Starting with their self titled 1978 debut the spell-binding guitar chops of Mark Knopfler helped Dire Straits make an indelible stamp on the landscape of modern rock. His stirring crisp and innovative playing has inspired many musicians sometimes with a gritty rock growl and other times with a gentle phrase. This excellent 2DVD set will help you master the eclectic Mark Knopfler mix of melodic hard rock and country chops that defined the Dire Straits sound. Expert tutor Jaimie Humphries guides you through five classic Dire Straits hits taking you methodically through every step using accompaniments and demonstrations to break-down each solo. Songsfeatured are Sultans of Swing Money for Nothing Brothers In Arms Private Investigations and Romeo and Juliet.
SKU: HL.360292
ISBN 9781789361452. UPC: 840126990485. 9.0x12.0x0.285 inches.
Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals. For Rockschool's 2018-2024 Guitar series, Rockschool have commissioned arrangements of titles reflecting popular music's rich heritage in all its forms and have tailored each piece to make it exactly right for the grade. You can also use titles from Rockschool's Classics series as part of the syllabus. The arrangements have been written and performed by top session musicians who have worked with some of the biggest names in rock, metal and pop. The tracks were recorded at Real World's acclaimed recording studios and feature live instruments and first rate performances for an unrivalled level of feel, authenticity and musicianship. Featuring: Are You Gonna Go My Way (Lenny Kravitz) • Cause We've Ended As Lovers (Jeff Beck) • Reunion (Lettuce) • Sultans of Swing (Dire Straits) • Umbrella (Rihanna) • Walk This Way (Run DMC) • and six Rockschool originals. Plus: • Band and artist fact files with recommended listening • In-depth walkthroughs of every track • Easy-access downloadable audio • Example tests and exercises • Amp settings and tone advice for each track.