{"title":"Magazines","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse and purchase \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e magazine issues from 2011 right through to the present month. 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The Louisiana-born guitarist and songwriter gives her hardscrabble childhood an unflinching look on \u003ci\u003eThe Foundling\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLessons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorey Harris Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e. The blues guitarist describes the art of fusing American and African musical influences. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLearn the Reverse Boom-Chuck\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA simple change in your strumming can help you mimic the style of a piano or keyboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePercussive Rhythm Techniques\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse scratch rhythms, fret-hand tapping, and percussive slapping to add energy to your guitar playing. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGear Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLowden Pierre \u003c\/b\u003eBensusan Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCórdoba\u003c\/b\u003e Fusion Orchestra \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFishman \u003c\/b\u003eLoudbox Mini Acoustic Amp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876833065,"sku":"January 2011 Digital","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG217Cover_copy.jpg?v=1433348681"},{"product_id":"february-2011","title":"No. 218, February 2011","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the Cover:\u003c\/em\u003e Essential Acoustic Albums of 2010. \u003c\/b\u003eAcoustic Guitar's editors and contributors review the past year's notable acoustic releases. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSongs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMick Jagger and Keith Richards – \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Dead Flowers\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Simon – \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Homeward Bound\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArrangement by Al Petteway – \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Hound Dog\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cb\u003eSeven Complete Acoustic Guitar Rigs. \u003c\/b\u003eFrom flatpickers at festivals to rockers on the lighted stage, we're all searching for our perfect package of gear. Here are seven complete acoustic setups to guide you on your quest; \u003cb\u003eJosé González\/Junip\u003c\/b\u003e. The Swedish-Argentine singer-songwriter brings his deft nylon-string guitar skills to his eclectic trio, \u003cstrong\u003eJunip\u003c\/strong\u003e; Ten tips for engaging an audience; A guide to contemporary \u003cstrong\u003eWeissenborn-style\u003c\/strong\u003e guitars; How the world's top flatpickers transform square dance tunes into virtuoso guitar music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eLessons:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlternate Tunings in Acoustic Rock\u003c\/b\u003e. Learn how bands like Led Zeppelin and Fleetwood Mac adapted alternate tunings from folk and blues styles for their acoustic rock hits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSixth Chords\u003c\/b\u003e. Learn how to play and use this easy, expressive, and often overlooked family of chords.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRichard Smith Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e. 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Plus, the guitars and gear of Jimmy Page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSongs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLindsey Buckingham\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Go Your Own Way\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChris and Rich Robinson – \u003c\/strong\u003e\"She Talks to Angels\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEric Clapton – \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Sunshine of Your Love\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e How \u003cstrong\u003eJohn McCrea\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCake\u003c\/strong\u003e use nylon-string guitar and deft single-line melodies to create one of rock's most singular sounds; \u003cb\u003eRecreating Buddy Holly's J-45. \u003c\/b\u003eHow luthier \u003cstrong\u003eRick Turner\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eBuddy Holly Guitar Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e are replicating a historic guitar; Oregon luthier \u003cstrong\u003eLes Stansell\u003c\/strong\u003e builds flamenco guitars, brokers tonewoods, and runs a concert series; \u003cb\u003ePaul Thorn\u003c\/b\u003e. The former middleweight boxer and son of a preacher walks the line between darkness and light on \u003ci\u003ePimps and Preachers; \u003c\/i\u003e8 tips on creating a set list that will keep you and your audience interested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLessons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArranging for Solo Guitar\u003c\/b\u003e. Grammy-winning fingerstylist and educator Mark Hanson talks about arranging melodies in standard tuning with harmonics and open strings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpand Your Fingerpicking Techniques\u003c\/b\u003e. Break out of fingerpicking patterns by adding fills, bass runs, and pauses to your songs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlternating Bass for Intermediate Guitarists\u003c\/b\u003e. 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Plus, the guitars and gear of Jerry Reed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSongs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Denver\u003cstrong\u003e –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Leaving on a Jet Plane\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eArrangement by Steve James –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"\u003c\/span\u003eMake Me a Pallet on Your Floor\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cb\u003eHayes Carll\u003c\/b\u003e. The Texas songwriter turned to his Gibson J-45 in the early morning hours to write the boozy tales on his new album; How to archive your old band tapes and demos digitally; Choosing the right kind of pickup can be a daunting task. We look at how you can find the right one for your playing style; \u003cb\u003eMandolin Brothers\u003c\/b\u003e. Located on New York's Staten Island, Mandolin Brothers offers stringed instruments at every price; how t use your guitar to emulate several popular piano backup patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLessons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips for a Better Practice Regimen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFingerstyle Accompaniment Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e. Rich Moore on backing up blues and contemporary folk singers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTen Must-Know Blues Riffs\u003c\/b\u003e. 