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Flatpicking Guitar Magazine is a bi-monthly periodical, and companion audio CD, dedicated to presenting all aspects of the art of flatpicking the acoustic guitar as pioneered by such great guitarists as Doc Watson, Clarence White, Norman Blake, Tony Rice, and Dan Crary. Our goal is to help you increase your own skill level and enjoyment of this fine art as it pertains to the musical genres of bluegrass, old-time, folk, Celtic, Western swing, gypsy jazz, new acoustic music, and acoustic rock. To that end, the magazine primarily focuses on guitar instruction. We also feature articles on rhythm guitar playing, guitar building and maintenance, and we also review flatpicking CDs and instructional books and videos. This network page is a place to share flatpicking news, photos, new music, videos, and more. To subscribe to the print magazine, click HERE To check out the digital version of the magazine, click here
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November/December 2012 issue now available
The November/December 2012 issue of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine is now available! This issue features Carl Miner on the cover. Carl is a former National Flatpicking Champion and is currently touring with the Greencards. In this issue we also feature Mike Cramer, a talented guitar player and teacher from Minnesota, and we highlight Eli West, the guitarist who is now actively touring the country with his musical partner Cahalen Morrison. Our regular columnist are here as always and many of…
ContinuePosted by Dan Miller on November 2, 2012 at 12:12pm — 1 Comment
Rest in Peace Doc!
Our founding father, mentor, legend, teacher, and hero has passed. We will miss you Doc!…
Posted by Dan Miller on May 30, 2012 at 8:38am — 6 Comments
Flatpicking Guitar Magazine March/April 2012 Issue Now Available
The March/April 2012 issue of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine is now available. This is Volume 16, Number 3 of the magazine. This issue features Jake Stargel on the cover. During the past 5 years Jake has toured with The Lovell Sisters, The Greencards, Barefoot, Mountain Heart, and Sierra Hull. Additionally, this issue features Julian Lage, who is not a teacher at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and our CD…
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Flatpicking Guitar Magazine January/February 2012 Issue Now Available!
The January/February 2012 issue of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine is now available. This issue features Jack Pearson on the cover. Jack is well known in the blues and rock worlds, having toured with the Allman Brothers in the 1990s, however,…
Posted by Dan Miller on January 15, 2012 at 1:00pm
November/December 2011 Issue of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine is Now Available
The November/December 2011 issue of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine is now availabe! This is a very special issue, one that has the intention and focus of getting you off to a good start if you are new to Flatpicking or bringing you back to an emphasis of the basics of the art if you have been picking for a while. Each of our talented columnists have presented a topic that is fundamental to your development as a flatpicking guitar player. They have each done an amazing job with…
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What brand do you play? 186 Replies
Hey everyone, I would like to perform a simple survey of all that will reply to this. I am very curious what brand and model of guitar is the most popular among the flatpickers here. There are…Continue
Started by Todd McFarland. Last reply by Tom Faux on Thursday.
Bluegrass Music - Town Mountain - Free Live Stream Fri May 17th, 8pm
Randy Wood Guitars has added the ability to live stream their weekend shows from the Pickin' Parlor. Friday night at 8pm he will have have Town Mountain streaming for FREE. Great young band out of…Continue
Started by Travis Thomas May 16.
Any NC pickers on here?? 1 Reply
Hi guys, my name is Chalmers Croft, I am from Charlotte NC and recently just joined this network. I have subscribed to this magazine for a while but never joined the website until now. I am looking…Continue
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I'm looking for a good pick to get sterted with. Anyone have any thoughts on blue chip verses red bear ?Continue
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Acoustic Pickups Advice
Howdy. I was looking for some advice on good pickups that are removable. Any advice is appreciated. Birthday is coming up and I was looking to get a removable pickup for my 95 Martin HD-28. I…Continue
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Tyler Grant teaching in Julian, CA this coming April 2 Replies
Time of year to mention the Julian Family Fiddle Camp , and note that National Flatpicking Champ, Tyler Grant will be back again to lead…Continue
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Chicago Examiner : Listen Now! ...new cd ...I'm A Bluesman
Chicago Examiner cd review: Billy Jones Bluez - I'm A Bluesman…Continue
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Started by billy jones bluez Mar 22.
Have you ever tried playing in the classical guitar seated position? 3 Replies
Recently, I shifted my guitar from my right knee to my left knee with a small foot stand below my left foot. This is a classic guitar position. I found several advantages to this position. First of…Continue
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FS-Martin HD-28 2005 with Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend system! 2 Replies
Martin HD-28 2005 with Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend system! Serial #1057683Selling my played and loved Martin. This is a great guitar! Has the Martin deep response, chords are rich and full, plays…Continue
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1958 Martin d-21 4 Replies
Hi all! This is my first post. I would like to ask for some advice. I've been looking for a vintage Martin for some time now. I found this…Continue
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Marc Schlotthauer replied to Todd McFarland's discussion What brand do you play?"My gear is much better than my skill - for straight flatpickin', I play a Martin D-18 Authentic 1937. My go-to guitar for just about everything else (and it flatpicks just fine, thank you) is my Huss & Dalton D-RH with a Red Spruce top.…"
Derek commented on Derek's video
Ragtime Annie
"Hey Craig. Thanks for the kind comment. The credit for this version should really go To Steve Kaufman who's arrangement it is. Good luck with your bluegrass studies, it's wonderful music and great fun to play. I look forward to…"
Craig commented on Derek's videoRagtime Annie
"Derek: Mike above is teaching me blue grass and showed me this site. Fantastic rendition by you of this great song. Thanks for sharing. I'm off to Mike's to practice!!!!"
Clyde J.Ortego replied to Todd McFarland's discussion What brand do you play?"I play a Silvertone Acoustic from back in the Sixties."
Mike FlatPickingBuddy replied to Todd McFarland's discussion What brand do you play?"I have a Guild Bluegrass D40 made in the original factory at Hoboken that has been with me since 1964
I also have a Martin D18 made sometime around 1994 and a 1977 or earlier Yamaha FG336SB"
Derek commented on Derek's videoRagtime Annie
"Thanks Mike. I have to prove to myself that I can play the material as written but once I've done that I start to allow myself some leeway to have fun and drop in my own bits. There's not too much space to do that in SK's version of…"
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