A master in his field, Bill has wowed audiences for more than 40 years. His amazing chops and infectious grooves prove why he is the "Budda" of bass. In this DVD you get both "Funk Bass & Beyond", and "Bass Beyond Limits". BILL "THE BUDDHA" DICKENS / Funk Bass & Beyond Billa discusses, in detil, basic through advanced Funk and Rock techniques for the right and left hand and how these techniques are used effectively in a Rock/Funk rhythm section. Appropriate gear and equipment for the performing player are demonstrated with examples on how best to use gear effectively. Bill also discusses the rudiments of rhythm/drum patterns and how you can apply them to your bass lines. BILL "THE BUDDHA" DICKENS / Bass Beyond Limits In this video, Bill discusses critical harmonic concepts for the working Jazz, Fusion, and Latin player. After opening with one of his patented solo bass extravaganzas, Bill then demonstrates and discusses harmonic concepts of chord tone, applicable scales, theory and substitution principles, and how these can enhance your performances. Appropriate gear and equipment for the performing Jazz/Rock/Latin player and how to use them effectively is discussed. Funk "popping" techniques and how they apply to Latin Jazz are also covered. Bill also demonstrates the future of bass with his seven and nine string instruments. 97 minutes of video on one great DVD