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Plus, the guitars and gear of Steve James; \u003cb\u003eNew Gear 2011. \u003c\/b\u003eThe latest guitars, amplification, gear, and accessories; \u003cb\u003eJeffrey Foucault\u003c\/b\u003e. The rootsy singer-songwriter finds inspiration for his solo work in collaborations with poet \u003cstrong\u003eLisa Olstein\u003c\/strong\u003e and musicians \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Mulvey\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eKris Delmhorst\u003c\/strong\u003e;\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cb\u003eJohn Mello Guitars\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eSan Francisco Bay Area luthier specializes in the fusion of classical and steel-string designs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLessons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrafting Band Arrangements Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e. National flatpicking champion Matt Arcara talks about creating subtle backdrops for Joy Kills Sorrow's eclectic songs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeconstructing Sus Chords Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e. Learn the easy music theory behind chord suspension and resolution. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmbellishing a Melody\u003c\/b\u003e. 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All you need to know about stand-alone acoustic guitar preamps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLessons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeppino D'Agostino Lesson. \u003c\/b\u003eThe contemporary fingerstyle guitarist talks about his percussive techniques, unusual alternate tunings, and the importance of melody.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBasic Bluegrass Soloing Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e. Eric Thompson explains how to move from Carter-style leads to bluegrass and how to get a powerful flatpicking tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOpen-D Tuning Basics\u003c\/b\u003e. Explore some basic chords and scale patterns in this popular alternate tuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBass Lines Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e. Learn how to use and embellish jazzy walking bass in your fingerstyle arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGear Reviews: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePRS \u003c\/b\u003eTony McManus Private Stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTaylor \u003c\/b\u003eDoyle Deluxe DDX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGodin \u003c\/b\u003eMultiac ACS-SA Nylon USB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876829433,"sku":"July 2011 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG223Cover.jpg?v=1433284873"},{"product_id":"august-2011","title":"No. 224, August 2011","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the Cover:\u003c\/em\u003e Steve Earle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the heels of a new album and book, the renegade songwriter ruminates on tenor guitars, rosewood necks, and why a sense of his own mortality has informed his latest work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSongs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLou Reed \u003cstrong\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\"Pale Blue Eyes\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren's Classic –\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Frog Went A Courtin'\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eClassic Fiddle Tune\u003cstrong\u003e –\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\"St. Anne’s Reel\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuitar Inlay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow master craftsmen turn guitars into visual art; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll About Brazilian Rosewood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA look at Brazilian rosewood’s history in guitar making and the difficulties of traveling and building with it today; \u003cb\u003eThe Low Anthem.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eThe Rhode Island quartet creates subtle acoustic music that mines folk, blues, and country; \u003cb\u003eDigital Royalties.\u003c\/b\u003e How to get paid when your music is played online; \u003cb\u003eSound Enhancers.\u003c\/b\u003e How devices such as the tornavoz, Virzi Tone Producer, and O-Port are used to enrich an instrument’s acoustic tone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLessons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlues in Dropped D Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tim Sparks demonstrates his approach to fingerstyle improvising and a variety of blues grooves. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePracticing with a Metronome\u003c\/b\u003e. Learn to tap, clap, strum, and pluck in time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFive-String Partial Capo Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Experiment with the possibilities of playing with just one uncapoed string.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGear Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGibson\u003c\/b\u003e Jackson Browne Signature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWechter \u003c\/b\u003eTO-8418\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShadow \u003c\/b\u003eNanoflex 6\/SH 4020 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876828301,"sku":"August 2011 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG224Cover.jpg?v=1328740548"},{"product_id":"september-2011","title":"No. 225, September 2011","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the Cover:\u003c\/em\u003e Robbie Robertson. \u003c\/b\u003eThe legendary guitarist opens up about the Band, collaborating with Eric Clapton, and his collection of vintage Martins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSongs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGerry Rafferty and Joe Egan\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Stuck in the Middle\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eW.C. Handy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"St. Louis Blues\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCeltic Standard\u003cstrong\u003e –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The Lark in the Morning\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cb\u003eG. Love.