LES PAUL  HL 00324234
The Les Paul package presents a rare and historical view of the living legend that revolutionized the recording industry. Les not only invented the electric guitar: he also perfected the technique of multi-track recording and developed the first filtration devices for reverb, delay and phasing. This interview interspersed with performance clips takes you up close with Les Paul for a fun, humorous, and incredibly educational view into the awesome world of music as seen by one of the truly great guitarists, musicians, and innovators of all time. 90-minute VHS Video.

LYNYRD SKYNYRD - DVD  HL 00320466
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Signature Licks DVD
Series: DVD
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Medium: DVD

Author: Greg Koch
Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Learn to play eight great Skynyrd songs, including: Don't Ask Me No Questions • Free Bird • Gimme Three Steps • I Know a Little • Sweet Home Alabama • That Smell • What's Your Name • You Got That Right. 1 hour, 51 minutes.

MARK SLAUGHTER  HL 00324110
Mark's beginning guitar video demonstrates chord structures, basic chords, lead patterns, tuning and harmonics. There are several sections where Mark is accompanied by the band Slaughter. Mark also demonstrates various chord changes then repeats the musical section so that the viewer is able to play along. 54-minute VHS Video.

MARTY FRIEDMAN - THE ESSENTIAL MARTY FRIEDMAN  HL 00320211
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Series: Videos
Publisher: Rittor Music
Medium: Video
In this video, guitar hero Marty Friedman (Megadeth, Cacophony) teaches secrets of his guitar technique and talks of his music life. Friedman says “This is the most personal 'instructional' video I've ever done. For the first time, I've gone back to the very first demo tapes that I recorded (while I was still in high school!) and analyzed my playing in its most basic and impressionable form. On this video I clearly 'map out' the course that has taken my playing from what it was then to what it is now. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it.” Includes a booklet with exercises and transcriptions. Songlist: Dragon Mistress, Forbidden City, Valley of Eternity.

Marty Friedman's Electirc Guitar Day One   HL 00320241
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Series: Videos
Publisher: Rittor Music
Medium: Video
Marty Friedman, a successful solo artist and former lead guitarist for Cacophony and Megadeth, is one of the most respected rock guitarists in the industry, known for his technical brilliance and harmonic sense of adventure. In this video for beginners, he gives you everything you need to get started! He covers: parts of the guitar, strings and picks, tuning, amp settings, effects and pedals, practice and performance tips, chords & scales, how to play solos, lead patterns, and much more! Includes an insert. 90+ minute VHS VIdeo.

METAL GUITAR JAMMIN'  HL 00696567
Imagine the perfect band...always on time, always in tune, always playing what you want to play...Then live the dream with Jammin' Videos. Be a star on stage with a full band with these exciting videos that let you be the lead guitarist. Jam along with the band in a music video setting as you practice and perfect your licks. Each video contains five full songs with on-screen scale choices to aid in improvisation. Each video also features Chris Amelar demonstrating licks that you can use to improvise - thanks to the close-up photography and on-screen notes and tab, you'll be jammin' in no time! Approximately 25 minute VHS VIdeo.

Metallica - Guitar Legendary Licks 1983-1988  HL 02500479

A Step-by-Step Breakdown of Metallica's Guitar Styles and Techniques
Learn the trademark riffs and solos behind one of the most influential metal bands of all time. Each riff and solo is played up to speed, then broken down note-by-note, then played at a slow tempo. Backing tracks are included so you can play along. An in-depth analysis of eight songs: Battery · Blackened · Damage, Inc. · Fade to Black · Jump in the Fire · Master of Puppets · Seek & Destroy · Welcome Home (Sanitarium).

Metallica - Guitar Legendary Licks 1988-1997  HL 02500480

A Step-by-Step Breakdown of Metallica's Guitar Styles and Techniques
This follow-up to the Guitar Legendary Licks 1983-1988 DVD contains the band's music from the late '80s and early '90s. Each riff and solo is played up to speed, then broken down note by note, then played at a slow tempo. Backing tracks are included so you can play along. An in-depth analysis of eight songs: Enter Sandman · Fuel · Hero of the Day · Nothing Else Matters · One · Sad but True · The Shortest Straw · The Unforgiven.

MODERN ROCK GUITAR SOLOING  HL 00320510
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Medium: DVD

Author: Danny Gill
Learning to solo has never been easier or more affordable. The dynamic “Soloing Series” offers the essential elements every soloist needs. Each DVD runs approximately 40-50 minutes and comes complete with an accompanying booklet showing examples in notation and tablature. Each DVD is filled with rock-solid information from beginning to end. In this DVD, MI instructor Danny Gill unveils the mystery of the heavy riff. In this intense workout, you will discover a whole new world of chords and single note riffs with Drop D tuning. Danny will also take you through a variety of picking hand techniques, including muting, pitch harmonics, downstrokes, double picking, and alternate picking. There is even a section on tuning the entire guitar down two whole steps to a low C for something extra fat and chunky. Each section gives you plenty of time to jam along, so you will feel like you're a part of the band. There is even a top 10 list of Danny's favorite noises - some of which you will have to see to believe! This is some of the most usable and musical information you will ever learn! Packed with licks and practice ideas, this DVD will help develop your ear and continue to improve your soloing for months and years to come.

