The Ultimate Church Sound Operator's Handbook is written to specifically address the concerns and needs of the sound person who serves ministries and churches. The modern church uses many of the same presentation tools that have become common in television, movies, and concerts, placing a unique set of technical expectations on its eager, willing, and primarily volunteer force. This comprehensive handbook blends the relational and technical aspects of church sound in a straightforward and easy-to-understand manner. The Ultimate Church Sound Operator's Handbook will provide a leg-up to church sound operators who want to do a great job but need the perfect tool - created specifically for them - to gain the knowledge needed to excel and succeed.

On this groundbreaking DVD, bassist Jack Bruce teams up with legendary guitarist Gary Moore and powerhouse drummer Gary Husband to revisit some of the classic Cream songs that he wrote and sang on, including "White Room," to "Sunshine of Your Love," and more.In addition to showing the correct way to play the bass lines to the songs listed above, Jack also offers an in-depth look at his unique right-hand picking style, use of pedal tones and melodic playing, and shares his invaluable thoughts on bass improvisation and practicing.Songs include:"White Room"I Feel Free"N.S.U."Sleepy Time Time"Politician" Sunshine of Your Love"Artist: Jack Bruce, CreamPublisher: Rittor MusicMedium: DVD62 minutes5" W x 8" L

In the Hal Leonard Nathan East The Business of Bass DVD East takes you into the studio and behind the scenes for a first-hand look at what it takes to be a professional musician. Bassist East has collaborated and toured with some of the most famous stars in the industry, including Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Babyface, Billy Preston and David Foster. The Business of Bass covers the demands and rewards of making music for a living, both in live performance and studio sessions. Bonus tracks include interactive Q&A, professionals' workshop with Harvey Mason and Nathan East, rare concert performances by Fourplay featuring Nathan East, Bob James, Harvey Mason and Larry Carlton. Running Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes.

This unique, comprehensive collection features jazz material in a wide range of styles, with no song duplication from The Ultimate Jazz Fake Book! Includes: * Over 500 songs in all jazz styles, including standards, bebop, Latin and fusion * Original material associated with major artists * Hard-to-find modern jazz repertoire * Many never-before-print ed songs * Lyrics for all selections that have them * Easy-to-read music typography * A songwriter index. Includes major jazz artists such as: Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Bix Beiderbecke, Dave Brubeck, Billy Childs, Nat King Cole, John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Miles Davis, Al DiMeola, Billy Eckstine, Duke Ellington, Peter Erskine, Kevin Eubanks, Bill Evans, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Green, Dave Grusin, Herbie Hancock, Coleman... Less

Features:This second edition features a magnificent compilation of over 250 standards of jazz repertoire in new easy-to-read authentic hand-written jazz engravings, including: Ain't Misbehavin' * Angel Eyes * Bein' Green * Blue Skies * Brazil * Crazy He Calls Me * Desafinado (Off Key) * Fever * Good Morning Heartache * Here's That Rainy Day * How High the Moon * I Can't Give You Anything but Love * I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good * I'll Be Around * I'm Beginning to See the Light * I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face * Imagination * It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) * It's Only a Paper Moon * Just in Time * Lazy River * Midnight Sun * My Favorite Things * My Funny Valentine * Mood Indigo * Moonglow * Moon River * Old Devil Moon * People * Route 66 * Satin Doll *... Less

Known as the most complete course available for learning guitar, it is the winner of the Acoustic Guitar Magazine Players' Choice Award, two Telly Awards, and an AEGIS Award for Excellence in Education. Includes 10 DVDs filmed in high definition with over 40 hours of instruction, 5 Jam-Along CDs, 100+ page lesson book, and unlimited access to the online student support site. For all skill levels.The Gibson name has stood for superior quality in musical instruments for decades now. With Gibson's Learn & Master Guitar, taught by guitar pro Steve Krenz, that tradition of excellence continues.The AlternativesIf you have looked online for guitar courses, you have probably seen a lot of thirty-minute "Learn Guitar Overnight" videos. Your instincts tell you that these will not work. For someone... Less

Offering tips and tricks on everything from recording and editing to mixing and mastering, this easy-to-use reference unlocks the secrets of Pro Tools, one of the most powerful computer-based digital audio production systems available. Providing step-by-step instruction, this fully illustrated guide covers getting up to speed, configuring and connecting equipment, and explains beginning and advanced techniques to record, edit, reformat, and reorganize music to match your own creative vision. Includes a CD-ROM with sample projects and exercises. "I have been waiting for a book like this for five years--it's now a permanent part of my rack."--Ed Cherney, Engineer/Producer (Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, CSN&Y, Hootie & the Blowfish)