\u003c\/b\u003e On Fixin' to Die, the Philadelphia native churns out his bluesy take on Americana--with help from the \u003cstrong\u003eAvett Brothers\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cb\u003eR.S. Muth Guitars Profile.\u003c\/b\u003e New York State luthier builds innovative steel-string flattops; \u003cb\u003eBalancing Fact and Fiction.\u003c\/b\u003e How to make your songs “true enough,” so they resonate as true even when you’ve made up some of the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLessons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLightnin’ Hopkins Lesson\u003cstrong\u003e –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA lesson in the style of the legendary blues artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFretting with the Picking Hand Lesson\u003cstrong\u003e –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCreating new chord voicings by fretting with both hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEight-Bar Blues Patterns\u003cstrong\u003e –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLearn to play the blues over these shorter-than-usual progressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJamming on the I, IV, and V Chords Lesson\u003cstrong\u003e –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSpot progressions built around these three important chords, and put them to work at your next jam session \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGear Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5 Adirondack-Top Dreadnoughts \u003c\/b\u003efrom Blueridge, Boucher, Eastman, Martin, and Santa Cruz. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGuild F\u003c\/b\u003e-30CE Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eZT \u003c\/b\u003eAcoustic Lunchbox Amp \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876827713,"sku":"September 2011 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG225Cover.jpg?v=1328740612"},{"product_id":"october-2011","title":"No. 226, October 2011","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the Cover:\u003c\/em\u003e Sarah Jarosz. \u003c\/b\u003eThe rising star and multi-instrumentalist discusses guitars, octave mandolins, and her expansive and adventurous sophomore album. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eSongs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBob Dylan\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Lay Lady Lay\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTom Petty and Jeff Lynne\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Free Fallin'\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJohn Prine\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e–\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Souvenirs\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Thompson on Songwriting and the Guitar. \u003c\/b\u003eHow the renowned folk-rock guitarist uses his instrument to find new songs; \u003cb\u003ePlayers Choice Awards 2011. \u003c\/b\u003eAcoustic Guitar readers vote for their favorite products in 36 categories; \u003cb\u003eGibson Brothers.\u003c\/b\u003e The bluegrass siblings from upstate New York traffic in tight harmonies and acoustic guitar playing that’s rich in groove and tone; \u003cb\u003eWrite Like the Beatles.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn how the Fab Four borrowed from relative and parallel keys to create their unique chord progressions;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLessons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard Tuning Fingerstyle Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e. Belgian guitarist Jacques Stotzem talks about the importance of melody and emotion in fingerstyle arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Blues Scale and Simple Lead Licks.\u003c\/b\u003e Use the notes of the blues scale to create repeating riffs in your blues solos. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGuide Tone Chords Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to build and understand these foundational jazz guitar chords.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGear Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTaylor \u003c\/b\u003e416ce\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMartin \u003c\/b\u003eDRS1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876827033,"sku":"October 2011 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Traditional –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\"Whiskey in the Jar\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFernando Sor\u003cstrong\u003e –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Op. 35, No. 22\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cb\u003eRory Block.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe fingerstyle blues guitarist talks about the foundations of country blues guitar, open tunings, wild notes, and the beauty of unpredictability; \u003cb\u003eDavid Tanenbaum. \u003c\/b\u003eThe classical guitarist talks about outside influences in contemporary classical music and composing away from the guitar; \u003cb\u003eWaltzing Through History.\u003c\/b\u003e Marc Teicholz and Guitar Salon International create an album of classic waltzes played on some of the finest instruments of the past 150 years; \u003cb\u003eAll About 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By Danny Carnahan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNEW GEAR 3\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGodin MultiOud Review. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcoustic Guitar \u003c\/i\u003echecks out Godin's take on the Middle Eastern 11-string oud. By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPLAYER SPOTLIGHT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTom Russell.\u003c\/b\u003e On Mesabi, the singer-songwriter pairs songs about fallen idols and drug violence across the border with a rich, cinematic mix of Tex-Mex guitar and exotic instrumentation. By Celine Keating.