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SMP Beginning Harmonica DVD
You're in total control while your own private teacher patiently guides you from your first notes all the way through to complete compositions. Several months of valuable lessons are included with phrase-by-phrase demonstrations, split-screen closeups, guitar accompaniment to play along with, and a tablature booklet (which shows you graphically how to play each note). Learn instrument care and maintenance, proper holding, scales and theory, note bending, flashy tricks, and cool endings. (Harmonica in key of C required.)...details

SMP Beginning Dobro DVD ¹
You're in total control while your own private teacher patiently guides you from your first notes all the way through to complete compositions. Several months of valuable lessons are included with phrase-by-phrase demonstrations, split-screen close-ups, band accompaniment to play along with, and a tablature booklet (which shows you graphically which strings to play on which frets). Learn rolls and other right-hand picking techniques, general slide handling, slants, pull-offs, hammer-ons, harmonic chimes, plus flashy intros and endings while playing popular tunes....details

SMP Bluegrass Mandolin Intermediate to Advanced (DVD)
Several months of valuable bluegrass mandolin lessons for the intermediate to advanced player are programmed into one easy-to-navigate DVD so you can advance your playing skills in front of your TV. An interactive DVD teacher patiently guides you through each step while interactive menus provide instant access to all lesson chapters. Bluegrass Mandolin Intermediate to Advanced demonstrates songs slowly, phrase by phrase, with split screen close-ups so you can see exactly how to play them. Bass and rhythm guitar play-along tracks are provided for songs at normal speed and at a slower speed so you play along. A handy booklet includes exact transcriptions of playing techniques in tablature.After a brief review of tablature, you'll begin using every inch of your mandolin fingerboard, mastering the skills that will place you in complete command of your instrument. You'll learn music theory, major and minor scales, bluesy licks, flashy endings, pentatonic scales, arpeggios, and scale sequences. You'll develop your improvising skills by combining these scales with advanced techniques in second, third, and fourth positions as alternate breaks to a variety of bluegrass favorites....details

SMP Bluegrass Guitar - Flat Picking Guitar Techniques (DVD)
This DVD is designed for those who already know the basics and can already play chords and rhythm. Interactive menus provide instant access to all lesson chapters so you can save time while mastering the elements of Bluegrass style guitar. You can use the jump back button on your remote control for a quick review. See how fun and easy it is to play Bluegrass style guitar in front of your own TV. Your own private interactive DVD teacher is here to patiently guide you each exciting step along the way. Several months of valuable lessons are packed into this single easy-to-navigate DVD. The songs are demonstrated slowly, phrase by phrase with split screen close-ups so you can see exactly how to play them. Bass and rhythm guitar accompaniment is provided for songs at normal speed and at a slower speed so you can play along. A handy booklet is included with exact transcriptions of songs and playing techniques in tablature. After a quick review of the basics, you'll learn how to combine melody note picking with chord strums to create full sounding arrangements to a variety of popular bluegrass songs. Then you'll progress into open scale flat picking and apply hammers, pull-offs, slides, and string bending to develop flashy lead picking solos. As you advance, you'll learn cross picking breaks that you can apply to previously learned tunes. Then you'll top it all off by learning several bluegrass style endings. Approximate running time: 60 minutes...details

SMP Bluegrass Banjo Level II Intermediate (DVD)
Bluegrass Banjo Level 2 Intermediate features several months of valuable lessons programmed into one video. The songs are demonstrated slowly, phrase by phrase, with split screen close-ups so you can see exactly how to play them. Guitar accompaniment is provided so you can play along. A music booklet is included with exact transcriptions of fingering techniques in tablature.After a brief review of timing and tablature, you will begin using every inch of your banjo fingerboard as you develop more of that flashy, hard-driving bluegrass sound. Not only will you learn more songs, but you'll learn corresponding up-the-neck breaks to them as well. You'll learn movable chord formations, minors and 7ths, along with backup techniques and licks. You'll also learn melodic scales and some more flashing endings....details

SMP Beginning Mandolin DVD
You're in total control while your own private teacher patiently guides you from your first chord all the way through to complete compositions. Several months of valuable lessons are included with phrase-by-phrase demonstrations, split-screen closeups, and a tablature booklet which shows you graphically which strings to play on which frets. Learn to combine chord parts, single-note picking, and other rhythm and tremolo techniques while playing a variety of popular songs....details

SMP Beginning Banjo DVD
You're in total control while your own private teacher patiently guides you from your first chord all the way through to complete compositions. Several months of valuable lessons are included with special interactive features accessible with your DVD remote. Includes phrase-by-phrase demonstrations, split-screen closeups, guitar accompaniment to play along with, and a tablature booklet which shows you graphically which strings to play on which frets. Learn to combine basic roll patterns and chords, hammer-ons and pull-offs, and lots of tricks while playing a variety of popular bluegrass tunes....details

SMP Beginning Fiddle DVD
You're in total control while your own private teacher patiently guides you from your first notes all the way through to complete compositions. Several months of valuable lessons are included with phrase-by-phrase demonstrations, split-screen close-ups, guitar accompaniment to play along with, and a tablature booklet which shows you graphically which strings to play at which positions. Learn bowing patterns, finger positions, shuffle strokes, double stops, and tag endings while playing a variety of popular fiddle tunes....details

