD. 85 min.
ES-DVD1245 $20.70

DVD - CODY KILBY, BRAD DAVIS, TIM MAY: LIVE IN KANSAS CITY Photo

Dec. 2004 at Jim Curley's Mountain Music Shoppe in Shawnee, KS! Solos, duos, group numbers from these three cutting-edge Top Dogs of flatpicking guitar. 18 tunes: "Gold Rush Rock," "Lonesome Fiddle Blues," "Love Affair with Misery," "Uncloudy Day," "Catwalk," "Song for Sophie," "Big Timber," lots more.
FGM-DVD1011 $22.45

DVD - COMPLETE BLUES GUITAR by Mike Christiansen Photo

This comprehensive DVD covers progressions, power chords, barre chords, turnarounds, fill-ins, blues scales, double stops, bass lines, blues techniques and a wealth of great blues songs and solos. Also presents fingerstyle blues. 105 min.
02-94682DVD .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - COMPLETE COUNTRY GUITAR taught by Joe Carr Photo

In this comprehensive course Carr teaches the fundamentals of country guitar, including major, minor and 7th chord forms, major scales and flatpicking techniques. Other topics include the Nashville number system, pentatonic and blues scales, 6th and 9th chords, pedal steel licks, swing chords, the echo trick, country rock lead styles and more. Includes all 3 volumes of the VHS set of the same title. Beginners. 155 min.
02-DVD95615 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - COMPOSING AND ARRANGING FOR SOLO GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR ESSENTIALS, VOL. 3 taught by Laurence Juber Photo

For those wanting to add advanced repertoire to their playing. Juber gives step by step instructions, discussing the reasons for his musical choices and the techniques he uses.
20-DVD73 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CONJUNTO BUTTON ACCORDION by Joe Torres Photo

Learn to play in the Norteno style. Beginning with basic scales and chords, step by step instructions are given for the beginner. 30 min.
02-95586DVD .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - CONTEMPORARY GUITAR GREATS Photo

The second annual New York University Summer Guitar Intensive took place during the steamy summer of 2006. As usual, it hosted a hand-picked group of the finest jazz guitarists the USA has to offer; all ready to share their insights and experiences with the students - Bruce Arnold, Joe Beck, John Hart, Ben Monder, more. The performances are taken from the series of concerts presented, and they capture the artistry and inspiration with which these amazing musicians injected the educational experience. 62 min.
02-DVD21522 .. list $24.95 ours $12.00

DVD - COREY HARRIS TEACHES BLUES GUITAR - FROM MISSISSIPPI TO MALI Photo

Corey Harris plays authentic country blues and has explored the African guitar styles upon which so much early blues was based. Here he teaches songs and instrumentals that will add cross-cultural rhythms and licks to your blues repertoire. Starting with "High Fever Blues" and "C. C. Pill Blues" he teaches fingerstyle riffs and solos in C. Then he moves on to open E slide guitar, covering "Jack O' Diamonds" and his own "King Cotton." He shows you how to add African riffs to Skip James' "Special Rider Blues" and teaches two pieces he learned in Mali: "Bajourou" and "Sundiata." Early intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD247 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - COUNTRY BLUEGRASS DOBRO taught by Dan Huckabee Photo

For beginning to intermediate players. Covers: bar & pick techniques, chimes, trills, bending strings, slants, pull-offs, hammer-ons, rhythm chops, more. Solos include "Cripple Creek," "Fireball Mail," "Great Speckled Bird," and "Red Haired Boy." Includes tab booklet. 76 min.
196-DVD33 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR 3 taught by Stefan Grossman Photo

3-DVD set. A challenging study covering blues, folk and ragtime arrangements in the the keys of A, C, D, E and G. Each tune is taught phrase by phrase and played slowly on a split screen so that you can clearly see what each hand is doing. Learn about the playing styles and techniques of legends Rev. Gary Davis, Frank Stokes, Blind Blake, Blind Boy Fuller, Mance Lipscomb, Lightnin' Hopkins, Mississippi John Hurt, Willie Brown, Robert Johnson, Sam McGee, Lonnie Johnson and Elizabeth Cotten. Rare footage and detailed 56 page tab/music booklet included, also included as a PDF file. Lesson One: Key of C: "Freight Train," "It Won't Be Long," "Buck Dancer's Choice," "Candyman," "Salty Dog Blues," "Ragtime Mama Blues" and "Blake's Rag." 63 minutes. Lesson Two: Keys of G and A: "Spike Driver's Blues," "Shake Sugaree," "Ragged and Dirty," Blues licks in A, Willie Mae, Spoonful and Robert Johnson blues licks in A. 65 minutes. Lesson Three: Keys of D and E: Lightnin' Hopkins blues licks in E, "Stagolee," "Take A Whiff On Me," Tribute To Lonnie Johnson, Charley James and Avalon Blues. 68 minutes.
304-DVD904SET .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR IN OPEN TUNINGS taught by Stefan Grossman Photo

In this approach the guitar is tuned to a full chord. The most popular Country Blues tunings were the Open G tuning, also called Spanish tuning and the Open D tuning, also called Vestapol tuning. Also used by a few Delta guitarists such as Skip James and Bukka White was the Crossnote tuning where your guitar is tuned to an Open Em chord. This lesson explores all three with seven blues arrangements. Also covers Delta Blues ideas in Open G tuning and applying bottleneck techniques in an open tuning setting. Each tune is taught phrase by phrase and then played slowly on a split-screen. Intermediate. 101 min.
304-DVD969 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - COUNTRY GUITAR SOLOING taught by Paul Kramer Photo