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHERE'S HOW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiminished Chords.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn how artists like James Taylor and the Beatles have used diminished chords in their songs. By Adam Levy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTHE BASICS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlues Rhumba and Ballad Rhythms.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn two great non-shuffle rhythms commonly associated with the blues. By Orville Johnson.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSHOPTALK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBinding and Purfling.\u003c\/b\u003e All about the wood, plastic, or abalone that protects and beautifies your guitar. By Charlie Hoffman.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPLAYLIST\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnthony Wilson, Seasons.\u003c\/b\u003e By Mark Small.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDarrell Scott, Long Ride Home.\u003c\/b\u003e By Derk Richardson.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKathleen Edwards, Voyageur.\u003c\/b\u003e By Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVarious artists, Everybody's Pickin' On Leiber and Stoller.\u003c\/b\u003e By Julia Crowe.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWOODSHED\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHammer-On Technique. \u003c\/b\u003eCreate fluidity and varied texture with this essential legato technique. By Alex De Grassi.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSONGBOOK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBillie Jean.\u003c\/b\u003e Written and composed by Michael Jackson, arranged by Gareth Pearson. By Dan Apczynski.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGREAT ACOUSTICS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2006 Buck Curran Butterfly.\u003c\/b\u003e By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876823353,"sku":"March 2012 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG231March.jpg?v=1329868539"},{"product_id":"no-232-april-2012","title":"No. 232, April 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll About Portable Recorders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e How to find the right digital recorder to suit your needs. By Gino Robair.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDan Crary Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The bluegrass lead guitar pioneer on arranging fiddle tunes and solo flatpicking. By Scott Nygaard.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJorma Kaukonen and Steve Kaufman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By David McCarty.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDEPARTMENTS\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eACOUSTIC CLASSIC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eHigh and Dry.\u003c\/b\u003e Words and music by Thom Yorke, Jonathan Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Edward O'Brien, and Philip Selway. By Dan Apczynski.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Midnight Special\u003c\/b\u003e. Learn an arrangement of a blues classic popularized by the Louvin Brothers, Leadbelly, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. By Dan Apczynski.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGREAT ACOUSTICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1965 Martin D-28. By Derek See.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIN THE STORES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the Stores. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 1\u003cbr\u003e Beard Odyssey A Review. \u003c\/b\u003eAcoustic Guitar reviews a round-neck resonator that combines modern vibe with classic dobro tone. By Adam Levy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 2\u003cbr\u003e Recording King RD-316 Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar reviews an affordable vintage-style dreadnought. By Jason Borisoff.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 3\u003cbr\u003e Fender Acoustasonic 150 Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Powerful acoustic amp with complex sound-shaping options. By Adam Perlmutter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYER SPOTLIGHT\u003cbr\u003e Pieta Brown.\u003c\/b\u003e On her third solo album, the singer-songwriter turned to a collection of new and vintage guitars to capture her atmospheric songs. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYLIST\u003cbr\u003e Fionn Regan, 100 Acres of Sycamore\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e By Derk Richardson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJacques Stotzem, Lonely Road.\u003c\/b\u003e By Julia Crowe.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMartin Sexton, Fall Like Rain.\u003c\/b\u003e By Phil Catalfo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eOtis Taylor, Contraband.\u003c\/b\u003e By Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eRodrigo y Gabriela, Area 52\u003c\/b\u003e. By Julia Crowe.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePRIVATE LESSON\u003cbr\u003e Harp-Style Guitar Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Robin Bullock on playing Celtic and classical tunes with a technique that imitates the sound of the harp. By Doug Young.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSHOPTALK\u003cbr\u003e Running Dog Guitars Profile.\u003c\/b\u003e Luthier Rick Davis builds traditional-sounding steel-strings with contemporary touches. By Tom Lell.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSONGBOOK\u003cbr\u003e Ain't Misbehavin'.\u003c\/b\u003e Music by Thomas \"Fats\" Waller and Harry Brooks, arranged by Rick Ruskin. By Rick Ruskin.\u003cbr\u003e The Water Song. Music by Jorma Kaukonen. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE BASICS\u003cbr\u003e Arranging with a Capo.\u003c\/b\u003e Use a capo to get new sounds from chord progressions without changing a song's original key. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWOODSHED\u003cbr\u003e Fingerstyle Jazz Articulation Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to play and balance multiple voices in your fingerstyle jazz arrangements. By Sean McGowan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eOpen Strings vs. Fretted Notes.