Bass Guitar Instructional Videos and DVDs

The Slap Bass Program Video

DVD Only - $39.95
Author: Alexis Sklarevski. Over the past several years The Slap Bass Program has become the undisputed bible of slap technique.

The video has garnered more accolades and critical acclaim than any other program of its kind. The material has been remastered and finally released on DVD with extensive chapter breakdowns and extra features.

Bass Institute of Technology (BIT) instructor Alexis Sklarevski is a phenomenal teacher, and has the rare ability to put all the pieces together in a refreshingly logical, integrated fashion. Starting with the fundamentals of slap technique, he elaborates one step at a time to incorporate complex damping and choking, funk patterns and vamps, “machine-gun” triplets, percussive right-hand tapping, flamenco-style strumming, double-stop riffs, scales, phrasing and much more. He is incredibly thorough, and his demonstrations with a guitarist and drummer show how this dynamic style can be applied in almost any musical situation.

Absolutely the most complete and effective method ever produced on the slap style of bass playing. Streaming musical notation and tab is featured on the alternate video track. There's also a Notation Book that is printable from the disc.

83 minutes.
DVD - All Region.

The Best of Lennon & McCartney for Bass Guitar Video

DVD Only - $19.95
Composer: Bob Efford.  Artist: John Lennon, Paul McCartney.  Hosted by in-demand L.A. session man and U.K. native Bob Efford, this DVD takes players note-by-note through McCartney's masterfully composed bass lines in these eight Beatles classics: All My Loving • Come Together • Day Tripper • Eight Days a Week • Hey Bulldog • I Want You (She's So Heavy) • Nowhere Man • and Paperback Writer.

 DVD - All Region.

Play Bass Today! CD/Book Pack Level 1

CD/Book - $9.95
Teach yourself to play the easy way! This method gets beginners playing the bass at their own pace through easy-to-understand instruction and a great CD featuring instruction and 99 demo tracks complete with background accompaniments. You'll learn songs, riffs and scales; all musical styles; playing tips and techniques; how to read standard notation and tablature; and much more. Perfect for all ages!

Play Bass Today! Level 1 Video

DVD Only - $14.95
Composer: Chris Kringel.  This DVD can be used as a supplement to the Play Bass Today! Level 1 book, or alone as a great introduction to the bass guitar. Simply follow along with the songs in the booklet as you watch the teacher on the DVD. This complete guide to the basics covers: songs, riffs and scales; all musical styles; and playing tips and techniques, with all examples in standard notation and tablature. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of bass music!

DVD - All Region.

Nathan East - The Business of Bass Video

DVD Only - $24.95
Nathan East takes you into the studio and behind the scenes to learn and see first-hand what it takes to be a professional musician. East has collaborated and toured with some of the most famous stars in the industry, including Clapton, Phil Collins, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Babyface, Billy Preston and David Foster. With these artists and others, 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.
DVD - All Region.

Slap Bass - The Ultimate Guide Video

DVD Only - $19.95
This DVD is the ultimate source for learning the secrets of funk bass, in a player-friendly menu format. Covers: instruction on slapping, popping, left-hand integration, dead notes, and more dangerous techniques; a dedicated groove for each new technique; grooving with a drum machine; funk history – the hallowed grooves of the Funk Triumvirate; slow demos, tips on sound, and creating your own grooves; and much more! Includes a booklet with notation and tab for all examples.

DVD - All Region.

Beginning Bass Vol. 1 Video

VHS - $9.95

DVD - $9.95
Parts of the bass are described, as well as how to tune, how to play with fingers or with a pick, right- and left-hand positioning, bass lines (from root, 5th) to walking bass lines, getting good tone, scales, and more.

29 mins.
VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)
DVD - All Region.

Beginning Bass Vol. 2 Video

VHS - $9.95

DVD - $9.95
Beginning Bass Volume 2 graduates to the intermediate level further building a stronger foundation. The video runs approximately 30 minutes. It is taught by Larry Antonino who has performed with Jeff Beck, Chaka Khan, The Jazz Crusaders, etc.

VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)
DVD - All Region.

Beginning Funk Bass Video

DVD Only - $14.95
Artist: Abe Laboriel. Beginning Funk Bass features Abe Laboriel, one of the most talented session players today, and a Berklee College of Music graduate. Abe has performed with many popular musicians including Herb Albert, Lee Ritenour, Al Jarreau, George Benson and Quincy Jones, to name just a few. In this video Abe presents 40 minutes of solid funk bass. He demonstrates thumping, slapping, snapping and popping. In addition to the basics, Abe offers real insight into his own style and technique. He performs right hand technique, funk rhythm, playing with a drummer, pentatonic scales, tryads and more. This insightful video presents an essential foundation needed by every funk bass player.