Ten country solos are played at normal tempo with an accompaniment section and at slow tempo with the guitar isolated. Styles covered include Nashville, chicken pickin', double-stop, banjo, steel-guitar, bluegrass, blues, rockabilly, country rock and melody style. Includes tab booklet. 60 min.
196-DVD32 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - COUNTRY STRING BENDING - MANUAL BENDS AND B-BENDER LICKS taught by Paul McEwen Photo

Filled mostly with unbelievable examples of electric guitar bends and then some B-bender tricks! This "home-spun" lesson just reeks with cool bends and pedal steel licks! "The art of string bending developed to a very high degree of artistry," - Chet Atkins. - "Exciting stuff! Some licks are just plain amazing." - Gene Parsons. 83 min.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
545-DVD1 .. list $34.95 ours $31.45

DVD - COUNTRY SWING BACK-UP GUITAR taught by Nick Forster, with Tim O'Brien, fiddle Photo

If you want to play like the guys in Bob Wills' band or Asleep At The Wheel, here's where you start. Nick gives you the tools to move out of first position chords and into the shapes and progressions that give this style its swingy sound. You'll learn: chord theory, rhythm techniques, new chord shapes & positions, moving bass lines, more, plus specific accompaniment to "Sally Goodin," "Deep Water," "Brain Cloudy Blues" and "Gray Eagle." Intermediate. Includes chord booklet. 60 min.
300-DVD287 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - COUNTRY TECH by Jerry Donahue Photo

A Hellecaster member and one of the world's most respected guitarists, Jerry shows you how he does it. With up-close camera shots and on-screen music graphics, Jerry breaks down his inexplicable style, which incorporates pedal-steel style bends, hybrid picking, and behind-the-nut bends with tasty licks, double stops, glisses, slurs, and soulful vibrato. Also includes a note-for-note transcription of his incredible guitar extravaganza "The Break."
20-DVD28311 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - COUNTRY TELECASTER VIRTUOSITY taught by Ray Flacke Photo

Learn to add hot solos and powerful drive to any country or rock band! Ray teaches the mind-boggling licks that have made him sought after on the Nashville scene for more than 30 years. You'll learn his distinctive flatpick-and-fingers country pickin' sound, plus: double-stops, pedal steel-like string bends, multiple hammer-ons and pull-offs, string damping, playing below the nut, and lots more. Early intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD214 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CREATING GUITAR SOLOS FOR BANJO INSTRUMENTALS with Chris Jones Photo

Chris shows you how to translate banjo instrumentals into guitar intrumentals while maintaining the integrity of the original banjo piece. Watch as he analyzes and teaches 5 songs, explaining why he chose what he plays every step of the way. "Fireball Mail," "Dear Old Dixie," "Ruben," "Cluck Old Hen" and "Lonesome Road Blues." Includes tab booklet. 60 min.
196-DVD45 .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - CREATIVE FORCE: COMPLETE taught by Pat Martino Photo

Details Pat's diminished concept, his special system of "converting to minor," and his incredible picking technique. Pat further explains and demonstrates his system for improvising, and outlines his unique augmented concept. He also shares valuable advice on phrasing and dynamics. Lots of great performance footage featuring Pat's quartet. Booklet included as PDF. 167 min.
20-DVD26313 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG - DEJA VU directed by Neil Young Photo

The war in Iraq is the backdrop as the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young "Freedom of Speech Tour" crisscrosses North America. Echoes of Vietnam-era anti-war sentiment abound as the band connects with today's audiences. With appearance by Stephen Colbert. Rated R. 96 min.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
LIONSG-DVD24437 .. list $14.98 ours $13.95

DVD - DADGAD GUITAR WITH SIMON FOX taught by Simon Fox Photo

Let Australian guitarist Fox take you on a journey in this master class through the mysteries of DADGAD guitar playing for the fingerstyle guitarist. Topics include: DADGAD Tuning Exploration; Capoing in DADGAD; Right Hand Techniques; Learn Simon's Compositions: "Night Fishing," "The Potato Van," "The Fisherman" & "The Last Straw;" Playing in various Keys; The Modes and How to Use Them in DADGAD; Hammer On and Pull Off Riffs; Thumb Triplets; Partial Bar Chords in DADGAD, more. Intermediate. 79 min.
457-DVD1 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - DAN CRARY'S FLATPICK GUITAR WORKSHOP: AN EXPLORATION OF DYNAMIC SOLOING taught by Dan Crary Photo

Dan shows you some of his favorite techniques including how to get a fiddle drone effect on guitar, banjoesque runs, syncopated licks, pull-offs and hammer-ons, crosspicking, and more. He then takes apart some of his show-stoppers: "Lime Rock," "Arkansas Traveler," "John Henry," "Foggy Mountain Special," and "Sally Goodin." Includes note/tab booklet. 85 min.
300-DVD156 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - DANNY GATTON 2 - STRICTLY RHYTHM GUITAR taught by Danny Gatton Photo