SMP Beginning Electric Guitar DVD
You're in total control while your own private teacher patiently guides you from your first chord all the way through to complete compositions. Several months of valuable lessons are included with phrase-by-phrase demonstrations, split-screen close-ups, band accompaniment to play along with, and a tablature booklet which shows you graphically which strings to play on which frets. Learn barre chords, rhythm patterns, flashy riffs and licks, left-hand fingering techniques, pentatonic scales, and improvisation....details

SMP Beginning Bass Guitar DVD
You're in total control while your own private teacher patiently guides you from your first notes all the way through to complete compositions. Several months of valuable lessons are included with phrase-by-phrase demonstrations, split-screen closeups, band accompaniment to play along with, and a tablature booklet (which shows you graphically which strings to play on which frets). Learn major and minor scales, rhythmic variations, bass lines, runs, triads, octaves, arpeggios, and walking bass patterns....details

SMP Beginning Keyboard DVD
You're in total control while your own private teacher patiently guides you from your first notes all the way through to complete compositions. Several months of valuable lessons are included with phrase-by-phrase demonstrations, split-screen closeups, and a booklet of written transcriptions. Learn typical electric keyboard functions and controls, rhythm and voice options, sight reading for the right hand, and auto accompaniment for the left hand....details

SMP Beginning Acoustic Guitar (DVD)
Several months of valuable lessons are programmed into this one easy-to-navigate DVD.You'll start out learning chords and strumming patterns so you can sing and play along. The songs are demonstrated slowly, phrase by phrase with split screen close-ups so you can see exactly how to play them. Then you'll learn how to add the melody to your chord strums to create lead solo arrangements for a variety of familiar songs. By the time you're finished, you'll learn hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, tablature, rhythm patterns, arpeggiated rhythm, endings, and more.Bass and rhythm guitar accompaniment is provided for songs at normal speed and at a slower speed so you can play along. A handy case size booklet is included with exact transcriptions of songs and playing techniques in tablature....details

SMP Beginning Drumming (DVD)
For the beginner to intermediate level player. The SMP Beginning Drumming DVD includes techniques are demonstrated slowly with split screen closeups so you can see exactly how to play them. You'll learn stick action, rides, drumbeats, fills, and how to establish a groove using all the drums and cymbals in your kit....details

SMP Delta Blues Guitar DVD
Your own private DVD teacher is here to patiently guide you each exciting step along the way with the Delta Blues Guitar DVD from SMP. See how fun and easy it is to advance your guitar playing skills in front of your own TV or computer. Interactive menus allow instant access to all lesson chapters so you can save time mastering the secrets of Delta Blues Guitar. (This DVD is designed for the intermediate to advanced player. It's recommended that first-time beginners work through the "Beginning Acoustic Guitar" DVD by SMP before starting this one.) After a quick review of guitar playing basics, you'll begin learning the anatomy of the Delta Blues style and how emotion is expressed with your guitar. You'll apply hammers, pull-offs, bends and harmonics and develop skillful control of the slide to pour that soulful blues feeling into every note you play. As you progress, you'll explore three common tunings while collecting a storehouse of licks and riffs. You'll learn how to tastefully combine all the elements into traditional Delta Blues song solos and to develop your own style of improvisation.Several months of valuable lessons are programmed into this one easy-to-navigate DVD. Riffs, licks and patterns are demonstrated slowly, phrase by phrase with split-screen close-ups so you can see exactly how to play them. A printable PDF tablature booklet is also included on disk that is accessible from any computer with a DVD drive....details

SMP Beginning Mandolin Video
Songs are demonstrated slowly, phrase by phrase with split screen close-ups so you can see exactly how to play them on mandolin. You'll learn chords, rhythm, tremolo, and flatpicking techniques to develop your own playing style. Instructional video is 60 minutes....details

SMP Beginning Fiddle Video
Designed for beginner and intermediate players. If you are already taking fiddle lessons, this instructional video will enhance your learning between lessons. See how fun and easy it is to learn to play your fiddle in front of your own TV. Your own private video teacher is here to patiently guide you each exciting step along the way. You'll begin by learning some useful bowing patterns along with finger positions and patterns. Tablature is introduced in order to reveal the secrets of fiddling techniques that have been handing down from past generations. As you advance, you will develop shuffle strokes along with double stops and tag endings. The fun part is that you will apply these important skills while learning to play a variety of popular fiddle tunes. 57 minutes long....details

SMP Beginning Harmonica Video
Slow demonstrations with split-screen closeups and guitar accompaniment for playing along make learning how to play harmonica fun and easy. Instructional video covers care and maintenance, music scales and theory, note bending, flashy licks, and endings. Includes booklet with complete transcriptions in tablature. Requires key of C harmonica....details

SMP Beginning Bass Guitar Video
On this video, songs are demonstrated slowly, phrase by phrase, with split screen close-ups so you can see exactly how to play them on the bass guitar. You'll learn major and minor scale construction, bass lines, runs, triads, octaves, arpeggios and walking patterns. 60 minutes....details

SMP Beginning Electric Guitar Video
A great supplement to live lessons, this video's songs are taught phrase by phrase with split screen closeups so you can see exactly how to play them. Included booklet has guitar tabs for learning fingering techniques. Begin by learning chord formations along with useful rhythm patterns. As you progress, you'll learn how to to incorporate traditional rock rhythms, flashy riffs, and licks. Advancing lessons teach you to combine left hand fingering techniques with pentatonic scale patterns to create your own improvisation style. The video includes enough guitar lessons to take you through several months of concentrated learning....details