PlayStation 3 40GB Rock Band Package. Includes Playstation 3 40GB Console and Rock Band: Special Edition.

Get set for the amazing future of next-generation gaming -- a world where your imagination and reality collide in vivid realism. Stretch beyond the confines of your normal life and into an alternate reality so lifelike you'll feel as though you can reach out and touch it. Imagine living out your wildest sports fantasies by competing against the greatest professional athletes of all time who are brought to life in such extraordinary detail you can count the beads of sweat rolling off their foreheads. Or, step back in time and parachute into some of the most famous battles in history as you fight through breathtaking landscapes and tumultuous battlegrounds that will make your heart beat out of your chest. No matter where your path to excitement leads you, the PlayStation 3 will make your destination come alive. +PLUS+Rock Band: Special Edition. Rock Band allows gamers to perform music from the world's biggest rock artists with their friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, in addition to offering deep online connectivity. Built on deals with the world's biggest record labels and music publishers, the music featured in Rock Band spans all genres of rock and include many of the master recordings from the biggest songs and artists of all time.This Special Edition box includes the Rock Band game, a wireless Fender Stratocaster Rock Band guitar controller, a Rock Band drum set and a microphone -- everything you need to get in the game and rock out.
Customer Review: Why...?
So if a PS3 40GB is only $399 and a Rockband package is $170... by my calculations that comes to $569 plus tax. Why would anyone pay $649 for this? Aren't bundles supposed to save you money, not cost you more...?
Customer Review: What a rip off!!
Why would anyone buy this bundle?? These two items retail for $600, don't spend over $800 to get them together. The only reason this even got one star is because it wouldn't let me leave it at none.

So you’ve decided to take up the guitar. Excellent! You’re about to undertake a journey that will change your life forever. Really. The two most important decisions you make next will be selecting an instrument and selecting an instructor. This article deals with the former.

The $1,000,000 Question – Electric or Acoustic This choice is largely determined by the type of music you want to play. Some genres, like blues and certain popular styles, are well suited to either instrument. But others are fairly specific to either electric or acoustic. Traditional folk, for example would dictate an acoustic guitar while most jazz and rock styles would warrant an electric. And if you’re interest is in classical playing, the choice is clearly an acoustic with nylon strings. So the first step in choosing a guitar is identifying the type of music that you’re most interested in playing. Then listen to a few players that you like and see if they’re playing electric or acoustic instruments.

Full Size or Student If you are younger than 10-years old or have exceptionally small hands, consider getting a smaller than standard instrument. It will make learning easier and you’ll be more inclined to practice if you aren’t struggling with the instrument every time you pick it up. All of the major guitar makers produce student or travel-sized guitars so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding one.

New or Used Your money will go a lot farther on a used instrument than on one that’s new. If you can find a well-maintained used guitar that fits your needs, you should consider it seriously. But be sure that it is in good shape and is what it’s purported to be. Some unscrupulous individuals sell counterfeit versions of name-brand guitars at ridiculously low prices on the used market. Be wary of any deal that seems too good o be true and consider taking any used guitar to a pro for an inspection before laying down your cash.

How Much to Spend The low-end guitar market has made great leaps in quality over the past 15 years. There are reasonably well-built instruments, both electric and acoustic, available for under $150 new. But the cheapest isn’t always the best bargain. A beginner needs to have a guitar that stays in tune, plays fairly easily and is comfortable to use. When selecting your guitar, make sure that it meets those criteria.

In Conclusion Every instrument is different. The more you try out, the more you’ll know what you like and what you don’t. Ask your friends who already play what they like or dislike about their guitars. And listen to the advice of those who have been through the process. But in the end, you will be spending countless hours with it, so pick the instrument that appeals to you.

Joe Pescatello is an author, a guitar player and commercial software developer. Visit FourthFret.com for a sample of his work.

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Fender GMP Replica Mini Stratocaster® - Sunburst - Replica Model

GMP has captured the essence of the Stratocaster in outstanding detail with this 1:3-scale replica, the first in the series. Features include a real wood neck contoured to match the real guitar, an accurately contoured die-cast body, moveable pickup selector switch, volume and tone controls, accurately scaled steel strings and a moveable tremolo arm. Each miniature comes with a display stand, wall mount and full-color collector's box.
Customer Review: The shrunken Strat
Really nice. I got the sunburst strat model, and the paint on the diecast body shows woodgrain. One detractor though, mine could have used a little more red in the sunburst - almost looks like the two tone fifties sunburst pattern - but I am just nitpicking. The things is beautiful. I think they should offer a fifties strat with a maple fretboard......
Customer Review: Mini Strat
This is a great looking collectible! A perfect looking tiny strat, right down to the last detail. I love the look of the finish - just like the real thing! I also love the wall hanger - it looks just like a regular guitar wall hanger, only small! Great detail and craftmanship in this item!

