Tutor DVD by Instrument
In this fantastic DVD method, accomplished and renowned percussionist Steafan Hannigan details all the intricacies of traditional Bodhran playing.Nothing is taken for granted or forgotten, making this a suitable method for beginners with its gentle and careful progression through the techniques using numerous examples and exercises.
Get your hands around the basic techniques of the Clawhammer Banjo with one of the best around! Ken Perlman gives you a thorough introduction to the Clawhammer Banjo, with clear explanations and plenty of close-ups so you can see exactly what is happening.
An instructional 2 DVD Set that starts from the beginning! Clawhammer From Scratch begins as though you really have NO knowledge of how to play the five string banjo clawhammer style. Beginning at the beginning, Dan presents a brief history of the 5-string banjo then goes over the parts of the banjo, holding the banjo, right and left hand styles and his basic clawhammer strum. Even the strum is broken down into the steps of the finger and thumb.
On this DVD, Chicago blues master Billy Branch provides an easy-to-follow, 24-step introduction to blues Harmonica and his impressive techniques.
Learn to play the banjo with just two fingers! Believe it or not, you CAN play the 5-string banjo. This simple approach is designed to make banjo playing immediately accessible to EVERYONE! If you've believed that you can't make music, this DVD will change your mind and bring the richness of music making to your life. Run time is 30 minutes.
Even if you weren't lucky enough to be born and raised in southwest Louisiana, you can still learn to play authentic Cajun accordion! Dirk Powell gives you all the tools you'll need to play this dynamic instrument.
Comapnion Soundtrack Cd for the book played by Karen Tweed.
This DVD picks up where Beginning Clawhammer Banjo leaves off. This 60 minute tutorial includes the tunes The Meeting of the Waters, Old Joe Clark, Boatsman, Green Willis, Little Billy Wilson, Magpie, Country Waltz and more.
On this two-hour DVD, one of the world's most experienced banjo teachers provides all the tools you need to give rhythmic support, play fill-ins and help the music sparkle.
In this follow-up DVD, Pete Wernick makes it easy to create convincing solos in common keys that normally challenge learning players: D, C, F and G – without a capo. Pete explores nine bluegrass standards, taking each song's melody and showing how to weave it into a full arrangement. Songs: Down in the Valley to Pray; Angeline the Baker; New River Train; and more. LEVEL 3; INCLUDES TAB .PDF ON DISC; 1 HR., 55 MIN.
Bluegrass multi-instrumental virtuoso Dennis Caplinger guides you through the basics of the Mandolin in an authentic traditional style.
This lesson by two of the ukulele's most enthusiastic proponents will get anyone started on this popular instrument - even those who have never played anything before! This friendly, joyful lesson teaches first chords, strumming patterns, and songs such as The More We Get Together, Home on the Range and You Are My Sunshine to beginning musicians. ONE HOUR • LEVEL 1 • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB ON DISC
Kate and Steve, widely known as the Ukalaliens, bring their novice players to the next level, teaching new chords, keys, strums and picking patterns.
Jumpin' Jim Beloff, who has done more than anyone for the worldwide resurgence in the uke's popularity, teaches a dozen timeless songs. His idea: novice and intermediate players will improve by playing these classics. 1 hour, 20 minutes.
This DVD portion of Level 3 of David Barrett's Harmonica Masterclass Series.
Designed to augment level 2 of David Barrett's Harmonica Masterclass Series, this video bridges the gap between what can be studied at home and what can only be learned in private lessons.
Learning bongos was meant to be this easy! This unique two-part DVD was designed to offer the beginning hand drummer a fun and creative approach to start playing immediately. In Part 1, expert percusionist Brad Dutz covers how to develop a good sense of the beat, how to produce tones, and how to play a rhythm. Part 2 presents in-depth instructions on the proper techniques for producing a variety of tones and sounds.
Essential viewing for any Dobro player featuring one of the greatest players of the instrument, Rob Ickes.
On this 95 mins long DVD, Jens shares his vast musical knowledge and masterly banjo techniques with the attending banjo students. He also explains his musical philosophy, and some of his worldwide musical experiences. Jens engages with his students with enjoyable humour and sincere humility.
This easy-to-follow harmonica DVD will take you step by step from first day exercises to playing along with a professional backing track!