The IBMA World of Bluegrass 2005 Conference

by Phil Leadbetter

Last week was IBMA week. For the past several years, the IBMA's World of Bluegrass Conference was held at The Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky- but this year I found myself in Nashville at the gathering's new home, The Renaissance Hotel and Nashville Convention Center. The new location sparked lots of confusion, lots of questions, and lots of debate... more

Jazz

Hybrid Picking, Part 2

by John Stowell

As I mentioned in the first hybrid picking article, there are many right-hand variations possible using combinations of the fingers and pick... more

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Fingerstyle

Daughter of Pete's Feet

by Richard Gilewitz

This month's selection is the tune "Daughter of Pete's Feet" from my latest recording, Thumbsing. The piece is in open D tuning (low to high - D A D F# A D) and pitched to standard...more

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Rock/Blues

Modal Improvisation for Rock Guitarists

by Chris Botta

After learning pentatonic blues scales in all the positions and various keys, many guitarists will ultimately ask, "What's next?" Attempting to use standard root position major and minor scales in a rock context can sound a little stiff, and then there's the problem of how to relate it to the framework that you're already using with your blues-based licks... more

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Artist Interview

André Bush

by Stephen Rekas

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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Bucky Pizzarelli Favorite Solos

Featuring Frank Vignola

In a relaxed studio setting on an April afternoon in New York City, Bucky Pizzarelli pays fond tribute to 14 favorite tunes from his decades as a celebrated jazz guitarist.... more

FAQ: Recording the Guitar

by Phil Gates

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