\u003c\/b\u003e Define melodies, harmonies, and countermelodies by deciding where to play notes on the guitar neck. By Alex De Grassi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876822121,"sku":"April 2012 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG232April_Jorma.jpg?v=1331938842"},{"product_id":"no-234-may-2012","title":"No. 233, May 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMicrophones for Stage and Studio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e How to choose and use a microphone. By Doug Young.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJohn Doyle Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Irish guitar wizard on his influential tune-accompaniment style and writing traditional-sounding songs. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJoe Henry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The master songwriter and producer on vintage guitars, mics, and the minimalist beauty of his latest album, Reverie. By Derk Richardson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDEPARTMENTS\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ACOUSTIC CLASSIC\u003cbr\u003e Down by the Riverside.\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional, arranged by Peter Penhallow. Learn to play a classic Ameican spiritual with this simple, three-chord arrangement. By Dan Apczynski.\u003cbr\u003e The Last Thing on My Mind. Words and music by Tom Paxton. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGREAT ACOUSTICS\u003cbr\u003e Huss and Dalton Monticello.\u003c\/b\u003e By Adam Perlmutter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eHERE'S HOW\u003cbr\u003e Free Writing. \u003c\/b\u003eHow to unleash your creativity in the early stages of songwriting. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIN THE STORES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/article\/default.aspx?articleid=27519\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 1\u003cbr\u003e Guild F-1512E Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar checks out Guild's latest jumbo 12-string. By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 2\u003cbr\u003e Cort MR710F Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar reviews a cutaway dreadnought with solid Sitka spruce top and Fishman electronics. By Adam Perlmutter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 3\u003cbr\u003e Fishman Loudbox Artist Review. \u003c\/b\u003ePowerful, portable, and flexible acoustic amp. By Doug Young.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYER SPOTLIGHT\u003cbr\u003e Laurie Lewis. \u003c\/b\u003eOn her latest album, the bluegrass fiddler\/guitarist pays tribute to Bill Monroe. By Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYLIST\u003cbr\u003e Carolina Chocolate Drops, Leaving Eden.\u003c\/b\u003e By Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDar Williams, In the Time of Gods.\u003c\/b\u003e By Mike Thomas.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDave Carter and Tracy Grammer, Little Blue Egg.\u003c\/b\u003e By Celine Keating.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eKevin Kastning, Sandor Szabo, and Balazs Major, Triptych.\u003c\/b\u003e By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLincoln Durham, The Shovel vs. The Howling Blues.\u003c\/b\u003e By Michael Lohr.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLuke Roberts, The Iron Gates at Throop and Newport.\u003c\/b\u003e By Sarah Welsh.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Pines, Dark So Gold.\u003c\/b\u003e By Mike Thomas.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePRIVATE LESSON\u003cbr\u003e West African Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Walter Strauss on imitating the open string sounds of the Malian kora. By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSHOPTALK\u003cbr\u003e J.S. Bogdanovich Guitars Profile.\u003c\/b\u003e Classical luthier writes the book on how to build a guitar. By Mark Small.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSONGBOOK\u003cbr\u003e Darling Cory. \u003c\/b\u003eTraditional, arranged by Jody Stecher. Learn to play a haunting old-time classic arranged for the guitar. By Jody Stecher.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE BASICS\u003cbr\u003e Open Tunings Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn to play in open-G and open-D tunings like blues greats Duane Allman, Ry Cooder, Robert Johnson, and others. By Orville Johnson.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWOODSHED\u003cbr\u003e Block and Rolled Chords Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Use these picking-hand techniques for expressive variations in your chord sounds. By Alex De Grassi.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eKeeping Swing Time with a Metronome.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to interpret music with a jazzy swing feel and practice jazz rhythms with a metronome. By Sean McGowan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876819829,"sku":"May 2012 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG233May_JDoyle.jpg?v=1331941837"},{"product_id":"no-234-june-2013","title":"No. 234, June 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Gear 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe latest guitars, amplification gear, and accessories. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/article\/default.aspx?articleid=27547\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAlternate Tunings Lesson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eUsing simple tunings like dropped D and open D or more exotic tunings like C G D G A D and \u003cbr\u003e D A D G C F can alter how we perceive what is possible on the guitar.  \u003c\/span\u003eBy Alex De Grassi.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/article\/default.aspx?articleid=27594\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Brady\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Irish singer-songwriter talks about his background in traditional music, writing songs for \u003cbr\u003e Bonnie Raitt and Tina Turner, and his aggressive open-tuned acoustic guitar style.  \u003c\/span\u003eBy Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/article\/default.aspx?articleid=27549\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDEPARTMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACOUSTIC CLASSIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eYou're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go\u003c\/b\u003e. Words and music by Bob Dylan. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREAT ACOUSTICS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e1934 Gibson L-00\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e By Derek See.