For all guitarists, the quest to finding the guitar tone you hear in your head and then recording it is a never-ending journey. The Ultimate Guitar Tone Handbook is your definitive guide to discovering that great, elusive guitar sound and making sure it\'s recorded well. This book features a series of interviews with expert players, guitar technicians, recording engineers, record producers, and gear manufacturers to give you an inside look into the business of guitar tone. The included DVD provides both audio and visual reference points to help you achieve the classic sounds you hear on records. / Guitare

Morning Thunder-In The Guitar Artistry Of Chris Proctor the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship winner talks about his style and influences as well as giving dazzling performances on both 6- and 12- string guitars.Chris Proctor falls squarely into the ?New World? steel-string guitar style. Beginning with pop and rock music Chris was soon drawn to the country blues. After exploring that tradition he studied classical and jazz music the traditional music of the British Isles bluegrass and old-time Appalachian music and finally began to investigate the world of the 12-string guitar.In 1982 Chris won the U.S. National Fingerstyle GuitarChampionship and released his first recording ?Runoff.? That recording and the 8 that followed on the Flying Fish Rounder Windham Hill and Sugarhouse labels over the next 27 years elevated Chris to the top rank in the steel-string world. Chris also wrote articles and books filmed instructional videos of his transcriptions and techniques created the guitar workshop program for Taylor Guitars and designed the Taylor Chris Proctor Signature Model guitar.Beginning in the year 2000 Chris broadened his original focus on new music to include reinterpreting music of his diverse set of original influences. His performances today are a primer on the acoustic guitar music of the ?New World.? They feature original guitar techniques and devices invented and adapted by Chris and they convey a striking array of tones textures and moods.Titles include: Tap Room Hot Spot War Games Ozymandias Beppe Ladybug Stomp Nights in White Satin Bach to Ireland Late Again Interstate Morning Thunder The Last Steam Engine Train Revisiting the Sailor?s Grave Gecko Drive and Medley:A Scarce O? Tatties/The Lyndhurst Jig??? Review: Watching Taylor fingerstylist and original workshop clinician Chris Proctor in his new DVD Morning Thunder is an enlightening exercise. Proctor has

Presented for the first time on DVD are the Acoustic Guitar stylings and songs of the legendary musician Phil Keaggy live in concert. Spanning 30+ years of his recording career Phil performs some of his timelessclassics and Guitar instrumentals.Recorded in Philadelphia in the fall of 2001 shortly after the tragic events of September 11th this concert was both an uplifting and moving experience delivered through Phil's uniquemulti-layered approach to performing on Acoustic Guitar.

After Pentangle split in 1973 Bert Jansch returned to his prolific solo career but missed playing in a group context. The Bert Jansch Conundrum came into existence as the 1970s waned. Jansch recorded a solo album called A Rare Conundrum in 1977 with mandolinist Rod Clements and fiddler Mike Piggott as supporting players. When Piggott was unable to go out on a Scandinavian tour Martin Jerkins hired on to play violin on the dates. They hit it off and Nigel Portman-Smith came aboard to play bass. They toured Europe and America. Bert recalled: ?I got to know Martin in that period between the original Pentangle splitting up and the beginning of the eighties. I knew him prettywell and we did a lot of gigs together. At one point we were playing with Rod Clements who used to be in Lindisfarne and Pick Withers on drums - I seem to remember Mike Piggott was involved as well; I?ve been in so many different line-ups I just can?t honestly remember!?The first part of this DVD collection presents Bert Jansch Conundrum in concert recorded in Athens Ohio. This is followed by three tunes by Bert and Martin recorded in 1978 in Stockholm Sweden. The DVD concludes with a documentary that Bert recorded in 1985 that combines interviews solo concert performances and rehearsals.

Charlie Byrd Herb Ellis And Tal Farlow In Concert-This outstanding evening featuring three pioneers of the American Jazz Guitar sound was recorded live at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild 1997 to showcase the lasting brilliance of Byrd Ellis and Farlow.These three elder statesmen of the guitar have well over a century of combined experience and knowledge. Their styles cover a vast range of music from straight-ahead swing to bop and bossa nova.All three players have made immeasurable contributions to the vocabulary and elegance of the Jazz guitar and this wonderful concert is a fitting testament to their continued achievements.

