Victor Wooten: Groove Workshop Review

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(More customer reviews)There are many aspects of musicianship that "go without saying".We don't talk about them, so growth occurs slowly (if at all).We can flounder for decades without ever becoming great players, never questioning why.

Victor and Anthony break these elements of music down in a very logical manner, allowing us as musicians to take a sober look at what we actually know and don't know.This can be a very shocking reality check, but it's also very inspiring.

The content is best suited for good bass players who want to grow into great bass players, but it is also applicable to beginning and intermediate bass players, and to musicians in general.Some exercises are strictly for bass players, but this video teaches music as a whole.

You won't learn how to play the VWB's funk-infused jazz from this series of lessons, but you will learn something more valuable -- how to make whatever you do more musical.

Victor's approach to learning music is unusual, but it's not radical.He does not attempt to replace the classic methods, but to supplement them.I would be skeptical if his teaching methods were radical, but they are simply based on observation of how music really works.

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Expanding on the groundbreaking concepts he introduced in his book, The Music Lesson 'A Spiritual Search For Growth Through Music, master bassist Victor Wooten lays out his unique philosophy of teaching and learning music in Groove Workshop, a 2008DVD from Hudson Music.The two disc set features nearly five hours of material, including a complete master class where Victor,along with bassist/educator Anthony Wellington and six bass students, uses his personal experience and expertise to delve deeper into rarely discussed, yet vitally important, aspects of music making. While traditional music education focuses primarily on developing technique and note-perfect performance, professional musicians like Victor know that there's much more to making music than just playing the right notes. On Groove Workshop, Victor redefines the essential elements of music and demonstrates how to apply them in fresh, creative, musically relevant ways.

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Randy Jackson- Master Groove (2008) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a really good video for learning to groove on the bass. I wouldn't say that this is a beginning bass video. He assumes that you have some fundamental knowledge of chords, licks, riffs, music styles, and basic time keeping. This is a great video for learning how to play groves in a variety of different styles. He is basically telling you how all the fancy licks in the world won't do anything for you if you can't hold down basic grooves. This video taught me how to really listen to the drummer and play off of what the drummer is doing. It has made me a much better player. I think in terms of grooves instead of just phrases when I play now. This video is highly recommended if you already know the fundamentals of bass, and want to become your own kind of bass player instead of merely an imitator.

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Randy Jackson teaches the art of thinking and feeling bass!Viewers will gain tremendous insight and understanding in this insightful DVD covering the essential relationship between bass and drums, while learning to groove with drummers of all styles. Randy teaches viewers to develop knowledge, feel, and technique through crystal-clear examples of modern R&B and rock grooves, right-hand approaches, muting, and phrasing. The DVD also includes rare and inspirational concert footage featuring Randy with drummers Jonathan Moffett and Vinnie Colaiuta.

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Modern Electric Bass, Jaco Pastorius Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my revised review, due to the fact that my original review contained comments about the DVD not containing footage from the original VHS release. I got in touch with Warner Bros, and they set me straight. The entire, original VHS release is indeed preserved on the DVD version. I'm not sure how I kept missing this footage (The performance of "The Chicken"), but it IS there. Thanks to Warner for checking into this for me.
It's great to see that this important historical document of Jaco Pastorius is now preserved on DVD. The video quality in my opinion could have been cleaned up/sharpened a little bit better, but this is a minor issue. The sound quality is noticeably clearer. This, combined with the random-access ability to go to any section or example make this a great over-all package. It's truly inspirational to watch, and a great learning tool as well. While not exactly for the absolute beginner, it does cover some of the more "basic" elements of playing. I would still encourage any beginner to check this out, as it will definitely keep you inspired! It's pretty much essential viewing for any bass player - or musician for that matter. It's NOT a video of gimmicks, licks, or tricks (and believe me, I've seen enough of those). It's a video about music and possibilities, and THAT'S what it's all about folks. You won't get any "secret short-cuts" or "speed techniques", but what you WILL get is sound, practical, insightful KNOWLEDGE from a true musician and master of his chosen instrument. This video still inspires me after years of viewing the VHS edition. It's great that Warner saw the true value in converting this to digital for future generations to see.
Now for the complaints: If any, I would say that the bonus materials are of no value whatsoever. There is a short slapping lesson included (NOT FROM JACO!), that I feel cheapens the true essence of the video, but hey, you don't have to watch this portion if you don't want to! Also, the biography section is weak in not too in-depth. The last bonus section that is supposed to explain a little bit about Jaco's equipment and set-up is nothing more than an advertisement for Fender Jaco clone basses - shameless advertising in my view.
In summary, this is an important release both for its historical and educational value. It is true to the orginal VHS release. I'm glad to see the Jaco video has gone digital - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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Jazz great Pastorius instructs, does solo performance work, exclusive interviews, performance footage with JeremyJemmott, John Scofield and Kenwood Dennard; also cutting edge special features.

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Metallica - Kill 'Em All Review

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(More customer reviews)Why does one reviewer say this book is complete and great and another say it is crap?Because they are reviewing two different books and I am sure my review will appear in two different spaces also.Amazon links reviews for similar titles so be sure to look at the picture of the book you are ordering.In the lower right corner if you see "Note for Note transcipitions" ,that is the book you want.It includes all of and very accurute lead and rhy. figures.The book also includes the songs "Am I Evil?" and "Blitzkrieg" which are no longer included on the Kill'em All cd because of copywrite rules.The only drawback is that in order to get all the songs on 78 pages the transcriptions are a little on the small side,but it is a great book overall.

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Complete transcriptions to their debut album, including the songs: The Four Horsemen * Seek And Destroy * Jump In The Fire * and more.

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Metallica - Ride the Lightning* (Bass Guitar) Review

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(More customer reviews)I only recommend this book if you're an expert guitarist who wants note-for-note solo transcriptions.There are MANY other books of Metallica music here at Amazon, mainly "Metallica Riff by Riff" which has rhythm tabs and music for EVERY song.If you want solos, buy this.Ifyou're just starting out or just want rhythm, buy Riff by Riff.

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Matching folio to Metallica's second album, including: Creeping Death * Fade To Black * and more.

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