This superb DVD includes a selection of easy to absorb guitar lessons that are designed to teach the beginner guitarist some of the essential basics of lead guitar playing. Over the course of this DVD you will learn some essential lead guitar techniques such as string bending, hammer on and pull off, sliding, and vibrato that can be used in any style of guitar playing from jazz to metal. This DVD includes: Essential lead techniques including string bending, hammer on and pull off, sliding, vibrato How to play simple phrases and licks The pentatonic scale The blues scale Extended scales Getting a great sound Note positions on the fretboard Effect pedals overview including; distortion,compression, reverb, delay and octave Danny Gill is a former pupil of Joe Satriani, and co-author of the Musicians Institute Rock Lead Guitar series. His songs have appeared on numerous TV shows including 'The Osbournes' as well as motion picture soundtracks such as 'Insomnia' and 'Under Siege'.