Afro-Cuban Grooves For Bass and Drums. Funkifying the Clave download. This DVD is a companion to the popular Book/CD of the same name dealing with traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms and their application to funk, rock, and jazz. It features bassist, author, composer, and music educator Lincoln Goines, well known for his work in the New York City Latin, jazz-funk, and studio scene. And drummer Robby Ameen, who has made a life-long study of Afro-Cuban rhythms. Also appearing on the DVD is Wayne Krantz on guitar and Bill O’Connell on keyboard. This book is a goldmine of information and ideas pertaining...

Ultimate Drum Lessons Advanced Independence and Polyrhythms download. The Ultimate Drum Lesson collections allow drummers to get a cross-section of new educational ideas from some of the most popular and accomplished drummers in the world. This is the 5th releases in the series.The Ultimate Drum Lesson collections allow drummers to get a cross-section of new educational ideas from some of the most popular and accomplished drummers in the world. This DVD contains a wealth of previously released material from the vast Hudson catalog, and like the other titles in this series, have proven to be very popular with drummers....

Guthrie Govan Creative Guitar 1 Cutting-Edge Techniques PDF. The aim of Creative Guitar 1 is to help any rock guitarist who feels stuck in a rut. The book focuses on refining playing techniques, explaining the nuts and bolts of theory in an accessible manner, as well as how to practice efficiently, and even demonstrates lots of new licks. This book promotes a self-sufficient approach to learning that will give guitarists new artistic directions in every aspect of their playing. The accompanying CD features detailed examples of pentatonic patterns, minor arpeggios and backing tracks so the guitarist can apply these...

Bill Dobbins The Contemporary Jazz Pianist Volume 2. A comprehensive approach to keyboard improvisation. This book contents: Two-hand Voicings; Building a Tow-hand Chord Line; Two-hand Embellishing Chords; Technics for Melody Harmonization; Blues in Major Keys; Blues in Minor Keys; Rhythm Changes; Popular Song Forms; Contemporary Ballad Styles; Jazz-Rock Styles; Contemporary Jazz Forms; Free Jazz; Comping; Improvisation as Communication. See also Bill Dobbins The Contemporary Jazz Pianist Volume 1 PDF. Format: PDF, 161 pages   Download Bill Dobbins – The Contemporary Jazz Pianist Volume 2 free and other lessons from our site   Register or Login to view hidden...

Paul Brown’s Smooth Jazz Handbook. The term ‘Smooth Jazz’ was originally coined by radio executives to describe the then new genre that fused blues, jazz, R&B, funk, rock and pop influences. Smooth Jazz tracks are generally down-tempo instrumentals favoring melody and smooth grooves over the sophisticated rhythms, faster tempos and long improvisations typical in jazz. Musicologists would likely trace the origin of what’s known today as ‘Smooth Jazz’ back to a series of three Wes Montgomery records produced by Creed Taylor in the late 60’s. All three were very commercially successful, which enticed many other accomplished musicians of that...

Ozzie Ahlers Killer Keyboards Made Simple download. Best of all, Ozzie shows you his most precious professional secrets that he gained after years of touring with The Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, and being produced by Jimi Hendrix. He gives you some incredibly powerful secrets that instantly upgrade your sound from “The Amateur Zone” to the “Pro Sound”. Learning how to play your favorite songs and sound like a pro is easy as 1-2-3. Learn the building block chords. Learn the hottest chord progressions. Play your favorite songs. David Ozzie Ahlers is an American songwriter and music producer who plays...

David Baker How to Play Bebop Volume 3 PDF. A three-volume series that includes the scales, chords and modes necessary to play bebop music. A great introduction to a style that is most influential in today’s music. This book contains a great deal of practical information on how to approach and internalise tunes. It gives great examples of phrase making and blowing through changes. It has completely revolutionised practice approach by giving lots of meaty examples to work through. An invaluable book for the aspiring. Well written and great theory examples and exercises. David Baker’s books are classic and...

Corey Christiansen In the Pocket Playing in the Groove DVD download. One of the roles of a jazz guitarist is providing accompaniment. Economy of rhythm and harmony while comping and grooving with a band will get jazz guitarists further with their fellow bandmates than playing lots of bulky, cluttered rhythms and chords. “Playing in the Groove” will demonstrate to jazz guitar students how not to overplay in a small jazz group settings but rather play tasty lines and chords that will impress any soloist. In this DVD, emphasis is placed on locking in with a bass player and drummer...

Drums & Percussions Working it Out DVD download. This video demonstrates how drums and percussion work together to create a groove. You see Dave and Walfredo work out parts for different feels and styles of music and then watch a band perform them. In addition, Dave and Walfredo solo and show off some pretty fiery playing. Many styles are covered, from reggae to various Latin rhythms. Includes some great solos from Dave and Walfredo’s unique drum set playing which integrates Latin percussion on the drumkit. Intermediate to advanced. This is not only a useful instructional video that illustrates the...

In “Jazz Manouche Technique & Improvisation Vol 3, Denis begins by demonstrating a number of arpeggios, before moving on to an in-depth study of Rhythm Changes. Voice Leading is dealt with in great detail, followed by Chord Soloing and Advanced Concepts. To obtain maximum benefit it is strongly advised that you follow Denis’ curriculum, sequentially, as Denis intended. *DVD menu doesn’t work, but i’ts better than nothing. 2 vob files have some errors or they corrupted. You can see the video with VLC player for example but without menu.   Topics covered: Positions for Improvisation Diminished Chords & Arpeggios...