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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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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…
ContinuePosted by Dan Miller on March 7, 2012 at 11:00pm
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…
ContinuePosted by Dan Miller on November 1, 2011 at 9:02am
Flatpicking Guitar Magazine September/October 2011 issue Now Available!
The September/October 2011 edition of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine is now available. This edition is Volume 15, Number 6 of the magazine and features David Grisman's guitar player Grant Gordy on the cover. Additionally we feature Caleb Smith a picker from the mountains of North Carolina who performs with the band Balsam Range and we highlight a wonderful fiddle tune CD that features New Jersey flatpicker Van Manakas.…
Posted by Dan Miller on August 31, 2011 at 12:50pm
Flatpicking Guitar Magazine July/August 2011 Issue
The July/August 2011 issue of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine is now available in hard copy format at http://www.flatpickingmercantile.com and in a digital download format at http://www.flatpickdigital.com. This issue features Matt Arcara, Reggie Harris, and Jonathan Maness, plus great articles from our regular columnists. Check it out!
Posted by Dan Miller on July 2, 2011 at 8:40am
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Guitar straps and end pin jacks 2 Replies
Anyone else have problems fitting the guitar strap over the electric end pin jack on acoustic/electric guitars? I've asked music stores and strap manufacturers and neither seem to think it's a…Continue
Started by Downtown Freddy Brown. Last reply by mike emm on Sunday.
What brand do you play? 136 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 Ken Thomas May 5.
ok I'm new so this topic has allready come around probably ..sorry but $1000 guitar? 24 Replies
1st of all I have been a country player for 35 yrs but am just crazy about flatpikn acoustic and it seems to suit me..Martin is making the mmv and the custom d for around $1000..also might find an…Continue
Started by randy white. Last reply by Michael Johns Apr 12.
Flatpicking Guitar Digital Academy
I was saddened by the email announcement I received today about the launching of the Flatpicking Guitar Digital Academy.Yes, saddened.Don't get me wrong. The basic idea is great, but I won't be…Continue
Started by Chris Gray Mar 31.
Waiting for a Train? 4 Replies
OK, I give up.In the latest issue Steve Kaufman presents "Waiting for a Train" and says it is based on Doc Watson's version. I've searched high and low and can't find where Doc recorded it, although…Continue
Started by Rick Hagen. Last reply by Greg Yavorsky Mar 27.
seeking phosphor strings with a softer feel 6 Replies
Hey all,I've been playing on medium gauge Martin non-coated phosphor SPs, but lately finding them very stiff feeling. Seeking recommendations for a string with a softer feel. Not necessarily as soft…Continue
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Started by Sue Thompson. Last reply by Sue Thompson Mar 15.
Original Flatpicking & Banjo Instrumental Heading to Radio
Hello Everyone!I'm very excited to announce my original banjo flatpicking instrumental "Court In Session" is on its way to radio. I am on the Acoustic Rainbow radio sampler with Alison Krause &…Continue
Started by Dan Geib Feb 20.
Colorado Roots Camp
My wife and kids for my birthday have given me money to go to a flatpicking camp. I am really considering the Colorado Roots Camp outside of Colorado Springs. I live in Denver so travel costs would…Continue
Started by Lane Rudiger Feb 7.
Volume 7 C7 diagram error? 6 Replies
I've just started seriously working out of this book and while going through the reduction examples, I found this error. It shows a C7 constructed on the 3rd fret G#,X, F,B. Am I missing something.…Continue
Started by Dick Hutchings. Last reply by Dan Miller Feb 5.
Americana music 6 Replies
Hello everyone! As much as I really don't like to put music into genres, I guess I need to to find out more about Americana music. In just, I gather that this is a roots driven music - but can…Continue
Started by Bryan Floyd. Last reply by Bryan Floyd Feb 4.
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Mark Thompson posted a blog postRobin Kessinger Festival
I just got back from the Robin Kessinger Festival. Lots of great guitar picking. I took a workshop with Steve Kaufman. Everyone in the workshop got to pick in an individual jam with Steve. It was great fun. It would have been even more fun if I hadn't been shaking in my shoes!See More
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mike emm replied to Downtown Freddy Brown's discussion Guitar straps and end pin jacks"Good job DFB!...maybe you should market your idea. It even looks good."
Michael Johns commented on Dan Miller's group Flatpicking Essentials"Hi, yea, I'm still working with Vol 1, don't wanta rush it! Vol2 is tucked away. I think I could work with Vol 1 about a year.......don't know, but I've discovered if you don't get it all, then Vol 2, won't be as…"
Michael Johns replied to Downtown Freddy Brown's discussion Guitar straps and end pin jacks"Yes, as you, I had issues........and, same thing, music store seemed dumbfounded! They couldn't believe I had a hammer, crowbar, and pliers trying to get it thru the hole. They finally sent me a string with a piece of leather attached and a…"
Michael Johns left a comment for Pauline Atta"Hi, tried to get back to you, what's up? I know, you play a Gibson, and I play a Martin!; anything else on your mind? Where your pic?"
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