Grooving for Heaven - Volume 1

The Bassist and Contemporary Worship

This DVD is a one-on-one clinic specially for the bass player seeking to establish that elusive solid foundation for their playing, with a focus upon the unique factors and considerations (musical and otherwise) encountered in contemporary worship. However, bassists at every level of experience will find their effectiveness enhanced through Norm's casual yet intensive look at a multitude of topics including:

• Warm-Ups for the Impatient

• Proper Hand & Bass Positioning

• Fingerboard Familiarity, Part 1

• Pre-Groove Studies (Rhythmic & Harmonic Pre-Groove Primer)

• A Fresh Approach: Diverse Styles

• What's Your Concept?

• Practice...for Groove's Sake

• Effects

• The Heart and Ministry

DVD Special Features

• Live Performance Music Video

  • “We Will Stand”

    • AJ DeGrasse (piano/vocals)

    • David Owens (drums & percussion)

    • Norm Stockton (fretless acoustic bass)

• Technique for Tone

• Road Case (Travel Tips)

Running Time: 76 minutes

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Grooving for Heaven - Volume 2

The Bassist and Contemporary Worship

From the technical and musical, to conceptual and spiritual...Grooving for Heaven (Vol. 2) is an engaging, one-on-one clinic that explores the next level of progression for the contemporary worship bassist desiring to build upon their solid understanding of the fundamentals. The committed bass player will emerge with a fresh perspective on what to play, what not to play, and how effectiveness is frequently dictated by the subtleties.

Topics Include:

• Fingerboard Familiarity, Part II: Modes & Intervals

• Bassic Communication (How to Say What You Mean)

• Bass Idioms Analyzed: "What Makes the Funk...Funky?"

• The Slap Style

• Taste ("Is It All In Your Mouth?")

• Fretless Bass: Expanding the Palette

• The Grace-case's Perspective on Ministry

DVD Special Features

• Live Performance Music Video

  • “We Will Stand”

    • AJ DeGrasse (piano/vocals)

    • David Owens (drums & percussion)

    • Norm Stockton (fretless acoustic bass)

• Hammers & Shakers

• EQ Talk

Running Time: 92 minutes

Content: 2 DVD Set
DVD Format: All regions compatible