Intro to Upright Bass DVD by Andy Howald is a 70 minute video lesson that covers the material in the Upright Bass Primer Book. It focuses on the beginning player and emphasizes proper technique. The video will discuss parts of the bass, proper playing position, tuning the bass, right and left hand technique, marking the positions, how to read tablature, playing notes, how to play with other instruments, and the lesson will also teach several songs. We'll focus on playing in a folk or bluegrass style and learn how to play several bluegrass standards. The video features split screens that allow for close up views of the left and right hand as well as the tablature to be on screen at the same time.

NOW ON DVD! Never played bass before? Wanna learn? Here it is! We cover the basics from the ground up and explain the chords on every song. Then we introduce more advanced techniques and different keys. Why stand on the sidelines? Learn to play the bass and join the fun!!! No Tab. 12 lessons. (1 hour, 45 minutes)

BASS RUNS GALORE!! That's what you've been asking for, that's what you get!! They show you the notes, name the notes, and show you how to put the runs in the songs. They introduce waltz time, and how to use the runs here too.

Mark Schatz teaches basic patterns and scales, fingerings, passing notes, chord progressions, arpeggios, chromatic scales and other important subjects, applying them to several classic bluegrass songs. 75-MINUTE DVD LEVEL 1.

Mark explores rhythmic and tonal variety and more advanced bass technique, including waltz time, walking, 'slap' bass, syncopations, hammer-ons and pull-offs for bluegrass, rockabilly and novelty tunes. 60-MINUTE DVD LEVEL 2/3.

Complete two-video series with Mark Schatz from Homespun Videos. 75-MINUTE DVD - LEVEL 1. 60-MINUTE DVD - LEVEL 2/3.

This course contains everything you need to know to get started as the stand-up bass player in a bluegrass, country, or folk group. (it would also be good beginning foundation knowledge for rock, blues, jazz, or pop).

Veteran bassist Todd Phillips breaks down technique and musicianship for the acoustic bass from the ground up. He gives detailed instruction in the mechanics of playing, bass setup, how to develop strength and stamina, and how to become fully familiar with the fingerboard. Unique on-screen diagrams and close-up camera work make scales, chords and bass lines easily apparent. Excellent for total beginners, and for more experienced players who want to build their existing skills.

Veteran bassist Todd Phillips breaks down technique and musicianship for the acoustic bass from the ground up. He gives detailed instruction in the mechanics of playing, bass setup, how to develop strength and stamina, and how to become fully familiar with the fingerboard. Unique on-screen diagrams and close-up camera work make scales, chords and bass lines easily apparent. Excellent for total beginners, and for more experienced players who want to build their existing skills.

Veteran bassist Todd Phillips breaks down technique and musicianship for the acoustic bass from the ground up. He gives detailed instruction in the mechanics of playing, bass setup, how to develop strength and stamina, and how to become fully familiar with the fingerboard. Unique on-screen diagrams and close-up camera work make scales, chords and bass lines easily apparent. Excellent for total beginners, and for more experienced players who want to build their existing skills.

This informative and entertaining DVD by a rockabilly master and co-founder of the Stray Cats teaches the spectacular multi-rhythmic slapping that will stop any show. Lee shows how to combine right hand techniques with blues bass lines and arpeggios, and gives valuable advice on getting the best possible sound.