Chopbuilder

The essential soloing theory course for all guitarists from one of the most distinctive guitar players on the music scene today. The method is structured around six basic chordal types approached five ways. Book I covers the first four chordal types and includes a 60-minute recording.

The key to unlocking infinite dexterity and speed in your playing is an ultimate control and knowledge of your instrument. In the newest series by world-renowned bassist Janek Gwizdala, Ultimate Chop Builder, you'll learn the truth behind what it means to have "chops" -not simply how to play fast, but how to be a master of your entire fingerboard. Become a champion of precision through strength building exercises in all twelve keys, writing in both notation and TAB, from the simplest of beginner scales to a multitude of finger-twisting challenges. In the second installment of the Ultimate Chop Builder, journey with Janek as you tackle both the harmonic and melodic minor scales in a wealth of material through all of the Minor Modes.

(Berklee Guide). Increase your command of the guitar. Joe Stump reveals licks, techniques, and exerises to build your guitar technique. Learn licks and techniques comon in rock/metal sytles, and commit them to finger memory. The audio tracks include drum tracks for exercise practice, and backing tracks for Joe's technical etudes/solo transcriptions, which are notated in both tablature and traditional notation.

Bass Player's Guide to Looping: A Comprehensive Method to Pedal Looping on Bass [OVER 2.5 HOURS OF VIDEO INCLUDED]Bass Player's Guide to Looping is the definitive method to mastering the art of live-looping with the electric bass. Join world-renowned bassist Janek Gwizdala as he reveals every single detail of his signal chain--including illustrated pedal settings, tips on effects and gear, and proper looping techniques--giving you an endless array of tools to practice, compose, and perform live as a true artist. Whether you've used a loop pedal for years or just purchased your first one, Bass Player's Guide to Looping will help you to become the best looping bassist you can be.With purchase of this book, you also gain access to over 2.5 hours of video instruction. These videos include in-depth explanations and performances of every concept in the book, bonus footage of techniques used in solo bass performance, and live footage of looping with both a drummer in a duo setting as well as with a live band.

Shamisen of Japan teaches you how to professionally play and make the Tsugaru Shamisen, simply and enjoyably! Interested in Shamisen? Enjoy the free Shamisen Crash Course, shop for high-quality Shamisen direct from Japan, and join the growing global Shamisen society at Bachido.com! About the book:It's really two books in one:Step-by-step Construction Manual Each step in the construction of the shamisen is carefully documented Hundreds of pictures along the way Traceable shamisen templatesComplete Guide for Playing Pictures and descriptions of essential tsugaru shamisen techniques Notation for 16 folk songs (Minyo) and tsugaru piecesBook HighlightsSimply written! Yes! What a novel concept! But really, who likes thick, tedious instruction manuals? Shamisen is written simply (mainly because the author's vocabulary ain't that large) in order to directly give you all the knowledge you need to build and/or play tsugaru shamisen. Nothing less, nothing more? than you need.Hundreds of pictures! Almost all instructions in the book are accompanied by an easy-to-see picture! Making the book a useful workshop/classroom material, acceptable coffee table book, and/or bathroom reader, Shamisen of Japan is a fiesta o? pictures which will keep you inspired and interested when the novelty of the English letters wears off.Professional techniques! Learn invaluable shamisen technique used by famous artists like the Yoshida Brothers, Masahiro Nitta, Agatsuma Hiromitsu, Asano Sho and Shinichi Kinoshita!