Rock

Rock Guitar Instruction on DVD and VHS Video

'50S ROCKABILLY GUITAR

In this dynamic video, Troy Dexter takes an insightful look at the searing sound of 50s rockabilly guitar, playing examples in the style of legends like Scotty Moore (Elvis' guitarist), Carl Perkins, Brian Setzer, Eddie Cochran and Duane Eddy. He demonstrates effects devices (tremolo, echo, reverb and distortion) and explains how they were used by the different players. Troy also covers chord voicings and the scales inherent in rockabilly and shows how to apply them. He gives players examples of thirds and fifths, intervals, whole tone licks, chromatic lead-ins, horn stab riffs, chord raking, vibrato bar techniques, bends, slides, shuffle rhythms and more! The accompanying booklet includes easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the VHS video. 49 minutes.

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'60S PSYCHEDELIC GUITAR

Musicians Institute instructor Tom Kolb provides insights into the playing styles of '60s guitar greats Jerry Garcia, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jorma Kaukonen, Syd Barrett and others. He demonstrates psychedelic effects such as wah-wah, fuzz, reverb, echo, tremolo and phasing, and goes into detail about how each player used these devices. He shows guitarists how exotic-sounding scales are created by mixing minor pentatonic, harmonic minor and blues scales with Phrygian, Dorian and Mixolydian modes. Tom also covers techniques such as sitar licks, vibrato bar, bottleneck slides, droning string licks, open string licks, atonal licks, bends and vibrato, arpeggios and more. Includes a booklet featuring easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. 54-minute VHS Video.

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21st Century Guitar Rock Shop - LEVEL 1

A complete, stand-alone method for rock guitar which builds musicianship and encourages creativity. It has the same attributes as the core method, and the two correlate. Covers rock and blues riffs, power chords, lead scales, and classic rhythm and lead guitar patterns as played by the greats. In standard notation and tablature. Book 1 includes power chords, eighth-note rhythms, the blues form, minor pentatonic scales, rhythm riffs, music theory, boogie patterns, and lead guitar riffs and techniques. Includes riffs in the style of Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, The Rolling Stones, and Eric Clapton. VHS only.

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50 LICKS ROCK STYLE

Tom Kolb teaches licks in the styles rock guitar masters such as: Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Eric Johnson, the Allman Brothers, Keith Richards, Chuck Berry, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Satriani, Billy Gibbons, Dave Navarro, Mark Knopfler, and other great players! He explains how to apply the licks over certain chords or progressions, and covers techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, vibrato, bends, octaves, harmonics, whammy bar, double stops, sequencing of scales, intervallic licks, arpeggios, and more. 60 minute VHS VIdeo.

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ACOUSTIC ROCK GUITAR SOLOING

Jamie Findlay, one of the masters of contemporary acoustic guitar, has taught jazz guitar at USC and currently teaches at the Musicians Institute. In this in-depth presentation, he breaks down licks, scales and chords, and teaches sequences, arpeggios, thirds, and sixths intervals. He discusses major and harmonic minor scales, pentatonic scales and blues scales, with step-by-step demonstrations of soloing in blues, country, Latin, Brazilian, jazz and pop styles. 33 Minutes VHS Video.

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Adrian Belew - ELECTRONIC GUITAR

Formerly a member of King Crimson, Adrian has recorded with his own band and toured with David Bowie. This video provides an instructive look at electronic effect s, creative soloing, alternate tunings and two-handed fingerboard techniques. Adrian also performs several of his own inventive compositions. (60 min. VHS Video)

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ADVANCED CHORDS AND RHYTHMS

This video targets the more advanced player. It takes you step by step through a wide variety of advanced chords, chord changes, chord voicing, chord progressions and rhythms. The backing track provides a full sound to accompany you. A must for the serious guitarist. 33 minute VHS Video.

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ARPEGGIOS FOR THE LEAD GUITARIST

Features Paul Hanson, one of rock's most talented musicians. Paul has become Hollywood's premier guitar coach teaching such names as Michael J. Fox, Eric Stoltz and Maria Conchita Alonso, to name a few. He has also played lead guitar for Vanilla Fudge on their U.S. Reunion Tour. Currently Paul is serving as a 'Rock Specialist' at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. During this incredible nonstop 30 minute video, Paul presents an in depth study of arpeggios. He takes you step by step through a wide variety of arpeggios, sweep picking, sweeping and sliding, triads and 7th chords. Paul demonstrates ascending and descending harmonized scales how to build 7th chord arpeggios from major scales and much more. 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 guitarist. 34 minute VHS Video.

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BAD BOYS OF ROCK AND ROLL VOL. 1

Blow dry your hair, get some really tight pants and strike a dangerous pose as you play the slickest "bad boy" songs ever written. Where Are They Now? They're right here on this tape! Join Dan Warner and Tommy Anthony as they guide you through all the great licks and riffs to these late 70s/early 80s classics: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN/Thin Lizzy, ROCK YOU LIKE A HURRICANE/Scorpions, SMOKIN' IN THE BOYS ROOM/Brownsville Station, and WORKING FOR THE WEEKEND/Lover Boy. SongXpress is a fast and easy way to learn your favorite songs on guitar. VHS Video only.

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BARRE CHORD BASICS

SongXpress is a fast and easy way to learn your favorite songs on guitar. Perfect for the beginning guitarist who can play basic open position chords. Barre chords are one of the great advantages guitarists have. Because barre chords are moveable (transposable to any key). After learning just a few simple fingerings, you'll be able to play virutally any chord in any key. Special Features of DVD include: ~ Special Tuning Segment ~ Interactive Menus ~ Internet Connectivity.

BEGINNING METAL RHYTHM GUITAR

Enter the realm of metal guitar with a metal master as he reveals the deepest secrets of playing rhythm guitar. Nick exposes all the essential elements, including power chords, riffs, intervals, muting and picking techniques, the heavy chord, and more. Truly an inspiring video for fans of all metal styles, from Black Sabbath to Metallica to Pantera. Includes on-screen music and up-close camera shots. 56 minutes VHS Video.

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BEGINNING ROCK GUITAR

This video features Michael Thompson, a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and one of rock's most talented session players for Michael Bolton, Dokken, Reba McEntire, Great White and more! He presents solid rock guitar basics, from parts of the guitar through picking techniques and creating solos. 31 min. VHS Video.

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BEGINNING ROCK LEAD GUITAR

Hal Leonard is proud to introduce an exciting series of videos for beginning guitarists. Each video features an inspiring session with a master teacher/player and includes on-screen music and up-close camera shots all in a very hip, totally contemporary setting. Allow one of guitar's leading educators to show you the essentials of playing exciting rock leads. Troy covers modes, articulations, arpeggios, speed exercises, scales, rock licks, theory, and more, in detail for the beginning rock guitarist. 53:50 minute VHS Video.

