Instruction book/DVD / instructional DVD
Title : Band Technique Improvement Committee cover
Record Label : AdMedia
Number : DBTA-1301
Date : 2008/08/26
Price : 3360yen
Length :61min
Artist : Edo Yamaguchi & Tokyo Ventures
DVD Description:Running time 61 minutes. A how-to technique DVD for amateur bands, presented to band fans, Ventures fans, and Ed Yamaguchi fans. The definitive version of the professional band "Tokyo Ventures" teaches professional techniques to amateur bands. Using the Ventures' signature song, "Teke Teke Sound, The DVD includes lessons for each part of the band. Full of secret techniques. Don't miss the talk and performance by special guests.
Track :
Lesson 1 : Ono Hiromichi's Drum School
Lesson 2 : Don Kiyohara's Rhythm Guitar Course
Lesson 3 : Amateur Band Technique Improvement Edition, Yellow Jacket
Lesson 4 : TAKU-chan's Visual Bass Class
Songs : Pipeline,Yellow Jacket
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Title : The Ultimate Country Phrase Compendium cover
Record Label : Rittor Music
Number : VWD-198
Date : 2007/8/20
Price : 3630yen
Length :
Artist : Hirofumi Tokutake
DVD Description:A complete collection of timeless country techniques. A collection of practical guitar phrases by master guitarist Hirofumi Tokutake! Country guitar is said to be the twin of blues guitar and a treasure trove of rootsy phrases. However, the details of its unique guitar technique have not been well documented. In this work, popular guitarist Hirofumi Tokutake includes country guitar know-how in a practical format that can be used right away. The chicken picking, which imitates the clucking of a chicken, and the "chicken clucking" technique are just a few of the techniques he covers in this book, The book includes a total of 35 patterns demonstrated and explained by technique, such as chicken picking, which imitates chicken clucking, and double stops, which use two or more chords for backing or soloing. In addition, this edition features a split screen showing the left and right hand, of course, In addition, this time, multiple voices are used for all exercises. The demonstration performance and minus one can be selected freely. The included music book, which covers all phrases, is also included, Enjoy country guitar to your heart's content.
Track :
Lesson 1 : CHICKEN PICKING(2 Licks)
---A technique that imitates the clucking of a chicken by picking and muting.
Lesson 2 : STEEL LICKS(9 Licks)
---A technique developed by replacing the sound of the steel guitar with the guitar.
Lesson 3 : ◎CHROMATIC LICKS(7 Licks)
---A technique developed by replacing the sound of the banjo with the guitar.
Lesson 4 : DOUBLE STOP(7Licks)
---A technique that uses chords of two or more notes in backing or solo.
Lesson 5 : OTHERS(3 Licks)
---Special techniques used in country guitar.
Lesson 6 : PRIMITIVE COUNTY STYLE(7 Licks)
---A collection of typical techniques such as galloping and artist-specific phrases.
Lesson 7 : Dr.K Talks About Country Guitar Technique
---Explanation of key points about the recorded techniques.
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Title : Jazz Guitar Dojo, Introductory Edition cover
Record Label : Rittor Music
Number : VWD-240
Date : 2003/3/20
Price : 3630yen
Length :72min
Artist : Takaaki Miyanoue
DVD Description:The definitive DVD for jazz guitar beginners. Here is the excellent method of Takaaki Miyanoue, "Japan's Wes"! Takaaki Miyanoue, the Japanese Wes Montgomery, teaches jazz guitar, which is an eternal subject for guitarists. He has been teaching many students through his "Miyanoue Jazz Guitar Dojo," and this book will reveal the "rudimentary methods" of jazz guitar instruction that he has cultivated over the years. The contents are very easy to understand and enjoyable for beginning jazz guitarists who are tackling jazz guitar for the first time. Performed by Miyanoue's regular band, the Smokin' Guitar Trio. Mamoru Inagaki (B), After enjoying the example of the light sound with Mamoru Inagaki (B) and Kohei Ota (Ds), you can practice solos with professional backing.
Track :
Opening Demonstration
Lesson 1 : Ionian Scale Training
Lesson 2 : Two types of II-V-I chord progressions/fundamentals of chord work
Lesson 3 : Chord work in "The Autumn Leaves"
Lesson 4 : More variation with "blues" chord work.
