Explore the riffs, solos, and sounds of the original electric jazz guitar virtuoso with this in-depth analysis of 8 songs. Hugely influential on his contemporaries and later generations of musicians, Charlie Christian set the standard for jazz guitar with his unique swing style, riffs, and soloing ability. Through a detailed breakdown of several songs, experts explore the elements that contributed to Christian's inimitable sound. Songs include: "Solo Flight," "Gone with What Wind," "Till Tom Special," "Grand Slam," "Air Mail Special," "Seven Come Eleven," "Benny's Bugle," and "Shiver."

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.

One of the most intriguing, thoughtful and distinctive of today's modern guitar masters gives you an in-depth guide to his approach, style and perspective in this very special DVD presentation. Eric Johnson took the guitar world by storm with the release of his albums Tones and Ah Via Musicom. His style combines all the technical skill of the Los Angeles MIT generation, but with a delicacy and taste that simultaneously mirrors such legends as Hendrix, Chet Aitkins and Dave Gilmour. This DVD tutorial brings you two products in one! Part 1 features Eric sharing his 10 'must know' musical concepts in an intimate one-to-one format. Discover the techniques that have contributed to his remarkable style , including his unique perspectives on chords, lead playing, improvisation and song writing. Part 2 is something very special - a full performance of eight never-before-heard songs alongside Chris Maresh and Tommy Taylor! Multiple widescreen camera angles and fantastic audio get you closer than ever before to the jaw-dropping guitar playing of this unique star.

Learn how to wire your Fender guitar cleanly for great sound, and discover how its electronics work. Now on DVD! Our 34-minute DVD with famed repairman Dan Erlewine demonstrates complete wiring jobs step-by-step, and will give you the confidence to do the job right. It also features special animations to help you understand how the pickups and electronic components function.

One of the world's most revered and talented exponents of the Delta Blues style presents a two-part in-depth guide to the earthy, hard-driving sound of the Mississippi. Rory Block dissects and teaches a breathtaking set of key Delta Blues performances, including the rhythmic pounding of Charlie Patton, the fingerpicking style of Tommy Johnson and the slide/open-tuning sounds of the great Robert Johnson. As you learn each song you will develop a host of important techniques such as treble melodies, open tunings, bass runs, sliding octaves, string-bending and some show-stopping, thundering rhythm patterns.

Peavey Revalver Mark III is state of the art virtual guitar amplifier modeling software and the only software that captures the true sonic nature of vacuum tubes. Choose infinite combinations of classic amps, preamps, power amps, and effects to create your own signature tone. No other modeling software allows as much access to the engine that drives the virtual amplifier. Every tube in every amplifier and preamp can be tweaked or replaced with any one of 17 included tube types. ReValver even lets you modify power amp rectifiers, output transformers and tone stacks. ReValver also includes 65 incredible, legendary stomp box and rack effect modules. Building upon over 40 years of guitar amplifier engineering experience, ReValver is the most advanced and best sounding virtual amplifier on the planet. Peavey ReValver™ MK III models 15 of the world's most popular guitar amplifiers, including models of Peavey 6505®, JSX®, Classic®, ValveKing® and Triple XXX® amps, through an exclusive algorithm that analyzes the interactions of the components on the circuit level, based on the amps' original schematics. By controlling these amplifier models from the component level, ReValver is able to model every nuance with amazing accuracy. ReValver MK III also features a robust stomp-box and effects section including various types of chorus, distortion, wah, tremolo, compression, limiter, delay, octaver and much more. A new FFT-based convolution reverb allows for very complex and smooth reverbs, including sampled spring reverb.

If metal Guitar is your passion, the this is your ticket to stardom! On of modern metals most accomplished players, Rob Arnold of Chimaira teaches you how to create Metal rhythms, build multi-part guitar sections and write complete Metal songs. Learn his unique lead style with components like minor pentatonic and harmonic minor scales, right hand finger tapping and his favorite riffs and licks. The interactive backing tracks of bass and drums put you at the center of a bone crushing Metal band. Rob even reveals the personal practice techniques that have helped propel him to the stage.

NYC Rhythm & Blues examines the modern school of rhythm and blues spawned by a new breed of young players out of New York, Boston and points in between. An eclectic mixture of blues, rock, jazz, funk and even twang, this new style is electrifying the club scene across the northeast circuit. Hailed by Guitar magazine as "the brightest new star in the genre since Larry Carlton,” Gil Parris is credited with pioneering the style and now leads the scene with unquestionable authority.