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BEGINNING ROCK RHYTHM GUITAR

Learn all the essential rhythm techniques, including power chords, barre chords, triad shapes, muting, chord progressions, pick harmonics, and more. Troy also includes vital background information with each concept, giving you the theory behind chops of bands like Pearl Jam and Extreme. Includes on-screen music and up-close camera shots. 52:20 minute VHS Video.

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Best of Lennon & McCartney for Electric Guitar

This outstanding DVD/VHS Video teaches the trademark electric guitar riffs and solos behind rock's most influential songwriting duo. Features in-depth instruction and close-up demos professionally presented by Musicians Institute instructor and Guitar One columnist Tom Kolb. Featured Beatles songs: Birthday · Day Tripper · Drive My Car · Get Back · A Hard Day's Night · I Feel Fine · Paperback Writer · Ticket to Ride.

Blues Saraceno

An exciting hour of discussions and demonstrations of contemporary blues-rock guitar playing. From bending and vibrato to phrasing and using effects, Blues offers an inside look into his personal style. The video includes a close-up view of his tapping and right-handpick and fingers technique as well as his use of the whammy-bar and wah-wah pedal. Booklet included.

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BRAD GILLIS

Night Ranger's super guitarist has also played with Ozzy Osbourne and Rubicon. Brad demonstrates favorite Night Ranger licks along with important tips and techniques for guitar playing. 58 Minute VHS Video.

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Brett Garsed - ROCK FUSION

ROCK FUSION explores rock improvisation using scales, phrasing and concepts more familiar to jazz, but using them in a rock context. The VHS video includes four-note-per-string scales, chromatic ideas and wide interval skips, and is designed to stretch the imagination and redefine rock improvisation. With booklet. (75 min.)

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BRIAN MAY

Founder of Queen and one of rock's finest guitarists, Brian May covers licks and solos to several Queen hits, and harmony soloing on this (VHS) video. 47 minutes.

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California Sound Vol.1 (Early Rock & Roll)

Tommy Anthony, your SongXpress instructor, will take you back in time to the days when the Beach Boys were atop the music world. You will learn all the unique chords and melodies that came fom the genius Brian Wilson and discover why tunes like, "California Girls,""God Only Know," "I Get Around," and "Surfer Girl" spent endless weeks on the Billboard charts. SongXpress is like having a good friend show you your favorite songs in the comfort of your own living room. Special Features on DVD include: * Tuning Segment * On-Screen Chord Diagrams * Additional Video Tips * Additional Product Previews * Internet Connectivity.

California Sound Vol.2 (Early Rock & Roll)

Get ready for another adventure at the beach as Tommy Anthony, your SongXpress instructor, helps you learn the great Beach Boys tunes of summer. He will guide you note by note through some of the songs that helped get them inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. SongXpress is like having a good friend show you your favorite songs in the comfort of your own living room. Special Features on DVD include: * Tuning Segment * On-Screen Chord Diagrams * Additional Video Tips * Additional Product Previews * Internet Connectivity.

Carl Verheyen - Intervallic Rock

Carl's unique intervallic style has a fiery originality. In this video, Carl pulls you out of the 'up and down the scales' rut and into sometruly modern lines. Guiding you through dozens of major, minor and dominant lines, Carl will get you improvising with wider interval -- your playing will open up! Booklet included. (60 min. VHS Video)

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Chris Impellitteri - SPEED SOLOING

With up-close camera shots and on-screen tablature, Chris Impellitteri analyses the improvisational tools critical for composing rock leads. Covers: speed, conception, speed picking, high speed repetition, how to use speed, right-left hand synchronization, 3-note-per-string sequences, alternate picking, arpeggios and more. (60 min.VHS VIdeo)

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Classic Guitar Effects - GETTING THE SOUNDS

Nick Nolan, the Musician's Institute's rock expert, explains how to use all the most popular effects, like compression, distortion, chorus, digital delay and many more. Special DVD features include: additional video previews, "getting to know your amplifier" interactive features, Internet connectivity, and much more!

Classic Rock Guitar - GETTING THE SOUNDS

Learn how to get all the great classic rock guitar sounds from the Beatles to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, The Police, and many more. This DVD will provide you with a complete tonal "menu" from which to select your favorite sounds. Special DVD features include: additional video, previews, "getting to know your amplifier" interactive features, Internet connectivity, and much more!

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CLASSIC ROCK GUITAR SOLOING

Session guitarist and instructor at the famous Guitar Institute of Technology, Barrett Tagliarino takes you though a step-by-step demonstration of techniques such as bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and vibrato. He shows how to count out solo structures and how to connect phrases to create memorable musical statements. In a number of demonstrations, Barrett is accompanied by rhythm tracks, which allows the viewer to play along. 49 minute VHS Video.

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CLASSIC ROCK VOL. 1

SongXpress is like having your best friend teach you your favorite songs. Experience the immediate gratification of learning your favorite songs now. Features four of the greatest classic rock songs. Taught just as you've heard them performed on the original recordings. Titles are: Aqualung (Jethro T ull) * Long Train Runnin' (The Doobie Brothers) * Old Time Rock & Roll (Bob Seger) * You Really Got Me (The Kinks).

CLASSIC ROCK VOL. 2

Features another great selection of the classic rock hits that are the sound track of our youth. You'll amaze yourself and your friends with these classic songs! Tommy Anthony, your SongXpress instructor, will guide you through all the chords, licks and riffs you need to play these great songs from the Young Rascals, Eric Clapton, the Police, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. CONTENTS: Good Lovin', Lay Down Sally, Roxanne, Sweet Home Alabama. SongXpress is a fast and easy way to learn your favorite songs on guitar.

CLASSIC ROCK VOL. 3

Dan Warner and Tommy Anthony, your SongXpress instructors, guide you through all the licks, riffs and patterns you need to play these classic rock songs. This tape is jam-packed with 60s and early 70s rock history. Including Robin Trower's blues rock anthem Bridge of Sighs, the Doobie Brothers China Grove, Cocaine performed by Eric Clapton, and Alvin Lee's I'd Love to Change the World. If you know your basic chords and are ready to wail, this is for you. SongXpress is a fast and easy was to learn your favorite songs on guitar.

CLASSIC SURF (Spy & Rockabilly) VOL. 2

Crank up the reverb and dial in the twang cause Dan Warner, your SongXpress instructor, is gonna show you some of the coolest guitar songs ever! All the great guitar from monster Surf hits including Wipeout (The Surfairs) · Walk Don't Run (Ventures)· Secret Agent Man (Johnny Rivers and the Ventures) · Hot Rod Lincoln ( Commander Cody) · This is cool guitar! SongXpress is a fast and easy way to learn your favorite songs on guitar. VHS Video only.

