You’re in total control while your own private teacher patiently guides you from your first notes all the way through to complete compositions. Several months of valuable lessons are included with phrase-by-phrase demonstrations, split-screen closeups, guitar accompaniment to play along with, and a tablature booklet (which shows you graphically how to play each note). Learn instrument care and maintenance, proper holding, scales and theory, note bending, flashy tricks, and cool endings. (Harmonica in key of C required.)

Transform your diatonic harmonica playing and discover the world of chromatic harmony without having to buy or learn a new instrument, as Howard Levy gives you the secrets of his remarkable technique. Levy has developed a method for diatonic (Blues) Harmonica-playing that encompasses every note in every key, opening up the possibilities of the instrument into the worlds of Jazz, Latin and Classical music. Learn how to use bends, overdraws and overblows accurately to play a full chromatic scale. After explaining and demonstrating the principle modes, Levy guides you through his own exquisite arrangements of jazz standards Autumn Leaves, Sweet Georgia Brown and Rhythm Changes.

Here’s a lesson for people of any age who want to play the harmonica. This pocket-size instrument has been a favorite for generations, and there’s no easier way to get started than this basic lesson. All you need is a 10-hole harmonica in the key of C and you’ll be playing in no time.

Peter Madcat Ruth starts by showing you how to simply inhale and exhale to make sounds on the harmonica, and then turns this into a basic “train rhythm” exercise. By narrowing your lips to get single notes, you’ll quickly be playing the easiest of all harmonica songs, Oh! Susanna. Refining your basic technique further, Madcat demonstrates the proper way to hold the instrument so you can achieve good tone, vibrato and “wah wah” sounds that are typical of good harmonica playing.

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. Fantastic visuals and camera close-ups ensure that even the smallest details are seen. Topics include how to practice, holding the harmonica, memorizing the harp, and several lessons on embouchure, articulation, properties of a bend, draw bend embouchure, articulating the bend, blow bending, over-bends, vibrato types, music theory, 12-bar blues, and soloing scales.

This DVD portion of Level 3 of David Barrett’s Harmonica Masterclass Series includes: 12-bar blues, construction, the IV chord, the V-IV-I transition, turnaround, constructing your solo, soloing blocks, soloing themes, song forms, phrasing, breath balance, breath patterns, scale combinations, soloing positions, tone, and music theory.

Rupert is a great instructor on repairing harps. He also spends time giving incredible tips on how to be a better player. This 2 disk DVD is something every player should have. Rupert shows how easy it really is to keep a harp playing better, longer. Even if you are not mechanicaly inclined you can learn to fix your own harps. Very good value.

Harp veteran and Seydel US Rep, Rupert Oysler, reveals secrets in close up detail to show you everything you need to show you everything you need to customize your diatonic harp.

Play Harmonica in One Hour features professional musician Bobby Joe Holman leading the viewer through a series of exercises designed primarily for those just beginning on the instrument. The video includes lessons on the proper way to hold the harmonica, tips on playing melodies, and tips that will make it easier to play blues, country, or folk music.

This video will give the true Blues Harp lover a lesson in the blues he or she will never forget! Junior demonstrates cross-harp technique, changing keys, bending, cupping, octaves, vibrato, and so much more as he sings, plays, and shouts you through some of his most classic blues songs. Junior tells some great stories of his days with Muddy Waters and Little Walter, and discusses the pros and cons of different amplifiers. You’ll find this a truly rewarding tape that not only teaches blues harp, or “Mississippi Saxophone,” as Junior likes to call it, but gives a well-rounded lesson in the blues itself; as a music, a life, a feeling.

JP Allen taught beginners how to play Silent Night and other effective techniques on improving their harmonica playing
Included:
1/ JP Allen’s original music
2/ Silent Night harmonica video lessons
3/ Various harmonica techniques with JP’s student Rebekah doing the demonstrations under JP’s instructions.
I personally found his teachings enthusiastic and informative.

