'50S ROCKABILLY GUITAR  HL 00320118
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.

'60S PSYCHEDELIC GUITAR  HL 00320117
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.

21st Century Guitar Rock Shop - LEVEL 1  EL03851VID

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.

50 LICKS ROCK STYLE  HL 00320143
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.

ACOUSTIC ROCK GUITAR SOLOING  HL 00320085
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.

Adrian Belew - ELECTRONIC GUITAR  VH006
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)

ADVANCED CHORDS AND RHYTHMS  HL 00320045
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.

ARPEGGIOS FOR THE LEAD GUITARIST  HL 00320009
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.

BAD BOYS OF ROCK AND ROLL VOL. 1  VH0441
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.

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  HL 00697251
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.

BEGINNING ROCK GUITAR  HL 00324010
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.

BEGINNING ROCK LEAD GUITAR  HL 00697249
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.

BEGINNING ROCK RHYTHM GUITAR  HL 00697248
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.

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  REH861
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.

BRAD GILLIS  HL 00324250
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.

Brett Garsed - ROCK FUSION  REH860
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.)

BRIAN MAY  HL 00324000
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.

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.