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CLASSIC SURF VOL. 1

Features four surf standards taught just as you've heard them performed by surf guitar giants. Titles are: Miserlou (Dick Dale)* Penetration (The Pyramids) * Pipeline (The Chantays) * Tequila (The Champs). 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.

Dan Huff - GUITAR IN THE STUDIO

With credits such as Faith Hill, Lonestar, and SheDaisy, Dan Huff has become one of the most sought after producers in Nashville today. Evolving from his days as a sessions guitarist playing with every major artist from Madonna to Michael Jackson, Dan Huff is a veteran of the music industry who has seen it all from every facet as a musician. Guitar in the Studio explores both sides of Dan's expertise as he shows you what it's like to be a guitar player recording in the studio.~ The recording process as it relates to guitarists~ Uses for different sounds and effects~ Dan's approach to playing the guitar~ Performances with the band GIANT~ Analysis of performances~ Advice and philosophy on being a musician. VHS

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Danny Stag - Blues Rock Guitar

A guitarist who has played with Kingdom Come and has received rave reviews, Danny helps make blues rock guitar easier. With booklet. (approx. 60 min. VHS video)

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Dave Celentano's Advanced Rock Lead Guitar

Dave Celentano finishes up his three level lead guitar video course by introducing the student to a variety of complete solos to learn and play over the band rhythm tracks. Topics include: '80s style soloing, modal soloing in rock, acoustic blues soloing, triads, arpeggios, legato, string bending, vibrato, tapping, and more. Dave demonstrates all the solos, then breaks each down into small sections for easier learning, discussing important concepts, theory and scales. A booklet of all the examples is included. 60 minute VHS Video or DVD for Electric and Acoustic Guitar.

Dave Celentano's Advanced Rock Rhythm Guitar

Dave Celentano concludes his three level rock rhythm guitar course with challenging rhythm work in the styles of funk/rock, fast boogie blues, slow blues/rock, and heavy metal. Techniques and topics covered are fast electric and acoustic strums, palm muting, string muting, scratch strumming, riff rhythms, seventh and ninth chords, power chords, bar chords, and more. Dave demonstrates each example then breaks it down into smaller sections for learning. Includes a booklet of all examples. 60 minute VHS Video or DVD (for Electric or Acoustic Guitar)..

Dave Celentano's Beginning Rock Lead Guitar

All the essentials for playing lead guitar are packed into this video. Coves: the minor pentatonic scale, the blues scale, the natural minor scale, scale exercises, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, vibrato, tapping, string bending, legato phrasing, pinch harmonics, sweep picking, alternate picking, soloing, how to play in other keys, plus a rhythm track for the student to practice soloing over, and many examples. The booklet includes easy-to-read neck diagrams, tablature, and all examples demonstrated on the video. 60 minute VHS Video or DVD for Electric or Acoustic Guitar.

Dave Celentano's Beginning Rock Rhythm Guitar

This information-packed video will show you everything you need to get playing solid rhythm electric guitar. Topics include: anatomy of the electric guitar; string gauges; picks; tuning; finger exercises; picking techniques; how to read chord diagrams and tablature; open position major, minor and seventh chords; tips for playing chords; proper hand positioning; barre chords; power chords; playing in time; and many rhythms with which to practice chords. The accompanying booklet includes easy-to-read chord diagrams and tablature of examples demonstrated on the video. 60 minute VHS Video or DVD for Electric and Acoustic Guitar..

Dave Celentano's Intermediate Rock Lead Guitar

In this comprehensive continuation of Dave's beginning video, you will learn exercises to improve finger dexterity, three-note-per-string scales, scale exercises, alternate picking, tremolo picking, sweep picking, advanced string bending, triads, arpeggios, long legato licks, speed licks, string bending licks, connecting licks to make solos, a complete solo to play over a rhythm track at the end of the video, and lots of valuable advice from Dave's decades of playing. 60 minute VHS Video/DVD. For Electric and Acoustic Guitar.

Dave Celentano's Intermediate Rock Rhythm Guitar

This video/dvd picks up where Dave Celentano's Beginning Rock Rhythm Guitar left off. Here, you will learn advanced bar chord forms, jazz chords that can be used in rock, pedal tone rhythms, palm muting, advanced right hand rhythms, fingerpicking, Travis picking, and valuable advice and playing tips. Styles covered include rock, blues/rock, jazz/rock, '80s rock, funk/rock, and acoustic fingerpicking. Dave also discusses and demonstrates the different sounds produced by the Gibson Les Paul, the Fender Strat, and by acoustic guitar. 60-minute VHS/DVD Video. For Electric and Acoustic Guitar.

DAVE NAVARRO

Dave Navarro, guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, demonstrates his unique guitar style and techniques. He discusses his rhythm style showing chordal licks, double stops, and chord structure, and breaks down many of his best riffs and solos, from his earlier Jane's Addiction days, as well as recent Red Hot Chili Peppers recordings. He takes the viewer step-by-step through his multiple delays, wah-wah pedal and ebow tricks, and more. The accompanying booklet includes easy-to-follow diagrams and notation that corresponds exactly to the (VHS) video. 60 minutes.

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DAVEY JOHNSTONE

The dynamic guitarist for Elton John since 1970, Davey is considered one of the foremost guitarists in contemporary music today. Now for the first time, this uniquely gifted guitarist puts his exceptional talent to work for you. Davey takes the viewer step by step through a spectacular assortment of his greatest licks and solos. 60 minute VHS Video.

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DAVID TORN - PAINTING WITH GUITAR

Complete two-tape series. Here is a treat for all electric guitarists who want to get beyond the mundane and reach for the sublime! David Torn reveals the secrets of how he creates the unique ambient guitar sounds that have made him one of the world's most sought-after musicians for film scores, concerts and recording sessions. Guitarists will learn how to combine creativity with electronic gear to build colors, textures and moods, and take advantage of the guitar's more orchestral capabilities. Video One: How to set up basic equipment for maximum sonic impact, demonstrating his Klein Custom guitar and its pick-ups, switches, tone controls and innovative 'TransTrem' whammy bar. He details the use of his channel-switching amplifier and a myriad of foot pedal devices to expand the guitar's sonic palette.This tape is loaded with invaluable tips and ideas for how guitarists can start crating the 'sonic alternative.' 60-minute Video * Includes Diagrams * Early Intermediate Level. Video Two: David delves into delay-based effects and the essential components of looping to build textures, colors, sound washes, orchestral effects and other 'sonic alternatives.' A must-see for anyone interested in using guitar effects for film scores, orchestration, record production sweetening and live production. 70-minute Video * Includes Diagrams * Intermediate Level.

