Play Bass Today! DVD: Bass Guitar Solo: Instrumental Tutor

Founding member and innovative bass player with the classic rock group Yes Chris Squire is a major force in the band's revolutionary sound. His unique approach to the bass in an integral part of the recognition that Yes receives as one of the most influential groups on rock music history. The band Yes was formed in the late 1960s and Chris is the only original band member that still performs with the band today. In this in-depth interview with Chris Squire taped in 1990 Chris reveals some of his earliest aspirations in music to his prolific contributions as the bass player with Yes. Chris demonstrates his unique style in songs performed on the90125 World Tour after the release of Yes' double-platinum album ?Owner of a Lonely Heart.? Live performances include ?Changes ? where he plays a potent 8-string bass; plus ?I've Seen All Good People ? ?'Round About ? ?I'm Running ? and ?Cinema.? Chris gives us a close look at the styles and technique he uses with a unique collection of basses. With a rebellious and visionary style Chris says It's down to must attacking things really. So step into the world of Chris Squire with fascinating musical history bass riffs and riveting live concert footage.

Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 3 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. Alfred???s Basic Bass Method is the newest addition to the Alfred???s Basic family of methods featuring clear well-paced instruction covering popular styles like rock blues country and jazz. Lots of photos and diagrams make learning easy and the DVD includes iPod-compatible video that is perfect for the visual learner. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred???s Basic Bass Method-the first and best choice for today???s beginning guitar students. Book 1features all the necessities including how to hold your bass tuning your bass right-hand and left-hand technique basics of reading music notes on all four strings scales licks and songs how to read TAB playing slides and accents and photos and diagrams. The DVD included features iPod-compatible video that is perfect for the visual learner.

The Ultimate Self-Teaching Method!-The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction terrific play-a-long songs and a booklet with all music examples. Simply follow along with the songs in the booklet as you watch the teacher on the DVD. Play Bass Today! is a complete guide to the basics : Songs Riffs and Scales Picking and Strumming Playing Tips and Techniques Standard Notation and Tablature Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of guitar music!

10 of today's most influential bass players come together on this DVD:James Jamerson Jr.Louis JohnsonAbe LaborielNathan EastChuck RaineyFreddie WashingtonVerdine WhiteLarry GrahamByron MillerNeil Stubenaus. This DVD looks at left hand technique concentrating on the fretboard. All 10 artists reveal their own unique approach to scales arpeggios chords open string usage and adapting bass lines to a variety of musical styles including funk rock blues Motown and many more.

Includes Everything You Need to Play Today!-This beginning kit contains everything you need to start ticking the ivories right away! The Play Piano Today! method book/CD will help teach you: chords and scales left- and right-hand fingerings bass and treble clef notation and more. The accompanying DVD will help you follow the songs in the booklet as you watch the teacher on screen. Once you have the basics down pat you can move on to the songbook featuring 10 great songs including: Brick House · My Girl · Tequila · Wooly Bully · and more. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of piano music!

House of Blues Learn to Play Series-House of Blues and The Rock House Method® join together to bring you this unique and comprehensive beginner acoustic program. Jam-packed with a complete spectrum of techniques and components that will have you playing today.The one-on-one lessons with world renowned instructor and guitarist Kevin McCreery start with the basics of holding and tuning your guitar then guide you step-by-step through chords strum patterns scales song rhythms fingerpicking and more. Play along with the included full bass and drum backing tracks. Also have fun while learning about the history and famous pioneers of acoustic guitar.Each Rock House product includes free lifetimemembership to Rock House's online lesson support system. Enhance your learning experience links with instructors download backing tracks access message boards and much more. You'll connect with a community of musicians aroundthe world learning to play music using The Rock House Method.

Here is the perfect study guide for today's jazz combo drummer. A professional for more than 30 years world renowned jazz drummer and educator Danny Gottlieb explains and demonstrates the main skills needed forperformance excellence. Assisted by a stellar group of master jazz musicians this DVD is a must for combo drummers of all levels.Featuring all-star special guests: Corey Christian on Guitar Per Danielsson on Piano andChristian Fabian on Bass.Covers: Time Keeping. Tips for playing with the Bass player and Rhythm section. Swing in four six and straight eighth notes. Combo performance demonstration and play along examples.