A guide to the traditional blues playing style of the Mississippi bluesman who lived in Memphis and had a gift for storytelling and showmanship. Walter 'Furry' Lewis recorded 25 songs between 1927 and 1929, as well as several albums in the 1960s for Folkways, Prestige and other labels after being rediscovered as part of the great blues rebirth. As a guitarist, Furry Lewis was a two-finger picker with a huge vocabulary of sounds at his fingertips. He worked effortlessly with both broad strokes and intricate detail, possessing a fluidity that recalls the talents of the great Robert Johnson. Guitar authority John Miller presents a close-up analysis of the playing of this intriguing character who epitomised the showmanship and craft of the blues in a unique and highly personal way.

Written & presented by Mel Reeves this programme demonstrates the various techniques required to play fingerstyle blues suc h as monotonic & alternating bass slides hammer-ons pull-offs shuffles & fills. There are also five instrumentals to lear n each based on a different style of blues including ragtime West Coast & bottleneck. Each piece is played at performance speed & then broken down into individual sections providing clear yet detailed explanations of exactly what is happening.

Guitarist and Fender expert Jim Weider details the innovative and groundbreaking instrumental techniques of Roy Buchanan, James Burton, Steve Cropper, Robbie Robertson, Cornell Dupree, Freddy King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Jimi Hendrix, and provides a close-up look at some of the famous guitars and amps that made rock 'n' roll history! Jim amassed a mind-boggling collection of original instruments for this session. Each is linked to a specific player and style for a complete understanding of the way they were used to achieve their trademark sounds. Includes music and tab. 90 minutes.

This unintimidating video presents the basics of playing guitar in an easy-to-follow format. By simply watching the instructor on screen and following along, you can learn to form chords, fingerpick and strum in different patterns, and play songs in a variety of styles—all without reading music! Guitar for Dummies provides step-by-step instruction of all the skills needed to become an accomplished guitar player. You start by learning to play in tune and in rhythm and then move on to left-hand chords and right-hand strumming patterns. From there, you apply these techniques to several different musical styles, picking up tips and tricks on playing authentically in each style. Along the way, you learn how to develop your own practice routine and focus in on the areas you want to improve.

Ledward Kaapana is widely acknowledged to be one of the most exciting and accomplished players in ki ho'alu, or slack key guitar style. Playing in open-chord and other alternate tunings, Led's two-finger picking and alternating bass is reminiscent of the great blues and country guitarists, but with the licks and harmonies typical of Hawaiian traditional music. His playing is loose and improvisational, and his repertoire encompasses both quiet, beautiful melodies and rip-roaring show-stoppers with lightning-fast licks and fancy picking. The beauty of the slack key style is that it's made up of simple chords and melodies, but an accomplished player then builds up improvised variations using interchangable licks and turnarounds similar to those in blues guitar. Ledward provides all the elements for making arrangements in this style, showing how he acheives the special sounds (damping, bass runs, hammers, pull-offs, trills, and other ornaments) that make each tune come alive.

This unintimidating video presents the basics of playing guitar in an easy-to-follow format. By simply watching the instructor on screen and following along, you can learn to form chords, fingerpick and strum in different patterns, and play songs in a variety of styles—all without reading music! Guitar for Dummies provides step-by-step instruction of all the skills needed to become an accomplished guitar player. You start by learning to play in tune and in rhythm and then move on to left-hand chords and right-hand strumming patterns. From there, you apply these techniques to several different musical styles, picking up tips and tricks on playing authentically in each style. Along the way, you learn how to develop your own practice routine and focus in on the areas you want to improve.

Guitarist and Fender expert Jim Weider details the innovative and groundbreaking instrumental techniques of Roy Buchanan, James Burton, Steve Cropper, Robbie Robertson, Cornell Dupree, Freddy King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Jimi Hendrix, and provides a close-up look at some of the famous guitars and amps that made rock 'n' roll history! Jim amassed a mind-boggling collection of original instruments for this session. Each is linked to a specific player and style for a complete understanding of the way they were used to achieve their trademark sounds. Includes music and tab. 90 minutes.

Trainer: David Holt | Studio: Homespun Tapes | ASIN: B00021TDQY | Run Time: 45 minutes[/center]
You've bought a brand new banjo. You take it home and pull it out of the case. Now what? Well, you put this lesson in your player, tune up, learn the parts of the banjo... and before you know it, you're playing and singing the traditional ballad Tom Dooley right along with David. Add the "guitar strum" and "clawhammer" style to "Old Dan Tucker," "My Home's Across the Blue Ridge Mountains" and "Oh, Susanna" and you're off to the right start, ready for years of musical adventures on your new instrument. With his easy-to-follow, good-humored manner, David Holt can get anyone started on 5-string Banjo. Here he teaches the parts of the banjo, how to hold it and get it in tune. Beginners will learn simple chords & strums.

