Summer NAMM 2005

by the Mel Bay Web Team

The NAMM show is held twice a year, once in the winter (January) and once in the summer (July). This year Summer NAMM was held in the great city of Indianapolis, Indiana.... more

Rock/Blues

Two-Handed Tapping Technique, Part Two

by Don Lappin

Hello again! I would like to continue on with my two-hand technique and talk a little bit about my approach to tapping pentatonic scales... more

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Jazz

Rhythmic Permutations

by Ted Ludwig

Rhythmic variation is an important aspect of music that must be present in every great jazz improviser's palate. A great improviser is able to use these variations to shape and modify his/her melodic statements.... more

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Fingerstyle

Keeping the Set Fresh

by Richard Gilewitz

During my career as a touring performer and guitar instructor, I have seen far too many players and students reach a point of stagnation in their playing, practice routines, and performances. Some even consider quitting when they either cannot find a path for their music, or lack the means or wherewithal to even determine a path.... more

1.  The Castellani/Andriaccio Duo
The guitar duo of Joanne Castellani and Michael Andriaccio is regarded as one of the elite chamber ensembles on the classic music scene today. Praised by critics internationally, The New York Times hailed them as "First rate and a pleasure to hear...
2.  Guitar Quick Licks - Santana
3.  Guitar Quick Licks - Malmsteen
4.  Guitar Quick Licks - BB King
5.  Bass Guitar From Scratch

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Dave Stryker and Mel Bay Records Release Big City CD

Last month jazz guitarist Dave Stryker released his recording, Big City with Mel Bay Records with a gig at Manhattan's Sweet Rhythm, located in the West Village. Stryker has previously recorded 17 CDs as a leader with his own group, The Stryker/Slagle Band on the SteepleChase label, but this is his first with Mel Bay... more

Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop

Book/CD/DVD Set

by Richard Gilewitz

Direct from the master of guitar clinics, this 96-page book contains a plethora of topics based on Richard Gilewitz's experience of conducting fingerstyle guitar and sound seminars for nearly a decade in a variety of settings worldwide...

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