A classic Hot Licks title available once again! Danny covers the spectrum of rhtyhm guitar styles from country to R&B to jazz. Includes organ-style comping, rockabilly and country power chords, "dead thumb" constant bass, and much more. Danny demonstrates the rhythm part in isolation, then in context with Arlen Roth on lead. DVD extras include a new introduction by Woody Mann, on screen note/tab, slow motion segments in standard pitch, biography, discography, and Chord Corner, an audio-visual dictionary of the chords you'll see on the DVD. Includes note/tab booklet. 73 min.
01-DVD178 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - DANNY GATTON: TELEMASTER! taught by Danny Gatton Photo

A classic Hot Licks title available once again! Advanced instruction from the multi-stylist and master of the Telecaster. Learn just how much a Telecaster can do including: harmonic techniques, volume and tone control for pedal steel effects, B3 organ effects, jazz, blues, and country styles and progressions, slide, and more. DVD extras include a new introduction by Jeff Golub, on screen note/tab, slow motion segments in standard pitch, artist biography, discography, and more. Includes note/tab booklet. 85 min.
01-DVD144 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - DAVID BROMBERG AND HIS BIG BAND: IN CONCERT AT THE COUNT BASIE THEATRE by David Bromberg Photo

A veteran sideman to Dylan, Ringo Starr and Jerry Jeff Walker, as well as a solo performer and bandleader of more than 40 years standing. A performance by the 12-piece David Bromberg Big Band fireballs forward like a bull in a used record shop, tracing its own musical logic Bob Wills to Bob Dylan to Bo Diddley to Dave Dudley with station stops anywhere from Sam Cooke to "a bluegrass tribute to Ethel Merman." Not to mention some fondly remembered originals from his vintage albums and a lot of things that you thought had been written by the Grateful Dead, Patsy Cline, Cab Calloway or even the Clash. 100 min.
VEST-DVD13117 $20.75

DVD - DEKE DICKERSON & FRIENDS: DEKE'S GUITAR GEEK FESTIVAL, VOL. 3 Photo

Deke hosts another all-star event, including Thom Bresh and Brian Lonbeck, Los Straitjackets, Don Rich, Bill Kirchen, Dave Biller, The Shaddicts, and others. 2 hours, 19 minutes of action-packed adventure!
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 30 days
ML-DVD003 $19.95

DVD - DELTA BLUES GUITAR featuring Honeyboy Edwards Photo

Much more than an in-depth lesson on Delta blues, this DVD is a personal visit with a living legend of American music. Taped in 1999, Honeyboy imparts the wit, wisdom, and guitar techniques acquired during his life and times with many larger-than-life legends of the blues. Foremost among these is the immortal Robert Johnson, whom he met in 1936. In a remarkable vignette Honeyboy gives a first person account of Johnson's death. This is an original source for Delta blues guitar that cannot be obtained anywhere else! Includes note/tab booklet. 64 min.
25-DVD320698 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - DELTA BLUES GUITAR DUETS taught by Bob Brozman & Woody Mann Photo

In this unique lesson, Brozman and Mann describe and teach in detail duet arrangements in the styles of great Delta blues guitarists: Charley Patton, Robert Johnson , Willie Brown, Tommy Johnson and Son House. Techniques and ideas for creating a cohesive guitar part that compliments, rather than competes or conflicts, are discussed. Each part is taught separately and presented in tablature and music notation. Woody and Bob also present effective techniques for improving while jamming with other musicians. The tunes presented in this lesson can be used as repertoire pieces for either solo or duets. A unique lesson from two of todays blues guitar masters. Intermediate. 70 min.
304-DVD311 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - DELUXE FIDDLING METHOD by Craig Duncan Photo

Duncan and guitarist Robert Bowlin perform 32 tunes from the book of the same title. Each is performed at slow and medium tempos. Shuffle bowing and double shuffle bowing are taught. Split-screen, with the music shown at the bottom of the screen, is utilized. 80 min.
02-93742DVD .. list $14.95 ours $13.45

DVD - DESPERATE MAN BLUES: DISCOVERING THE ROOTS OF AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC Photo

Documentary that chronicles the amazing life of legendary record collector Joe Bussard, armchair archivist of blues, jazz, and old-time Appalachian music to the world, and founder of Fonotone Records. 51 mins. plus a 30-min. featurette -- lots of great old music, too!
on order, expected arrival date 12/04/09
DTD-DVD005 $17.95

DVD - DEVIL GOT MY WOMAN: BLUES FROM NEWPORT 1966 Photo

Featuring Skip James, Bukka White, Son House, Howlin' Wolf, & Rev. Pearly Brown. Alan Lomax's recreation of a juke joint filmed behind the scenes during the Newport Folk Festival. Black & white, 60 min.
VEST-DVD13049 $20.75

DVD - DIXIE DREGS: LIVE AT MONTREUX 1978 Photo

The line-up of Steve Morse, Andy West, Rod Morgenstein, Allen Sloan and Mark Parrish made up one of the most revered jazz-rock fusion bands ever. Includes tracks such as "Night Of The Living Dregs," "Kathreen," "Take It Off The Top," as well as bonus cuts from "American Bandstand," and "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert." 60 min.
EAGLE-DVD39119 .. list $13.98 ours $12.95

