Acoustic Guitar Notes, 1/26/07

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NEW ACOUSTIC GUITAR ONLINE DELIVERS ENHANCED ACCESS AND EXPANDED PLAYER RESOURCES What's new at Acoustic Guitar Online this month? You can now subscribe to acousticguitar.com and gain 24/7 access to exclusive content from the convenience of any Web-enabled device. Use the new and improved search engine to easily find audio-enhanced guitar lessons, extended interviews, and in-depth gear reviews. A refreshed look and feel, and a new log-in system will help you navigate the site with greater ease. Visit Acoustic Guitar Online today to take advantage of all these new benefits. [MORE]

JOHN RENBOURN - FINGERSTYLE AUTHORITY One of the fathers of contemporary British folk music, John Renbourn has been idolized by fingerstyle guitarists for more than four decades. In this exclusive interview, he demonstrates his distinctive technique and talks about his early influences and approach to arranging tunes in many genres, ranging from classical to folk, Celtic, and jazz. With audio. [MORE]

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PRIVATE LESSON WITH CHRIS SHARP Bluegrass phenom Chris Sharp sits down with Orville Johnson to explain his Lester Flatt-inspired rhythm style. With audio. [MORE]

LEARN TO USE HARMONICS Sean McGowan demonstrates the use of harmonics—a technique for playing overtones on your guitar—which add a harp-like affect to your sound. With audio. [MORE]

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ESSENTIALS OF FINGERPICKING David Hodge outlines the ABCs of fingerstyle and helps you get started in this easy step-by-step guide. With audio. [MORE]

GEAR REVIEW: YAMAHA CPX 900 Michael Millham reviews this attractive mini-jumbo that combines affordability, innovative electronics, and quality construction. With audio. [MORE]

ACOUSTIC GUITAR HEAVIES LEAD SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST SPEAKER ROSTER The keynote speech at the 2007 South by Southwest music festival in Austin, TX will be delivered by The Who’s chief songsmith and acoustic guitar expressionist Pete Townshend. He’ll be joined on the speaker’s roster by singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones and legendary producer Joe Boyd, whose production resume includes masterworks from acoustic folk legends Nick Drake, Fairport Convention and Vashti Bunyan, Pink Floyd’s early singles, and R.E.M.’s woody, moody and mysterious Reconstruction of the Fables.

Acoustic Guitar Magazine CURRENT ISSUE Singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin shares stories behind her new album; guidelines and advice for buying a custom acoustic; gear reviews including the Cordoba Gitano O-5; profile of Celtic ensemble Solas; new CD reviews—Chris Smither, Del Rey, and Paul Galbraith . COMING UP April: Melanie Haiken talks songwriting with Texas iconoclast and master tunesmith Guy Clark; Michael Simmons leads a steel string roundup; reviews of the Czech-built Stonebridge fingerstyle and Variax 300 electric-acoustic classical nylon string; plus music to Pink Floyd’s ode to the late, great Syd Barrett, “Wish You Were Here”. May: Chris Smither has a chat with roots songwriter Dave Alvin; Teja Gerkin peeks behind the hallowed walls of Martin’s Nazareth, PA factory; Pat Francis reviews Alhambra’s new and unique flattop; music for Roy Orbison’s “Crying.” FREE TRIAL ISSUE!

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