Looking for a little to learn to play piano from an Internet product? Here are top 10 things to look for in online piano lessons:

1. Basic notation. When looking for online piano lessons, one of the top 10 things to look for in online piano lessons is the very basics at the least. While you may think that learning the names of notes and where they exist on a keyboard will suffice, quality piano lessons will teach you much more. Quality basic lessons will teach for example, the staff and clef; note names, location, and duration; sharps and flats; and scales and octaves. By the time you've finished basic notation lessons, you should be able to play the simplest songs quite proficiently. Later on, you'll learn about dotted notes, rests, key signatures, naturals, and more.

2. Accompanying audio or video files. Being able to watch a video or hear a demonstrative sound file is priceless when it comes to learning piano form online lessons. Be sure to seek out a service that offers either one of these.

3. Opportunities to discuss your progress with a live person. Whether this opportunity is available via email or chat, speaking to a real human about your efforts is another priceless bonus of online piano lessons. Try to find a service that offers a free forum where students are free to ask questions and where administrators take time to answer them.

4. Wide assortment of example music. There's no sense in selecting a service that teaches only one style of music! As an accomplished musician, you'll want to explore the world of piano and the only real way to do that is to experiment with various genres. So see if you can find a resource that offers not only classical lessons, but jazz piano lessons and gospel piano lessons as well.

5. Lessons on accompaniment and simple chords. Further lessons should introduce left hand activity (accompaniment) on the treble clef, basic chords, major and minor triads, and intervals.

6. Lessons on advanced notation. The advanced portion of online piano lessons should introduce note groupings, ties, triplets, expression and dynamic markings, slurs, legato, and a host of interesting Latin meanings. You may even find information about music charts, but at this point, your level of playing should definitely demonstrate more than mediocrity.

7. Lessons on advanced tricks. What would the study of piano be without a few tricks of the trade? When it's all said and done, you should be able to play trills, glissando's, and arpeggios as well.

8. Schedule to follow. Many online piano resources offer timed lessons but a growing number of them don't. Selecting the one that's most appropriate depends upon your lifestyle. Personally, we recommend that you select a service that follows a "loose" schedule. A "loose" schedule offers just enough structure to keep you on track, but it also offers enough leeway so that you aren't tied to the computer every day.

9. Actual sheet music. Wouldn't it be nice if you could print out the lessons that you're learning? Having access to your own copy of sheet music will strengthen your practicing skills when Internet access isn't available. Online lessons that offer downloadable sheet music is a must in this case.

10. Low cost. Well, who in the world wouldn't want that?!?

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Live at Montreux 1997/1999

Playing his Fender® Stratocaster® flat on his lap Jeff Healey has developed an instantly recognizable guitar sound and image. Blind since the age of one he burst into the big time with The Jeff Healey Band's platinum selling debut album "See The Light" and the hit single "Angel Eyes" in 1988. This concert filmed at Montreux on July 3 1999 features many of the band's most popular tracks.Tracks:1. My Little Girl2. Stop Breakin' Down3. Third Degree4. I Think I Love You Too Much5. Stuck In The Middle With You6. I Can't Get My Hands On You7. Angel Eyes8. Roadhouse Blues9. See the Light10. Hoochie Coochie ManFounded in 1967 the Montreux Jazz Festival has established itself as one of the most prestigious annual music events in the world. The extraordinary list of artists who have played there is drawn form across the musical spectrum and from around the world. Now with the consent of the festival and the artists Eagle Vision is making these concerts available on DVD for the first time.System Requirements:Running Time: 100 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating: NR UPC: 801213913299 Manufacturer No: EE39132-9
Customer Review: RIP Jeff Healey...you were sent down from heaven you just went back home..
No words to describe this man, just watch him live and you will know what I mean. I want more and more and more and more from this man, I can't get enough.....amazing talent

Learning isn't fun, I mean to most people learning is just boring - no one wants to do it.

Even more so when it comes to a musical instrument. You have things such as scales and monotonous exercises and you never seem to actually get to learning songs. Most people will not go near a piano -even though they love it, out of fear that they will not know how to play it. And the majority of the time their fear is justified.

If you are looking at getting started the typical scenario is that you walk into your teachers studio and she brings out a book of music for you to learn. And if you are luck she might teach you chord based piano - but that is highly unlikely.