In this in-depth instructional DVD, funk/fusion guitar master and GIT instructor Dean Brown explains and demonstrates: two-hand rhythmic independence; developing rhythm patterns over a variety of grooves; creating rhythmic variety and texture; improv tools and concepts; and more. Modern Techniques for the Electric Guitar DVD includes a lesson book, embedded play-along tracks, and bonus live performances featuring an all-star band. 2 hours, 23 minutes.

For many years, musicians in Nashville have used a system of numbers, rather than standard musical notation, in playing and singing and at recording sessions. Neil Matthews, Jr., one of the original members of Elvis Presley's back-up vocal quartet The Jordanaires, invented the system and also wrote this book, which teaches the whole system and also includes quotes, stories and photos of country and pop stars. The second edition features 12 songs to play: Beautiful Brown Eyes * Blue * Boot Scootin' Boogie * Crying in the Chapel * Green Green Grass of Home * He Stopped Loving Her Today * Heartbreak Hotel * (Hey, Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song * I Fall to Pieces * King of the Road * Make the World Go Away * Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to Be Cowboys.

400 songs, including "Air Mail Special," "Birdland," "Bye Bye Blackbird," "Caravan," "Doxy," "Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)," "Georgia," "Girl Talk," "I Remember You," "I Thought About You," "In Walked Bud," "The Jodi Grind," "Just the Way You Are," "Killer Joe," "Little Sunflower," "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," "Moanin'," "The Nearness of You," "Now's the Time," "Old Devil Moon," "Phase Dance," "St. Thomas," "Speak Low," "Stardust," "Tangerine," "Tenor Madness," "Watch What Happens," "Whisper Not," "Willow Weep for Me," "Yardbird Suite," and more. Hal Leonard The Real Book - Volume 2 (C Instruments) Features: 416 pages Size: 9" x 11" ISBN: 063406021X

Toronto-based power trio Rush was formed in 1968 by guitarist Alex Lifeson, bassist and singer Geddy Lee, and drummer John Rutsey. The band made their way through the Canadian bar scene until they signed a recording deal and released their self-titled debut album in 1974. However, it wasn't until Rutsey left the group and Neil Peart signed on as their new drummer that Rush's signature sound took shape, a muscular variation on progressive rock marked by the keen instrumental prowess of all three members and the lyrically and musically adventurous songwriting of Peart. With little help from the music press or mainstream radio, Rush grew into a commercial powerhouse, releasing a long string of multi-platinum albums and playing sold-out shows in North America and Europe. A notoriously... Less

This first-of-its-kind publication allows you to hear John Frusciante's guitar tracks and Flea's bass tracks like never before! According to the All Music Guide, The string instruments are the reason to listen to Stadium Arcadium ... they push and pull, rave and rumble, lie back and rock out. The CDs isolate the guitar and bass tracks from the original recording, so you can listen as you learn from the music in the book. This special edition is the brainchild of John Frusciante, and he personally approved all parts of it. All 28 songs are included from this groundbreaking two-disc release, the Peppers' first album to debut at #1 on the Billboard charts.

Drum circles are not only a great way to have fun, reduce stress and meet people, but scientific research confirms that recreational drumming contributes measurably to overall health, wellness and workplace efficiency. In this unique DVD, noted author, music therapist, and drum circle facilitator Christine Stevens takes you inside the drum circle phenomenon. Whether you just want to get together with a few friends in your living room or learn how to guide dozens of people at a corporate retreat, conference or recreation center, The Art and Heart of Drum Circles will show you: basic techniques for hand drums and percussion, the eight most important cues for guiding drum circles, facilitation formats, how drum circles touch lives, the philosophy and research supporting recreational music... Less

A unique, comprehensive collection of jazz material in a wide range of styles, with no song duplication from The Ultimate Jazz Fake Book. Includes: Over 500 songs in all jazz styles, including standards, bebop, Latin, fusion, etc. A great deal original material associated with major artists Hard-to-find modern jazz repertoire A significant number of songs which have never ? Lyrics for all selections Easy-to-read music typography A songwriter index for reference Selections represent a diverse list of major jazz artists, including Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Bix Beiderbecke, Dave Brubeck, Billy Childs, Nat King Cole, John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Miles Davis, AL DiMeola, Billy Eckstine, Duke Ellington, Peter Erskine, Kevin Eubanks, Bill Evans, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie,... Less

