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Flatpicking Podcast

Podcast #25, featuring an interview with Jeff Troxel.

In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Dan Miller talks with guest Jeff Troxel. Jeff is one of the columnists for Flatpicking Guitar Magazine and he is also a former National Flatpicking Guitar Champion. Jeff has recently release two flatpicking books through Flatpicking Mercantile and he also has a fairly new solo CD titled "Dancing in the Flame." Dan and Jeff talk about the two new books and Jeff's solo record and then you get a chance to hear a tune from Jeff's CD. Please visit this podcast at http://www.flatpick.com/podcast.html

Podcast #24, featuring an interview with Dix Bruce.

In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast, Dan Miller talks with Dix Bruce about his new Christmas book Christmas Favorites for Solo Guitar. Dix talks about how he selected the songs, the arrangements he presents, and how you might think about making up your own arrangements. He also plays two songs from the book for your Christmas listening pleasure. Please visit this podcast at http://www.flatpick.com/podcast.html

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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

Flatpicking Essentials, Volume 7: Advanced Rhythm and Chord Studies



Flatpicking Essentials, Volume 7 is a 170 page book, with 67 audio tracks, that will show you how to add texture, variety, and movement to your rhythm accompaniment in the context of playing bluegrass, fiddle tune music, folk m… Continue

Posted by Dan Miller on January 28, 2010 at 6:30am

Dan Miller

New Podcast with Jeff Troxel

In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Dan Miller talks with guest Jeff Troxel. Jeff is one of the columnists for Flatpicking Guitar Magazine and he is also a former National Flatpicking Guitar Champion.

Jeff has recently released two flatpicking books through Flatpicking Mercantile and he also has a fairly new solo CD titled "Dancing in the Flame." Dan and Jeff talk about the two new books and Jeff's solo record and then you get a chance to hear a tune from Jeff's CD. Please visit… Continue

Posted by Dan Miller on January 27, 2010 at 2:02pm

Dan Miller

New Issue: The Guitar Jam Issue; New Lesson: "East Tennessee Blues"

The January/February 2010 issue of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine represents Volume 14, Number 2 of the magazine and is our special "Guitar Jam" Issue. In this issue the focus was to give you some ideas about how you might best participate in a jam session that include two, three, four, or more guitars. Our cover story addresses how to work out harmony parts, and then our contributors have provided ideas about how to add various textures to your rhythm playing at guitar jams and how to blend your s… Continue

Posted by Dan Miller on January 1, 2010 at 7:42pm

Dan Miller

Flatpicking Podcast with Dix Bruce

In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast, Dan Miller talks with Dix Bruce about his new Christmas book "Christmas Favorites for Solo Guitar." Dix talks about how he selected the songs, the arrangements he presents, and how you might think about making up your own arrangements. He also plays two songs from the book for your Christmas listening pleasure. This book is now available at www.flatpickingmercantile.com, at the followin… Continue

Posted by Dan Miller on November 27, 2009 at 9:12am — 1 Comment

Dan Miller

Flatpicking Essentials, Volume 6 now available

I'd like to let everyone know that the newest edition in the Flatpicking Essentials series - "Flatpicking Essentials, Volume 6: Improvisation, Part II and Advanced Technique Studies" - is now complete and ready for purchase. This book is 152 pages, with two audio CDs, and is packed full of great information and a ton of absolutely awesome flatpicking arrangements by Tim May. I've been publishing Flatpicking Guitar Magazine for nearly 14 years now and I've never seen such a great collection of fl… Continue

Posted by Dan Miller on November 27, 2009 at 9:10am

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Rick Schmidlin

Steve Kaufman DVD's 3 Replies

I saw Steve Kaufman DVD Homespun vol 1,2 & 3.Are they worth whileI hace played guitar 8 years, and mandolin 5/But my talent seems to be a Flatpicker.Education is key, will they  help?

Started by Rick Schmidlin. Last reply by Wayne 1 hour ago.

Jan Molacek

Inserting endpin on a Martin guitar 1 Reply

Hi folks, sorry for a question that may seem dumb, but I only just bought a new guitar, would hate to damage it and have no knowledgeable person around me at the moment... I purchased a new Martin D-…

Started by Jan Molacek. Last reply by Kerry Krishna 1 hour ago.

Charles Long

Good inexpensive guitars??? 20 Replies

From briefly perusing here, it seems a lot of you play high end expensive guitars. I don't. What I'm looking for is good guitar for 500 or less. I live in a rural area and will have to order over the…

Started by Charles Long. Last reply by Charles Long 12 hours ago.

lcarr

campfire guitar 18 Replies

Anyone have a favorite "beater" that they wag around in their car for emergencies? I

Started by lcarr. Last reply by lcarr 22 hours ago.

