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Electric Bass
VH049	JOHN PATITTUCCI -- ELECTRIC BASS: A Dictionary of Grooves A complete guide to grooving with a drummer in 15 styles, including funk, samba, reggae, jazz, shuffle, baiao, Latin and rock. John 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.)	$49.95
VH062	JOHN PATITUCCI -- ELECTRIC BASS 2: Soloing, Ear-Training John 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 manying many examples of its applications. Includes performances of John's compositions plus a live clip with the Chick Corea Elektric Band. (70 min.)	$44.95
VH048	MARK EGAN / BASS WORKSHOP BASS WORKSHOP offers Mark'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.)	$39.95
Bass Day 1997 -- Electric Bass
VH0377	BASS DAY 97: FEATURING DAVE POMEROY Dave Pomeroy, who has appeared on over 250 albums, 50 Top 10 singles, and five Grammy-winning recordings, takes viewers inside Nashville demo and mastering sessions, while covering number charts, part development, and studio gear. Also featured are three live performances utilizing the 5-string, 4-string, fretless, and electric upright basses	$14.95
VH0378	BASS DAY 97: FEATURING BILLY SHEEHAN On this video, pioneering virtuoso Billy Sheehan wraps three solo performances around a highly entertaining Q & A session. Among the audience-selected topics are: tapping, neck bending, scalloped frets, dual-outpost basses, 4-finger plucking, covering several parts at once, string gauges, 'playing' the pickups, distortion, compression, and much more.	$14.95
VH0381	BASS DAY 97: FEATURING RUFUS REID These brilliant bassists are considered two of the finest upright players in the world. On this video, they showcase their talents on eight mesmerizing duets that fully display their soloing and comping abilities, both with the bow and pizzicato. Also includes an insightful Q&A session.	$14.95
VH0380	BASS DAY 97: FEATURING JOHN PATITTUCCI John Patitucci, artistic director of the Bass Collective in New York City, and the bassist on numerous jazz, pop, and classical records, along with his seven solo albums, performs 'Giant Steps' and five originals using both acoustic bass and a six-string electric. In an exclusive clinic, he addresses soloing, scale studies, acoustic thumb positioning, the New York music scene, and composing.	$14.95
VH0379	BASS DAY 97: FEATURING OTEIL BURBRIDGE On this video, Oteil Burbridge of the Allman Brothers band and the Aquarium Rescue Unit unleashes six jaw-dropping performances and discusses his various basses; his right-hand, left-hand, and two-handed tapping techniques; and, most extensively, his amazing chordal approach	$14.95
VH0376	BASS DAY 97: HIGHLIGHTS Highlights contains performances, instructional material, and post-clinic commets from all six Bass Day clinicians, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at ten incredible hours the bass world will never forget. As an added bonus, this video contains exclusive footage of Tony Levin playing the Chapman Stick	$14.95
Guitar
VH0211	CARLOS SANTANA -- INFLUENCES Carlos Santana pays tribute to three guitar players who were major influences on him: Wes Montgomery, Bola Sete, and Gabor Szabo. The video features rare performance footage by each of these great guitarists, along with passionate commentary and inspired playing by Carlos which demonstrate their impact. (60 min.)	$19.95
VH0101	STEVE MORSE -- ESSENTIAL STEVE MORSE Featuring The Steve Morse Band. Steve analyzes the components that make up his unique style: sound and equipment, picking, muting, scale concepts, soloing ideas, connecting positions and learning complex parts. Using many examples and exercises, Steve shows practical applications of his soloing principles. W/booklet. (60 min	$49.95
VH0102	STEVE MORSE -- COMPLETE STYLES Steve uses excerpts from his tunes as well as original examples to illustrate the styles he combines to achieve his unique sound. He c overs chicken pickin', double-stop playing, bluegrass and fiddle ru ns, banjo rolls, voice leading and more. The Steve Morse Band is fe atured in several burning performances. Booklet included. (60 min.)	$49.95
VH006	ADRIAN BELEW -- ELECTRONIC GUITAR 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 effects, creative soloing, alternate tunings and two-handed fingerboard techniques. Adrian also performs several of his own inventive compositions. (60 min.)	$39.95
VH0213	ALBERT LEE -- HIGHLIGHTS Using many of his favorite tunes and original compositions, Albert Lee runs the gamut of country guitar stylings, including: intros and endings, banjo-style picking, double-stop runs, mimicking a pedal- steel guitar and creating long seamless runs based off chord shapes. The material in this video is a compilation of great excerpts from ADVANCED COUNTRY GUITAR and VIRTUOSO TECHNIQUES. (50 min.)	$19.95
VH001	JOHN SCOFIELD -- ON IMPROVISATION John is an internationally respected musician known for his fluid guitar playing and inventive improvisation. This video covers such topics as the use of seventeen major modes and scales, chromatics, passing tones and various approaches to improvisation. (60 min.)	$39.95
How To Play The Piano
VH024	RICHARD BRADLEY -- HOW TO PLAY PIANO, TAPE I Lessons 1, 2, and 3 cover learning the keyboard, reading music, quarter-nothythms, sharps and flats, beginning ear training. This c ourse is the perfect way for a beginner to learn to play at his or her own pace. Booklet included. (56 min.)	$39.95
VH026	BRADLEY -- HOW TO PLAY PIANO, TAPE III Lessons 7, 8, and 9 cover chord review, ear training, more notes and rests, chromatic scales and more. Booklet included. (59 min.)	$39.95
VH0122	RICHARD BRADLEY / HOW TO PLAY BLUES PIANO This video takes you through the basic blues progression by demonstrating chords, inversions, bass patterns, 'blue' notes and more. Richard breaks down the blues scale into an easy formula, allowing amateurs and professionals to play it effortlessly in ANY KEY. (approx. 60 min.)	$39.95
Keyboards
VH029	CHICK COREA -- KEYBOARD WORKSHOP One of the most influential keyboard players and composers in the history of jazz, Chick Corea provides insights into practicing, composing and and improvising. Featured is a brand-new piece composed, developed and performed by a trio including John Patitucci and Tom Brechtlein. Booklet included. (60 min.)	$39.95
VH033	CHICK COREA -- ELECTRIC WORKSHOP Chick was one of the first players to incorporate synthesizers into his compositions. Here he goes into detail on how he creates sounds on his synths and how he layers them to create new textures. He is also shown writing a new composition which is then developed and performed. Booklet included. (60 min.)	$39.95
Saxophone
VH0111	ERIC MARIENTHAL -- MODERN SAX MODERN SAX features a broad range of tips and techniques for the intermediate to advanced sax player. Here Eric offers technical exercises designed to build technique, methods for extending your range, a discussion of eartraining and a detailed overview of improvisation and jazz harmony. (74 min.)	$39.95
VH0110	PLAY SAX FROM DAY ONE A complete introduction to the saxophone for the beginner. Starts with an overview of the saxes (soprano, alto, tenor, etc.), then gives pointers on how to handle the instrument, how to put the horn together, mouthpieces, reeds, ligature, tone production, fingerings, tonguing and more. With fingering chart. (61 min.)	$39.95

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