Books and DVD's recommended by Ahead Music

On this page you will see a list of links to books and DVD's Ahead Music recommend for your personal tutorial. There are some text's for both Bass and Guitar lessons, suggested reading for theory and some links to live sound assistance.

The range of books have been used by the company and are highly ranked readings by some of the top players throughout the world.

Some links to DVD's have been added for those of you who don't have the patience to read!

If you feel there is anything that has been missed off the list please feel free to contact Ahead Music to suggest a context that has assisted yourself throughout your learning.

This will assist any guitarist looking to gain further knowledge in all aspects of their instrument. It looks at every type of chord possible, and also tells you how the chord is built. Other topics cover chord substitution, re-harmonization and sight reading.

This is ideal for any musician. Think only drummers need to read rhythms? You'd be wrong! It is a vital requirement for sight reading to be able to understand rhythms. This book takes you through the basic patterns of crotchet and quaver rhythms leading you up to semi-quaver patterns containing equivalent rests.

Looking to write out parts for your bands? Not sure where to start purchase this classic and it will assist you throughout each step of creating a complete band score. It takes you through simple lead sheets into full orchestral scores.

Jazzology! are you thinking that it sounds difficult reading? Well surprisingly you'd be mistaken. This text provides tasks on subjects that cover all aspects of modern theory. An ever required book which will support you throughout your ability of understanding music theory.

Starting your own PA buisness? Wishing to understand what all them knobs do? Well this DVD may assist in your journey. It demonstrates a range of equipment found in the basic PA setup incorporating some information for the bigger touring systems. There are demonstrations and examples shown on monitor setups, bi amped systems and graphic controls.

Take a look at this tutorial DVD the famous Nathan East demonstrates exercises and techniques throughout his instruction video.

Thought to be the best bass player of all time. Jaco provides exercises and techniques in which he has progressed within his own playing to obtain the skill and ability of this genius.

Learn the style and techniques of Dave Gilmour within this DVD. This is part of a huge range of 'Learn how to Play' tutorials so if you are looking for another artist take this link and search for them! Good Luck!

This is the story of James Jamerson the legendary Funk Brothers (Motown) bassist. Within the book there are many pages of the history of Jamerson and also the Funk Brothers however it also includes many transcribed Motown bass lines and is also accompanied by two CD's!

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