Lesson 5 : Solo "Blues" Ionian Scale/Pentatonic
Lesson 6 : two scales that are essentia
A : Altered Scale
B : HP5 (Harmonic Minor fully lowered 5 degrees)
Lesson 7 : Solo playing in II-V (two fives), the basis of jazz
Lesson 8 : Solo playing in "The Autumn Leaves"
Epilogue
Karaoke included : "The Autumn Leaves" "Blues"
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Title : Kantaro Uchida / Solo Guitar Performance cover
Record Label : Rittor Music
Number : VWR-238
Date : 2010/10/20
Price : 1650yen
Length :67min
Artist : Kantaro Uchida
DVD Description:Kantaro Uchida appears in a solo guitar performance. There are slide bars and delicate finger picking. ...... You will be able to feel the variety of techniques, wide range of musicality, and the singing spirit in each note of the performance. There is also a corner introducing Kantaro Uchida's favorite instruments!
Track :
Lesson 1 : "MOON RIVER" Performance and Commentary
---Theme song for the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's". A guitar world full of song.
Lesson 2 : "A WHITER SHADE OF PALE" Performance and Commentary
---A recipe for a great song that will soak into your heart. Two parts: backing part and melody part.
Lesson 3 :RED HOT BLUES(Instrumental Version) Performance and Commentary
---Kantaro's slide explodes! Solo guitar on the hot number from the album "Storm Wave Warning".
Lesson 4 : "GEORGIA ON MY MIND" Performance and Commentary
---Nowadays, it is a world standard. Please enjoy the emotional performance.
Introduction of favorite equipment
Author Profile
Kantaro Uchida
Born in Osaka in 1954. He made his debut in 1975 as the lead guitarist of the legendary band Yuka-dan. His inspired and overwhelming guitar playing attracted many fans. In 2002, he released his first solo guitar album "Chaki Things.
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Title : Jazz guitar clichés cover
Record Label : Rittor Music
Number : VWR-146
Date : 2011/9/15
Price : 1650yen
Length :55min
Artist : Koichi Yabori
DVD Description:Contains 115 phrases commonly used by jazz guitarists in improvisation performances. The contents, which are almost entirely composed of performance scenes with minimal commentary, can be reliably copied with the appendix's complete copy notation (80 pages) and karaoke for practice. This is a must for those who want to master jazz guitar in earnest, those who want more improvisation material, and those who want to add a little jazz essence to their own playing.
Track :
Demonstration Performance #1 "Les Feuilles Mortes "The Autumn Leaves"
Lesson 1 : Solo Phrases
---II-V-I [Key in C] -- Phrases No.1~30(3 bars each)
---II-V-I [Key in Cm] -- Phrases No.31~45(3 bars each)
---II-V-I [Key in Am] -- Phrases No.46~60(3 bars each)
---I(III)-VI-II-V-I [Key in C] -- フレーズNo.61~68(3 bars each)
---I [Key in C] -- Phrases No.69~73(5 bars each)
---I [Key in Am] -- Phrases No.74~82(5 bars each)
---II-V-I consolidation [Key in C(Am)] -- Phrases No.83~84(16 bars each)
---II-V-I consolidation [Key in B♭(Gm)] -- Phrases No.85~86(16 bars each)
Lesson 2 : code work
---II-V-I [Key in C] -- Phrases No.87~98(3 bars each)
---II-V-I [Key in Cm] -- Phrases No.99~103(3 bars each)
---II-V-I [Key in Am] -- Phrases No.104~108(3 bars each)
---I-VI-II-V-I [Key in C] -- -- Phrases No.109~113(3 bars each)
---II-V-I consolidation [Key in C(Am)] -- Phrases No.114(16 bars)
---II-V-I consolidation [Key in B♭(Gm)] -- Phrases No.115(16 bars)
demonstration performance "Stella By Starlight"
Appendix: Guitar Practice Karaoke
Author Profile
Koichi Yabori
In addition to releasing a total of nine albums with the jazz-rock group FRAGILE, he has also released numerous albums as a solo artist and in groups such as Fazjaz. He has performed with Mike Stern, Lincoln Goins, and others, supported Shinji Tanimura's tour, and participated in the Winter Sonata Concert, He was also a guitarist and producer for "TV-JAZZ," which ushered in the "kikakumono jazz" boom. On the other hand, he is also highly regarded as an instructor, He is also the author of many publications, including "Jazz Guitar that even a dog can play" serialized in JAZZLIFE in the 1990s, and the instructional DVD "Jazz Guitar no Jotoku" (published by Kosha), and currently teaches at Mesar Haus.