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Teach Yourself Blues Harmonica

The Complete Idiot’s Guide(R) to Playing the Harmonica

By the time you finish this course, you’ll be picking favorite bluegrass songs, including “Buffalo Gals,” “Mama Don’t ‘Low,” “Columbus Stockade Blues,” “Handsome Molly,” “Shady Grove,” “Worried Man,” “Big Ball In Boston,” “Red River Valley,” “Roll In My Sweet Baby’s Arms,” “Jesse James,” “Lonesome Road Blues,” “Little Maggie” and “That Good Old Mountain Dew.”

The Alfred Play Series Electric Bass Basics DVD brings you high-quality video of expert bass instructors. Bassists just starting out will get help traversing the initial hurdles to learning the electric bass guitar. The format allows you to watch the techniques you are learning as many times as you’d like, and encourages focus on the importance of play in the learning process.The Alfred Play series has nailed down the needs of today’s musician with lessons you can use anytime and anyplace—it’s more convenient than private lessons, yet just as extensive.

Your ultimate guide to the secrets and techniques of the Slap Bass style. Bass ace Ed Friedland gives you a step-by-step guide to this complex high-energy playing style. Starting with the basic right-hand skills, Freidman progresses to cover such disciplines as:

• Slapping, popping, left-hand integration, dead notes and more dangerous techniques
• A dedicated groove for each technique
• Grooving with a drum machine
• Funk history
• Slow demos, tips on sound and how to create your own grooves

Learn the trademark bass lines behind rock’s most influential songwriting duo. An in-depth analysis of eight songs. Hosted by in-demand L.A. session man and U.K. native Bob Efford, this DVD takes players note-by-note through McCartney’s masterfully composed bass lines in these eight Beatles classics: All My Loving ? Come Together ? Day Tripper ? Eight Days a Week ? Hey Bulldog ? I Want You (She’s So Heavy) ? Nowhere Man ? and Paperback Writer.

50 Funk Guitar Licks You MUST Know pays much deserved homage to the guitar artists that laid down the very foundations of funk. You will learn how to play funk guitar in the style of James Brown alumni Jimmy Nolen/Phelps Collins/Alphonso Kellum, Funkadelic guitarists Michael Hampton/Gary Shider/Eddie Hazel, Freddie Stone (Sly & the Family Stone), Al McKay (Earth, Wind & Fire), Sugar Foot Bonner (Ohio Players), Leo Nocentelli (The Meters), Ernie Isley (The Isley Brothers) and Nile Rodgers (Chic).

Ready to shred on a trunkful of tasty, prime Rockabilly riffs, licks and tricks? Top educator, recording artist and supreme Rockabilly guru Jason Loughlin presents 50 Rockabilly Licks You MUST Know!

Top educator and avant-jazz/rock guitarist Chris Buono presents his hand-picked collection of 50 rock guitar licks you MUST know. Buono’s handpicked range of phrases, concepts and techniques takes you across a wide variety of contemporary rock styles to help guide your development of the tools, techniques and vocabulary that you’ll need to unleash powerful solos and take your rock guitar playing to the next level.

Top educator and blues player extraordinaire, Jeff McErlain responds to standing ovations for his first 50 Blues licks course with another 50 killer licks you will certainly want to add to your blues-rock bag.

50 Blues Rock Guitar Lick You Must Know disc art50 Blues-Rock Guitar Licks You MUST Know covers licks, riffs and rhythmic patterns in the style ofJimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Rev. Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, Keith Richards, Eric Johnson, Joe Bonamassa, David Grissom, Robin Trower, Jeff Beck, Michael Schenker, Jake E Lee, Van Halen, and many of the other kings of the blues-rock six-string.

McErlain’s new handpicked collection of moves will further guide your development of the tools, techniques and vocabulary you’ll need to unleash soulful lines and take your blues guitar playing to the next level.

