No. 299, November 2017

On the cover: Dive into the late Glen Campbell’s guitar legacy with a deep lesson.

Songs:

• Mason Williams - “Classical Gas” (Reader’s Pick)
• Glen Campbell - “William Tell Overture”
• Antonio Carlos Jobim - “Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)”
• Joe Ely - “Cold Black Hammer”

Special Focus: Bossa Nova. How bossa nova and nylon-string guitar made a mark on popular music. Plus, learn how to play bossa nova patterns, and a roundup of traditional and contemporary budget nylon-string guitars.

Features: An interview with Texas song-writing royalty Joe Ely.

Lessons:

• 5 ways to strengthen your pinky
• Learn how to transpose

Gear Reviews:

• Martin 0-18
• Tanglewood Java Series Parlor and Winterleaf Series OM
• Gretsch G9511 Single-0 Parlor

Plus: Ask the Expert: Why won’t my guitar stay in tune? A new fingerstyle documentary; Bruce Springsteen on Broadway; and Shelby Lynne collaborates with her sister Allison Moorer on a new album.