DVD - DJANGO: A JAZZ TRIBUTE -- STARRING BIRELI LaGRENE AND BABIK REINHARDT Photo

Groundbreaking young guitarist Bireli Lagrene teams up with Django Reinhardt's son Babik to pay tribute to Django in this set of duets. Includes bonus music from Django Reinhardt. 26 min.
VIEW-DVD2347 $17.95

DVD - DJEMBE WORLD PERCUSSION, VOL. 1 by Nan Mercader Photo

Learn the story behind the drum, how to tune it, the correct playing position, the different sounds, hand technique, and study exercises and rhythms. All rhythms are taught with a metronome (click track.) African Rhythms: Kakilambe, Kuku, Kassa, Soli, Timini, Marakadon. World Rhythms: Rock, Hip-hop, Reggae, Rumba. You can see and hear the rhythms played by a live band, plus play along in the Minus One section. A free PDF in English & Spanish, including all the exercises and rhythms is available online. Also includes tips on buying an instrument, how to organize your study time, and links section to the best sites on the web. English, Italian French and Spanish-Castellano and Catala dialect. 120 min.
02-DVD001 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - DOBRO BREAKS & BACK-UP taught by Josh Graves Photo

The man who "invented" bluegrass resonator guitar shows how he did intros, solo breaks, endings and back-up to 16 popular tunes, including "Rollin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms," "Salty Dog Blues," "Hot Corn Cold Corn," more. Intermediate. 60 min.
on order, expected arrival date 12/04/09
60-DVD240 .. list $39.95 ours $35.95

DVD - DOBRO SET UP & MAINTENANCE by Paul Beard Photo

Beard is a skilled luthier who builds custom resonator guitars for many professionals. Covers disassembly & reassembly, adjustments, buzzes & rattles, modifications, maintenance, & more. Mike Auldrige says, "If you own a resonator guitar, you should own the Paul Beard video." 47 min.
362-101DVD $39.95

DVD - DOBRO VARIATIONS - EXPLORATIONS IN MINOR, SWING, AND ROCKABILLY STYLES taught by Cindy Cashdollar Photo

Cindy Cashdollar teaches the blues, minor key, and western swing styles that have become her signature sound. Get an in-depth study of minor chord shapes and licks that will enable you to play "Minor Swing" or any tune that requires improvisation in minor keys, or how playing in an open G6 tuning gives you an instant country/swing sound. Other songs include "Panhandle Rag," "Rockabilly Blues," and "Faded Love." All songs are slowed down so you can play along with the band. Intermediate level. Includes tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD74 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - DOBRO WORKSHOP by Phil Leadbetter Photo

Although designed for the intermediate Dobro player, resonator guitarists at all levels can benefit from this workshop. Covers: creating breaks, building speed, backing up a vocalist, dynamics, and working in a band. Lots of shortcuts. Several songs are performed with split- screen views of the left and right hands, and many licks are tabbed out onscreen. Also includes: microphone techniques for stage & studio and tips for buying a guitar. Covers all the bases! Intermediate. 52 min.
02-DVD98266 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - DOC & MERLE WATSON IN CONCERT Photo

Recorded in 1980, this performance encompasses country ballads, bluegrass, gospel, jazz standards, and contemporary songs & blues. Includes a visit with Doc & Merle at their N. Carolina home. Songs include "Old Joe Clark," "Sweet Georgia Brown," "Wild Bill Jones," and many more. Includes bonus material of a 1999 interview with Doc. 70 min.
VEST-DVD13030 $20.75

DVD - DOC WATSON & DAVID GRISMAN IN CONCERT Photo

75 minutes of Doc & Dawg with guest Jack Lawrence doing it all. Tunes include "In The Pines," "Deep River Blues," "Shady Grove," "Hobo Bill's Last Ride," more. 70 min.
VEST-DVD13082 $20.75

DVD - DOC'S GUITAR - FINGERPICKING & FLATPICKING taught by Doc Watson Photo

Recorded at the famed Merle Watson Memorial Festival this DVD captures Doc Watson teaching some of his most requested fingerpicking and flatpicking songs & instrumentals. Clear explanations and split-screen images help players learn his 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 Rag" and "The Cuckoo." Intermediate/advanced level. Includes note/tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD6 .. list $39.95 ours $35.95

DVD - DOC'S GUITAR JAM FEATURING DOC WATSON, TONY RICE, DAN CRARY, STEVE KAUFMAN & JACK LAWRENCE Photo

Recorded at the 1992 Merle Watson Festival. 13 tunes, including "Ragtime Annie," "Wildwood Flower," "Black Mountain Rag," "Walk On By," more. Two bonus tracks of Doc playing with David Grisman, Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas and others. 60 min.
VEST-DVD13055 $20.75

DVD - DOLLY PARTON: LIVE AND WELL Photo

Live at Dollywood's Celebrity Theatre in December 2002 with her handpicked band "The Blueniques." Including songs from her latest Sugar Hill releases, as well as acoustic and mountain stringband arrangements of her country and pop hits.
SUGA-DVD3998 .. list $18.95 ours $17.95

DVD - DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAIN (THE "O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU?" CONCERT) Photo

Live concert performance by the artists & musicians of "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" - John Hartford, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Dan Tyminski, Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, The Cox Family, more. Mostly different pieces from the "O Brother" soundtrack. NOTE: Playable only in Region Code "1" - Canada, U.S. & US territories.
ARTISAN-DVD59 .. list $14.98 ours $13.50

