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Includes a PC and Mac compatible CD-ROM and a Jam Academy DVD. CD-ROM - From grand piano to hi-tech synthesiser, the keyboard is a dominant influence in today's music. Now musicians of every level have an innovative, easy-to-use and fun way to learn all there is to know about this flexible instrument. Whether you're into Busted, the Beatles, Beethoven or any musical point in between, the interactive NoExcuses Keyboard Guide CD-ROM is suitable for everyone, from complete beginners to the more advanced. Whether you are learning just for pleasure, or to become professional and profit from it, this guide is an invaluable and affordable investment in your talent. Both PC and Mac compatible, the Keyboard guide delivers expertise in all the essentials, including 300 chords for both hands, scales in 14 different keys, transposer, musical theory, jamming tracks, glossary and 'Jargon Buster.' You can learn about all kinds of keyboard and pick up useful tips on how to play them at different venues too. Jam Academy - This unique DVD is the first in the series and allows you to jam along with top professional musicians. Featuring 8 songs in different styles including: rock, blues, country, reggae and Latin. Written especially for the DVD, the songs are 'style' based rather than well known popular tunes, allowing for complete freedom of expression and experimentation. You can replace any one of the lead musicians and play their part or jam along with the rhythm section, giving over 40 different combinations. It doesn't matter what instrument you play, even singers can use it. The chords are very easy for those just starting out and for the more experienced player you can really stretch yourself, practicing runs, riffs, solos and new techniques. Includes endless looping tracks, easy to use menus and Bonus JamAcademy Band video in Dolby 5.1.

Super Furry Animals continue to push back the boundaries and make history by becoming the first band to release an album simultaneously on traditional audio and this, the DVD. On the DVD, each of the album's 13 tracks will be accompanied by a specially commissioned film. In addition, the DVD features bonus films for five further brand new tracks, making 18 exclusive films in total. The DVD will carry 16 exclusive remixes to tracks on Rings Around The World, plus a CD rom section with a hyperlink to the website www.ringsaroundtheworld.co.uk and its hidden pages, only accessible via the DVD. Tracklist: Alternate Route To Vulcan Street, Sidewalk Serfer Girl, (Drawing) Rings Around The World, It's Not The End Of The World?, Receptacle For The Respectable, (A) Touch Sensitive, Shoot Doris Day, Miniature, No Sympathy, Juxtaposed With U, Presidential Suite, Run! Christian Run! and Fragile Happiness.

Includes a PC and Mac compatible CD-ROM and a Jam Academy DVD. CD-ROM - Electric, Acoustic or Classic - learning the Guitar has just become easier and a whole lot more fun and affordable - thanks to the unique and innovative NoExcuses Guitar Guide CD-ROM. The finger-picking-good, comprehensive and interactive PC/Mac compatible CD-ROM, offers everything the budding musician needs to master the instrument. Many of its sections provide a 'See & Hear' learning environment, which includes a chord finder with hundreds of the most commonly used chords, transposer and tuner, plus over 140 jamming tracks in 12 different musical styles. Just some of the other topics covered in depth are: music theory, scales, tabs, chord progressions and alternative tunings. In addition, there's invaluable background information like reviewing, choosing and using gear - right from strings, amps and effects down to plectrums. Jam Academy - This unique DVD is the first in the series and allows you to jam along with top professional musicians. Featuring 8 songs in different styles including: rock, blues, country, reggae and Latin. Written especially for the DVD, the songs are 'style' based rather than well known popular tunes, allowing for complete freedom of expression and experimentation. You can replace any one of the lead musicians and play their part or jam along with the rhythm section, giving over 40 different combinations. It doesn't matter what instrument you play, even singers can use it. The chords are very easy for those just starting out and for the more experienced player you can really stretch yourself, practicing runs, riffs, solos and new techniques. Includes endless looping tracks, easy to use menus and Bonus JamAcademy Band video in Dolby 5.1.

Includes a PC and Mac compatible CD-ROM and a Jam Academy DVD. At last, a fun, unique and innovative guide for aspiring bass players, written by Bass players! The new and comprehensive NoExcuses Bass Guide is a CD-ROM based, PC/Mac compatible tutor for those who wish to master the instrument providing the backbone and heartbeat of most musical styles. It doesn't matter what kind of Bass you want to learn to play, because 4, 5 and 6 stringed instruments, as well as acoustic and double basses, are all covered. In addition, there is a note finder, interactive scales and tuner, plus over 140 jamming tracks in 12 musical styles, all written for the instrument and all presented in a 'See & Hear' learning environment. There's a lot more besides, most of it ignored by competitive guides! These invaluable sections range from the tips, tricks and techniques of the Pros, to choosing, buying, caring for and repairing Basses and their accessories. Jam Academy - This unique DVD is the first in the series and allows you to jam along with top professional musicians. Featuring 8 songs in different styles including: rock, blues, country, reggae and Latin. Written especially for the DVD, the songs are 'style' based rather than well known popular tunes, allowing for complete freedom of expression and experimentation. You can replace any one of the lead musicians and play their part or jam along with the rhythm section, giving over 40 different combinations. It doesn't matter what instrument you play, even singers can use it. The chords are very easy for those just starting out and for the more experienced player you can really stretch yourself, practicing runs, riffs, solos and new techniques. Includes endless looping tracks, easy to use menus and Bonus JamAcademy Band video in Dolby 5.1.