This sensational DVD covers all the essential topics that will make you a better Trumpet player! Techniques include forming your embouchure, warming up, the three kinds of air, how and what to practice, singing through your horn, mutes, cleaning and much more. Also features interviews with Snooky Young, Maria Schneider, Wayne Bergeron, Ingrid Jensen and Bob Reeves, plus a tour of the Calicchio Trumpet Factory. Mr. Thomas, a lead trumpet man of some repute (Basie, USC professorship) compiled a well thought out video that answers all questions regarding playing this special instrument, one of the most physical things one...

Zakhar Bron is an exceptional violinist and world renowned teacher whohas received numerous awards and professorships. Several of his students, such as Vadim Repin, Maxim Vengerov, Erik Schumann and Mayuko Kamio, belong to the world elite of violin soloists. Standard Violin Student Repertoire masterfully taught by Zakhar Bron. Filming of a Master Class in the White Room of the Sheremetjev Palace in St. Petersburg. DVD with Solo Violin Part, prepared and annotated by Zakhar Bron. Zakhar Bron is an exceptional violinist and world renowned teacher who has received numerous awards and professorships, Several of his students, such as Vadim...

Zakhar Bron Zakhar Bron is an exceptional violinist and world renowned teacher whohas received numerous awards and professorships. Several of his students, such as Vadim Repin, Maxim Vengerov, Erik Schumann and Mayuko Kamio, belong to the world elite of violin soloists. Standard Violin Student Repertoire masterfully taught by Zakhar Bron. Filming of a Master Class in the White Room of the Sheremetjev Palace in St. Petersburg. DVD with Solo Violin Part, prepared and annotated by Zakhar Bron. Zakhar Bron is an exceptional violinist and world renowned teacher who has received numerous awards and professorships, Several of his students, such...

This DVD’s objective is to offer a complete overview of the octave mandolin. From a basic point of reference, offering set-up instructions and proper positioning for both right hand and left to a more advanced level covering many new bluegrass, folk, fiddle, celtic and contemporary tunes while offering up essential techniques. With this DVD, you’ll learn all of your basic chord positions, which cover most major keys, and the proper fingering for each chord and all of your basic scale patterns within these same keys giving the octave mandolinist all the tools necessary to jam with others or even...

The Sitar is one of the most popular instruments in Hindustani shastriya sangeet and is a versatile instrument. Its ability to produce a deeply emotive tone that is very close to the human voice agility and liveliness has made it a very sought after instrument. Sitar music has been patronized for about 700 years and the fact that it is still being practiced today with dedication and passion is a testimony to its grandeur. This DVD of “Learning the Sitar” comprises basic lessons on playing the Sitar by Sri B. Siva Ramakrishna Rao, a disciple of late Ustad. Ahmed...

The bouzouki is a vital part of the instrumental line-up of many Irish session and performing bands, Zan McLeod, one of the Celtic music world’s most talented bouzouki players, accompanists and arrangers, has created a lesson that is comprehensive enough to be of great value to beginners and experienced players alike. With the help of button Accordion virtuoso Billy McComisky, Zan explores the bouzouki through the study of traditional reels, jigs and slip jigs. You’ll learn to play in several keys using ringing drone strings, moving lines, chord substitutions, harmonized scales and counter melodies, all designed to enhanced your...

Gay McKeon and Nollaig MacCarthaigh take you through the initial stages of learning to play the pipes. In clearly defined sections, they demonstrate the basic steps and show you note by note the fingering and playing of 6 tunes, as well as some of the technique commonly used by pipers. The DVD is packed with invaluable information and tips for the beginner and contains a section on problem solving as well as 7 further tunes which you can add to your repertoire. The accompanying manual contains notation of all the tunes, tips on problem solving and other useful information....

Firstly in ‘Making and playing the didgeridoo’ David shows us how he selects a tree strips and paints the didgeridoo. He also presents his vituoso method of playing the oldest wind instrument in the world. Then in ‘Bush tucker bush art bush life’ you can join David as he takes you to Jowelbinna – Cape York. See ancient rock art and learn ancestrial methods used for making spears and bush tucker. Its a slice of life in the oldest living culture in the world. Language: English Country: Australia Running time: 00:24:12 Quality: DVDRip Video: XviD, 3758 Kbps, 720×480, 16/9,...