Want to be a classical guitarist, but never had a lesson? No problem — this hands-on guide teaches you all the fundamental techniques you need to play scales, melodies, and full-length pieces in the classical style. You get plenty of practice exercises to stretch your skills, selections from the classical repertoire, and a bonus audio CD that helps you play along with the music pieces from the book!

Chet Atkins was a master in many aspects of the guitar. One of his greatest skills was his uncanny talent of discovering songs which would “work” as fingerstyle arrangements, and then using his musical genius to forge them into enduring masterpieces. National Fingerstyle Guitar champion Pat Kirtley has assembled a collection of favorites from Chet’s “Golden Era” -- some of the best of Chet Atkins’ vintage classic tunes -- and teaches you the secrets of how it’s done, and how to get the feel of the originals in this double DVD.

ReValver™ is state of the art virtual guitar amplifier modeling software and the only software that captures the true sonic nature of vacuum tubes. Choose infinite combinations of classic amps, preamps, power amps, and effects to create your own signature tone. No other modeling software allows as much access to the engine that drives the virtual amplifier. Every tube in every amplifier and preamp can be tweaked or replaced with any one of 17 included tube types. ReValver even lets you modify power amp rectifiers, output transformers and tone stacks. ReValver also includes 65 incredible, legendary stomp box and rack effect modules. Building upon over 40 years of guitar amplifier engineering experience, ReValver is the most advanced and best sounding virtual amplifier on the planet. Peavey ReValver™ MK III models 15 of the world's most popular guitar amplifiers, including models of Peavey 6505®, JSX®, Classic®, ValveKing® and Triple XXX® amps, through an exclusive algorithm that analyzes the interactions of the components on the circuit level, based on the amps' original schematics. By controlling these amplifier models from the component level, ReValver is able to model every nuance with amazing accuracy. ReValver MK III also features a robust stomp-box and effects section including various types of chorus, distortion, wah, tremolo, compression, limiter, delay, octaver and much more. A new FFT-based convolution reverb allows for very complex and smooth reverbs, including sampled spring reverb.

Guitar ace Lee Hodgson provides a note-by-note guide to five legendary guitar classics by the king of the Stratocaster, Hank Marvin. Learn five guitar originals by The Shadows including Kon Tiki, Foot Tapper and Geronimo, and master the secrets of Hank's distinctive melodic phrasing and musical poise. There's even a special focus on the trademark Marvin echo-guitar sound and how to achieve it, as well as all the techniques and tricks that have made Hank one of the world's favourite guitarists since the days of rock 'n' roll.

Ableton Suite 8 is a software package that gives you a rich world of sound, perfectly complementing the music production tools and features in Live 8, including 10 virtual synthesizers and a huge collection of multi-sample instruments and drums. These include Sampler, Operator frequency modulation synth, Electric classic electronic piano emulator, Collision physical modeling instrument for authentic mallet sounds and creative percussion Tension physical modeling string synth, Analog vintage analog synth emulator, Drum Machines classic drum machine sounds, Session Drums acoustic drums, and Essential Instrument Collection 2 wide range of acoustic and electric pianos, guitars, bass, drums, orchestral instruments, and more, and Latin Percussion Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, and African acoustic percussion instruments.

This unintimidating video presents the basics of playing guitar in an easy-to-follow format. By simply watching the instructor on screen and following along, you can learn to form chords, fingerpick and strum in different patterns, and play songs in a variety of styles—all without reading music! Guitar for Dummies provides step-by-step instruction of all the skills needed to become an accomplished guitar player. You start by learning to play in tune and in rhythm and then move on to left-hand chords and right-hand strumming patterns. From there, you apply these techniques to several different musical styles, picking up tips and tricks on playing authentically in each style. Along the way, you learn how to develop your own practice routine and focus in on the areas you want to improve.

Before Jimmy Page rose to guitar godhood with The Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin, he was England's premier session guitar player. His presence on a song pretty much guarantees a scorching guitar break that lifts the song up at least one notch and sometimes vaults it straight into the atmosphere. This Guitar Kills: More 60s Groups & Sessions is a follow-up to Castle's 2000 collection Hip Young Guitar Slinger & His Heavy Friends and features Page's work with a wide range of artists.