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 1\u003cbr\u003e RainSong Shorty SG Review\u003c\/b\u003e. Acoustic Guitar reviews the carbon-fiber guitar pioneer's latest model. With video. By Adam Levy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 2\u003cbr\u003e Crafter TE 6MH\/BR Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar reviews an all-mahogany cutaway acoustic-electric. With video. By Adam Perlmutter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 3\u003cbr\u003e L.R. Baggs M80 Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar puts L.R Baggs' lastest soundhole pickup through its paces. with Video. By Doug Young.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYER SPOTLIGHT\u003cbr\u003e Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers.\u003c\/b\u003e By Sarah Welsh.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYLIST\u003cbr\u003e Guy Davis, The Adventures of Fishy Waters: In Bed with the Blues.\u003c\/b\u003e By Bill Wagner.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJustin Townes Earle, Nothing's Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now\u003c\/b\u003e. By Mark Smith.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePaco de Lucía, Conciertos: Live in Spain 2010.\u003c\/b\u003e By Julia Crowe.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSidi Toure, Koïma.\u003c\/b\u003e By Sarah Welsh.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTodd Snider, Agnostic Hymns and Stoner Fables.\u003c\/b\u003e By Mike Thomas.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePRIVATE LESSON\u003cbr\u003e Percussive Pop Grooves Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Pete Heitzman on how he gets a huge-sounding, bass-driven acoustic groove. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSHOPTALK\u003cbr\u003e McElroy Guitars Profile.\u003c\/b\u003e Seattle, Washington, luthier Brent McElroy specializes in lattice-braced flattops. By Doug Young.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSONGBOOK\u003cbr\u003e Arkansas Traveler.\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional, arranged by Scott Nygaard. By Scott Nygaard.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLonesome Day.\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional, arranged by Jody Stecher. By Scott Nygaard.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSPECIAL FEATURE (GEAR)\u003cbr\u003e Acoustic Guitar Summer Gear Guide.\u003c\/b\u003e Catch this summer's wave of ingenious accessories, amazing instruments, and excellent music from advertisers in Acoustic Guitar magazine. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE BASICS\u003cbr\u003e Emulating the Mandolin.\u003c\/b\u003e Approximate the techniques used by mandolinists like tremolo and chop chords. With video and tab. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWOODSHED\u003cbr\u003e Fingerstyle Jazz Melody Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn techniques for syncopating, articulating, and harmonizing melodic lines within solo-fingerstyle jazz arrangements. With video and tab. By Sean McGowan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876817901,"sku":"June 2012 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG234June_Bedell_copy.jpg?v=1432941152"},{"product_id":"no-235-july-2012","title":"No. 235, July 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon Ross Fingerstyle Lesson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Canadian guitarist talks about the rhythmic style that has influenced a generation of fingerstylists, including Andy McKee. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/article\/default.aspx?articleid=27525\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLyle Lovett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe singer-songwriter talks about songwriting, the influence of Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt, and why he takes his favorite guitars on the road.  \u003c\/span\u003eBy Derk Richardson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Premier OMs Reviewed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcoustic Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e reviews OMs from Bourgeois, Breedlove, Collings, Huss and Dalton, Martin, and Santa Cruz.  \u003c\/span\u003eBy Doug Young.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDEPARTMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLAYLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDavid Russell, \u003ci\u003eThe Grandeur of the Baroque\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eBy Mark Small.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eACOUSTIC CLASSIC\u003cbr\u003e St. James Infirmary. \u003c\/b\u003eTraditional, arranged by David Hamburger. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e Killing the Blues. Words and music by Rowland Salley. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePRIVATE LESSON\u003cbr\u003e New Blues Lesson. \u003c\/b\u003eOtis Taylor talks about writing and playing in his \"trance blues\" style. By Sean McGowan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 1\u003cbr\u003e Lowden O-22C Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar checks out a jumbo-sized flattop with bold tone and punchy volume. By Doug Young.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 2\u003cbr\u003e Ovation DS778TX Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar reviews Ovation's low-tuned acoustic-electric. By Danny Carnahan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 3\u003cbr\u003e Three Clip-On Tuners Reviewed.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar reviews three new tuners by Intellitouch, Planet Waves, and Snark. By Stevie Coyle.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIN THE STORES\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PLAYER SPOTLIGHT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Pokey LaFarge. Backed by the rollicking South City Three, the St. Louis guitarist prepares a new record while \"breaking in\" a vintage Epiphone archtop. By Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSONG CRAFT\u003cbr\u003e Songwriting Advice from Bruce Cockburn.