Teaching with Tablature vs. Standard Notation

by Steve Eckels

Recently I was contacted by a friend who is doing a study on the potentially "adverse effects" of using tablature and grid diagrams in regards to learning to read music. Since I have been teaching classroom guitar for the school district in Kalispell, Montana for six years, I have had the opportunity to observe and reflect on some important considerations for those who teach guitar... more

Fingerstyle

"Jingle Bells"

by Richard Gilewitz

I have to admit that when I came up with my first instinctive rendition of this piece, it was intended as a joke... more

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Rock/Blues

More Rock Modes

by Chris Botta

Last month, we talked about using elements of modal improvisation when playing rock lead. This month, we'll further examine how modes are put to use in rock lead playing and hopefully answer some questions that are often raised in guitar lessons... more

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Jazz

The Low-Tuned Guitar & "Silent Night"

by John Stowell

I first became aware of the beauty of the sound of a guitar tuned to a lower pitch when I heard the great Ted Greene. On his terrific solo recording done in the late 1970's, his playing had a striking depth and resonance... more

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Classical

A Christmas Pastorale

by Michael Newman & Laura Oltman

Celebration of the Christmas holiday includes a musical tradition that is certainly the richest of the church year, spilling out of its sacred context to embrace secular music as well... more

1.  Fingerstyle Blues with Rick Fines

In this 75 minute lesson, Rick Starts with his 'thumb driven' style of fingerstyle blues and slowly builds, adding new licks and techniques throughout the lesson...

2.  Acoustic Guitar Fundamentals
3.  Paul Yandell: Fingerstyle Legacy
4.  Masters of Fingerstyle Guitar, Volume 2
5.  Guitar Quick Licks - Joe Satriani

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Tres Guitar Method

by Nelson González

World renowned Tresero Nelson González explains tuning and playing of the Cuban tres guitar, from beginning to advanced techniques... more

Christmas Encyclopedia Fingerstyle Guitar Edition

by Steven Eckels

The arrangements in this book have been designed for use by the beginner and professional alike. The arrangements consist primarily of the melody, bass and chord symbols so that the professional will be able to easily sight read and embellish them during holiday performances...

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