Victor Wooten


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The Music Lesson
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The Music Lesson
by Victor Wooten
In this parable, life lessons are broken down into ten major elements of music: Notes, Articulation, Technique, Emotion, Dynamics, Rhythm, Tone, Phrasing, Space (rests), and Listening. Each element gets its own chapter and becomes a piece of the "big picture" of life. Written with insight and humor, THE MUSIC LESSON demonstrates an appealing, Zen-like approach to making music – and changing lives.

Me and My Bass Guitar
by Paul Haggert
"Me and My Bass Guitar" offers a special, in-depth, perspective of the life and ideas of Victor Wooten in a new and insightful way. The book is truly an innovative work about an extremely innovative individual and is quite unlike any biography you will ever read. Critically acclaimed novelist, Paul R. Hargett, turns his talent for story-telling to this wonderful biography of a truly gifted and spiritual man.

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	The Best of Victor Wooten by Victor Wooten The Best of Victor Wooten features his playing on 14 great tunes, most of which Wooten transcribed himself! This deluxe songbook includes note-for-note transcriptions of: You Can't Hold No Groove, Amazing Grace, Classical Thump, Sinister Minister, and many, many more.

Bass Extremes

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Bass Extremes - Book/CD
by Victor Wooten & Steve Bailey
The CD features eight complete tracks with Steve, Victor and drummer Greg Bissonette, followed by eight instructional tracks, paired with a book of complete transcriptions in standard notation and tablature. In styles ranging from bebop to new age to heavy metal, each piece highlights different aspects of their amazing techniques.
Includes tablature, standard notation, chord names, bass notation legend and introductory text.


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Groove Workshop
by Victor Wooten
This 2-disc set features nearly five hours of material, including a complete master class where Victor — along with bassist/educator Anthony Wellington and six bass students — uses his personal experience and expertise to delve deeper into rarely discussed, yet vitally important, aspects of music making.

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	Super Solo Bass Technique by Victor Wooten In this DVD, Victor breaks down each of the techniques he employs to create his incredible style. Victor covers slapping, tapping, grooving and improvising in detail. Segments include live performances with a band; interviews dealing with technique, influences, and motivation; and a discussion about equipment.

Making Music
by Victor Wooten
Victor and Carter have known each other since childhood, however Victor's "Yin Yang" album was the first project that they had ever recorded together. Hudson Music filmed two days of these incredible sessions for an inside look as two great songs, "Zynergy" and "Resolution" are introduced, developed, and recorded. It's a fascinating process to watch when players of this caliber are involved. Also included is material from an additional shoot in NYC and special DVD features which feature a master class by Victor, plus a brilliant solo from his performance at Bass Day 2001,

Victor Wooten: Live at Bass Day '98
by Victor Wooten
Victor's entire performance from Bass Day '98. With Regi Wooten on guitar and Kelly Gravely on drums, Victor presents a set that stretches from the serious thunder-funk of " U Can't Hold No Groove" to a classic performance of "Amazing Grace" and "Norwegian Wood". Oteil Burbridge joins for the finale. This performance also includes and question and answer period, a 30-minute private lesson on technique. Special DVD features!: an additional 60-minute interview in which Victor discusses techniques he's working on now, influences, practicing, inspiration, and more!

Bass Extremes LIVE
by Victor Wooten & Steve Bailey
Showcasing the tremendous potential of the bass guitar, Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten have put together this video version of their groundbreaking "Bass Extremes" Book/CD project. Between each performance segment, Steve and Victor walk you note-for-note through the melodies and techniques that make up each song, explaining and demonstrating everything at slow speeds.

Bass Day '98 Compilation
Various Artists
Bass Day 1998 brought together bass players from all over the globe to New York City, to attend and event that featured four of the world's most celebrated bass players, in a day that made bass history. This DVD features a collection of performance highlights from Michael Manring, Andy Gonzalez, Francis Rocco Prestia, and Victor Wooten. Special guests include Oteil Burbridge, Milt Hinton, John Patitucci, and Bobby Rodriguez. Not to be missed!

Drummer's Collective 25th Anniversary Celebration and Bass Day 2002
Various Artists
On Sunday, November 24, 2003, Drummer's Collective, the world's premier drum school, celebrated its 25th Anniversary with an incredible evening of music. This video features an incredible performance by Victor Wooten and drummer Steve Smith. It also includes footage of their rehearsal. Other featured performers include some of the most creative and influential drummers and bass players in the world like: Dave Weckl, Horacia "El Negro" Hernandez with John Patitucci, Felix Pastorius, Steve Gadd, Kenwood Dennard, and the Collective Faculty. This double DVD also includes 5.1 Surround Sound mixes on four tunes, mixed from the drum chair, artist interviews, alternate edits, and bonus rehearsal footage.

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