MODERN ROCK GUITAR SOLOING  HL 00320084
This 'soloing' video features drop D Tuning, muting, alternate picking and a variety of other techniques. Musicians Institute instructor Danny Gill's past credits include a stint with Arcade (featuring RATT's lead singer). This video also features Danny's Top 10 guitar noises!

MODERN ROCK VOL. 1
Includes these great Alternative Rock songs: I Will Buy You A New Life (Everclear), Iris (Goo Goo Dolls), Shine (Collective Soul), You (Candlebox). Special Features of DVD include: ** Tuning Segment ** Chord Patterns ** Additional Tips: Blues Chords, Barre Chords, Scales, Power Chords, Etc. ** Additional Video Previews.

MODERN ROCK VOL. 3  AP VH0424
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Tommy Anthony, your SongXpress instructor, shows you everything you need to play these great Modern Rock songs. You'll learn all the chords, riffs and guitar patterns that form the foundation of these great tunes. Contents are: Brian Wilson (Barenaked Ladies) * Save Tonight (Eagle Eye Cherry) * Sex and Candy (Marcy Playground) * Til I Hear It from You (Gin Blossoms). SongXpress is a fast and easy way to learn your favorite songs on guitar. VHS only.

MODERN ROCK VOL. 4  AP VH0436
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Join Magda Hiller and Tommy Anthony, your SongXpress instructors, as they teach more great tunes from the 90s. They will assist you, step by step in learning the chords and guitar parts to four great songs from Barenaked Ladies, Tracy Chapman, Son Volt, and Deep Blue Something. Contents: Give Me One Reason, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Drown, One Week. SongXpress is a fast and easy way to learn your favorite songs on guitar. VHS only.

Modern Rock, Vol. 2 (for Acoustic or Electric Guitar)   AP 906991
Series: SongXpress. DVD
Barely Breathing (Duncan Sheik) * Gel (Collective Soul) * How's It Going to Be (Third Eye Blind) * I'll Be (Edwin McCain).

MODES FOR THE LEAD GUITARIST  HL 00320007
Modes For The Lead Guitarist features Tom Kolb, one of rock's most talented musicians and an instructor at the world renowned Guitar Institute of Technology, presenting an in depth study of modes. He takes you step by step through major and minor modes, harmonizing the major scales, mixing modes with blues and pentatonic scales. Tom also demonstrates the ioanian, dorian, phrygian, lydian ,mixolydian, aeolian and locrian modes. The accompanying booklet shows each example in notation and tablature form. This is truly a unique opportunity to receive a private lesson from one of today's finest instructors. 30-minute VHS Video.

MORE GUITAR WORKSHOP VIDEO  HL 00320158
This one-on-one 70-minute lesson filled with hot ideas & techniques from Jim Kelly will get you playing better than ever! Teaches how to play in the style of Wes Montgomery, Jeff Beck and other greats. Features awe-inspiring demos as each tune is presented as a full performance followed by a special teaching section. Includes a tab booklet. 70-minute VHS Video.

Party Tunes 1/ Modern Rock 1 - 2 Pack  AP DVDPPK0001
Series: SongXpress.  DVD
Louie Louie, La Bamba, Shout, Twist and Shout, I Will Buy You a New Life, Iris, Shine, You, and more.

PARTY TUNES VOL 1
Features some of the greatest, ease to play, party songs. Titles are: La Bamba * Louie, Louie * Shout * Twist and Shout. Special Features of DVD include: ** Tuning Segment ** Chord Patterns ** Additional Tips: Blues Chords, Barre Chords, Scales, Power Chords, Etc. ** Additional Video Previews. SongXpress is a fast and easy way to learn your favorite songs on guitar.

PAUL GILBERT HIGHLIGHTS  AP REH853
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Select performance and teaching segments from three Paul Gilbert REH videos (VHS): INTENSE ROCK SEQUENCES & TECHNIQUES, INTENSE ROCK II and PAUL GILBERT's TERRIFYING GU ITAR TRIP. An intense and power-packed experience from one of today's hottest guitar players.

Paul Gilbert's Intense Rock II  AP REH822
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INTENSE ROCK II goes where no guitar instructional video has gone before. Mr. Big guitarist Paul Gilbert explains step by step how to approach 'unteachable' skills such as phrasing, dynamics, improvisation and 'feel.' Of course, no Paul Gilbert video would be complete without a healthy dose of techno-terror licks. (60 min. VHS Video )