EARLY ROCK ROLL VOL. 1

Have fun as Tommy Anthony, your SongXpress instructor, shows you the classic guitar parts to these pivotal Rock & Roll songs. Tommy will show you how to play all the chords, licks and riffs youll need. Plus, our exclusive on-screen diagrams and tablature will have you performing classic old rock and roll tunes in no time. All you need is a basic knowledge of simple guitar chords and this tape will have you playing like a pro. Titles and (artists) are: Blue Suede Shoes (Elvis Presley) * Oh, Pretty Woman (Roy Orbison) * That'll Be the Day (Buddy Holly) * Wake Up Little Susie (The Everly Brothers).

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EARLY ROCK ROLL VOL. 2

Tommy Anthony, your SongXpress instructor, shows you everything you need to play these great Rock & Roll songs. From the early rockabilly sound of the Everly Brothers Cathy's Clown to the R&B classic Stand By Me, it's all here. You can play these songs! This is a perfect tape for beginners - its that easy. Titles are: Cathy's Clown * I Only Have Eyes for You * On Broadway * Stand By Me.

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Electric Slide Guide BEYOND BASICS

The unmistakably gutsy and soulful sound of slide guitar can be a valuable addition for any electric guitarist. Keith Wyatt demonstrates various glass and metal slides and shows which ones are best. He then takes you step by step through all the slide techniques including vibrato, right and left-hand muting, intonation, useful fingerboard positions and open tunings. Then it's play-along time as Keith demonstrates tons of blues and rock-style licks in the special 'call and response' section. (60 min. VHS)

ELECTRIC SLIDE GUITAR

This video will introduce guitarists to the world of playing electric slide guitar in open G and open E tunings. David begins with the basics of getting a good slide sound, takes you through slide scale patterns and riffs in open position and up the neck, and demonstrates step-by-step how to create riffs, solos and backup parts in the styles of Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Duane Allman and Ry Cooder. The accompanying booklet features easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the video. (VHS)

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Elliot Easton - CARS, GUITARS & ELLIOT EASTON

In this VHS video, Elliot Easton of The Cars demonstrates some of his more famous solos, explains his techniques and principles, and talks about how he achieves his tone. You'll also get to see and hear Elliot in action as he jams with an all-star rhythm section that features Tim Bogert on bass and Bugsy Wilcox on drums. This is a great video for any serious student of the electric guitar.

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Elliott Randall - On Guitar, Part1

Develop the skills necessary to express your own ideas and create an individual style. Elliott offers many of his personal technique tips including picking, warm- up exercises, natural sound effects, tremolo, muting and bending, plus how to create exciting solos. Includes performances with Cornell Dupree and Chris Bishop. ( 65 min VHS Video)

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FAMOUS ROCK GUITAR RIFFS AND SOLOS

Learn the trademark riffs and solos that define rock guitar! In this DVD, Musicians Institute guitar instructor Tom Kolb provides in-depth analysis of these eight groundbreaking songs: No Particular Place to Go (Chuck Berry) · Crossroads (Cream) · Hey Joe (Jimi Hendrix) · You Shook Me (Led Zeppelin) · Iron Man (Black Sabbath) · Smoke on the Water (Deep Purple) · You Really Got Me (Van Halen) · Crossfire (Stevie Ray Vaughan). Approximately 60 minutes.

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FUNK GUITAR JAMMIN'

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.

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FUNK RHYTHM GUITAR LICKSAMPLES

The Licksamples series presents a unique new format, introducing sample licks for each instrument and style that vary in range from typical to ultimate. Clearly presented and enjoyable to use, this video series features one-on-one instruction plus performance footage that allows the viewer to see up-close how these patterns are used by a master. Videos include complete transcriptions with tab reference sheets. Level: Intermediate to Advanced Al McKay, guitarist for the legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire, shows you 25 of the ultimate funk rhythm guitar patterns. Patterns include Motown, dance funk, Latin gunk, swing funk, funk rock, funk blues, boogie-woogie funk, funky samba and more. Includes performances by Al's band L.A. All-Stars, featuring Bruce Conte, guitarist for the most pivotal funk band of all time, Tower of Power. Also includes a special duo performance by Al and Bruce. Includes a 36-page booklet. 55 minute VHS Video.

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George Lynch - GEORGE LYNCH

George demonstrates shapes, tapping, string skipping, vibrato techniques and whammy-bar effects plus several favorite licks. He also teaches excerpts from some of his famous recorded solos. Watch George in the recording studio where he's creating solo overdubs for the Lynch Mobalbum WICKED SENSATION. (50 min.VHS Video)

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GET THAT CLASSIC FENDER® SOUND!

The licks, solos and rhythm parts of the great 'Telecaster' And 'Stratocaster' players, taught on original vintage instruments. Includes tips on tone, amp settings and little-known facts about the instruments and their famous players. A must for all electric guitarists and collectors! 90-Minute VHS Video * Includes Music + Tab * Early Intermediate Level.

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Great Rhythm Grooves for Electric Guitar

With special guests Louis Johnson, bass and Tetsugi Ogawa, lead guitar. Alex Weir teaches guitarists how he got the driving sounds that made The Talking Heads, Brothers Johnson, Tom Tom Club and others burn! Priceless advice on pick speed, tonal variations, rhythmic development, hand/wrist positions, timing and more. 80-Minute VHS Video * Early Intermediate Level.

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Greg Howe - HOT ROCK LICKS

This VHS video covers a variety of subjects ranging from melodic warm-up exercises to Greg Howe's most treasured and favorite licks. Includes: alternate picking, 3-octave scales, 4-note-per-string patterns, how to use arpeggios, and exciting two-handed licks. The tools you need to create your own hot solos. (60 min.)

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HEAVY METAL VOL. 1

Hold on to your hat as Dan Warner, your SongXpress instructor, shows you the all the great riffs and licks from these smoking Heavy Metal guitar classics. Plus, our exclusive on-screen diagrams and tablature will have you performing these classics in no time. Titles include: Crazy Train (Ozzy Osburne) * Paranoid (Black Sabbath) * Rock & Roll (Led Zeppelin) * and White Wedding (Billy Idol). Special Features of DVD include: * Tuning Segment * "Additional Tips" Video Clips * Internet Connectivity * On-Screen Chord Diagrams. SongXpress is a fast and easy way to learn your favorite songs on guitar.

