Consisting of world premiere recordings of three works based around Cuban rhythms, ‘Romántico’ features the exquisite classical guitar work of the reliably great Isbin.
Thompson Guitars Attends the 53rd Annual Rocky Grass
Sponsored by Thompson Guitars: There are always great players that are part of the Thompson family that play at Rocky Grass and this year was no exception, with the likes of Liam Purcell (2022 winner Flatpick Competition), Lindsay Lou, Tom Knowlton from The Fretliners, Peter Rowan, Molly Tuttle, Seth Mulder, Travis Book from the Infamous Stringdusters, […]
Easy Classical Guitar Recital, Easy Repertoire and Performance Tips for the Beginning Player
World famous guitarist and educator Benjamin Verdery has compiled standard repertoire pieces as well as new pieces for classical guitar. Performance tips are clearly presented for the beginning player.
Information is included on how to prepare and present a recital and tips are provided on technique, interpretation, practicing and dealing with performance anxiety. Features new pieces by Benjamin Verdery, Anthony Newman, Frederic Hand and others as well as important music from the standard repertoire.
The CD includes performances of each piece in the book.
Meet Jesse Welles, Fiery Folksinger on the Rise
Welles, 32, is a genuine phenomenon—an internet-era troubadour clearly in the tradition of Guthrie, Dylan, Prine, and Ochs (and Cobain, too), yet also very much of this moment.
Legends of Rock Guitar, The Essential Reference of Rock’s Greatest Guitarists
Presents a comprehensive encyclopedia of rock guitar legends examining over three hundred artists beginning in the 1950s and covering a wide range of styles and includes performers such as Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Duane Eddy, Buddy Holly, Keith Richards, and more.
Music Theory Workbook for Guitar Volume Two, Scale Construction and application
This book provides real hands-on application for 22 different scale types. A theory section written in easy-to-understand language prepares the student for all exercises. Answers are supplied and audio files are available for free online.
Learn a Hill Country Blues Lick with Mamie Minch | Acoustic Guitar Teaching Artists
This Mississippi Hill Country lick turns up again and again, in countless variations by players like R.L. Burnside and Robert Belfour. So let’s learn it!
Songwriting and the Guitar
(String Letter Publishing). With this unique and informative guide, you’ll discover new ideas and inspirations for crafting your own songs and making the most of your instrument. You’ll gain a better understanding of chord progressions, melodies, alternate tunings and other subjects through a series of expertly designed workshops, and you’ll find tips and techniques offered by top singer-songwriters, such as Paul Simon, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Don McLean, Patty Larkin, David Wilcox, Dave Matthews and more.
Review: The Iris Guitar Company MS-00 Is a Custom-Made Boutique Flattop with Vintage Flair and High-End Tonewoods
The MS-00 is a guitar that’s straightforward, well-balanced, and built to be played, not pampered
C.F. Martin & His Guitars, 1796-1873
The author chronicles the remarkable story of the world’s most famous guitar company, using more than 175 illustrations to tell the story of C. F. Martin and the company he created, using letters, account books, inventories, and other documents.
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