This second edition features a magnificent compilation of over 250 standards of jazz repertoire in new easy-to-read authentic hand-written jazz engravings, including: Ain't Misbehavin' * Angel Eyes * Bein' Green * Blue Skies * Brazil * Crazy He Calls Me * Desafinado (Off Key) * Fever * Good Morning Heartache * Here's That Rainy Day * How High the Moon * I Can't Give You Anything but Love * I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good * I'll Be Around * I'm Beginning to See the Light * I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face * Imagination * It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) * It's Only a Paper Moon * Just in Time * Lazy River * Midnight Sun * My Favorite Things * My Funny Valentine * Mood Indigo * Moonglow * Moon River * Old Devil Moon * People * Route 66 * Satin Doll * Sophisticated Lady *... Less

The legendary drummers for James Brown, funk masters Clyde Stubblefield and John "Jab'o"Starks focus on the grooves they made famous.They demonstrate patterns and rhythm combinations and analyze their performances and techniques while looking back and discussing their activities in the James Brown band. Features exclusive reunion performances with special guests and former band members, including Fred Wesley, Fred Thomas, John Scofield, and John Medeski. 80 minutes.Songs include:Cold SweatFunky DrummerI Got the Feelin'Mother PopcornGive It Up or Turnit a LooseLicking StickSex MachineSuper BadMake It FunkyDoing It to Death

Wouldn't we all like to make the world a better place? Well, we can, especially if we start with ourselves, our families, our schools and our neighborhoods. The 6 original songs and skits in this song collection for Grades 3-5 make a great motivational program for parent organizations, school assemblies, conflict resolution and outreach programs. The collection also includes movement suggestions, classroom enrichment activities and reproducible student song sheets. Performance Time: 15 minutes. For Gr. 3-5.

No one understands the music industry - from the technology, to the legalities, to the new industry practices - better than veteran music lawyer Donald Passman. In the completely revised and updated seventh edition of this bestseller, deemed the industry bible by the Los Angeles Times, Passman offers executives and artists, experts and novices alike, the essential information they need not only to survive in these volatile and exciting times, but also to thrive.

The Musician's Video Handbook (another title in Bobby Owsinski's successful Handbook series) describes everything a musician needs to know to easily make any of the various types of videos that are now required of a musical artist for promotion. From creating a club video, shooting a pro-quality music video, or creating an electronic press kit, this book shows you how to do it right by demonstrating the tricks and tips used by the pros to make a professional- looking video - even with inexpensive gear and limited resources. The book provides easy-to-grasp basics of camera gear, lighting, and audio, and an overview of production and post-production techniques that even novices can utilize. Issues covered include types of cameras, lighting the band, editing techniques, permissions and... Less

Features:This petite 6 inch. x 9 inch. edition of our bestselling jazz fake book features 500 classic standards! Table of Contents:Curves AheadStraphangin' Take A WalkOriginal RaysI Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes)If I Should Lose YouSongbirdGravy WaltzDon't You Know I Care (Or Don't You Care To Know)FriendsEasy LivingWest Coast BluesDrop Me Off In HarlemEast St. Louis Toodle-ooLove You MadlyRing Dem BellsIsraelRitmo De La NocheCake Walking Babies From HomeSerengeti Walk (Slippin' In The Back Door) AdiosMoroccoHidea wayOn The BorderContinental BluesAnd I Think About It All The TimeJust The Way We Planned ItWhat Do You SeePeaceAfter AllThree Little WordsYou Leave Me BreathlessAfter The Rain ƒgua De Beber (Water To Drink) ƒguas De Mar ƒ§o (Waters Of March)PretendThe... Less

In five brief but glorious years, a handful of young, animated performers set the entertainment world on its ear. The Rockabilly Legends - They Called It Rockabilly Long Before It Was Called Rock and Roll celebrates the rebel forefathers who created this raw, driving sound that continues to influence and inspire musicians. This unique volume - part tribute, part first-person recollection, part history, and all fascinating - provides a complete picture of the times. It features hundreds of original rare and captivating photos, including Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and others. Candid interviews with music legends and personal reflections. Stunning design. Includes a one-hour DVD sampler of rockabilly music to immerse the reader into those heady days... Less