Most guitar players spend more time learning “lead” guitar than they do working on their rhythm chops. Whether you’re a pro, a weekend warrior or just jam with your buds, you’ll play far more rhythm guitar than lead, and have a much better chance of getting and keeping the gig if you can play great rhythm guitar. Top educator and blues-rock maestro Jeff Scheetz presents 50 Blues Rock Rhythms You MUST know!

50 Blues-Rock Rhythm Licks You MUST Know covers licks, riffs and rhythmic patterns in the style of Joe Bonamassa, Jimi Hendrix, SRV, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Allman Brothers, Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, Keith Richards, Eric Johnson, David Grissom, Robin Trower, Jeff Beck, Johnny Winter, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Van Halen and many of the other kings of the blues-rock six-string.

Texas blues dates back as far as the early 1900′s but this collection of 50 licks focuses on the Texas blues scene that exploded on to the mainstream in the late 60′s and early 70′s. Heavily influenced by southern rock, blues-rock, slide and a dash of jazz, this modern style of Texas blues features the heavy use of memorable electric guitar riffs, blazing solos, exciting rhythm patterns and tasty turnarounds, all of which are showcased in this handpicked collection of 50 Texas Blues Licks You MUST Know.

Artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, his brother Jimmy Vaughan and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Johnny Winter, Freddie King, Billy Gibbons and ZZ Top, T-Bone Walker and Eric Johnson are all synonymous with the style along with many other notable guitarists.

Get your hands around the riffs and solos from one of the greatest bands ever, with the help of Jamie Humphries. Pink Floyd have been responsible for some of the most cinematic and breath-taking rock music ever recorded, and in this tutorial double DVD, Humphries provides a close-up guide to the work of Dave Gilmour – one of the best Strat players of all time! Learn note-for-note Gilmour’s riffs and solos for songs including Money, Comfortably Numb and Wish You Were Here.

Use these 2 DVDs to learn the influential and inspiring guitar stylings of Dave Gilmour.

Learn five Pink Floyd tracks note for note with Jamie Humphries!

This excellent 2 DVD set will guide you through the bluesy rock licks of Dave Gilmour, one of the greatest Strat players of all time!

Tracks include: Time, Learning To Fly, Have A Cigar, On The Turning Away, and Mother.

Learn seven Tom Petty tracks, guitar lessons by Danny Gill
This superb DVD will teach you to play seven tracks from this award winning American singer-songwriter spanning his 30 year career. Includes guitar jam tracks.

Learn five James Taylor tracks note for note with Lee Hodgson
This superb DVD will teach you five fingerpicked acoustic classics from one of the most popular singer-songwriters of the 70s.

The dual speed-metal soloing and shotgun riffs of Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and later Janick Gers, has long been a trademark of the Maiden sound, and this DVD provides a note-for-note guide to five of their most characteristic and recognisable classics. Danny Gill shares the secrets and techniques so you can capture the sounds of these masters of metal for yourself. Includes the anthems Can I Play With Madness, Run To The Hills and Number Of The Beast.

Learn five Iron Maiden tracks note for note with Andy James. This superb DVD teaches you some of the best riffs and solos from one of the most successful and influential monsters of heavy metal!

Tracks include:
Two Minutes To Midnight
Moonchild
Fear Of The Dark
Aces High
Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son

An hour and a half full of lessons, including techniques as Sweep Picking, Legato Playing, Brain exercises, Muting, Coordinationand Accuracy, Vibrato (Tremolo and fingers), Dynamics, Melody Construction.

- 15 Licks (Fusion, Rebel, The Wet Season, Anthem, Shoreline, Moyra, Move That Groove, Waiting, Abstract Impact, Patron Saint, The Skill Factor, Soil (Sun Caged), Sedation (Sun Caged) and The Shrink).
- 5 complete songs played live, filmed with three camera’s so you can see very clearly how they are played (New Race, Moyra, La Bella Mira, Fusion and The Skill Factor).