\u003c\/b\u003e The Canadian songwriter\/guitarist on playing in open tunings and keeping an open mind. By Adam Levy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE BASICS\u003cbr\u003e Swingin' Blues Soloing Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn to play jump blues lead and mix major and minor pentatonic scales, arpeggios, and target notes. By Orville Johnson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSHOPTALK\u003cbr\u003e Monica's Guitars Profile. \u003c\/b\u003eCalifornia luthier Monica Esparza builds classical and flamenco guitars in the Spanish tradition. By Adam Perlmutter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYLIST\u003cbr\u003e Eric Bibb, Deeper in the Well.\u003c\/b\u003e By Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLurrie Bell, The Devil Ain't Got No Music.\u003c\/b\u003e By Bill Wagner.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePaul Rishell, Talking Guitar\u003c\/b\u003e. By Bill Wagner.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTrace Bundy, Elephant King\u003c\/b\u003e. By Julia Crowe.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGordon Lightfoot, All Live\u003c\/b\u003e. By Phil Catalfo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWOODSHED\u003cbr\u003e Jazz Chord Substitutions Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Add variety to common chord progressions with jazzy substitution techniques. \u003cspan\u003eBy Sean McGowan\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSONGBOOK\u003cbr\u003e Careless Love. \u003c\/b\u003eTraditional, arranged by Orville Johnson. By Orville Johnson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGREAT ACOUSTICS\u003cbr\u003e 1938 Arthur Hensel. \u003c\/b\u003eBy David McPherson.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876816301,"sku":"July 2012 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG235_Lovett.jpg?v=1339527146"},{"product_id":"no-236-august-2012","title":"No. 236, August 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePunch Brothers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chris Thile and Chris Eldridge on how the adventurous string band broke out of the bluegrass mold. By Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e50 Years of Takamine Guitars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e How Takamine became an internationally recognized maker of acoustic-electric and classical guitars. By Adam Perlmutter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCustom Guitar Gallery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Acoustic Guitar presents a sample of the guitars you'll find at luthier shows like the Montreal Guitar Show or the Healdsburg Guitar Festival. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDEPARTMENTS\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ACOUSTIC CLASSIC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLast Train to Clarksville.\u003c\/b\u003e Music and lyrics by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e Goodnight Irene. Traditional. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePRIVATE LESSON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eContemporary Flatpicking Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e. 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By David McCarty.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE BASICS\u003cbr\u003e Ragtime Blues Fingerpicking Lesson. \u003c\/b\u003eLearn to play syncopated ragtime phrases in the style of Blind Blake and others. With video and tab. By Orville Johnson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e SPECIAL FEATURE (GEAR)\u003cbr\u003e . \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSHOPTALK\u003cbr\u003e Alternative Tonewoods. \u003c\/b\u003eWhy eco-friendly woods and FSC certification matter to guitar makers. By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYLIST\u003cbr\u003e Brandi Carlile, \u003ci\u003eBear Creek\u003c\/i\u003e. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Olney, \u003ci\u003eThe Stone\u003c\/i\u003e. By Céline Keating.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoudon Wainwright, \u003ci\u003eOlder Than My Old Man Now\u003c\/i\u003e. By Phil Catalfo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Thorn,\u003ci\u003e What the Hell is Goin' On?\u003c\/i\u003e. By Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem, \u003ci\u003eSome Bright Morning\u003c\/i\u003e. By Céline Keating.\u003cbr\u003e Ray Wylie Hubbard, \u003ci\u003eThe Grifter's Hymnal\u003c\/i\u003e. By Michael Lohr.\u003cbr\u003e Rory Block, \u003ci\u003eI Belong to the Band: A Tribute to Rev. Gary Davis. By Bill Wagner.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Trampled By Turtles, \u003ci\u003eStars and Satellites\u003c\/i\u003e. By Sarah Welsh.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWOODSHED\u003cbr\u003e Create Solo Lines from Chord Shapes. \u003c\/b\u003eUse familiar open-position chord shapes like E, C, and A to build lead lines that will fit any chord progression. With video and tab. By Sean McGowan.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Enhancing the Alternating Bass. \u003c\/b\u003eEmbellish your fingerstyle bass lines with passing tones, pinches, and accents. With video and tab. By Alex De Grassi.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SONGBOOK\u003cbr\u003e Stand By Me. \u003c\/b\u003eWords and Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Ben E. King. By Nick Charles.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Wreck of the Old 97. \u003c\/b\u003eLearn to play a traditional classic arranged for the guitar by Jody Stecher. With video and tab. By Jody Stecher.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e GREAT ACOUSTICS\u003cbr\u003e 1985 Takamine EF360S. \u003c\/b\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876521801,"sku":"August 2012 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG236Aug_Takamine.jpg?v=1344638838"},{"product_id":"no-237-september-2012","title":"No. 237, September 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegal Flattops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The history and instruments of the Regal Guitar Company. By Bob Carlin.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePiedmont Guitar Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The players and techniques of this roots\/blues fingerpicking guitar style. By Steve James.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/article\/default.aspx?articleid=27571\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJustin Townes Earle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The songwriter discusses his idiosyncratic fingerpicking style, his new Loar L0-16, and battling personal demons. By Kenny Berkowitz.