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TONY RICE: FLATPICKER EXTRAORDINAIRE For more than 30 years, TONY RICE has exemplified flatpicking genius. Having played in numerous groundbreaking ensembles and released or appeared on dozens of albums, he has amassed a body of work of uncommon inventiveness and consistent virtuosity. In this exclusive interview, he discusses the roots of his technique and the freewheeling nature of his approach to the instrument. PLUS: We deconstruct Rice's unusual picking-hand style. With audio of Tony Rice playing his musical examples. [MORE] |
PRIVATE LESSON: PHIL KEAGGY The acclaimed fingerstylist and singer-songwriter shares his looping secrets with Doug Young. With audio. [MORE] |
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NEW GEAR REVIEW: BOURGEOIS DBJ-C Teja Gerken plays this thoroughly contemporary fingerstyle guitar made in a small-shop environment. With audio. [MORE] |
PHIL KEAGGY: FROM THE TOP OF THE FRET DVD Catch Phil Keaggy in his new DVD, 'From the Top of the Fret.' Take a journey with Phil Keaggy in this exclusive inspirational documentary DVD. Watch the fingerstyle master, and help craft your own technique. 54 minutes. Available by download or hard copy. http://www.vision4music.com |
THE BASICS: STRENGTHEN YOUR PINKY David Hodge shows you how to get your little finger into shape with these easy (and cool-sounding) licks. With audio. [MORE] |
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NEW GUITARS AND GEAR FOR 2007 Winter NAMM 2007 delivered cool new guitars at all price levels, advanced amplification gear, and nifty accessories for every player. [MORE] |
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WOODSHED: PLAY CHORDAL HARMONICS Ron Forbes-Roberts shows you how to add celestial textures to your music by interspersing fretted notes with artificial harmonics. With audio. [MORE] |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING Martin Named One of Reader’s Digest “Best of America” Selections. The venerable C.F. Martin & Co. was recognized by Reader’s Digest magazine in 2007’s Best of America issue, which acknowledges exemplary, unique, and enduring achievements by American companies, institutions, and individuals. While Martin’s contributions to American design and musical history alone would merit inclusion on the list, Reader’s Digest also praised the guitar maker for their ongoing use of environmentally sustainable materials and manufacturing methods. Check the story out at www.rd.com/boa. |
ACOUSTIC GUITAR MAGAZINE CURRENT ISSUE Songsmith M. Ward talks tunes and chops with Kenny Berkowitz; reviews of the Crafter TV200/NV and Belkin Tune Talk iPod Recorder; music to Simon and Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson” and Elvis Costello’s “Alison.” COMING UP July: Los Lobos chart the missing links between Bob Wills, Billy Gibbons, and Lino Chavez and walk the crossroads where Tex-Mex and Huapango meet; David McGee sits down with the legendary Charlie Louvin; Andrew DuBrock reviews the beautiful Taylor GC7; take a private lesson with Adrian Legg; music to the Kinks' classic “Lola.” August: British fingerstyle legend Bert Jansch shares secrets of his approach and reflects on his ever-growing influence; Teja Gerken interviews the Santa Cruz Guitar Co.'s Richard Hoover about the company's first 30 years (with photos from the famed SCGC shop); Scott Nygaard profiles Portland folk-pop artists the Decemberists; Sean Coleman reviews the Larivee PV-09 Parlor guitar; music by Bert Jansch and the Allman Brothers. FREE TRIAL ISSUE! |
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