Tutor DVD by Instrument

Ever wondered how to properly set up a banjo for the best sound and playability? ...This unique DVD filmed at Eagle Music in March 2007, covers the entire footage of Greg Deering completely dismantling a Deering Deluxe banjo and re-building it on stage whilst answering questions from the audience and telling his banjo story at the same time. See more detaild below.

An easy-to-follow DVD that will take you step-by-step through the basics to playing complete songs! In one great DVD you get: Clear demonstrations and jargon-free explanations about: Correct posture and hand positions Basic strumming and rhythm patterns Understanding chord diagrams Playing your first songs

This course is designed for beginning flute students. It teaches the fundamentals of flute playing and note-reading in a simple, step-by- step method. The student learns how to develop correct breathing, posture, and tone, while learning these familiar tunes: Billy Boy, Red River Valley, Santa Luela, and The Streets of Lareno. No previous musical experience is required to be successful with this course. Includes free instructional booklet. 60 Mins.

William Bay and Mike Buerk teach you, in a step-by-step manner, how to play the soprano or descant recorder. Time signatures, sharps and flats and all of the basic notes are taught. In addition, you will be able to play along with many great recorder songs, ranging in style from classic to Irish ballads to ragtime to jazz to blues! Learn over 70 recorder solos!

This is the CD that accompanies the book of the same name. As well as the tunes listed below there are lots of sets of jifs, reels, slides, polkas, hornpipes and slipjigs to play along to.

Companion soundtrack for the book played by Dave Mallinson

This DVD is designed to complement the first 17 lessons of the You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling text. Covers tuning, holding the fiddle and bow, left-hand position, basic A, D, and G scales, shuffle bowing, slurs, double stops, and many tunes, including "Liza Jane," "Shortening Bread," "Going to Boston," and "Bile Them Cabbage Down." Although this DVD is complete in itself, the companion book offers more detail and is highly recommended. (60-minutes)

This course is designed for beginning mandolin students. It teaches the fundamentals of mandolin, chord strumming, single-note melody picking, and explains tablature. This method does not require any previous musical experience or note-reading ability. You will learn several well-known bluegrass songs in both strumming and picking styles.

Learn to play spoons, bones, washboard, hambone and even the paper bag! It's fun, and anyone can do it -- no music lessons, note-reading or expensive instruments are needed to join in with the band!

This DVD portion of Level 3 of David Barrett's Harmonica Masterclass Series.

Master teacher and one of Ireland's top box players, P. J. Hernon shows you everything step by step and note for note in a patient and friendly manner on this great one and a half hour video. Ideal for the complete beginner. Complete with live stage performances. Features piping techniques, triplets, rolls, cuts, vibrato, hammer-ons, crans and much, much more.

You'll make music right away with this easy beginners' lesson! John Williams explains all the fundamentals of the 20 or 30 key Anglo concertina. How to hold the instrument, use the keys , bellows, air button and how to move beyond the basic scales. He teaches 5 tunes in note for note detail then moves on to cross fingering, bellows work, triplets, grace notes etc..

Playing Celtic, Bluegrass and Contemporary Songs. Tim O'Brien's course will be a boon to mandolin and bouzouki players who want to improve their technique, develop ideas and learn new repertoire.

Get the real Hawaiian steel guitar sound! This lesson for guitarists, Dobro, lap steel and pedal steel players covers bar techniques, hand positions, scale patterns, Hawaiian tunings, vibrato, harmonic "chimes" and more. Bob stresses the importance of using palm harmonics and explains some incredible secrets for getting sounds up and down the neck.

Now even beginners can strap on a squeezebox and start rockin'! This exciting new course is not just for accordion novices, though. Experienced keyboard players will also want to stretch out into the rich sound this ever-popular instrument produces.

Learn to play the banjo with just two fingers! Believe it or not, you CAN play the 5-string banjo. This simple approach is designed to make banjo playing immediately accessible to EVERYONE! If you've believed that you can't make music, this DVD will change your mind and bring the richness of music making to your life. Run time is 30 minutes.

101 tunes for absolute beginners and novices. Played by Dave Mallinson on D/G melodeon. Contains all the tunes from the book 'Easy Peasy Tunes'.

Interactive CD Rom (PC and MAC compatible). That you can jam along to.

Designed to augment level 2 of David Barrett's Harmonica Masterclass Series, this video bridges the gap between what can be studied at home and what can only be learned in private lessons.

This excellent instructional DVD is for anyone taking up the bodhrßn for the first time and who wants to start playing immediately. Learn to play your first basic strokes and accompany tunes. The video also features live stage performances featuring Irish performers Conor Long (bodhrßn), Gavin Ralston (guitar), and Paul McNevin (fiddle).

Vinnie Kilduff, Ireland’s great tin whistle player, shows you from beginner to advanced playing. Featuring piping techniques, triplets, rolls, cuts, vibrato, hammer-ons & crans. Plus live stage performances featuring Steve Cooney, guitar and Gerry O’Connor, banjo.

Learning bongos was meant to be this easy! This unique two-part DVD was designed to offer the beginning hand drummer a fun and creative approach to start playing immediately. In Part 1, expert percusionist Brad Dutz covers how to develop a good sense of the beat, how to produce tones, and how to play a rhythm. Part 2 presents in-depth instructions on the proper techniques for producing a variety of tones and sounds.

Bob Brozman starts with the simplest chords and rhythmic strums but quickly brings the lesson into new territory with movable positions, picking patterns, harmonized scales and numerous other playing techniques that will inspire the beginner and intermediate player alike.

Even if you weren't lucky enough to be born and raised in southwest Louisiana, you can still learn to play authentic Cajun accordion! Dirk Powell gives you all the tools you'll need to play this dynamic instrument.