Billy Boy Arnold Chicago Blues Harmonica download. Billy is an unparalleled source of historical information about the development of the harmonica in this century. After delivering an informative and entertaining introduction about the instrument he loves, Billy walks and talks you through the important aspects of the styles of both Sonny Boys and the two Walters. Each artist’s work is demonstrated by a performance with rhythm section backing and then a clear, concise explanation. Topics covered include playing in first, second and third positions, note bending, trills, back up accompaniment and playing minor blues. Billy shows it all with...

Tony Trischka’s Essential Practice Techniques for Bluegrass Banjo. Here’s a lesson that’s a “must-have” for all bluegrass banjo players. Tony Trischka, who has been called “one of the most inventive banjo players alive” by Billboard Magazine, has recorded a nuts and bolts practice session that is designed to improve your timing, strengthen your hands and help you play with precision, power and rhythmic sophistication. It is filled with exercises, etudes and workouts for both your left and right hand, covering many of the building blocks of bluegrass banjo. This in-depth workout will enable you to achieve sinewy slides, crisp...

Complete Intermediate Ukulele Guide. The ukulele has never been more popular, and Fred Sokolow’s relaxed, user-friendly teaching style makes it easy to learn. In this lesson, Fred Sokolow takes you to the next level beyond simple strumming. You’ll learn more first position chords as well as moveable (up-the-neck) chords. He shows you some fingerpicking accompaniment patterns, a few major scales, and how to play a 12-bar blues in any key. You’ll also learn how to pick out melodies and play some beautiful chord/melody solos. Tunes include Tumbling Tumbleweeds, Tennessee Waltz, Route 66, Not Fade Away, A Pretty Girl Is...

22 private vocal lessons with Per Bristow. Per Bristow offers private vocal coaching in Los Angeles, or via web camera, or through travel arrangements. Per works with: Singers and speakers who experience voice problems; Singers of all levels – beginners, up-and-coming artists, and high-in-demand professionals; Speakers in various fields who want to improve voice, presentation and performance skills; Bands and groups wanting to reach new levels of success. The Bristow Voice Method is designed to go far beyond improving the physical voice. Depending on the individual’s needs and desires, BVM serves to bring the individual to significantly greater levels...

David Barrett – Building Harmonica Technique DVD download. Volume 1, 2, 3, 4. From the most prolific author of blues harmonica books and CD’s comes the most comprehensive DVD series ever to be released for the blues harmonica player. Much of the material in this DVD series has never been covered in any book, CD, or video instructional. These DVDs bridge the gap between what can be studied from home and what can only be learned in private lessons. With large charts, diagrams, and many playing examples… nothing is left to the imagination. David Barrett is the world’s most...

Per Bristow Sing With Freedom download free. Per Bristow has been teaching people to sing for over 15 years, and he has an awesome passion for helping people increase their confidence while singing in front of a crowd. Through our intense research and course evaluation, we found very few that teach techniques both for singing, and performance mentality. Per Bristow, a professional singer, knows the traditional vocal techniques are crucial, but he’s very passionate about boosting your confidence as a singer too, which helps more than anything. We believe “Sing With Freedom” is a fantastic program with a unique...

Jools Holland’s Music Makers – The Violin With Ric Sanders DVD free download. This is a fantastic video for anyone who has always dreamed about being able to play the violin, but has always been put off by the snobbery surrounding this instrument. This video takes you through everything from buying your first violin to playing your first tune. Ric Sanders is the perfect presenter as he slowly takes you through the basics and explains everything he is doing. There are lots of close-ups which makes it easy to copy what he is doing on screen. Sander’s folk background...

Come flag a ride on the harmonica train… bending and wailing out notes into an endless horizon of musical enjoyment. You’ll start on the right track by learning all the basics, like care and maintenance, proper holding, music scales, and theory. Tablature is introduced to reveal note bending techniques, flashy licks and endings which you will apply while learning to play a variety of well known tunes. As you advance, your tracks will lead you into cross harp playing where you learn to add feeling and wail the blues like a pro. Key of “C” ten hole diatonic harmonica...

Derrick (Big) Walker is a famous American musician. He plays alto saxophone, tenor, the ten hole diatonic and chromatic harmonica, also sings and writes own songs. This set of videos will help harmonica players. He was known as “The Boy” in Big Mama Thornton’s band. He believes he is the only harmonica player that Paul Butterfield taught, which leads one to believe he is no one to mess around with. His California Marital Arts State Champion Belt in 1973 is a testament to that.  Let’s see what else we can find out about Mr. Derrick Walker, harmonica and sax...

Lessons from Adam Gussow from Beginners to Advanced. A lot of examples on harmonica in the key of Bb, but do not worry those who have a harmonica in a different key. Important principle of what Gussow says, not the notes, which are extracted. Even those who are not fluent in English understand what says Mr. Gussow, because he describes everything very very good, sometimes even drawing diagrams. Lessons in the format flv, once were downloaded from YouTube, approx 150 videos, plus a couple of videos about the band, which plays Adam, is also very interesting, because you can...