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Fix Your Technique At GuitarPrinciples!

At www.guitarprinciples.com we regularly fix up guitar player's technique using methods that are based on the laws of how the body learns. "The Principles System" of learning guitar is scientific, so it works for everyone who uses it, enabling them to get rid of any playing problems they have, or avoid getting them in the first place! I was very happy to get this typical note from someone who just discovered GuitarPrinciples, she is a Berklee grad..… Continue

Added by Jamie Marie Andreas on November 19, 2009 at 9:37am — No Comments

Essay Writing Structure!

An essay can have a lot of intentions, but the basic structure of all type of essays will be same. You may be writing an argumentative essay to argue for a particular point of view or to may be doing a persuasive essay to explain the steps necessary to complete a task. Either way, your essay will have the same basic format and structure. An essay consists of three major parts, 1.Introduction 2.Supporting Paragraphs 3.Summary Paragraph In this article we will provide… Continue

Added by Janet Wilkins on November 18, 2009 at 9:53pm — No Comments

Mashable Review : Free Music Monday

Antiqcool: Girl in a Room — Wistful, sad and beautifully spare track with acoustic guitar, vocals and synth. Free Music Monday

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Added by Pete Smith on November 16, 2009 at 8:38pm — No Comments

Making music is a labour of love, making money is a by-product.

In a perfect world we would give all our music away for free and survive on touring revenue, merchandising and licensing income. Alas this is not always possible. In order to eat we have to sell a few CD’s. The good news is that much of our catalog has been released under this creative commons license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0 We have made many Antiqcool songs free to download for a reason, we want you to sprea… Continue

Added by Pete Smith on November 16, 2009 at 8:36pm — No Comments

The Sound of Koa

Here is my 2 cent version: The beauty of a Koa top, all Koa guitar, can be misleading; the tonality can really vary having nothing to do with the grain configuration, flameyness (new word?), or color. In other words, an AAAAA quality Koa might not sound as good as an AA quality Koa. Concerning the tone, compared to a Spruce top where the notes rise and jump out quickly, Koa is not as powerful as Spruce and the sustain tends to be a more even sustain. I would describe the sound to be a bright, cr… Continue

Added by Russ Lewark (Koaguitarman) on November 16, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

"...the times and travels of an american bluesman."

SOUL-PATROL.com PRESS RELEASE : "As you all know, in my humble opinion, Billy Jones is one of the most compelling artists around on today's Black music scene. For his latest album, he has put together a collection of his best songs on a single album called "The Billy Jones Story." This is something that I wish more artists should do with some of the outstanding music they have released and I am glad to see that Billy has taken that step. Look for 5 or 6 of these songs to make appeara… Continue

Added by billy jones bluez on November 16, 2009 at 12:26pm — No Comments

Peterborough Festival + Loads of local stuff.

Hi Everyone, A full blooded News Blog this week, with an account of trip to the first Peterborough Folk Festival and loads of local news to catch up on. You can get at the News Blog HERE or at any of the usual places. You'll also find photographs from the Peterborough Festival. On the Acoustic Rotherham side of things you… Continue

Added by Richard Millard (Masher) on November 16, 2009 at 10:20am — No Comments

Playing Problems - Not A Problem, But A Process!

It's Not a Problem, It's a Process! When you have a problem in playing, you SHOULD get excited and interested. You SHOULD say "oh goodie, another opportunity to explore, experiment, study, and form new conclusions that will result in me being a better player". I know, I know, the only result you get when you have a problem is that big hole in your bedroom wall where you threw your favorite axe! But, it is possible to achieve the great state of maturity enjoyed by myself and other seasoned play… Continue

Added by Jamie Marie Andreas on November 12, 2009 at 5:39pm — 2 Comments

Any thoughts regarding a Fishman soundhole pickup?

Hi: I'm considering buying a Fishman humbucking soundhole pickup. Older ones had a brightness switch, newer ones have a volume knob. Does anyone have any experience, good or bad, with this product? Thanks! Dan Continue

Added by Dan Beneke on November 12, 2009 at 12:37pm — No Comments

Them there videos...

