June 2002, No. 114

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Going Digital
How to use your computer to record acoustic music. By Teja Gerken and Dylan Schorer
Read the story online.

Measure for Measure
Flatpicker Tony Rice looks back on his long career at the top of the newgrass heap. By Craig Havighurst
Music to "House of the Rising Sun"

New Gear 2002
The latest guitars, pickups, electronics, and accessories. By Teja Gerken

 

DEPARTMENTS

JUMP STREET Dave Van Ronk remembered, David Peterson and 1946, Eddie from Ohio, Happenings, and more.

REVIEWS The Indigo Girls, Hawaiian music on CD, and Hit List CDs.

HERE'S HOW Joining In: How to survive your first jam session. By Cosy Sheridan

ON THE WEB Hear, Hear: Online ear training. By Andrew DuBrock

SONG CRAFT Holding Up the Sky: Alt-country stalwarts Buddy and Julie Miller release their first duo recording. By Melanie Haiken
Words and music to "Forever Has Come to an End"

STAGE AND STUDIO Music Biz 101: What every artist should know about contracts, copyrights, and royalties. By Danny Carnahan

MARKETPLACE Browse the classified ads with live links to advertiser websites.

GEARBOX A visit with North Carolina luthier John Buscarino, equipment picks from Buddy and Julie Miller, Tony Rice, David Peterson, and others, plus new gear.

SHOPTALK Shopping for Bargains: How to find good deals at vintage guitar shows. By Steven Stone

Q&A Answers to your questions about new bridge plates, Brazilian rosewood, naming the notes, and more.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Basics: Bluegrass in Dropped D. By Happy Traum
Words and music to "Angel Band"

Fingerpicking Techniques: African Palm Wine Music. By Thomas Beardslee
M
usic to "Nkatekwan na Banku"

OFF THE RECORD Andrew DuBrock deconstructs the definitive Cat Stevens song.
W
ords and music to "Moonshadow"

GREAT ACOUSTICS Tony Rice's Martin D-28. By Craig Havighurst

Cover: All you need to record at home. Photo by Rory Earnshaw.


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