DVD - DOWNHOME FLATPICKING GUITAR taught by Jody Stecher Photo

Jody has long been America's least generic flatpicker. From the teenage hotshot who won the 1966 World's Champion Flatpicking Cup to the mature and reflective artist who was twice Grammy nominated in the 1990s, Jody has always played his own style. Here he presents the technical nuts and bolts for you to make your own personal style. It's a graded course starting with basics in which the technical relationship between fingerpicking and flatpicking is made clear. The first few pieces are great songs with memorable melodies but melodies but minimal fingering so that right hand fundamentals can be mastered. With each new tune more techniques are introduced and more of the fingerboard is used, both horizontally and vertically. The second half of the lesson is purely instrumental music and the tunes are more complex. Titles include: "Carters Blues" "Its Hard To Love," "I Got A Bulldog," "Leake County Blues," "Arkansas Traveler," "The Dawn" and "The Ship in Full Sail." 75 min.
304-DVD606 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER: THROUGH THE YEARS Photo

Live at the War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville, a show commemorating DLQ's 25th year! With an array of former members including Lou Reid, Jim Mills, John Bowman and many others; plus the current lineup of Lawson, Barry Scott, Jamie Dailey and Terry Baucom. 32 songs: "Heavenly Parade," "Knee Deep in Bluegrass," "Highway to Heaven," "Tennessee Banjo Man," "That New Jerusalem" and lots more.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
MOUH-DVD10639 .. list $22.98 ours $21.95

DVD - DOYLE LAWSON -- TREASURES: THIRTY YEARS OF MUSIC AND MEMORIES Photo

12 songs with his longtime group Quicksilver, recorded live in Bristol, TN -- plus interviews and a brief documentary of the band's career. "Misery River," "Foggy Mountain Rock," "Treasures Money Can't Buy," "Hallelujah in My Heart," "Tennessee Banjo Man" and more. 40 min.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
MME-DVD72000 .. list $10.99 ours $10.95

DVD - DR. HORSEHAIR'S OLD-TIME MINSTRELS: LIVE AT THE OPRY HOUSE Photo

Outside of Williamston, GA in 1996 -- 19th-century and clawhammer banjo ace Bob Flesher, fiddler Toby Denham, Troy Weldon on guitar and John Cahill on bones! With a genuine 1850s vintage banjo, an 1840-style Martin guitar with scroll peghead, an 1870s fiddle and minstrel-era bones. A slice of antebellum Old South popular entertainment: "Angelina Baker," "Old King Crow," "Get Along Josie," 13 in all.
HORSEHAIR-DVD600 .. list $15.00 ours $13.50

DVD - DRIVING WITH THE DUKE: BANJO TECHNIQUES OF TERRY BAUCOM Photo

Terry shows off the new Terry Baucom Signature Model by Sullivan Banjo, then teaches his style on some familiar tunes frequently used in performances and jam sessions. Three options on the split screen along with Baucom slowing down the breaks and kick-offs make this a wonderful teaching tool. Songs include "Can't You Hear Me Calling," "Gold Rush," "Sally Goodin," "Blue Night," "White House Blues," and "Nobody's Love Is Like Mine." 55 min.
696-DVD1 .. list $25.00 ours $22.50

DVD - DRUMMING FOR KIDS taught by Sam Zucchini Photo

Drum kit NOT required! Teaches 6-10 year olds how to keep time, count beats, understand rhythm and play in an ensemble. Sam takes an ordinary kitchen stool and shows how to start using drumsticks to keep the beat on the rubber step-pad. Interactive exercises help the learning drummer develop coordination and timing and keep him or her actively participating. Sam also teaches the slightly more advanced concept of playing three different elements of the drum set: the snare, hi-hat and bass drum. The other Zucchini Brothers join in on guitar and keyboards so you can play along. 60 min.
300-DVD125 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - DUFF MCKAGAN Photo

The bassist for Velvet Revolver & formerly of Guns N' Roses teaches you to play "Slither," and "Set Me Free." In each DVD in the series the artists discuss their background, influences and gear; give in-depth lessons for how to play two tracks; jam the tracks with a celebrity special guest. Video tab shows exactly how the guitar and bass play their part in the tracks. 72 min.
20-DVD31456 .. list $24.95 ours $15.00

DVD - DUKE ROBILLARD: UPTOWN BLUES, JAZZ ROCK & SWING GUITAR Photo

A classic Hot Licks title available once again! Duke explores the blues, jazz, and swing styles of the '40s & '50s. Covers 9th chord extensions, blues based swing, passing tones, special rhythm licks, T-Bone Walker, Charlie Christian & Les Paul styles, organ effects, chord substitutions, fast note flurries, and more. DVD extras include an introduction by Woody Mann, on screen note/tab, slow motion segments in standard pitch, artist biography, discography, and Chord Corner, an audio-visual dictionary of the chords you'll see on the DVD. Includes note/tab booklet. 73 min.
01-DVD162 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - DULCIMER CHORDS taught by Joe Carr Photo

Clearly demonstrates how to form different chords. Many experienced dulcimer players are surprised to learn they can change chords with the same flexibility as other fretted instruments, using the popular DADD tuning. Carr shows step-by-step fingerings for many useful chord forms. 30 min.
02-DVD96851 .. list $9.95 ours $8.95