This is because most music teachers think that you have to learn how to read sheet music before you are able to play. This is absolute rubbish.

Music and songs are made up of chords and progressions and this should be taught first because to learn something properly you have to understand the language of the music. Understand the chords and the music will flow from there.

Just learning to read music limits your ability to music that has already been created, by learning the chords and structures you are able to create music on demand - making up quality tunes on the spot, great for showing off to friends and families, or even just for your own entertainment.

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Live at Montreux 1997/1999

Playing his Fender® Stratocaster® flat on his lap Jeff Healey has developed an instantly recognizable guitar sound and image. Blind since the age of one he burst into the big time with The Jeff Healey Band's platinum selling debut album "See The Light" and the hit single "Angel Eyes" in 1988. This concert filmed at Montreux on July 3 1999 features many of the band's most popular tracks.Tracks:1. My Little Girl2. Stop Breakin' Down3. Third Degree4. I Think I Love You Too Much5. Stuck In The Middle With You6. I Can't Get My Hands On You7. Angel Eyes8. Roadhouse Blues9. See the Light10. Hoochie Coochie ManFounded in 1967 the Montreux Jazz Festival has established itself as one of the most prestigious annual music events in the world. The extraordinary list of artists who have played there is drawn form across the musical spectrum and from around the world. Now with the consent of the festival and the artists Eagle Vision is making these concerts available on DVD for the first time.System Requirements:Running Time: 100 MinutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating: NR UPC: 801213913299 Manufacturer No: EE39132-9
Customer Review: RIP Jeff Healey...you were sent down from heaven you just went back home..
No words to describe this man, just watch him live and you will know what I mean. I want more and more and more and more from this man, I can't get enough.....amazing talent

If you love guitar playing and are on a look out for the best and most economical solution to guitar learning, then you can opt for Ben Edwards' Jamorama. Its primary objective is to enable guitar learners, (irrespective of their skills levels - beginner, intermediate or advanced level learners) to learn playing guitar through perfect ear training and reading guitar tablatures. This cutting-edge program uses such simple teaching methodology, that even an 8 year old kid with a true passion for guitars, can easily use, comprehend and apply the principles learnt through this program with utmost ease and comfort.

When you purchase "Jamorama: The "Ultimate Guitar Learning Kit", you will be entitled to receive several useful features and bonuses, that will enable you to play the guitar flawlessly. These features include -

1. E-books: You will receive 4 well-written downloadable e-books - one for beginner level learners, another one for intermediate level learners, a third book for advance level learners and the fourth one for all levels, which speaks about guitar tuning. These books provide coherent and complete information about guitar playing and contain several illustrations and photographs for easier understanding. The textual matter is punctuated with learning aids in the form of symbols that indicate that a play along Jam track or an audio or video example relevant to that part of the lesson is available to the learner for viewing and for easier understanding.

2. Video Lessons: You will receive 148 video lessons with audio-visual format to illustrate each lesson correctly. These video lessons and audio/video demonstrations are of reasonably good quality and are well produced. They provide split screens which simultaneously show the right hand and left hand finger movements, as well as other illustrations such as the fret board with guitar tablatures.

3. Jam Along Tracks: These audio files allow the learner to play along with a backup band, practicing some of the best guitar licks and small guitar songs. This adds a lot of spice and an element of fun while practicing.

In addition, the program also offers several useful bonuses such as -

4. Guitar Tuner Pro - It is a guitar tuning software. In fact, it is the best digital tuner available in the market to tune your instrument accurately. It provides a proper tone for each string of several different types of guitars.

5. Guitar Ear It - It is a software game that provides a fun-filled way to transcribe music in your mind and sharpen your musical ear. It helps you in recognizing the sound of a chord and chord progressions. It is really very effective in improving your chord recognition skills.

6. Jamorama Metronome - It is a digital metronome which provides you with a steady beat in order to help you improve your rhythm, tempo and timing while practicing.

7. Jayde Musica Pro - It is a guitar learning software in the form of a creative game which sharpens your music reading skills as well as teaches you to recognize and record each different pitch and musical note in your mind. You would soon be able to identify the way in which each single note is denoted.

The best part about this program is that it is very user friendly and can be easily used both with Macintosh as well as with Windows PCs. As a result, you will soon learn to play your favorite guitar licks and popular songs even if you are at a very early stage into your guitar training program.

Guitar enthusiast, Jason C Diggs, writes quality, non-biased reviews on the net's top instructional guitar programs. His highest rating goes to Learn and Master Guitar, a highly recognized, extensive DVD guitar course. He also offers over 30 FREE video guitar licks at his site.

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