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Banjo master Bob Carlin teaches the clawhammer sound, tuned to G and double-C. Pull-offs, downstroking, hammer-ons, scales, slides, chords, double-thumbing, you name it: Carlin means business, and illustrates matters with the songs
Cripple Creek,
Soldier`s Joy,
Shortenin` Bread,
and
Liberty.

Studio drummer and teacher Billy Ward delves into groove theory in this instructional program intended for the experienced musician. Built around a unique structure, BIG TIME includes tutorials, audio commentary, and live performances which illustrate such topics as: timekeeping, miking methods, shuffles, and fills. Also includes 45 minutes of live material with Billy Ward playing alongside Andy Hess on bass.

Duck Baker is widely heralded as a virtuosic guitar player. A musician capable of displaying a broad range of styles and techniques, Baker moves easily between jazz, ragtime, blues, and Celtic music. Most people who have seen him play agree that there is a unique quality about him that goes beyond his masterful talent. It is this spirit, combined with his far-reaching knowledge of guitar and his innovative nature, that renders him an excellent teacher. This exceptional tutorial takes two standards of swing music Sweet Georgia Brown and Georgia On My Mind, and uses them as a basis for introducing improvisation techniques, expanding the intermediate student's understanding of fingerstyle jazz guitar in an invaluable way. Duck lends his strong grasp of guitar to the material as he presents multiple chord shapes, hot licks, and musical ideas, demonstrating ways of developing improvisations and variations over chord progressions and melodies. His teaching methods are both challenging and truly exciting in a way that the avid pupil should appreciate.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33

This special program celebrates the 10th anniversary of Australia's largest drumming festival by compiling footage from the previous nine years with fresh performances by over 20 leading drummers. Just a few of the featured artists include John Tempesta, David Jones, and Graham Morgan, with Virgil Donat and Luis Conte not only performing, but also giving two 30-minute workshops. Nearly four hours long, ULTIMATE DRUMMER'S WEEKEND also contains interviews with several of the world's top percussionists.

Play Irish fiddle in the true traditional way.
Master fiddler Kevin Burke, teaches his favorite tunes, styles and techniques in an easy-going manner.

Aimed at the early intermediate guitar player, ESSENTIAL EXERCISES OF FINGERSTYLE GUITAR is a comprehensive guide to fingerstyle guitar playing. Instructor Pete Huttlinger walks viewers through the fingerboard step by step, teaching them how to gain full control over their picking hand. Accessible practice routines and exercises will help players develop a sense of correct timing, and good tone. This program comes complete with accompanying music and tablature.

Georg Frederick Handel's opera RINALDO gets a stunning production at Munich's Prinzregenten Theatre. Featured in the starring roles are David Walker, Deborah York and David Daniels.DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep CaseFull Frame - 1:33Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access

From the Royal Opera comes this vivid production of Benjamin Britten's opera PETER GRIMES. Jon Vickers, the Canadian tenor, won many acclaims for his performance in the lead role.DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep CaseFull Frame - 1:33Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access