This superb DVD covers funk guitar styles of the greats, from James Brown to Earth Wind and Fire, Chic and many more. Right and left hand techniques are looked at in detail. The examples played and explained will give you the tools to play funk in many different situations whether it’s pop, rock, or your own compositions. Understanding and playing the funk guitar style can add dynamics and spice to your playing. Backing tracks are provided along with played examples in the package so you can really dig in on this style… enjoy! This is a good intro to...

Written for a wide variety of musicians, 15 Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Etudes will appeal to both aspiring players and to more experienced musicians. For the younger player, particular care is given to range, rhythmic figures and overall playability. The more accomplished musician will appreciate the high level of musicality, the lyrical compositions and the opportunities to improvise. Either way, the format is simple: Bob Mintzer plays and demonstrates each etude with a stellar rhythm section on the included CD. You learn each etude slowly. When ready, you play the etude with the CD accompaniment. This is a...

The purpose of this book is to provide a fresh perspective on the subject of funk guitar. For years, I played funk the way most guitarist do – with a pick. This sounds is certainly a staple of funk music and a must-learn for all serious funk guitarists. After becoming increasingly interested in funk bass players and the techniques they used, however, I began experimented with slap and pop techniques (commonly used with bass) in my guitar playing. Influenced by players such as Louis Johnson, Yanic Top, Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke, Victor Wooten, and Cevin Eubanks, I began imitating...

The “In Session With George Benson” package contains six classic playalong tracks by jazz and smooth R&B guitarist George Benson. Now you can have the chance to play along with six of his tracks. All songs are fully notated and tabbed with top lines, lyrics and chord symbols. There is also a breakdown and analysis of each solo, containing essential hints and tips for mastering them. On top of this are biographical notes on the artist and a George Benson discography. The CD has full demonstration and backing tracks, it too has a slowed down accompaniment for the solo...

P-FUNK been found in the head of George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Rod Stewart, Glenn Hughes, and other big foreign Terensutorento Derby Including artists, Inaba Hiroshi, Char There are many such collaborations with Japanese artists His guitar work is discussed Stevie Salas. Simple Setting the rhythm, and we like the sound of a decisive lead, one rhythm approach.Such as issuing a funk feel, Do not miss his unique commentary. TM is also a close ally and Stevens, David Friendly and studio Full recording sessions. The current funk guitar Stevie Salas. This approach means the DVD you want to feel. Bass:...

Learn to play five Red Hot Chili Peppers tracks with Stuart Bull and Mike Casswell. From the syncopated funk rock of Can’t Stop to the mesmerizing melodies of Under The Bridge and including Dani California with its massive gritty solo, there are plenty of stunning guitar moments to learn. This superb DVD will teach you five killer John Frusciante licks from these legendary American rockers – learn every riff and solo note for note! Originating in the 80s, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are one of the first bands ever to mix cool raps with some punk and heavy...

The 3rd volume of free drumless tracks by FastStrings.com. This set includes such bands (artists) as: Guns N Roses, Incubus, Iron Maiden, Jimi Hendrix, Kiss, Korn, Lamb of God, Linkin Park, Megadeth and many more. We proud to offer these great play-along songs for our fans. Use these tracks to enhance your playing skills or to just have fun. The 3rd volume includes almost 300 tracks in such styles as: rock, jazz, blues, metal, hard rock, punk. 300 Backing Tracks for Drummers to Practice and Perform. Play along, jam tracks, minus drums for free. How to download please read...

This book and CD set presents rhythm concepts and techniques for rock, blues, soul, funk, reggae, jazz and country guitar. It includes more than 200 grooves in the styles of Scott Moore, Keith Richards, Jimi Hendrix, Steve Stevens, James Hetfield, Prince, Bob Marley and other famous guitarists. The aim of this book is to expand the player’s repertoire of authentic rhythm grooves in a number of popular styles. Using examples of playing styles of various influential guitarists, the author illustrates their characteristic sounds, playing techniques and harmonic approaches. This, combined with background information and a discography, will provide you...

Bob Mintzer 14 Blues & Funk Etudes PDF for Bb Instruments (Tenor Sax, Soprano Sax, Clarinet). A collection of studies composed for musicians who wish to extend themselves in improvisation, composition, sight reading and general musicianship skills. Each etude has a theoretical explanation, suggestions for performance and tips for practice routines. 1 CD of combo accompaniments performed by members of the Yellowjackets are included. All books are compatible and written so that they can be performed together. It’s about time someone put together a book that when they say it is for tenor saxophone, it actually has a tenor...

Explore the technical brilliance and musical genius of the greatest electric bassist the world has ever known. This book features highly detailed analysis of 12 of Jaco’s epic bass solos. Accurate transcriptions of the best and most forward-looking solos in Jaco’s canon. The accompanying explanations and contextual material make great sense and are most welcome. If you’re a bass player, just get it. You won’t regret it. Malone points out what Jaco did stylistically and with note selection that gave him that elusive characteristic “signature sound” that only the truly great musicians had. The title was very clear. This...