String Bass Fundamentals
by John Reid
60-Minute Video
(96-60-R1) $29.95
In this video, John Reid teaches you the proper left and right hand techniques involved in sound production and playing of the string bass. Learn how to stand correctly with the instrument to prevent fatigue and other problems. Learn correct "traditional" or "classical" left hand fingerings through the use of exercises and scales. Learn finger and hand exercises designed to develop enhanced muscle strength, endurance, and coordination. Learn the essential elements of proper bow technique (both French and German). It doesn't matter if you are an electric bass player wanting to learn the string bass as a second instrument, or just a beginning string bass player. It doesn't matter what type of music you intend to play on the string bass. Instruction covers bluegrass, rock-a-billy, jazz, classical, etc.. This video is a must for starting you out correctly.
Electric Bass
Ed Marsh
In this course you will learn to play the bass parts for several songs. Even if you have never held an electric bass, you will soon have the basic skills to play in the country, bluegrass, gospel, and rockabilly styles. This course includes many examples of chord theory and chord progressions and also prepares you for developing bass lines for your favorite types of music.
(EB-60) $29.95
Today's Country Bass Styles, (Volume I)
John Reid
Not only is country music the most popular music happening today, it is one of the most demanding styles for bass players to play well. In this video, we will cover all the essential elements you'll need to get started including scales, patterns, runs, and right and left hand finger techniques. Everything you'll need to get on your way to a rewarding career as a successful country bass player is right here.
(92-R-10) $29.95
Today's Country Bass Styles, (Volume II)
Ed Marsh
Once you have mastered the lessons in John Reid's "Today's Country Bass Styles, Volume l", you'll want to get this great new video. Country Electric bass has advanced quickly in the last few years. Ed Marsh dissects the modern Country Bass sound and reveals the professional techniques heard on today's top records! Using popular chord progresssions, Ed teaches the hot, new bass lines used in modern Country Music slowly, up-close, and note-by-note.
(92-R-15) $29.95
Southern Gospel Bass Playing
John Reid
In this video, we will examine the techniques and essential elements necessary to successful bass playing in the Southern Gospel style. We will start at the beginning level and move through material for all level players. Southern Gospel employs elements from many different styles of music, from blues to country, and induding funk. So hang on. This will be fun!
(92-R 20) $29.95
Bluegrass Bass
Ed Marsh
This is the easy way to get started on the upright or "Doghouse" bass. Ed Marsh teaches the fundamentals for playing basic as well as advanced bass lines for a wide variety of bluegrass styles. Ed teaches the important right and left hand techniques and the essential chord theory for learning new material.
(BD-60) $29.95
Instant Jazz Bass
Ed Marsh
Jazz is one of the most challenging and fun styles of music for the electric bass player. Ed Marsh teaches the student the great bass lines of the professional jazz artist. Ten standards are taught step by step and the student will quickly learn the concepts of playing good jazz lines for major, minor, augmented, diminished, and several types of seventh chords. Ed also shows how chord substitution can be used to embellish even a three-chord tune.
(JB-60) $29.95
Rock and Roll Bass
John Reid
John Reid teaches the essential skills for playing today's rock and roll bass. He covers the important scales and fingerings and teaches the professional right and left hand techniques. John teaches numerous popular bass lines to help the student sound professional. He also includes practice techniques to help the student develop "super chops "
(R8-60) $29.95
Advanced Rock & Roll Bass
John Reid
This new Advanced Rock& Roll Bass is designed for the player with basic skills who is ready for the advanced rock & roll bass styles. John Reid teaches many popular styles that are heard in today's music. The video method is an outstanding way to learn metal, pop, and soul bass styles and techniques. John also teaches many examples of tunes that use the slap styles and tap techniques of today's famous bass artists. If you want to play bass lines that drive, this is a great way to learn the professional methods and techniques.
(BA-60) $29.95
Technical Studies For Electric Bass
John Reid
This video is a collection of challenging exercises and patterns designed to increase the technical facilities of both your left and right hands. Learn the finger independence and control required to handle today's most demanding bass techniques. Included in this video are proven practice techniques that you can do with the bass and without that add strength and dexterity to your hands. Improve your timing, focus, and sense of "feel". If your desire is to play like the pros, this video is a must.
(RTS-60) $29.95
Advanced Studio Techniques For Electric Bass
John Reid
This video covers a wide spectrum of information necessary to be successful as a studio bass player. Develop rock-solid timing. Learn how to improve your sight reading skills, both standard notation as well as the Nashville number system. Learn how to get your gear together to get "the sounds" used on today's recordings. Learn the tricks necessary for flawless execution of your bass lines. Learn the essential elements of a wide variety of grooves from country to rock to jazz, fusion and funk.
(RAS-60) $29.95
Tapping, Slapping, Popping, Chords and Harmonics I
(For Electric Bass)
John Reid
In this video you will begin to apply all the most current techniques on electric bass to your own playing, immediately. This video takes the mystery out of these awesome and sometimes intimidating styles of bass playing and makes them accessible to players of all levels, no matter what style you play.
(RTP-60) $29.95
Tapping, Slapping, Popping, Chords and Harmonics II
John Reid
Just when you thought you had the first tape mastered...this one picks up where the first one left off with enough advanced work to keep you challenged for months. Learn to combine techniques for awesome effects. Learn how to incorporate these techniques into many different styles of music. Learn how to set up your instrument for maximum response to these techniques.
(RCH-60) $29.95
Reading Music Naturally for Bass Players
John Reid
Intended for bass players of all levels who want to learn how to read music, this is an easy-to-follow method. Reading music is a valuable skill that can open doors to new music and jobs for guitarists of all skill levels.
(92-R-25) $29.95
Solo Styles and Techniques for Bluegrass Bass
Steve Garner
Finally, at the request of his many fans, Steve Garner reveals the secrets of his exciting bluegrass bass soloing style. A member of the world: famous group, Country Gazette, Steve is rapidly earning a reputation as one of the best upright bass players in all of bluegrass. Going beyond the usual, he combines melody,licks, and more to create show-stopping solos, and you will want to learn.
(93-SGB-60) $29.95
Harmonics for the Solo and Ensemble Bassist
Dean Peer
This step-by-step instruction Video includes diagrams and etudes describing bass harmonics. There are sections on the physics of harmonics, the techniques involved in playing harmonics, scales, chords, and chord voicings, open tunings, dual node points, and false harmonics. Designed to work with electric and acoustic basses, this video is for all levels.
(92-R-35) $29.95
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