40 mins. Abe Laboriel.
DVD - All Region.

Flea - Adventures in Spontaneous Jamming & Techniques Video

VHS - $19.95

DVD - $19.95
Flea, thrash funk master of Red Hot Chili Peppers, presents an introspective and live performance improvisation with drummer Chad Smith in this video hosted by River Phoenix. Flea discusses the theories, philosophies, styles, sounds and techniques he uses when performing in the style he's famous for: slapping, plucking, thumping, and popping, bringing together rock, funk, punk, jazz, and Latin like never before.

55 mins Flea
VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)
DVD - All Region.

Advanced Bass Grooves Video

VHS - $9.95

DVD - $9.95
In this video you will learn a fantastic selection of today's bass grooves, fills, and licks. You will learn sliding harmonics, two-hand chord extensions, and two-hand interval tapping. This video takes you step by step through thumping, choking, snapping, and slapping.

30 mins.
VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)
DVD - All Region.

Louis Johnson Video

VHS only - $19.95
Bassist, writer and producer for the Grammy Award-winning group The Brothers Johnson, Louis has also recorded with Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Stanley Clarke, and others. He demonstrates today's most popular bass techniques and licks.

VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)

Michael Manring - Thonk Video

VHS only - $19.95
Something special happens when a group of musicians gets together to play for the first time. This video captures that magic. Michael Manring assembled a group of first-rate musicians, only one of whom he'd met before, and they played without any rehearsal and videotaped the results.

VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)

Michael Manring Video

DVD Only - $19.95
Manring describes the techniques used on his Thonk CD, and demonstrates his approach to performing music in this DVD. Also covers: altered tunings, slap technique with a fretless bass, use of the EBow, changing tunings, and more.

52 mins.
DVD - All Region.

Right Hand Bass Techniques Video

VHS only - $19.95
On this video all 10 artists take an in-depth look at right hand techniques covering rhythm ideas, concepts on developing speed and a variety of fingering techniques, including: slap and pop, flamenco style, and multi-finger picking.

VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)

Bass Day 1998 Video

VHS - $24.95

DVD - $24.95
This history-making event in NYC featured 4 of the world's most celebrated bassists. Captured here are: Michael Manring playing solo pieces on four different instruments (sometimes simultaneously!); Andy Gonzalez in a scorching set of Afro-Cuban favorites; Francis Rocco Prestia playing Tower of Power classics; and Victor Wooten's set of music ranging from funk to beautiful ballads. Also includes an award presentation to bass legend Milt Hinton and an amazing jam featuring the entire lineup, plus John Patitucci and Oteil Burbridge.

Special DVD feature: photo gallery available using the web link function.

105 mins.
VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)
DVD - All Region.

Victor Wooten Live at Bass Day 1998 Video

VHS - $24.95

DVD - $29.95
Named Bass Player Magazine's Player of the Year for the past two years, Victor Wooten is a musician of incredible depth. Here, accompanied by his brother Elijah (Regi) Wooten on guitar and Kelly Gravely on drums, he presents an amazing set of diverse music, from serious funk to classic performances of 'Amazing Grace' and 'Norwegian Wood.' Otiel Burbridge joins him on stage for a tour de force finale. Victor also discusses his thoughts on music and provides an in-depth lesson & exercises on his technique.

Special DVD Features: an additional 60-minute interview in which Victor discusses the techniques he is working on now • influences (including Stanley Clarke, Bootsy Collins, Larry Graham, Jaco, Curtis Mayfield and Prince) • a multi-language feature to view the DVD in Spanish, German and Japanese • a beautiful unaccompanied solo by Victor.

VHS - 80 mins. DVD - 140 mins.
VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)
DVD - All Region.

Francis Rocco Prestia Live at Bass Day 1998 Video

VHS only - $24.95
One of the all-time great stylists, Tower of Power bassist Francis Rocco Prestia set a standard of funk playing that bassists still aspire to. Here, accompanied by David Garibaldi, Jeff Tamelier and Lenny Pickett, Prestia performs seven searing TOP classics (including Oakland Stroke • Soul Vaccination • Squib Cakes • and What Is Hip•), plus tunes from his acclaimed solo album. Includes an insightful 30-minute conversation/lesson in which Rocco discusses developing bass parts, his influences, and his approach to bass technique.

77 minutes.
VHS - NTSC Format Only (Canada & USA)

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