Fingerstyle Guitar virtuoso Peppino D???Agostino (voted ???Best Acoustic Guitarist??? by readers in the 2007 Guitar Player magazine Reader???s Choice Awards) presents 14 tunes on this DVD.Filmed in Nashville in 2007 itfeatures a collection of Peppino???s most requested concert pieces. One of the performances is a Vocal piece from Peppino???s new CD Made in Italy on Mesa/Bluemoon Recordings.

Given the number of skilled luthiers and guitarists in evidence today the current era has come to be known as ???The Golden Age of the Acoustic Guitar???. Among numerous richly talented players flatpicking/fingerstyle Acousticand Harp guitarist Stephen Bennett stands out as both a supreme melodist and groove master. That said - you already have a good idea of the contents of this DVD.It???s a rare artist who is capable of recording 29tunes in a single day but with the tenacity perfectionism and phenomenal musicality known to his fans worldwide that is exactly what Stephen did in creating this DVD. In fact most of these tracks were completed to perfectionin one take. Add the notion of performing on three distinctly different instruments- a Morris 6-string acoustic a 1930 National Steel and a modern Merrill Brothers copy of a vintage Dyer Harp Guitar- and you have not only aHerculean musical feat but a unique listening and viewing experience.Stephen???s live Mel Bay DVD performance is one you???ll watch again and again.

In the hills of northwestern Georgia Norman Blake carries on the tradition of old-time country music like a master craftsman preserving an endangered art form. He discovered his life's vocation when he was sixteen. Born in 1938 in Chattanooga he was raised in Sulphur Springs Georgia near Lookout Mountain. He met Nancy Short in 1972 when the band she was playing in was booked as his opening act. They married two years later and have performed and recorded together ever since.This DVD collection presents their unique musical blend from 1980 to 1995

Homemade American Music In visits with their friends and mentors Mike Seeger and Alice Gerrard trace the origins of rural American music from traditional folk cultures in the southern United States and then demonstrate how traditional music is learned played adapted and performed by younger musicians from urban backgrounds. In addition to Mike and Alice musicians include Tommy Jarrell Roscoe Holcomb Lily May Ledford Elizabeth Cotten Dewey Balfa Marc Savoy Tracy Schwarz Hank Bradley Jody Stecher Irene Herrmann Stefan Senders Will Spires Eric Thompson and Susie Rothfield. (1980 42 minutes) Sonny Terry Shoutin' the BluesIn a motel room inOakland California blind blues harmonica great Sonny Terry tells a story about his start in show business and then plays an original solo in his own amazing style created in over 50 years of playing. (1969 6 minutes) Les Blues de BalfaThrough their festival appearances concerts and recordings the Balfa Brothers became the most renowned Cajun musicians and the first group to take their traditional music outside of southwest Louisiana. Tragically just after this film was undertaken in 1979 brothers Rodney and Will were killed in a car crash. The surviving member of the group Dewey Balfa tells the history of his musical family and demonstrates the role of their musical tradition in his life as he continues to spread Cajun music and culture in schools music festivals and by playing with other musicians in local dance halls and clubs. In addition to the Balfa Brothers musicians include Allie Young Nathan Abshire Tony Balfa Rockin' Dopsie Raymond François and the Cajun Playboys and Tracy Schwarz. (1983 27 minutes) Cajun Visits Filmed at homes in rural southwest Louisiana this film presents six masters of traditional Cajun music: Denis McGee Wallace 'Cheese' Read Canray Fontenot Leopold François Robert Jardell and Dewey Balfa singing and playing traditional songs and tunes and talking about

Widely heralded as one of the finest of a new generation of jazz guitarists Howard Alden regards the late George Van Eps with whom he recorded four CDs in the 1990s as one of his most important professionalinfluences.Howard's musical depth and instrumental mastery are clearly apparent in this concert recorded at the Smithsonian Jazz Café in Washington D.C. on January 27th 2006.Features: Jon Burr on Bass and Rob Garciaon Drums join Howard on a rich selection of jazz favorites with the beautiful voice of Terrie Richards Alden featured on Gone With the Wind.