DVD - DWIGHT DILLER -- JUST RHYTHM: WEST VIRGINA CLAWHAMMER BANJO Photo

Intensive instruction for developing the solid right-hand skills needed for playing traditional clawhammer style. Dwight also uses more than 16 tunes from his repertoire to show you these skills.
YP-DVD5 $34.50

DVD - DWIGHT DILLER: MODAL WEST VIRGINIA CLAWHAMMER BANJO taught by Dwight Diller Photo

Nine modal tunes, all in gDGCD tuning. Dwight learned-these tunes from the playing of the Hammons Family and other old timers in the 1960s and '70s. Recommended for intermediate level players.
YP-DVD4 $34.95

DVD - DYNAMIC COUNTRY BLUES GUITAR taught by Catfish Keith Photo

In this outstanding lesson, Catfish teaches his trademark arrangements of seven traditional country blues songs, from the "Mississippi hill style" with alternating bass syncopations to Caribbean-style improvisations inspired by Joseph Spence. In each case, he first plays the tune, then slows it down to highlight how he achieves dynamic effects such as snapping bass strings, deep bends, "harp" harmonics, more. Intermediate/advanced. Includes note/tab booklet. 85 min.
300-DVD226 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - EARL SCRUGGS, DOC WATSON & RICKY SKAGGS: THE THREE PICKERS Photo

Filmed concert for Public Television -- 16 songs plus two DVD-only tracks "What Is A Home Without Love" and "John Hardy." With special guest Alison Krauss. 122 minutes.
ROUN-DVD0526 $20.75

DVD - EARL SCRUGGS: THE BLUEGRASS LEGEND -- FAMILY & FRIENDS Photo

Originally aired on PBS in 1972! 90-minute documentary on the bluegrass giant and banjo trailblazer -- with guests Joan Baez, the Byrds, Bob Dylan, Bill Monroe, the Morris Brothers and Doc Watson.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
CLP-DVD1608 $13.95

DVD - EARLY JAZZ FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR taught by Lasse Johansson Photo

The ragtime and early jazz music pioneers during the first decades of the last century started an American music tradition that is alive to this day. Many of the early jazz songs and of course classical ragtime often is played as piano music, with a steady left hand playing bass notes and chords together with the right hand playing a syncopated melody on top. This style of playing is very similar to the alternating bass style on the guitar. So these tunes easily lend themselves to a fingerstyle arrangement. Intermediate. 110 min.
304-DVD991 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - EASY FINGERPICKING FAVORITES taught by Happy Traum Photo

Learn to play five easy songs that should be in every fingerpicker's repertoire: "Railroad Bill," "My Creole Belle," "Cocaine Blues," "Freight Train," and "Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor." Happy breaks each down into manageable pieces, showing how your thumb maintains its steady rhythm while adding syncopated notes. He ends with techniques to "dress" them up - hammer-ons, bass runs, jump notes, more. Includes note/tab booklet. 60 min.
300-DVD84 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - EASY GOSPEL GUITAR - BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY FLATPICKING taught by Steve Kaufman Photo

Learn seven gospel songs while developing skills in bluegrass and country flatpicking. Steve shows you how to play rhythm back-up and pick out the tunes while strumming, flatpick style. Then learn to add bass walks, hammer-on, pull-offs, runs, diminished chords, turnarounds, double-stops, and other techniques. "Amazing Grace," "Old-Time Religion," "Will The Circle Be Unbroken," "Just A Closer Walk with Thee," "The Old Rugged Cross," "What A Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Crying Holy Unto the Lord." Beginners. Includes tab booklet. 90 min.
300-DVD123 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - EASY GUITAR CHORDS AND PROGRESSIONS - AN EFFORTLESS WAY TO MAKE YOUR SONGS SOUND GREAT taught by Artie Traum Photo

By moving just one finger to a different fret, or a chord shape to a different position, a familiar chord takes on a whole new quality. Artie focuses on the basic chord shapes you use all the time (D, G, E and C) and shows how you can transform their sound with altered notes, open strings, bass lines, barre chords, and other techniques. Filled with guitar tips, musical ideas and good songs, including: "Sloop John B," "Corrina," "Worried Man Blues," "Barbed Wire," "The Water Is Wide" and "Diamond Joe." Beginning/Intermediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 85 min.
300-DVD350 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - EASY SONGS FOR BANJO by Casey Henry Photo

Teaches easy arrangements of popular banjo songs. The breaks on this new video have been tried and tested by both Murphy and Casey with their live students. Songs include: "Old Home Place," "Nine Pound Hammer," "Salty Dog," "Ballad of Jed Clampett," "Amazing Grace," and a high break for the standard bluegrass G-C-D-G chord progression. Beginners. 120 min.
285-DVD155 .. list $29.99 ours $27.00

DVD - EASY STEPS TO ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR: TWO DVD SET taught by Happy Traum Photo

Contains 300-DVD190 & 300-DVD191. In DVD One Happy breaks it all down into "easy steps," including syncopated strumming patterns, 12-bar and 8-bar blues progressions, bass runs, turnarounds, intros and endings. In DVD Two he breaks down the all-important steady thumb blues style into modules that can be digested one element at a time. Includes shuffle and boogie-woogie bass lines, blues scales, playing solos up the neck, arrangements of "Rock Me," "Baby," "Trouble in Mind," more. Beginning & early intermediate. Includes note/tab booklets. 60 & 90 min.
300-DVD191SET .. list $49.95 ours $44.95

