Aug 29 2007
Web video that works 5
nowplayit.com offers an easier way for musicians to learn the latest riffs.
“In the past, mastering the guitar part to, say, David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust (every wannabe guitarist’s first riff) involved playing the track over and over, trying to make sense of sheet music (impossible), and, if you found some, poring over old footage of Bowie’s guitarist gurning his way through the G-to-D intro with its tricky pinkie part. But Now Play It is bypassing this apprenticeship-cum-rite of passage: you simply choose the song you want to learn and, for £3.99, download a video tutorial with a rock star that lasts anywhere from 15 to 40 minutes.” Guardian
A little pricey 4 pounds = $8 - but more affordable than sheet music in many cases. They also have lite versions for half the price. Early days but I think they are on to a winner. The big attraction of course is the speed at which they are (potentially) able to produce and distribute.
As of today Now Play It has a catalog of 300 tunes, including Lily Allen’s Smile
Production quality is high previews available, mostly guitar parts but some drums and bass: nowplayit.com