HEAVY METAL VOL. 2

Break out the platform shoes and black leather, Dan Warner, your SongXpress instructor, is going to show you everything you need to know to play these heavy metal classics. All the tunes you listened to “back in the day,” will now come alive on your own guitar after learning all the chords, riffs and power melodies from greats such as Dokken, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Deep Purple. Titles are: Flight of Icarus, Iron Man , It’s Not Love , Smoke On The Water. DVD special features include: Special Tuning segment, Chord diagrams, Additional video tips, Internet connectivity, and much more! SongXpress is a fast and easy way to learn your favorite songs on guitar.

HEAVY METAL VOL. 3

Danny Warner, your SongXpress instructor, is back again to teach you more of the heavy metal tunes you love. He will touch on some of the major influences in the heavy metal world, such as Dokken, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Judas Priest. Our on-screen chord diagrams will make it easy for you to learn these songs. Including: Alone Again, The Trooper, War Pigs, You’ve Got Another Thing Coming.

Hiram Bullock - GROOVE MUSIC

One of New York's most sought-after session guitarists and a former 'Late Night with David Letterman' guitarist, Hiram offers this rare introspective on chord pro gressions, soloing riffs and guitarattitude. Get ready for his special live performances of Little Wing,Teen Town and more. With music notation booklet. (approx . 70 min. VHS Video)

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INTERMEDIATE ROCK GUITAR

Guitar Institute of Technology instructor Tom Kolb has played with Steve Miller, Richard Marx, Jefferson Starship, and the Beach Boys. This 30-minute video features solid rock guitar principles like major, minor, and pentatonic intervals of scales, double stops, arpeggios, rock rhythms, solos, and more. 32 minute VHS Video.

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Introduction to Musical Styles for Electric Guitar

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. The UBXpress series takes the fundamentals of the #1 instructional music video (Ultimate Beginner Series) and combines it with the most revolutionary way of learning great songs (SongXpress) in order to create a path of learning designed to get you up and playing in no time. 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. We'll teach you the elements of a basic song in each style so you can apply them to your playing and learn hundreds of songs like it. With UBXpress we don't just feed you for a day, we feed you for a lifetime. Skills Include: * Posture & technique * How to tune correctly * How to change your strings * Chords * Strumming patterns * Arpeggios * Fingerpicking and much more! Special DVD Features Include: tuning segment, performance option, artist video previews, additional video tips, beginning music theory interactive, listening recommendations, and Internet connectivity.

JIM KELLY'S GUITAR WORKSHOP VIDEO

Valuable to players at all levels, this great video will teach you to play in the style of the guitar greats. You can watch Jim's hands while he plays and discover the secrets of his approach and technique, and play along with the tracks using the notation and tab provided in the video booklet. Includes over 70 minutes of guitar performance and instruction. Also available in DVD - The interactive song lessons on this extremely comprehensive DVD disc represent a cross-section of modern guitar styles and song forms. The split-screen footage, multiple camera angles and incredible close-ups let you watch Jim Kelly's hands to learn his secrets, tips and tricks as he presents each tune as a full performance followed by a special teaching section. He plays in the style of guitar greats like Jeff Beck, Wes Montgomery, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Pass, Pat Metheny and more. With over 90 minutes of guitar performance and instruction, an accompanying booklet with standard notation & TAB, and lessons in English, Japanese and Spanish, Jim Kelly's Guitar Workshop DVD lets everyone have fun and improve their playing at their own pace. 90+ minutes.

Jimi Hendrix - Learn to Play the Songs from Are You Experienced

This fantastic product shows guitarists how to play the important parts to every song on this influential album. The 2 video set or DVD is hosted and taught by Velvert Turner, a student and friend of Jimi's, with demonstrations by ace Hendrix guitar educator Andy Aledort. For each song, the guitar parts are played at two tempos to help players learn each riff and solo properly, and there are backing tracks to play along with. As a bonus, this set includes actual footage of Jimi playing many of the songs explored and presented on these tapes. Players will learn: Purple Haze · Manic Depression · Hey Joe · Love or Confusion · May This Be Love · I Don't Live Today · The Wind Cries Mary · Fire · Third Stone from the Sun · Foxey Lady · Are You Experienced? · Stone Free · 51st Anniversary · Highway Chile · Can You See Me · Remember · and Red House. Available on VHS or DVD (with the navigational freedom that a DVD provides, you will easily be able to go right to the lessons of your choice!)

JOE WALSH

Joe takes you through 45 wild and crazy minutes of solid guitar basics for 'How To Set Up A Guitar For Perfect Intonation.' He covers the nitty gritty of the most important 'how to's' to help you get the most out of your axe... stringing your guitar, adjusting your truss rod, intonation, perfect pitch, how to clean your pots, as well as all you ever wanted to know about pickups, G-tuning, E-tuning, using the slide and creating your own solos. Joe Walsh, living rock legend and one of the most respected and influential guitarists, presents an insightful view of the guitar as both a solo and supporting instrument. 47-minute VHS Video.

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Joey Tafolla - Shredding

In an intense video filled with both studio and live performances, Joey guides you through a no-holds-barred, step-by-step lesson of his best licks, tricks and techniques. Joey also performs many of his high-tech compositions showing his amazing use of chromatics, pentatonic scales and open strings. Booklet included. (60 min. VHS Video)

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John Petrucci - Rock Discipline

Get ready for this two-hour epic on the art of modern rock guitar. After a valuable segment on warming up, John Petrucci (Dream Theater) covers how to develop speed and accuracy, chromatic exercises, playing with dynamics,connecting scale fragments to form long solo lines, and much, much more! Special Features of DVD Include: Backstage With John; G3 Tour Footage; Hilarious Bloopers On The Set; Interactive Tour Of John's Guitar; Tuning Segment; Dream Theater Discography; Additional Product Previews; Printable PDFLessons; Internet Connectivity.

Kee Marcello - KEE MARCELLO

Kee Marcello, the guitarist from Europe gives you a close up of his incredible power, technique and soulfulness. Learn many of Kee's favorite scale sequences and licks as well as exercises for string skipping and alternate picking. Watch him rip through 'Hammers Heart' -- dazzling! Booklet included. (60 min. VHS Video)

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Larry Mitchell - LARRY MITCHELL

In this video Larry Mitchell invites you into his unique world of contemporary guitar playing. Learn Larry's classically inspired warm-up exercise and 'the link ing system' -- his approach to connecting three-note-per-string scale patterns on the entire fingerboard. Booklet included. (55 min. VHS Video)

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LES PAUL

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.

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MARK SLAUGHTER

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.

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Marty Friedman - MELODIC CONTROL

Marty Friedman of Megadeth demonstrates and explains how to gain control as a lead player and develop creative melodic solos. Learn numerous arpeggios, scales, licks, shifts, picking techniques and string bends. Exclusive close-up footage of Marty's blistering leads caps this metal video must-have! Booklet included. (58 min. VHS Video)

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Marty Friedman's Electirc Guitar Day One

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.