DVD - EASY STEPS TO ACOUSTIC BLUES GUITAR: VOL. 1 - STARTING FROM SCRATCH taught by Happy Traum Photo

Veteran guitarist and Homespun Tapes founder Happy Traum offers this unique course in acoustic blues guitar, especially designed for novice players. He breaks it all down into "easy steps," including basic blues chords, syncopated strumming patterns, 12-bar and 8-bar blues progressions, bass runs, and more than a dozen variations for the all-important blues turnarounds, intros and endings. Beginners. Includes note/tab booklet. 60 min.
300-DVD190 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - EASY STEPS TO FLAMENCO GUITAR - PLAY ALONG AND LEARN! taught by Aaron Gilmartin Photo

Sound like a flamenco guitarist instantly! Aaron has made this lesson so easy that anyone with basic guitar skills can start playing flamenco. He teaches "Tango Flamenco," a traditional Latin dance form made famous by the Gipsy Kings. It's based on a simple four chord progression and driving rhythmic pulse. Aaron takes each step slowly and deliberately, building your flamenco technique step-by-step, providing numerous exercises, play-alongs and advice about everything from good tone to using fake nails. Beginning/intermdediate. Includes note/tab booklet. 120 min.
300-DVD326 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - EASY STEPS TO GUITAR FINGERPICKING: THREE DVD SET taught by Happy Traum Photo

Contains 300-DVD7, 300-DVD342 & 300-DVD343. Learn to master fingerpicking guitar with these 3 DVDs: "Demystifying Alternate Thumb Style," "Songs in Dropped D Tuning" and "Graduating Into Classic Repertoire." Happy shows you how to maintain a steady rhythmic pulse, play in dropped D tuning and the songs and styles of Merle Travis, Doc Watson, John Hurt, and others. 15 songs including "Spike Driver's Blues," "My Home's Across the Smoky Mountains," "I Am a Pilgrim," more. Beginning to intermediate. Includes note/tab booklets. 4 hours 20 minutes total!
300-DVD7/45 .. list $69.95 ours $62.95

DVD - EASY STEPS TO GUITAR FINGERPICKING: VOL. 1 - DEMYSTIFYING ALTERNATE THUMB STYLE taught by Happy Traum Photo

For many aspiring players, the ability to maintain a 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 "rewire your brain" and make it second nature. He starts with the children's song 'Skip to My Lou' to teach the basic concepts before getting into fingerpicking standards such as "Spike Driver's Blues," "Green, Green Rocky Road," "Staggerlee," "Nine Pound Hammer" and "Hobo's Lullaby." Beginning/intermediate level. Includes note/tab booklet. 100 min.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 7-10 days
300-DVD7 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - EASY STEPS TO GUITAR FINGERPICKING: VOL. 2 - SONGS IN DROPPED D TUNING taught by Happy Traum Photo

Now available separately! Happy Traum has taken his "Easy Steps" course to the next level, adding songs and techniques that will bring your playing firmly into intermediate territory. You'll learn how to play in the versatile and useful dropped D tuning, with its rich, booming bass notes and easy chord shapes. Five classic songs are taught: "The Colorado Trail," "My Home's Across the Smoky Mountains," "Fishin' Blues," "The Blues Ain't Nothin'" and "John Henry." Includes note/tab booklet. 85 min.
300-DVD342 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95

DVD - EFFORTLESS CLASSICAL GUITAR taught by William Kanengiser Photo

A classic Hot Licks title available once again! A unique chance to learn classical guitar from a true master and member of the LAGQ. He covers proper sitting positions, rest and free strokes, rasgueados, right and left-hand synchronization and technique, slurs, stretching exercises, more. DVD extras include a new introduction by Arlen Roth, on screen note/tab, slow motion segments in standard pitch, artist biography, discography, more. Includes note/tab booklet. 64 min.
01-DVD130 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - EFFORTLESS GUITAR - SMOOTH JAZZ TECHNIQUES taught by Richard Smith Photo

From a guitarist's perspective, smooth jazz is more like instrumental rhythm and blues, funk and pop music. It is a vibrant playground of great grooves, sophisticated blues-based harmonies, and lush orchestration - in the tradition of James Brown, Tower of Power, Carlos Santana and Earth, Wind and Fire. It is where jazz, rock, pop, funk, r&b, and Latin styles all come together on the guitar. This will help you master this style, extending your knowledge of jazz harmony, blues techniques, funk rhythm skills and a keen, lyrical sense of melody in a variety of tone and amp settings. Multiple levels.
02-DVD280 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - EFFORTLESS GUITAR: ESSENTIAL ACOUSTIC TEXTURES by Richard Smith Photo

Expand your playing into the more exotic personalities of the acoustic guitar! Provides an easy-to-learn method for learning Caribbean, South American and Spanish styles that can work well in all musical situations, from rock and pop to blues and bossa nova. Learn about: authentic flamenco techniques, rasgueado and golpe techniques, innovative plucking and strumming, the samba style, rhumba, reggae, bossa nova, and recommended guitars and strings. Intermediate/advanced.
02-DVD136 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - EFFORTLESS GUITAR: JAZZ SOLOING TECHNIQUES by Richard Smith Photo

