Global Recession Killing Guitar Music?
Welcome to the February edition of Guitar Nine's on-line magazine. Recessions, layoffs, bankrupcies - who needs 'em? We're thriving, and we'll keep picking, strumming, sweeping and shredding throughout the global economic meltdown. You can help by supporting your favorite sites and stores, participating, visiting and spreading the word. We've added 17 releases to the site in the past two months, including instrumental CDs by Ken Hatfield And Friends, Brian Butler, Doug Markley, Scott Motyka, Steve Booke, Project 7, Mark Raphael, Brian Tarquin, El Becko (Beck Tribute), Diego Garcia, Neal Nagaoka, Roger Filgate, Dave Celentano, Razorblades, Mateus Starling, Presenter and Rikk Beatty. You can now listen to and order 1982 instrumental releases by 1202 different artists.
In this issue
11 Damaging Mistakes Guitar Players Make And How To Avoid Them
Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess cuts to the chase to help you get to the next level.
Improving Your Phrasing, Part 3
It's time to stop talking and start working with some real musical examples featuring legato phrasing.
Interview: Andre Tonelli
There is always something you don't know. Thinking of the end result is a distraction and more importantly, there is no end result. You will be learning for the rest of your life.
Newsletter February-March 2009
Guitar Nine Records February-March 2009 newsletter.
Octave Displacement
Learning ways to substitute notes using octaves with your instructor, Mike Campese.
Open String Flash Licks, Part 3
Paul Tauterouff expends even more on the flash lick concept in Part 3 of the series.
The Rediscovered: Colin Hoover
Improvisational Instrumental Guitar
The Rediscovered: Donni Fury
Electrifying Live Performer Offers Instrumental Work
The Rediscovered: George Kovac
Displaying Jacked-Up Intensity
The Rediscovered: Tom Wolfe
Jazz Instructor Leads By Example
The Right Hand Is Your Money Maker
Don't ignore your picking hand in favor of the almighty fretting hand - you'll pay the price.
Soloing Strategies, Part 1
The first part of Scott Allen's new series designed to make the intermediate player a more well rounded soloist.
Survival Guide To Lean Times For Musicians
Will you be able to continue making music in the future or will this be the end of the road?
Tapping: Vertical and Diagonal Patterns
Ysrafel's got tips on transferring tapping ability from one string to the next.
The Tree Of Possibility
Andre Tonelli is here to guide you through limitations that can actually serve a useful purpose for guitar players.
What Is Your Web Site Saying About You?
Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney thinks now is the time to revisit your web site and the messages it may be delivering.
Zone Recording: NAMM 2009
Canadian guitarist David Martone takes you to the National Association of Music Merchants biggest annual event.