Bass - Bryan Beller from Dethklok - 'Deththeme'

Bassist, composer, clinician, and solo artist Bryan Beller (Steve Vai, Dethklok, Mike Keneally, Dweezil Zappa) gives an in-depth look into how to play his bass lines from the Metalocalypse "Deththeme," accompanied by drummer Gene Hoglan.

Beller's Mastering Tone and Versatility bass instruction DVD explores how he combines tone, technique, and artistry to play some of the most demanding music in the industry. Nearly two hours of live performances include fellow musicians Mike Keneally, Joe Travers, Kira Small, and others, PLUS a breakdown of drums and bass for three Dethklok songs with special guest drummer Gene Hoglan that no Dethklok fan will want to miss! Other titles include Bryan's "Seven Percent Grade" and "Love Terror Adrenaline," Keneally's "'Cause of Breakfast," Steve Vai's "Freak Show Excess," and more. Special features include PDFs of all bass transcribed exactly as Bryan performs it in the video. Learn to master your mind and achieve your signature tone no matter what type of music you're called upon to play! Total DVD run time: 3 hrs, 40 min.

"This DVD is a must for any bass player out there."
--Ty Campbell, Bass Frontiers Magazine

"It's the perfect combination of entertainment, education, and applied instruction -- This is a highly recommended video for aspiring and professional bassists who want to pick up some great technique instruction, learn about sound and gear setups, and expand their musical horizons. Beller delivers comprehensively on all fronts, and makes it fun in the process."
--Jon Chappell, Harmony Central

Bryan Beller: Mastering Tone and Versatility
Alfred's Artist Series Bass DVD
Item: 00-37215

[goovinguy]

I love how most death metal musicians irl are just super nice, down to earth people and then go on stage and play songs about gore orgys and anarchy

[oldschooldude]

He's got that bass set up for such a low & dirty tone. Just killer.

[DreyzieArt]

God, that bass sounds fucking awesome.

[geekguitars]

Gene hoglan is amazing. I'm a bassist and I think he's one of the most legendary metal drummers of all time.

[reaverofsouls]

Sir. As a metal bassist, sans pick, I applaud you for the tips to all other bassists who dont wish to use a pick.

[felooosailing]

Dethklok, a band for a cartoon: and you have musicians with this much talent. That's the death metal scene.

[glacier]

4:41
"...'cept I'm doing it on the lowstring"
*eargasm*

[nuke]

WOW. His double finger "pick" technique is going to come in handy for me in my prog punk band. Definitely going to check out the rest of his stuff. Solid player and great tone.

[FrostByte_AC]

This is probably one of the greatest bass tones I've ever heard. Top 5.

[edwardlopez]

I've realized that Bryan Beller is an full bass player. He knows any musical genre as Jazz, Metal, R&B, among others. I liked this class. Great job Alfred Music Lessons. Thanks to share it!!!

[Alex-vudm]

That flicking thing is something I've never heard of before, but I'll have to try it. Really interesting stuff, and Beller is a killer bassist.

[heydavedawson]

I absolutely love this. What a great instructor.

[MetalJakk]

You know I really love this
They're describing the Dethklok show and it sounds like a music interview from the 70s, it's just really cool

[JoeyH]

This guy knows more about music than 99% of musicians out there today

[Thaligamathor]

No one appreciates the bassist but hes the cup that holds the ice cream of rock. Sure you can hold the ice cream in your hand but it's not as satisfying.

[crazyjoedavola]

Gene Hoglan is the nicest guy in the world....his outlook brightens my day

[urgx]

This guy is one of the best bass instructors I’ve ever seen

[Maedelrosen]

Wait a minute, wait a minute. You're telling me Brendan Small does ALL of the voices? Brutal..

[LegendoftheGalacticHero]

I have no idea of bass playing but I have learned a lot. I’m impressed because i find it rare to have someone explain things this well.

[kellielynn]

I had the greatest time EVER seeing Dethklok live at the Fillmore!!!