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Metallica - Guitar Legendary Licks 1983-1988

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).

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Metallica - Guitar Legendary Licks 1988-1997

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.

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MODERN ROCK GUITAR SOLOING

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!

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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. 2

Tommy Anthony, your SongXpress instructor, shows you everything you need to play these great Modern Rock songs. Youll learn all the chords, riffs, and guitar patterns the foundation of these modern rock radio mainstays. Contents: Barely Breathing (Duncan Sheik) * Gel (Collective Soul) * How's It Going To Be (Third Eye Blind) * I'll Be (Edwin McCain). SongXpress is a fst and easy way to learn your favorite songs on guitar. VHS only.

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MODERN ROCK VOL. 3

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.

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MODERN ROCK VOL. 4

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.

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MODES FOR THE LEAD GUITARIST

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.

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MORE GUITAR WORKSHOP VIDEO

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.

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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

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.

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Paul Gilbert's Intense Rock II

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 )

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Paul Gilbert's Intense Rock Sequences & Techniques

INTENSE ROCK takes you step by step through the techniques that will enable you to play terrifying licks. In this exciting video, Paul Gilbert teaches you his personal exercises and sequences for incredibly fast and clean alternate picking, 3-note-per-string scales, sweep picking and string skipping. (60 min. VHS Video)

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Paul Gilbert's Terrifying Guitar Tips

Learn to play with intensity, speed and finesse! PAUL GILBERT'S TERRIFYING GUITAR TRIP takes you from the studio to the stage, with lots of thoroughly explained guitar music in between. Paul gives advice for beginners as well as plenty of challenging licks for intermediate and advanced players. With booklet. (75 min.)

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Paul Hanson - METAL & ROCK IMPROVISING

Take a one-hour look into contemporary rock guitar playing. With the aid of easy-to-read graphics, Paul Hanson shows you the extended blues scale, hammer-ons, pull-offs, sweep licks and how to perfect your vibrato. Paul also introduces some classical-rock lines and shows how to use them in your soloing. (60 min. VHS VIdeo)

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Pete Anderson - ROOTS ROCK WORKSHOP

Pete Anderson is the driving force behind the searing Telecaster-driven Rockabilly grooves of the Dwight Yoakum band. On this VHS video Pete discusses and demonstrates the signature techniques and tones that have made him one of the most important and influential guitarists of the decade.

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Playing in the Style of the Fender® Telecaster Greats

Acclaimed LA guitarist and songwriter Troy Dexter discusses the classic Telecaster sound, pick-up configuration and body style, and looks at the artists that have unlocked its secrets. He breaks down the signature riffs of James Burton and Steve Cropper, the blues rock styles of Johnny Lang, and the special tuning and chord voicings of Keith Richards. Troy then goes step-by-step through the jazzy country style of Danny Gatton, the unique chord voicings of Andy Summers, the blues licks of Albert Lee, and lots more. Includes an accompanying booklet with easy-to-follow notation and diagrams that correspond exactly to the VHS video. 60 minutes.

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Reb Beach - CUTTING LOOSE

Reb was a key member of Winger and previously an in-demand session player with Chaka Kahn, Howard Jones, Twisted Sister and Roger Daltry.This video demonstrates an incredible variety of two-handed tapping, whammy bar and harmonic applications, rock rhythm playing, muting and how to develop your own style. (60 min. VHS Video)

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RHYTHM GUITAR

This in-depth lesson with Bruce Buckingham - an instructor at Musicians Institute since 1980 - is a comprehensive source for learning the essentials of rhythm guitar. It covers in detail rhythms, triads and seventh chords, inversions and alternate voicings, pentatonic and double-stop fills, and much more. VHS Video.

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Richie Kotzed - Rock Chops

Richie Kotzen of Poison shows you hi-tech rock techniques such as:shapes and sequences for melodic legato playing, inventive ways to combine string skipping and right-hand tapping to create mind-bogglingsounds, plus scales, sweeping techniques and more! With up-close camera shots and a booklet in music and tab. (60 min. VHS Video)

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RIK EMMETT

The guitarist for Triumph takes you through the basics of guitar styles and techniques, including some of Rik's original study pieces and exercises never before released. This pack features a 2-hour tape and 68 page book with easy-to-follow diagrams that correspond to the tape. 120 minute VHS Video.

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ROCK AND ROLL RHYTHM GUITAR

Complete two-tape (VHS) series. This master of rhythm guitar styles and techniques teaches the chops of the great rock and soul rhythm players. Video One: Covered in this lesson are the styles of Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, James Nolen and others, including damping techniques, alternate chord shapes, two-guitar drills and much more. 90-Minute Video * Includes Chords * Beginner to Early Intermediate Levels. Video Two: The styles of Steve Cropper and the Memphis Sound, Al Green, Albert King and others. Includes drills and exercises, plus tips on holding the pick, getting the best tone, keeping time and other invaluable information. 75-Minute Video* Includes Chords * Early Intermediate Level.

Rock Guitar Rhythm Chops - BEYOND BASICS

Nick Nolan of GIT presents the ideas and concepts needed to develop really driving rhythm guitar parts that lock in with the bass and drums. Nick also demonstrates a variety of chord voicings and techniques designed to add personality to any rhythm part. Includes: power chords, full chord voicingscommon "color" tones, mixing bass lines and power chords, and rock, funk and ballad styles. Special Features of DVD Include:~Tuning Segment~Artist Video Previews~Bonus Video Tips~Getting To Know Your Amplifier~Beyond Basics Catalog~Internet Connectivity.

Rock Guitar Tips

GUITAR TIPS brings together some of the world's greatest guitarists, each providing his own insights on music and the guitar. ROCK GUITAR TIPS features Paul Gilbert, Richie Kotzen, George Lynch and Yngwie Malmsteen, each offering his thoughts and advice on developing the kind of blazing technique that put them in the forefront of modern electric guitar. Hosted by Keith Wyatt. (44 min. VHS Video)

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ROCK LEAD GUITAR

Techniques, Scales, Licks, and Soloing Concepts for Guitar

In this in-depth, hour-long video lesson, popular Musicians Institute instructor Danny Gill leads guitarists on an exploration of the techniques, scales and fundamentals used by the greatest legends of rock guitar. Topics covered include: pentatonic and diatonic scales · bending, vibrato and lead licks · sweep picking · harmonics · and much more. Approximately 60-minute VHS Video.

