Product Details

• Actors: Todd Phillips
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Homespun
• DVD Release Date: April 1, 2004
• Run Time: 150 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00029RRIM
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,420 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT TEACHING METHOD, May 16, 2010

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CST "CST" (N. Virginia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Essential Techniques for Acoustic Bass 1&2 DVD (DVD)

I am so happy that I bought this product. I have played hobby bassman for years with electric basses, and always wanted to move up in class. This is the best way to do it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Techniques for Acoustic Bass 1&2, August 22, 2011

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Craig Glasser "dadglasser" (Magalia, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential Techniques for Acoustic Bass 1&2 DVD (DVD)

Absolutely Great!!! I've been playing guitar since 1980 and started electric bass about 3 years ago. I just purchased and electric upright and wanted some introduction. Todd Philips make it easy to understand and I think I've avoided starting some bad habits as a result of purchasing and watching the DVDs. I'm very happy with my purchase and consider it well worth the price.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beginning Bass Blessing, January 11, 2011

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Jerrold J. Pawloski (Pittsburgh, Pa. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential Techniques for Acoustic Bass 1&2 DVD (DVD)

As a beginning bass play I feel that Todd give a good foundation for where to start and somemore good advise in the second video. I find my self coming back to it and learning more each time. Good choice for the beginning bassist.