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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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Dan Miller

New Podcast with Bull Harman

We've just posted a new FGM Podcast interview with Bull Harman, the creator of the St. Louis Flatpick Weekend, which will be held in March 2010 in St. Louis. In addition to talking about that weekend, he'll also talk about rhythm and lead playing , and you'll hear his original tune "Bull's Eye".Check it out!

Posted by Dan Miller on October 29, 2009 at 5:21pm

Dan Miller

New Catalog, Too..

I wanted to let everyone know that I've posted a brand new version of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine catalog on the front page of the Flatpicking Mercantile site (http:www.flatpickingmercantile.com - upper right of the main page). You can simply click on the catalog image to download the PDF file to your computer.

Or, you can put this link in your browser:
http://flatpickingmercantile.com/Catalog_2010.pdf

Enjoy!… Continue

Posted by Dan Miller on October 20, 2009 at 5:00pm

Dan Miller

New Podcast, New Lesson, New Issue

In our newest podcast Dan Miller and Beppe Gambetta talk about Beppe's current US tour, his latest CD, and some of his new developments in crosspicking. A Beppe Gambetta duet with Jim Hurst from Beppe's newest CD is also included. Check it out: http://flatpick.libsyn.com/

This month our e-Newsletter instructor Mickey Abraham has provided an arrangement of the Celtic tune "Maid Behind the Bar." This is one of those great old tunes that sh… Continue

Posted by Dan Miller on September 29, 2009 at 5:28pm

Dan Miller

New FGM Podcast

We've just posted a new FGM Podcast interview with Tyler Grant, the 2008 National Flatpicking champion and the 2009 Merlefest contest winner. In addition to talking about the contests and his performance schedule, Tyler plays his contest arrangement of "Beaumont Rag." Check it out!

Posted by Dan Miller on May 27, 2009 at 5:23pm — 1 Comment

Dan Miller

FGM Fiddle Tune Issue!


The May/June 2009 Issue of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine is "The Fiddle Tune Issue"!

This issue includes 2 versions each of 20 standard fiddle tunes (one beginner's version, one intermediate/advanced version). Not a lot of text in this issue and I stripped out many of the ads.… Continue

Posted by Dan Miller on April 25, 2009 at 4:30am — 9 Comments

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richard innis

double down up technique/brad davis 2 Replies

Where can I find a copy of Brad's Bluebook of acoustic speed picking? I understand the right hand concept however how do you integrate it with the left hand? Can anyone shed some light on this issu...

Started by richard innis. Last reply by richard innis 15 hours ago.

Chitz Creek

Pickups... AST? UST? SBT? Soundhole? Magnetic? Piezo? Whew! 6 Replies

Okay, I know the title is a little long, but I did that to make a point. There are soooo many acoustic guitar pickups out there, that when you begin looking for the one that suits your sound and st...

Started by Chitz Creek. Last reply by Jared Arney Nov 9.

Jed C

Custom D-18 Question 22 Replies

I am getting a guitar from a guy based out of Kansas who builds custom guitars. It is basically a D-18 Golden Era. Tone woods - Honduran Mahogany and Adorondak Spruce. Forward shifted x-bracking. ...

Tagged: large, sound, hole, mahogany, honduran

Started by Jed C. Last reply by Mark Thatcher Nov 6.

Dave Engel

Gibson Songmaker series Dred 6 Replies

Hi All, Anybody own one of these? Anyone ever heard one play? Trying to get some feedback before I pull the trigger. Right now the Tak Bluegrass has got the go-ahead unless I find something else. ...

Started by Dave Engel. Last reply by joe Nov 5.

Stefan Jadefjord

Blue Chip pick giveaway! AND THE WINNER IS......!!!! 26 Replies

The winner of the Blue Chip Pick is Chad! Congratulations! Please contact me and give me you address and I will send you the pick. It would also be nice if you could give us a review of the pick an...

Started by Stefan Jadefjord. Last reply by LYNN D GRAY Nov 5.

Roger Ferguson

What's the weakest "link" in your flatpick technique 32 Replies

Many students struggle with either the left or the right hand technique. Some have a problem with the slower one having to catch up (and keep up) with the faster hand. I was wondering how many out ...

Started by Roger Ferguson. Last reply by Roger Ferguson Nov 1.

Kerry Krishna

The Tonerite Chronicals,,, 10 Replies

If any of you serious guitarist' s or mando'ists out there have not heard about this Tonerite device, please go over to the Collings Forum (powered by EVE) and look in the Acoustic Guitar Threads s...

Started by Kerry Krishna. Last reply by Bruce Bushaw Nov 1.

Stu Mitchell

Granger's Companion CD Set for the Guitar 3 Replies

I'm thinking about buying Granger's CD set to augment his great fiddle tune book. There are so many tunes, that it's kind of hard to tell what to learn next. So I thought it would make sense to buy...

Started by Stu Mitchell. Last reply by Bruce Bushaw Oct 30.

Stefan Jadefjord

Guild dreads for flatpicking and bluegrass 5 Replies

I am not in the market for a new guitar or anything but I was wondering the other day why Guild guitars seems so rare among bluegrass- and flatpickers. I might be wrong but I can´t remember seeing ...

Started by Stefan Jadefjord. Last reply by Dave Engel Oct 30.

fkearns

"Bonaparte's Retreat" chord question 2 Replies

Hey, Everyone, This is probably a stupid question, but I'm really stuck on what chord to play in "Bonaparte's Retreat." The part in question is the line that goes, "All the world was bright...." S...

Started by fkearns. Last reply by fkearns Oct 20.

 
 

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Hello making sawdust, thankyou for your comments, know anyone who would like to sell a copy of brad's bluebook o acoustic speedpicking? again thankyou; rick innis
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