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Title : Easy Progress! Ultimate Bass Practice DVD for Beginners cover
Record Label : Rittor Music
Number : VWD-303
Date : 2011/9/15
Price : 3630yen
Length :78min
Artist : Takeshi Yamaguchi
DVD Description:The "Bass Practice Book" and "Bass Practice DVD" series covers all the techniques that beginners must learn! The "Bass Practice Book" and "Bass Practice DVD" series has been a long-selling series that helps you improve your skills efficiently while having fun. This DVD edition is for "beginners"! The DVD contains detailed explanations of the basic and important items that are "too obvious to be taught by anyone" from the perspective of those who have just started playing the bass guitar or who want to thoroughly relearn the basics. All the phrases are accompanied by a "benefit" that explains how they are useful, as well as a "point" that you should pay attention to. The screen is divided into close-up views of the right and left hands, allowing you to check detailed finger movements. Practice over and over again until you master the basics. This DVD is your bible for the basics of being a bassist!
Track :
Lesson 1 : Check here first when you have a bass! Stringing - Tuning - Basic stance
01. Let's start by pressing down with one index finger!
02. Let's try playing with a combination of the index finger + "middle, ring, and little fingers"!
03. Let's play with the combination of the middle finger + "ring finger, little finger"!
04. Let's play with the combination of ring finger + little finger!
05. Let's use all 4 fingers! (Part 1)
06. Let's use all 4 fingers! (Part 2)
07. Let's move on to the other strings!
08. "Do Re Mi..." Let's try to play the "Do Re Mi..." using all four fingers!
Lesson 2 : Left Hand Training (Practical)
09. Hammering On
10. Spring Off
11. trilling
12. gris (glissando, slide)
13. ghost note
14. left hand general practice phrase
Lesson 3 : Right Hand Training (2 Finger Picking)
15. Let's start by playing with one index finger and one middle finger!
16. Let's play with two fingers!
17. 2 major styles of fingerpicking (apoyando & al aire)
18. string movement (ascending line)
19. string movement (down line)
20. mute play with thumb
21. fingerpicking general practice phrase
Lesson 4 : Right hand training (pick picking)
22. down picking
23. up picking
24. down and up picking
25. empty (empty) picks
26. empty (empty) picks
26. moving strings (up & down rows)
27. Mute play with picks
28. pick playing general practice phrase
Lesson 5 : Right Hand Training (Slap Edition)
29. thumping
30. Springing
31. thumping down "through type"
32. "Rebound type" thumping down
33. thumping up
34. thumping down & thumping up in sequence
35. thumping & springing
36. slap general practice phrases
Author Profile
Takeshi Yamaguchi
He made his debut as a member of a band while still in college, and at the same time, as a freelance musician, toured with a wide range of artists such as Junichi Inagaki, Hideki Saishiro, Hatsumi Shibata, Masaki Ueda, and Masami Suzuki, as well as with SMAP, Gospelers, and many other artists, He has also toured with a wide range of artists such as Junichi Inagaki, Hideki Nishijo, Hatsuki Shibata, Masaki Ueda, and Seimi Suzuki, and participated in numerous CDs, commercials, and anime music, including those of SMAP and Gospellers. He has also toured with the now legendary band "Sora to Umi to Kaze to..." (The Sky, The Sea, The Wind, and...). He has been writing for Bass Magazine and other publications for many years.
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Title : Blues Guitar Complete Strategy - Backing Edition cover
Record Label : Atos International
Number : ATRS-202
Date : 2009/9/25
Price : 2090yen
Length :60min
Artist : Masatoshi Nakata
DVD Description:All music, if you go back far enough, you get to the blues... This is also true for guitar. Blues guitar is the basis of all guitar playing. The blues is an unavoidable path to mastering the guitar. This DVD is an instructional DVD to fully conquer the blues backing. It explains backing patterns for various rhythms and their applications, open tuning, and bottlenecks in an easy-to-understand manner that will be useful in actual playing. This is a must-see title for guitarists who want to take their skills to the next level.
Track :
Lesson 1 : About Blues Chord Progressions
---The relationship between chord and scale backing.
Lesson 2 : backing track
---8beat pattern
---Triplet Pattern
---Shuffle Patterns
Lesson 3 : Applications
---How to develop what you learned in the backing collection
Lesson 4 :Open-tuning
---What is open tuning?
---Bottleneck
---Backing in open tuning

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