\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/article\/default.aspx?articleid=28086\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDEPARTMENTS\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e GREAT ACOUSTICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e1970s LoPrinzi LR-15\u003c\/b\u003e. By Orville Johnson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 1\u003cbr\u003e Martin DCPA4 Siris Review. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcoustic Guitar \u003c\/i\u003ereviews Martin's new cutaway-dreadnought with exotic woods and clever electronics. With video. By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 2\u003cbr\u003e Simon and Patrick Woodland Pro Folk Review.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eAcoustic Guitar\u003c\/i\u003e reviews an affordable vintage-inspired small-body flattop. With video. By Adam Perlmutter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYER SPOTLIGHT\u003cbr\u003e Hobart Brothers and Lil' Sis Hobart.\u003c\/b\u003e Freedy Johnston, Susan Cowsill, and Jon Dee Graham put aside their solo careers for a rare group project. By Shay Quillen.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYLIST\u003cbr\u003e Chris Smither, \u003ci\u003eHundred Dollar Valentine.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eBy Phil Catalfo.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Davy Graham, \u003ci\u003eAnthology\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Glen Hansard, \u003ci\u003eRhythm and Repose\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eBy Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Marley's Ghost, \u003ci\u003eJubilee\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eBy Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Peter Mulvey, \u003ci\u003eThe Good Stuff\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eBy Céline Keating.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sara Watkins, \u003ci\u003eSun Midnight Sun\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eBy Mike Thomas.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Shawn Colvin, \u003ci\u003eAll Fall Down\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eBy Mike Thomas.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Boxcars, \u003ci\u003eAll In\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eBy Kenny Berkowitz.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSHOPTALK\u003cbr\u003e All About Acoustic Amps.\u003c\/b\u003e How to choose the right amp for your guitar and performance setting. By Doug Young.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSONG CRAFT\u003cbr\u003e Writing the Blues.\u003c\/b\u003e The 12-bar blues is the most common form, but there are many other progressions you can use to write your blues away. By Adam Levy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e8 SONGS TO PLAY \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaint Louis Blues\u003c\/strong\u003e - W.C. 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By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWOODSHED\u003cbr\u003e Articulating a Melody Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to embellish a musical phrase with hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides. By Alex De Grassi.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFinding Solo Ideas Within Scales.\u003c\/b\u003e Explore patterns within familiar scale fingerings for melodic and interesting solos. With video and tab. By Jane Miller.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eACOUSTIC CLASSIC\u003cbr\u003e On a Monday.\u003c\/b\u003e Words and music by Huddie Ledbetter. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePRIVATE LESSON\u003cbr\u003e Swing Guitar Soloing Lesson.\u003c\/b\u003e Marcy Marxer on learning to improvise out of chord positions and embellishing melodies. By Scott Nygaard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876521013,"sku":"September 2012 Digital","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG237Sept_JTEarle.jpg?v=1346453813"},{"product_id":"no-238-october-2012","title":"No. 238, October 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRS Guitars Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e How one of America's most successful electric guitar companies became a top maker of high-end acoustics. With video. By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiatonic Chord Changes Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A songwriter's guide to major and minor chord progressions. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rodney Crowell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The master songwriter talks about his rhythm-heavy guitar style, his collaboration with writer Mary Karr on Kin, and his Nashville days with Guy Clark, Mickey Newbury, and Townes Van Zandt. By Derk Richardson.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDEPARTMENTS\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ACOUSTIC CLASSIC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLandslide.\u003c\/b\u003e Music and lyrics by Stevie Nicks. By Andrew DuBrock.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child.\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional, arranged by Peter Penhallow. By Peter Penhallow.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGREAT ACOUSTICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e1930 Martin 000-45.\u003c\/b\u003e By Steven Dembroski.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIN THE STORES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIn the Stores.\u003c\/b\u003e By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eComposite Acoustics OX RAW Review. \u003c\/b\u003eAcoustic Guitar reviews a thin-body acoustic-electric made with carbon fiber materials. With video. By Adam Perlmutter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiMarzio Angel Pickup System Review.\u003c\/b\u003e Acoustic Guitar reviews DiMarzio's new two-pickup setup. By Teja Gerken.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePLAYER SPOTLIGHT\u003cbr\u003e Anais Mitchell. \u003c\/b\u003eHow a vintage Gibson Kalamazoo changed the way the singer-songwriter plays and composes. 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\u003cb\u003eAllison Guitars:\u003c\/b\u003e Texas guitar maker offers a wide range of individually crafted acoustics and electrics. \u003ci\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLAYLIST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEEKLY WORKOUT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFlat Keys and Open Strings:\u003c\/b\u003e How to use open strings in melodies, chords, and arpeggios when playing in the keys of F, Bb, