Instruction

Blues Bass Step One - ULTIMATE BEGINNER SERIES

	With Roscoe Beck. The Ultimate Beginner Series is designed to help you take the first step toward experiencing the fun of playing music. On Blues Bass, Step One you'll learn the 12-bar blues progression, technique and hand position, classic shuffle/slow/minor blues lines, equipment and sound and more. VHS. Book + CD also available.

Blues Bass Step Two - ULTIMATE BEGINNER SERIES

	Blues Bass, Step Two takes the blues another step forward, demonstrating more classic shuffle blues bass lines, more minor blues bass lines, alternative bass line styles, special bass techniques and more. The tape also uses on-screen graphics and tablature plus a great band to illustrate each concept. VHS. Book + CD also available.

BRUCE - THE CREAM OF CREAM  HL 00320212

	One of the most influential bass players in rock history, Jack Bruce teams up with legendary guitarist Gary Moore and powerhouse drummer Gary Husband to revisit six of the classic Cream songs that he wrote and sang on: White Room · I Feel Free · N.S.U. · Sleepy Time Time · Politician · Sunshine of Your Love. In addition to showing the correct way to play the bass lines to these songs, Jack also offers an in-depth look at his unique right-hand picking style, use of pedal tones and melodic playing, as well as his invaluable thoughts on improvisation and practicing. 60 minutes.

Casady - THE BASS GUITAR OF JACK CASADY  HL 00641375

	This video lesson is a treasury of the ideas and techniques of one of rock's legendary bassists. Jack Casady analyses his bass parts for classic tunes from the Hot Tuna repertoire and discusses the musical concepts that make up his unique style. 80-min. video * includes music & tab * early intermediate level.

Danko - RICK DANKO'S ELECTRIC BASS TECHNIQUES  HL 00641084

	Rick Danko, bassist for The Band, details some of the exercises, picking techniques and musical ideas that have formed his style through the years. He teaches scales, exercises and great bass lines to get you really rocking! You'll also see, up close, how Rick gets the unique, percussive style that has become one of The Band's trademark sounds. 60-MINUTE VIDEO * BEGINNER LEVEL.

Dickens - Bass Beyond Limits:  VH0400

	Advanced Solo and Groove Concepts
	BASS BEYOND LIMITS is your own private lesson -- from one of theworld's acknowledged masters -- on the advanced subtleties of Latin, jazz, and funk music. In this video, Bill Dickens discusses critical harmonic concepts for the working jazz, fusion, and Latin bass player. After opening with one of his patented solo bass extravaganzas, Bill demonstrates and discusses harmonic concepts of chord tones,applicable scales, theory, and substitution principles and how they enhance your performances. He also addresses funk "popping" techniques and how they apply to Latin jazz, shares his "seven steps to music enlightenment," and demonstrates the future of bass with his 7 and 9-string instruments. Tab booklet included. (46 min. VHS Video)

Dickens - Funk Bass and Beyond:  VH0399

	Funk Moves and Killer Grooves
	Bill Dickens is a phenomenal new bass talent whose reputation hasreached legendary cult status. FUNK BASS AND BEYOND is the ultimate groove lesson in rock and funk styles. The video opens with a jaw-dropping display of chops and technique that will set a new standard for bass players the world over. Bill then discusses, in detail, basic through advanced funk and rock techniques for the left and right hands, and how these techniques are used effectively in a rock/funk rhythm section. Appropriate gear and equipment for the performing funk/rock player are demonstrated with great examples on how best to use gear effectively. Bill also discusses the rudiments of rhythm/drum and how you can apply them to your bass lines. Tab booklet included.(51 min.)

Dickens - The Collection  904911

	Bill Dickens is a phenomenal bass talent whose reputation has reached legendary cult status. As one of the top session bassist in the world, Bill can be heard on various recordings as well as seen live on tour with fellow legendary artists. This DVD captures the total essence of his playing and will give you an inside look at the mind of "The Buddah". Funk Bass & Beyond includes: basic funk and rock techniques, gear and equipment, intermediate to advanced right and left-hand techniques, and rudiments of rhythm/drum patterns and how they apply to bass lines. Bass Beyond Limits includes: harmonic concepts, chord tones/applicable scales/theory/substitution principles, gear and equipment for the performing jazz/rock/Latin player, applying funk popping techniques to Latin jazz, and Bill's seven steps to music enlightenment.

East - Contemproary Electric Bass  REH826

	Nathan East details his unique style of playing: building awesome speed, double stops, bridge adjustment, tuning, grooves, walking bass lines, soloing, and how to play with a rhythm section. Examples are written out in musical notation in the accompanying booklet. The video includes an in-depth interview. (60 min. VHS)

Egan - Bass Workshop  VH048

	BASS WORKSHOP offers Mark Egan's overall approach to playing the bass. He gives practical advice on equipment, practicing, technical exercises, scales and arpeggios. Accompanied by Danny Gottlieb on drums, he also plays many grooves including jazz, rock, swing, shuffle and samba. Booklet included. (61 min. VHS)

Electric Bass 2: Soloing, Ear-Training and Six-String Technique

	John Patitucci offers insight into soloing by stressing the importance of ear-training. This video takes some of the mystery out of the six-string bass by showing how it is tuned, its amazing range, and by offering many examples of its applications. Includes performances of John's compositions plus a live clip with the Chick Corea Elektric Band.(70 min. VHS) Set of both Electric Bass videos also available.

Electric Bass: A Dictionary of Grooves and Techniques

	A complete guide to grooving with a drummer in 15 styles, including funk, samba, reggae, jazz, shuffle, baiao, Latin and rock. John Patitucci provides examples in each style and discusses major influences and variations. Includes an extensive discussion/ demonstration of technique (on the four-string bass). (85 min.) Spanish Subtitle edition and Book with CD also available. Set of both Electric Bass videos also available.

Essential Bass Concepts  REH825

	In this jam-packed VHS video, Dave LaRue begins with some great warm-up and stretching exercises followed by arpeggio fingerings and gymnastic exercises clearly written in music and tab in the accompanying booklet.Then Dave lets loose with some happening funk lines using hammer-ons,slapping, popping, and ghost notes. (60 min.)

ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES FOR ACOUSTIC BASS

	2-VIDEO SET - Veteran bassist Todd Phillips breaks down acoustic technique and musicianship from the ground up. He gives detailed instruction in the mechanics of playing, bass setup, how to develop strength and stamina, and how to become fully familiar with the fingerboard. Unique on-screen diagrams and close-up camera work make scales, chords and bass lines easily apparent. Excellent for total beginners, and for more experienced players who want to build their existing skills. Video One: 80-min. · INCLUDES MUSIC · BEGINNER LEVEL. Video Two: 70-min. · INCLUDES MUSIC · EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.

Flea - Adventures in Spontaneous Jamming & Techniques

	Bass Player magazine calls Flea a trend setter and thrash-funk icon ... whose thumb has been infectiously influential on many young bassists. This innovative funk purveyor of the Red Hot Chili Peppers presents an introspective and live performance improvisation with Peppers drummer Chad Smith in this DVD hosted by River Phoenix. Flea discusses the theories, philosophies, styles, sounds and techniques he uses when performing in the style he's famous for: slapping, plucking, thumping and popping, bringing together rock, funk, punk, jazz and Latin like never before. 55 minutes.

FUNK/R&B BASS LICKSAMPLES  HL 00320222

	Jerry Barnes, bassist for Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, Brandy, New Chic of Nile Rodgers and others, shows you 28 of the ultimate funk/R&B bass patterns. Patterns include '60s to '80s funk/R&B and more. Performances feature Jerry's band (with drums). Includes a 52-page booklet. 55 minutes.

Funkifying the Clave: Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass and Drums

	This is a matching video to the best-selling Manhattan Music Publications book dealing with the traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms and their adaption to funk, rock, and jazz. It covers clave and tumbao, songo, guaguanco, Afro-Cuban 6/8, cha-cha-cha and mozambique. (94 min.) You may also choose book & play-along CD package here.

GRAHAM - GRAHAM FUNK BASS ATTACK  HL 00320224

	The master of slap bass, funk giant Larry Graham shows you his intense bass work. Features exclusive reunion performances with special guests, including legendary rock/R&B group Sly & The Family Stone's original drummer Greg Errico, and Graham Central Station's original keyboard player Robert Butch Sam. They play six songs, analyzing performances and techniques while looking back and discussing their activities in the '60s and '70s. 60 minutes.

Jackson - Mastering the Groove  VH0152

	With this video from the incredibly accomplished and versatile Randy Jackson, you'll learn to think and feel bass. Randy explores the relationship between bass and drums, showing you how to groove with all kinds of drummers. He also covers rock grooves, right-hand approaches, muting and phrasing on the bass. (58 min. VHS)

Johnson - LOUIS JOHNSON  HL 00324025

	Bassist, writer and producer for the Grammy Award-winning group The Brothers Johnson, Louis has also recorded with Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Stanley Clarke, and others. He demonstrates today's most popular bass techniques and licks. 48 minutes.