I just recorded some home made videos and uploaded them. I used a cheap digital camera for the video parts, and the sound was recorded on a tascam portastudio. I mixed them together on that there computer of mine... Not the best quality, but it was fun! Most of the songs were single takes, so you can enjoy the occasional mistakes! Enjoy! Jim Continue

Added by Jim Boynton on November 11, 2009 at 5:31am — No Comments

possible Aussie tour next year

My first blog here, and it may be a huge one. Back in 2000 I became friends with a promoter/manager in Australia. Within the last month, we've been talking, and have decided to work on an Aussie tour in about a year or so. Lots of planning, saving money, and logistics concerned. I've always wanted to go to Australia. Looks like it may become a reality. I know it's a ways off, but things like this, I presume, should take time in planning and preparation. If anyone out there in acoustic guitar lan… Continue

Added by Mark Lindrin on November 10, 2009 at 9:06am — 2 Comments

Loop Station For Sale

Roland/Boss RC-50 Loop Station for sale (UK Only). Boxed and absolute mint condition with no scuffs or scratches whatsoever. This thing is built like a brick. I'm selling reluctantly due to mobility issues and restricted movement. I'm asking £220 inc shipping. (normally these retail at aro… Continue

Added by Alan Helm on November 9, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Silence - was Golden

We're glad to be back!! No thanks to the wonderful customer services offered by Virgin Media. You can read the whole saga of our battle with the mega Giant Corporation + our trips out in the News Blog that's just gone up in all the usual places - shortcut via HERE We're tired - so no idle chit chat - it's all in the Blog Find out who the special guest is at… Continue

Added by Richard Millard (Masher) on November 9, 2009 at 9:37am — No Comments

Acheiving Basic Finger Functionality

Many players have handicapped fingers that struggle to play. It begins in the beginning. My "Foundation Ex" give full, basic functionality to all students. Here is an interesting video of a student working on these exercises, and making a common error with his 3rd finger. It is reacting with tension each time 4 is used. If not corrected, this would be a big, and "forever" problem............ http://tinyurl.com/yco4at4 Jamie Andreas… Continue

Added by Jamie Marie Andreas on November 8, 2009 at 6:12am — No Comments

Mando-guitar to Mandolele conversion!

How to make a Ukulele in an hour! Bluey my 2nd mando guitar is no longer! No don't worry she's undergone a little tuning change and is now a double 6 steel string ukulele! (approximately concert size) I've changed a few string gauges around and she now tuned ADGCEA All the pairs are in unison but the extra A&D also tuned like the G in what Ukulele players call re-entery or in plain English an octave up from what you'd expect. So I play my standard guitar chords but have no bass but can now p… Continue

Added by Andy Stone on November 7, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Eddie Lang guitar style

Greetings Acoustic guitar players, Is anyone interested in Eddie Lang plectrum style playing? My late father Louis Gallo wrote guitar arrangements in Lang style and played them on BBC radio in London UK. If interested please look at www.louisgalloguitarist.com Regards to all. Ray Gallo Continue

Added by Ray Gallo on November 5, 2009 at 3:05pm — No Comments

Lance Allyn & TiSonix have SPLIT

Due to an unethical corporate take over, designer and founder Lance Allyn has split from TiSonix Industries. Those who respect integrity and a business founded by a musician and whose excellent products were crafted for musicians and NOT corporate greed would do well to wait until Mr. Allyn finds another facility to produce his world class titanium products. I hereby rescind my endorsement of his former employer and will patiently wait until Mr. Allen re-emerges from this legal road block. Continue

Added by Lem Genovese on November 5, 2009 at 2:51pm — No Comments

Let The Dust Settle

Hi All Just a short one this week. And Good to see Terry back behind the broadcasting desk again. The News Blog for this week is up in all the usual places and HERE There's new Reviews from David Kidman and the prolific Mike W… Continue

Added by Richard Millard (Masher) on November 2, 2009 at 4:10am — No Comments

How Are You Growing As A Guitarist?

I have just posted my examination of this question........really the most important question for guitar students, in my group "The Student Advocate" http://acousticguitarclub.ning.com/group/thestudentadvocate/foru I would like to hear your thoughts! Jamie www.guitarprinciples.com Continue

Added by Jamie Marie Andreas on October 30, 2009 at 10:08am — No Comments

This week on Work & Worry... Yair Yona and Alasdair Roberts!

Yair Yona is a great acoustic guitarist, in the Fahey/Takoma vein, but with a modern, indie-rock inspired twist : Interview : Yair Yona ...and a review of the new Alasdair Roberts mini-album "The Wyrd Meme" Revew : "The Wyrd Meme" Check it out! Work & Worry is a new website devoted to fingerstyle, aco… Continue

Added by Raymond Morin on October 29, 2009 at 10:34pm — No Comments

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