January 2004, No. 133

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Scottish Fandango
Classical guitarist David Russell on the pleasures of performing, recording, and teaching. By Patrick Francis
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Music to "J.S. Bach's Prelude (from Prelude, Fugue, and Allegro, BWV 998)"

Spanish Holiday
Experiencing the music and lutherie of Madrid and Granada. By Charles Vega

Buying a guitar in Spain

Blues in her Soul
Rory Block returns to her country blues roots with her new stripped-down record Last Fair Deal.
By Kenny Berkowitz

Words and music to "Mama's Stray Baby"

 

DEPARTMENTS

JUMP STREET Johnny Cash remembered, Yonder Mountain String Band, singer-songwriter Libby Kirkpatrick, Happenings, and more.

REVIEWS Mick Goodrick's revolutionary new jazz harmony books and Hit List CDs.

A.G. LETTER Classical guitarist Mark Small's trip to London includes a visit with John Williams.

SONGCRAFT Roots Music Renegade: Danny Barnes of the Bad Livers cuts loose as a solo artist. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers

Words and music to "Popcorn and Wine"

GEARBOX KisoKlein and Avalon Legacy guitars reviewed and new gear.

Q&A Answers to your questions about fret wire, the right nail shape for playing classical, and more.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Basics: Bluegrass Rhythm. By Sue Thompson

Music to "Paul and Silas"

Classical Techniques: Tackling Tremolo. By Patrick Francis

Music to "Passeig de Gracia"

GREAT ACOUSTICS Richard Schneider/Jay Hargreaves Mercedes. By Teja Gerken

Cover: Classical guitarist David Russell with his Matthias Dammann guitar. Photo by Javier Herranz.


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