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ROCK RHYTHM GUITAR

Rock Rhythm Guitar features Michael Thompson, one of rock's most talented session players and a Berklee College of Music graduate. Michael presents solid rock rhythms that are used by every popular musician today. He shows the rhythm styles of Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, Andy Summers, Jimi Hendrix and Van Halen. Michael also demonstrates funk chords, arpegginted chord progressions, muted arpeggios, chord shapes, hammer on chords, and more. Michael incorporates rhythm tracks with his examples allowing the viewer to play along. The accompanying booklet shows each example in notation and tablature. 30-minute VHS Video.

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ROCKABILLY GUITAR

With special guests Levon Helm, Rick Danko and Chris Zaloom. Complete two-tape series. Jim Weider, lead guitarist for The Band, teaches the wild, freewheeling licks, techniques and rhythm patterns of the rock pioneers, using the original guitars and amps of the '50s and '60s. Includes tips on solos, scales, exercises plus how-tos for using whammy bar, amp tremolo, Echoplex and more. Video One: Jim teaches the country fingerpicking that Scotty Moore used on Elvis Presley's early hits; shows how Duane Eddy got his twangy sound; and highlights how Paul Burlison's single-string lead work influenced Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and others. 90-minute video * Includes Music + Tab * Early Intermediate Level. Video Two: Jim analyzes and demonstrates the great trademark licks and rhythm patterns of Chuck Berry and the innovative solos of Eddie Cochran. 85-minute video * Includes Music + Tab * Intermediate Level.

ROWAN ROBERTSON

This young guitar star from Dio captures the essence of what it takes to play lead guitar in this dynamic 60-minute (VHS) video. He covers everything from 'pick tricks' to vibrato techniques to string dampening, and how to incorporate your own style and personality in your playing. A special interview features Ronnie James Dio discussing songwriting fundamentals, and more. Rowan's secret for his success is revealed with this incredible presentation of one of the youngest and most prolific players today.

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SCALES FOR THE LEAD GUITARIST

Scales For The Lead Guitarist features Michael Thompson who has performed with many popular musicians including Michael Jackson, Michael Bolton, Great White, Dokken, Reba McEntire, Celine Dion, Hall & Oates, Earth, Wind & Fire and more. Michael also has his own album out under the Geffen label. In this video, he presents 30 minutes of an in depth study of scales and their application for the lead guitarist. Michael takes you through a step by step demonstration of major pentatonic, minor pentatonic, harmonic minor scale, chromatic passages, blues scale, major scale, minor scale, soloing over changes, use of chord tones, melodic phasing and more. Michael incorporates rhythm tracks with his examples allowing the viewer to play along. The accompanying booklet shows each example in notation and tablature. Michael Thompson believes that education goes a long way when it comes to getting those top gigs. Through this video, he is able to share some of his knowledge with you. 30-minute VHS Video.

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SHRED METAL CHOP BUILDER

When Music Works DVD Series

Take your hard rock chops into the stratosphere with Berklee professor and world-renowned guitarist Joe Shred Lord Stump. In this master class DVD, Stump breaks down his disciplined approach to scale patterns and practice routines. He'll show you how to improve your technique and increase your speed, no matter what style you play. All you need is your guitar and a metronome. Stump will help you achieve a greater mastery of the instrument, with routines to get your chops in shape for the intense physical demands of the rock guitar idiom. 43 minutes.

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SLIDE GUITAR FOR ROCK AND BLUES

With special guests, The Delta Rhythm Kings. One of today's hottest slide guitarists shows how to get the sounds that drive the best electric rock and blues bands: vibrato, dynamics, intonation, slide-hammer technique, damping strings and much more. Includes sizzling versions of: Look Over Yonders Wall * The Sky Is Crying * Walking Blues * Tip Walk * Black Cat Bone to illustrate turnarounds, endings and complete solos in several styles. 90-minute Video * Includes Music + Tab * Early Intermediate Level.

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SOFT ROCK VOL. 1

SongXpress is like having your best friend teach you your favorite songs. Experience the immediate gratification of learning your favorite songs now! Contains four classic acoustic guitar songs. Each is taught in easy to learn format. Titles and (artists) are: Danny's Song (Loggins and Messina) * If (Bread ) * Melissa (The Allman Brothers) * Sister Golden Hair (America). VHS only.

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SongXpress Singles for Guitar series

SongXpress is an easy and fast way to learn great songs on your guitar. From classic blues to country, heavy metal to rock & roll, the SongXpress Singles for Guitar series allows you to focus on learning your favorite song including all the chords, licks, and riffs that made it one of your favorites. Using the convenient miniDVD format, you will be able to continue practicing wherever your travels may take you. Special features include: tuning segment, on-screen chord diagrams, additional theory video tips, internet connectivity.

SPEED PICKING

Rowan Robertson started as lead guitarist for Dio at 16, and now at the age of 20, he has his own unique style that incorporates elements of Hendrix, Vai, Van Halen, and Vaughan. In this video, Rowan explains alternate picking, sweep picking, economy picking, legato, hammer on, pull offs, and much more. Includes helpful exercises to build speed coordination. 32-minute VHS Video.

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STEVE LUKATHER

Steve is a Grammy Award-winning guitarist for Toto who has also recorded with Michael Jackson, Elton John, Donna Summer, George Benson, Hall & Oates, and more. He gives step-by-step demonstrations of licks and leads to top hits, and important tips and techniques for contemporary guitar playing. 47-minute VHS Video.

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Steve Lynch - The Two-Handed Guitarist

Steve shows you his amazing two-hand bending and sliding tricks.Included are exercises to strengthen right and left-hand hammer-ons and pull-offs. This video goes note-for-note through some of Steve's most famous solos from Autograph's first three albums and ends up with a tour of Steve's custom studio and road gear. (60 min. VHS Video)

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Steve Morse - Highlights

Steve Morse covers his country, Celtic and bluegrass roots, while explaining techniques such as chickenpickin', double-stop playing, bluegrass and fiddle runs, and banjo rolls. The material in this video is derived from the tapes THE ESSENTIAL STEVE MORSE and THECOMPLETE STYLES OF STEVE MORSE.

Steve Morse - The Complete Styles of Steve Morse

Steve uses excerpts from his tunes as well as original examples to illustrate the styles he combines to achieve his unique sound. He covers chicken pickin', double-stop playing, bluegrass and fiddle runs, banjo rolls, voice leading and more. The Steve Morse Band is featured in several burning performances. Booklet included. (60 min. VHs VIdeo)

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Steve Morse - The Essential Steve Morse

Featuring The Steve Morse Band. Steve analyzes the components that make up his unique style: sound and equipment, picking, muting, scale concepts, soloing ideas, connecting positions and learning complex parts. Using many examples and exercises, Steve shows practical applications of his soloing principles. W/ booklet. (60 min. VHS Video)

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TED NUGENT

Get a glimpse into the mind of the 'Motor City Madman' with this great Nugent instructional video. His guitar genius on the Gibson Byrdland, his earshattering intensity, and his over-the-top antics have made his name synonymous with rock. Spans four decades of multi-platinum hits in his no-holds-barred career. 61-minute VHS Video.

