VIDEO/DVD METHODS FOR BASS

JOHN MYUNG, (DREAM THEATER) PROGRESSIVE BASS CONCEPTS. TAB. VIDEO

John Myung, the bassist for the progressive heavy metal band Dream Theater, discusses and demonstrates the techniques that placed him in the forefront of progressive bass playing. Topics include: chord tones, patterns and chord applications, scales, harmonics, left- and right-hand techniques, tapping and more. Features various examples of Dream Theater songs, with performances by Mike Portnoy (drums) and Derek Sherinian (keyboard). Includes a 40-page booklet of excercises and transcriptions. Duration: 60 minutes.

PATITUCCI JOHN, ELECTRIC BASS COMPLETE. 85 Minuti. DVD

PASTORIUS JACO, MODERN ELECTRIC BASS. DVD

SERIES: Alfred's Artist Series
CATEGORY: Bass Guitar DVD
FORMAT: DVD with 9" x 12" Overpack

The late master demonstrates the techniques that made him the most influential electric bassist of all time. Jaco explains his right- and left-hand technique, harmonics, finger exercises and more. Includes several solos as well as performances. DVD special features include Jaco's biography, additional artist video clips, and additional video tips.

PRESTIA ROCCO, FINGERSTYLE FUNK BASS GUITAR. TAB. VIDEO

At last, bass players around the world are allowed a rare,in-depth look into the amazing style and technique of one of the most influential electric bassists ever. In a logical step-by-step approach, Tower of Power bassist Rocco Prestia clearly explains his percussive "ghosting & muting" techniques and demonstrates the importance of creating a "balanced" bass line. Twelve Tower of Power tunes are used to illustrate his approach to funk & half-time shuffles, straight-8th, 16th-note and 12/8 funk, ballads and more. Each example is presented in it's fundamental form, then he elaborates one step at a time so you can see firsthand how a bass line for a particular groove is created. Split-screen close-up studio demonstrations magically dissolve into live T.O.P. performances specially filmed for this video. The detailed booklet allows you to play along with such classics as "What is Hip," "Soul Vaccination," "You're Still a Young Man" and many others. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to sit in with one of the true masters of R&B/funk bass! Running Time: 78 minutes

PHIL SOUSSAN, MASTER SESSION. Una lesson dal bassista di Ozzy. TAB. VIDEO

Phil, the bassist for Ozzy Osbourne, has also played with Eddie van Halen, Peter Frampton, Billy idol and others. He specially designed this video program to build confidence in playing through exercises and musical concepts - for all levels of players .

Phil Soussan has organised a programme designed to build confidence in playing, through specially designed exercises and musical concepts

Phil Soussan (born June 23, 1961 in London, England) is a bassist, songwriter and producer who has been a member of bands of the singers Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Vince Neil, Johnny Hallyday and John Waite. He has also played in bands featuring Jimmy Page, Steve Lukather, Edgar Winter and Richie Kotzen. He was also a member of the band Beggars & Thieves.

With Ozzy Osbourne, he played on the album The Ultimate Sin and wrote the hit single "Shot in the Dark".

With Vince Neil, he reportedly first played in the band Black Rain, then he reportedly played on a Vince Neil Band demo tape, and then co-wrote some songs on the Vince Neil Band's first official album Exposed.

As a writer he has contributed to all of the bands that he has been with, most notably writing Exposed, the first solo album for Vince Neil, the Luke album for Steve Lukather and "After You're Gone" the opening track to Mindfields the album from Toto. This latter track was nominated for a Grammy.

Recently he has also been a producer and mixer and has worked on projects by Dokken, Jani Lane, Toto and Blues Traveler.

In 2006 he released his debut highly acclaimed solo album entitled Vibrate featuring him singing and playing guitar and bass on original material.

He is currently a member of the supergroup "Big Noize" featuring alongside lendary singer Joe Lynn Turner, guitarist Carlos Cavazo, and drummer Vinny Appice. Carlos Cavazo and Phil Soussan previously played together in the band Black Plague.

Phil is also serving as a Board member of the Grammys also known as NARAS, in the Los Angeles chapter.