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FoodShouldTasteGood Tortilla Chips, Multigrain, An All Natural Recipe, 6-Ounce Bags (Pack of 12)
$36.96
If you have to eat gluten-free and wonder what to snack on, these crackers are wonderful. I have tried to find tasty snacks and they are hard to find, however, these crackers are so good.

The Happy Traum Guitar Method #2-Basic Theory That Every Guitarist Should Know
$24.95
NOTE: This review is for both Volume 1 and volume 2.

Here is a DVD set that I have been waiting for: Music Theory for the guitarist!

It is presented by an experienced professional teacher, Happy Traum. Please see my other reviews of Homespun and Happy Traum's teaching.

This is another in a long series of guitar instruction via DVD. Like the others, it does not disappoint.

The material is Music Theory, and Traum makes no miscalculation of his audience. His teaching is clear, concise, segment by segment, and is for the beginner, as well as the intermediate. The material is presented in a very structured manner, as he builds his foundation slowly.

The teaching is second to none.

As an intermediate guitarist, I was approached by someone who suggested a course on Music Theory to help expand my understanding of the fretboard; and music in general. This is my answer.

A 2 DVD set, each approximately 80 minutes, broken into segments, will provide months of "private lessons". The instructor moves slowly and methodically, yet his enthusiasm and crisp mind lay challenges for the student as the teaching progresses.

In terms of video, it is excellent. Specifically, there are certain things that make the teaching rewarding:

1. Background. With the presentation, the instructor is light hearted yet serious, the background color is black; no distractions. This is useful especially when much time will be spent learning the material. His voice is melodic and his demeanor like a wise professor. No silly costumes, or 'rock star' silly hats, which only draw attention away from the material presented.

2. Close ups. Homespun has perfected its camera work. Not only are there the expected close ups, but the camera moves even without close ups. This is a high quality production that keeps the eye moving. Why is this important? Ever watch a video clip with one camera? It is unnatural and tedious on the eye. This production uses several cameras and it allows for the eye's concentration to "break" at appropriate moments. It is a subtle thing, but quite noticable when absent.

As to the material itself, I believe that beginning guitarists would do well to digest the material early on, and will find that the foundation set will yield fruit later. I do think, however, that Advanced players cannot help but benefit from not simply reviewing the material, but making sound their own foundations in music understanding.

I do wish chapter headlines had breaks in the DVD, but that is incidental.

I recommend using taking each section, one at a time, and taking notes, as well as practicing with a guitar in hand.

Both DVDs taken together represent an entire course in Introduction to Music Theory. The instructor's sheer love of guitar radiates, and his gifted style of teaching means much benefit to the student.

From chord framing to scales to many tips on practice and improving, this series is something that no guitarist should be without. Taking the mystery out of the fretboard, it is a solid foundational teaching.


I cannot recommend this set more highly. ***** Star Teaching.

NOTE also: see my reviews on other Happy Traum DVDs. Easy Steps/Fingerpicking and Blues instruction are must haves! See also Brownie McGhee (2 DVD set) and Christmas DVD. It is as if you could have weekly "private lessons" via DVD, with a world class guitar instructor, not only in the convenience of your own home, but for pennies on the dollar.

Every Girl Should Be Married [VHS]
$19.98
I too, am waiting for DVD release. I guess there is a page on Turner Classic Movies (.com) where you can vote for the next movies you want to be re-released. Help me in the fight! Vote for it! You know you love this movie, and want it on DVD so the pets can't chew it up, or so it won't matter if you set it in front of the heating vent! Well, O.K. neither would be good for a DVD either, but you get the point, right?

Obviously, I am a fan. I love this movie as a silly piece that can take you away. If you are already a Cary Grant fan, you are already familiar with worlds other than ours now. If not, then I suggest you start straight away! I am not old enough to be even CLOSE to remembering any of these times, but I can appreciate a good comedy, and watching excellent comic timing unfold.

And to the people who say it's "stalking". Puh-leeze! It's entertainment. You know, characters that aren't real being "portrayed" by real people to make us feel emotions for/about them and their situations?
I have a few more updates for you folks too!

The White House did not get blown up on the fourth of July.

The General Lee never made it through a stream, much less over a hay truck.

And last, but not least....Lassie was a girl.

Sorry, it had to be said.

SIX FACTS ABOUT GEN X INVESTORS - Every Advisor Should Know
$0.99
Investors aged 28-52 in the prime saving and asset accumulation phase of life are more likely to consider themselves their primary source of investment information and advice than any other source, including financial professionals or their employees, according to a new research report, Capturing the Heart & Wallets��� of Peak Accumulators���, which addresses investing habits and attitudes of the mid-career workforce.Kindle blogs are fully downloaded onto your Kindle so you can read them even when you're not wirelessly connected. And unlike RSS readers which often only provide headlines, blogs on Kindle give you full text content and images, and are updated wirelessly throughout the day.