An introduction to the world of octave playing, from basics to advanced, in the style of Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Joe Pass and Pat Metheny. Learn how to dramatically expand your soloing, using powerful new tools for improvisation, not just in jazz, but blues, pop, and rock. Lessons include: octave basics around the neck; using the thumb, fingers and pick; chord solo concepts using octaves; blues licks, scales and chromatic riffs; finger and pick combinations; expressive octave melodies; soloing ideas, slurs, tremolo and slides. Includes web support. Intermediate/advanced.
02-DVD137 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - EFFORTLESS GUITAR: RHYTHM STYLES & TECHNIQUES by Richard Smith Photo

Some of the greatest musicians of all time were also amazing accompanists: Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Peter Townsend, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan are all incredibly cool rhythm guitar players. This DVD starts with developing the most fundamental of musical essentials - a good sense of time and feel, and develops dozens more musical concepts into a method that will serve any aspiring accompanist. Includes: developing a strong rhythmic feel, right hand exercises, rhythm and blues progressions, thinking like a drummer, organization and arrangement, fundamental rhythmic concepts, complex rhythm studies and much more! Includes web support. Intermediate.
02-DVD140 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - ELECTRIC BLUES, VOLUMES 1 & 2 by Stuart Bull Photo

2-DVD set. Bull has taught literally tens of thousands of guitarists worldwide through the highly acclaimed TOTAL ACCURACY series. Includes tutorials for: blues scale positions, phrasing ideas, fast blues licks in the style of Gary Moore, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton & more, solo construction, blues runs, major/minor pentatonic combinations, string bending ideas, slide playing ideas and much more. Multiple levels.
02-DVD9 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45

DVD - ELECTRIC GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS: TWO DVD SET taught by Adam Traum, with Martin Keith, bass Photo

Contains 300-DVD294 & 300-DVD295. The key to success on a new instrument is motivation and this lesson has you making cool music immediately. In DVD 1 Adam shows you how to tune up, hold the pick and play your first chords, then teaches a groovy lick that takes you through an entire blues/rock chord progression. In DVD 2 he teaches pick technique, chord shapes, "strike and slides," blues scales, licks and soloing ideas. You'll learn to play lead riffs in a variety of positions, lots more. Adam and Martin provide rhythm backup so you can practice your new chords and licks. Includes note/tab booklets. 80 & 65 min.
300-DVD295SET .. list $34.95 ours $31.45

DVD - ELECTRIC GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS: VOL. 1 - GETTING STARTED taught by Adam Traum, with Martin Keith, bass Photo

The key to success on a new instrument is motivation and this lesson has you making cool music immediately. Adam shows you how to tune up, get good tone, hold the pick and play your first chords, then teaches a groovy lick that takes you through an entire blues/rock chord progression. You'll learn simple improvisation on single and double strings, a "Chuck Berry" rock 'n' roll rhythm pattern, more. Adam and Martin provide rhythm backup for you practicing your newly learned licks. Includes note/tab booklet. 80 min.
300-DVD294 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - ELECTRIC GUITAR FOR KIDS: TWO DVD SET taught by Marcy Marxer and Pete Kennedy Photo

Contains 300-DVD333 and 300-DVD334. The coolest way ever to learn electric guitar! Lesson 1 teaches: parts of the guitar, how to hold the pick, fretting first notes, getting a basic rhythm groove, forming chords, beginning to improvise. Lesson 2 teaches: barre chords, blues progressions, "metal" power chords, slides, pull-offs, hammer-ons, vibrato, rhythm grooves, and playing chords and scales in different keys. Emily (11) and Jake (14) help out to show that kids can really play this stuff. EXTRA: jam along audio tracks so you can practice what you've learned with a rhythm section. Beginner/intermediate. Includes note/tab booklets. 70 & 55 min.
300-DVD334SET .. list $34.95 ours $31.45

DVD - ELECTRIC GUITAR FOR KIDS: VOL. 1 - GETTING STARTED FOR AGES 9 AND UP taught by Marcy Marxer and Pete Kennedy Photo

The coolest way ever to learn electric guitar! Marcy and Pete take kids through all the steps necessary to start playing in minutes. These fun easy to use play-along lessons teach budding players the parts of the guitar, how to hold the pick, fretting first notes, getting a basic rhythm groove, playing power chords and beginning to improvise. Emily (11) and Jake (14) help out to show that kids can really play this stuff. EXTRA: jam along audio tracks so you can practice what you've learned with a rhythm section. Beginners. Includes note/tab booklet. 70 min.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
300-DVD333 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - ELECTRIC SLIDE GUITAR featuring David Hamburger Photo

An introduction to the world of electric slide guitar in open G and open E tunings. David begins with the basics of getting a good sound, then takes you through slide scale patterns and riffs in open position and up the neck. He also 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. Includes note/tab booklet. 60 min.
25-DVD320507 .. list $19.95 ours $17.95

DVD - ELEMENTS OF CLAWHAMMER BANJO: A LESSON WITH CHRIS COOLE Photo

Chris presents an in-depth exploration of his own trademark style of clawhammer playing. Through a series of exercises and tradtional tunes he builds a musical vocabulary that allows you to speak "the language of music." To this e