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THE 12-STRING GUITAR OF ROGER MCGUINN

Playing his signature Rickenbacker electric 12-string, Roger McGuinn teaches the licks and solos that defined The Byrds' distinctive sound. Master several of the songs and licks that Roger made famous and gather invaluable information about tuning, setting up, and playing 12-string guitar. Songs: Mr. Tambourine Man, Turn, Turn, Turn, Eight Miles High, Mr. Spaceman. He also demonstrates acoustic 12-string techniques while teaching Leadbelly's 'On Easter Morn He Rose.' 60-minute VHS Video * Includes Music & Tab * Early Intermediate Level.

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THE BEST OF BLACK SABBATH

On this info-packed DVD that makes learning licks easy, acclaimed guitarist and educator Troy Stetina teaches Tony Iommi's trademark guitar riffs and solos on eight classics from one of hard rock's greatest bands. Features detailed analysis of: Black Sabbath · Children of the Grave · Iron Man · N.I.B. · Paranoid · Sabbath, Bloody Sabbath · Sweet Leaf · War Pigs (Interpolating Luke's Wall). Approximately 60 minutes.

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THE ELECTRIC GUITAR OF JORMA KAUKONEN

Blues, Rock 'N' Roll and Beyond

With special guests Electric Hot Tuna: Jack Casady, bass; Michael Falzarano, guitar; Harvey Sorgen, drum 'A formula for instant success on the electric guitar! Jorma Kaukonen teaches licks, solos, lead lines and rhythm grooves to rival the best of them. Instructional and entertaining-Jorma and Electric Hot Tuna give powerful rock renditions of the songs taught: Hit Single #1 * Homespun Blues * Ode To Billy Dean. 90-Minute Video * Includes Music + Tab * Early Intermediate Level.

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THE ESSENTIAL MARTY FRIEDMAN

In this video, guitar hero Marty Friedman (Megadeth, Cacophony) teaches secrets of his guitar technique and talks of his music life. Friedman says This is the most personal 'instructional' video I've ever done. For the first time, I've gone back to the very first demo tapes that I recorded (while I was still in high school!) and analyzed my playing in its most basic and impressionable form. On this video I clearly 'map out' the course that has taken my playing from what it was then to what it is now. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it. Includes a booklet with exercises and transcriptions. 80 Minute VHS Video.

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TONY IOMMI

One of heavy metal's true innovators, Tony is the guitarist for Black Sabbath. He covers licks and leads from several Black Sabbath favorites, along with a special fully notated solo section. 34 minute VHS VIdeo.

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TONY MACALPINE

Tony presents the techniques he uses to achieve the versatility and dynamic range that dominate his style. He covers the in's and out's of how to improve and hone your guitar skills through live performances and step-by-step demonstrations. Learn how he approaches speed picking using his 'ecomony of motion' technique to create powerful speed riffs and how he utilizes slapping, hammer-ons and pull-offs to create intense new sounds. By the end of this video you'll see why he is one of the most outstanding guitarists in instrumental rock today. 52-minute VHS video.

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TREVOR RABIN

Trevor Rabin former Yes guitarist, shares what you need to know to improve and develop your skills, style, and technique as a rock guitar performer, writer, engineer, producer, and technician in this jam-packed 50-minute video. It includes discussion, demonstration, and performance footage as Trevor shows you how to utilize your equipment to produce the most desirable sounds, his techniques for speed picking, solo improvisation, left and right hand development, tone, bending, and more! 50-minute VHS Video.

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WOLF MARSHALL

Featured guitarist in the original Star Licks Series and instructor at the popular Wolf Marshall Lead Guitar Seminars. He designed this (VHS) video to teach hot rock and lead guitar. 69 minutes.

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WOMEN OF MODERN ROCK VOL. 1

SongXpress is like having your best friend teach you your favorite songs. Experience the immediate gratification of learning your favorite songs now! Each song is taught just as it is performed on the original recordings. Titles and (artists) are: Building a Mystery (Sarah Mclaughlin) * Come to My Window (Melissa Etheridge) * One of Us (Joan Osborne) * Where Have All the Cowboys Gone (Paula Cole). VHS only

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WOMEN OF MODERN ROCK VOL. 2

Features some of the best songs by today's most popular artists. On this tape, Magda Hiller, your SongXpress instructor, teaches you everything you need to play these great songs. From the now-classic guitar part to Tracy Chapman's Fast Car to the delicate fingering of Lisa Loeb's Stay, Paula Cole's gorgeous I Don't Want To Wait and Alanis Morrisette's monster hit Ironic. SongXpress is a fast and easy way to learn your favorite songs on guitar. VHS only.

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Yngwie Malmsteen - YNGWIE MALMSTEEN

Get a close-up look at Yngwie's amazing technique as he shows you arpeggio and scale sequences combined with many of his favorite licks and classical phrases. Yngwie also teaches excerpts from his compositions and performs several awe-inspiring demonstrations. Includes a booklet with all examples in music and tab. (50 min. ) Book + CD also available.

Yngwie Malmsteen -Play Loud! the 1st Movement:The Basics

Yngwie Malmsteen demonstrates and talks about all the techniques, styles and musical influences that have put him at the top of the rock guitar world. Technique is divided into three parts: Picking & Fingering, Linear Line, and Harmonic Minor Scale & Diminished Chords. Topics discussed in two interviews are The Albums & Songs and The Stratocaster. The four musical demonstrations are I'll See the Light, Tonight, Fire in the Sky, Deja Vu and Far Beyond the Sun. (41 min. VHS Video)

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Yngwie Malmsteen -Play Loud! the 2nd Movement: Arpeggio

Technique is divided into three parts: Arpeggios with 2-3 Strings,Arpeggios with 4-6 Strings, and Advanced Techniques. Topics discussed in two interviews are Richie Blackmore and Playing Live. The four musical demonstrations are Trilogy Suite, Op. 5, Never Die, Black Star and Seventh Sign. (38 min. VHs Video)

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Yngwie Malmsteen -Play Loud! the 3rd Movement: Classical Styling

Technique is divided into two parts: Pentatonic Scale and Classical Number. Topics discussed in two interviews are Jimi Hendrix and Classical Music. The four musical demonstrations are Basic Blues Pattern, Adagio, Overture 1622 and Brothers. (42 min. VHs Video)

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