Filmed at the New York jazz club Smoke Rodney Jones enlightens us with his flavorful originals like 'Groove Bone' and 'One Turnip Green ' while he indulges us with the classics such as 'Stella by Starlight ' and'Morning of the Carnival.'For Live At Smoke his first DVD as a leader Rodney Jones selected material from every stage of his career including tunes he had not previously recorded. The result isan exquisite juxtaposition of traditional and progressive works including sultry ballads floor-pounding grooves and everything in between.A gifted solo artist and an A-list sideman for Dizzy Gillespie James Brown LenaHorne and other top performers Rodney is also a dedicated educator serving on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music since 1988.Featuring: Brian Charette on Organ Lonnie Plaxico on Bass and Ray Marchica onDrums.

Filmed at the Smithsonian Jazz Cafe Randy Johnston makes the classics soar with his performances of Body and Soul Here's That Rainy Day and If Ever I Would Leave You. The jazz times never stop onthis classic 12 track DVD.On March 18th 2005 with his latest CD approaching the pinnacle of the jazz chart Randy Johnston captured the energy of the moment in front of a packed house at the Smithsonian JazzCafe. Bassist Tom Pietrycha and drummer Tony Leone joined Randy on this exhilarating blend of originals and covers including John Coltrane’s Impressions and Don Militello's Seems Like Times Are Changin.Aseasoned professional with several world tours under his belt Randy has performed and recorded with Lou Donaldson Dr. Lonnie Smith Houston Person Etta Jones Lionel Hampton Brother Jack McDuff Warne Marsh Lee Konitz JoeyDeFrancesco Tom Harrell Irene Reid Rashid Ali and other jazz notables. Born in Detroit Randy studied at the University of Miami before moving to New York City in the early 1980s.

The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that man is the son of his environment. According to Dr. Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the mother-tongue approach. Suzuki Violin School materials include: Violin Parts (Vol. 1-10) * Piano Accompaniments (Vol. 1-10) * Cassettes (Vol. 1-3 performed by Shinichi Suzuki, Vol. 4-8 performed by Koji Toyoda) * Compact Discs (Vol. 5-8, performed by Koji Toyoda) * David Cerone Performs Suzuki Violin School (Cassettes & Compact Discs, Vol. 1-4) * David Nadien Performs Suzuki Violin School (Cassettes and Compact Discs, Vol. 1-4). Suzuki Method Core Materials available for piano, violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute, harp, guitar, and recorder.

With Online Audio-For decades Guitar students and teachers alike have struggled with the idea of left-handed individuals playing right-handed. Now that the idea of letting the dominant hand rule is widely accepted as the best course of action here at last is a proven method for the left-handed Guitarist! The world's premier method for learning modern plectrum style Guitar time-tested and proven successful in building the theoretic and technical foundation needed toplay in any style. All seven grades of this method are written in standard notation only to encourage better sight reading. In Grade 1 the student guitarist will learn to play solos duets scales and chords in the keys of C Aminor G and E minor. Even in Grade 1 the student is already exposed to the chord/melody concept of guitar performance.The world's premier method for learning modern plectrum style Guitar time-tested and proven successfulin building the theoretic and technical foundation needed to play in any style. All seven grades of this method are written in standard notation only to encourage better sight reading. In Grade 1 the student Guitarist will learnto play solos duets scales and chords in the keys of C A minor G and E minor. Even in Grade 1 the student is already exposed to the chord/melody concept of Guitar performance. A supplementary study book entitledGrade 1 Studies two different play-along audio recordings (pop version and traditional) and video are available. The companion recordings feature Tommy Flint and William Bay playing in split-track format withthe solo parts performed on the right channel and the accompaniment or second duet parts played on the left. The student can play along with the full recording or tune out either channel and play the missing part. TheLeft-Handed Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 provides a valuable enhancement to the world's most popular Guitar method. Includes access to online audio.