Shane Bumgarner

Where do you live? 92 Replies

There should be a way to search members locations! This site is a great idea, especially if it helps us hook up with other pickers in our area. So I'm looking for Central Illinois people to pick with…

Started by Shane Bumgarner. Last reply by Stephen Finlayson 1 day ago.

diamondguy

Any exercises to control tension in fretting hand? 3 Replies

Good day folks,   I've been playing a lot over the last number of months, both picking and strumming.  I've been spending a few hours a day on tunes, songs, and scales (thanks FGM :).  I've also been…

Started by diamondguy. Last reply by Stephen Finlayson 1 day ago.

Irving Sanders

What type or brand guitar do you play? 146 Replies

Probably been asked before...what type of guitar to the forum members play. I am looking to purchase an upscale guitar.

Started by Irving Sanders. Last reply by Paul Feb 7.

Kerry Krishna

My Collings D1 is finally gonna be here in 6 weeks! 4 Replies

I am pretty darn happy. After a 10 month wait (and the axe could possibly have been delivered 11 weeks ago) I got a call from the factory that I only have a few more weeks to go till it is delivered!…

Started by Kerry Krishna. Last reply by tony byrne Jan 31.

Stefan Jadefjord

Some recordings I did yesterday 3 Replies

Tell me what you think! Angeline the baker Salt Creek (slow tempo) Liberty

Started by Stefan Jadefjord. Last reply by tony byrne Jan 28.

Amy Domestico

Legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley 10 Replies

Legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who is releasing his first solo album in over 20 years, discusses what to expect from Anomaly, released on his own Bronx Born Records. http://budurl.com/Acefrehl…

Started by Amy Domestico. Last reply by Doug Stuart Jan 24.

 
 

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Chris replied to Chris's discussion 'Whats your Practice Schedule, any tips for others?' in the group Flatpicking Essentials: Freshman Class 2010
funny you should mention, i tried E and when I got to the B i used the bar chord and it just didnt feel or sound right. I will try the B7 next time and work out the leading notes. Cheers!!
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Wayne replied to Rick Schmidlin's discussion 'Steve Kaufman DVD's'
Rick, They are definitely worth the money. I got these about 1 1/2 years ago and learned a lot. There are some good tunes on the DVD's and Steve takes you through them step by step and then shows some fancy licks to add to the basic melody. Steve i…
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I just love that reversed 'V' end spilce. What a nice touch!
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Kerry Krishna replied to Jan Molacek's discussion 'Inserting endpin on a Martin guitar'
Jan, if the axe was here in my shop, I'd do it for you. But as it is, I'm not quite sure how to advise you my friend. If the pin really IS stuck halfway in, it sounds like maybe A; the hole was not reamed out fully . B; they sent you the wrong pin.…
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Kerry Krishna replied to Rick Schmidlin's discussion 'Steve Kaufman DVD's'
Rick, it sure seems like a cheep investment to me. You could spent more on actual lessons in a few months than what Dan is charging for these. Do it!
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Tony replied to Rick Schmidlin's discussion 'Steve Kaufman DVD's'
I have had guitars for years, but am still a beginner. I bought the Steve Kaufman 3-Dvd set via the instant access feature on Homespun. I am still working on the first video, but think it will be very helpful to me. I have tried to learn fingerstyle…
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Wayne replied to Chris's discussion 'Whats your Practice Schedule, any tips for others?' in the group Flatpicking Essentials: Freshman Class 2010
I agree. I also practice my scales over the tracks.
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ganon replied to ganon's discussion 'Volume 1, Examples 8-15: Adding Bass Runs' in the group Flatpicking Essentials: Freshman Class 2010
Wow - light bulb moment. I've aways played the G-scale from the 1st position (have to use the pinkie once to get the F# on the 4th string) and use the index finger only once on the 2nd string for the C. But equally valid to play at second position a…
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Stephen Finlayson replied to Chris's discussion 'Whats your Practice Schedule, any tips for others?' in the group Flatpicking Essentials: Freshman Class 2010
Yes, i've been using them too, mainly in G and C. I began using the faster ones but have actually gone to using the slow ones now. This is probably my favourite bit of this book as it really gets you trying to play instinctively rather than just by…
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Wayne replied to Chris's discussion 'Whats your Practice Schedule, any tips for others?' in the group Flatpicking Essentials: Freshman Class 2010
i have been trying to work at least 30 minutes in the FE book. Last night I worked through some of the exercises playing along with the rhythm tracks I downloaded from the Flatpicking essentials page. Has anyone used these tracks? I like them becaus…
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Gary Tremel commented on Gary Tremel's video 'Billy in the Lowground (Jam)'
Hey Jimmy. On the right, a 2000 Collings D2HA Brazilian. Middle, 2002 D18GE. Left, a 2006 Collings D2H. All nice in their own right.
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David Cornelius replied to ganon's discussion 'Volume 1, Examples 8-15: Adding Bass Runs' in the group Flatpicking Essentials: Freshman Class 2010
The issue for me when it comes to either 1st or 2nd position in the scale of G is when I get to the note of C - should it be played on 2nd string, 1st fret with first finger, or 3rd string, fifth fret with pinky? I am always struck by indecision. Wh…
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