It's ROCKtober: Celebrating Instrumental Guitar Month
Welcome to the October edition of the Guitar Nine on-line magazine, and we're celebrating the 14th annual Instrumental Guitar Month, a great time to remember, support, discover, promote, and celebrate the many practitioners of this near-underground musical sub-genre. Tell a friend, open a seasonal beverage and enjoy some great music! Open G tunings, soloing tips and songwriter's block are just three of the subjects found in this issue, giving guitarists a plethora of new ideas for growth and improvement. In total, we've prepared and published six new feature articles on a range of musical topics of interest to practicing musicians. Of note, we've published over 220 artist interviews, while over 210 musicians and industry experts have written close to 1200 guest columns for this site since 1996.
In this issue
"All Alone" Solo Excerpts
Mike teaches soloing over chord changes with a track from his album, "The Fire Within".
3 Ways To Sound Amazing On Your Guitar Using Chords In An Open G Tuning
Simon takes a close look at the use of chords in this popular tuning.
Get Over Your Songwriter's Block With This Simple Advice
It's a misconception that inspiration is something that just appears out of thin air.
Guitar Nine's Attic: Print Ads
A selection of Guitar Nine (former Guitar Nine Records) print ads from 1997 through 1999.
Newsletter October-November 2018
Guitar Nine's October-November 2018 newsletter.
Permutations of Chord Tones
An endless variety of melodic phrases can be derived from the permutation of chord tones.
Top 12-string Acoustic Guitar Songs
Check out the 12-string guitar, as well as the songs you could practice and learn from using this instrument.
Writing Music Lyrics That People Can Sing Along To
Get memorable - immerse yourself into the world of repetition.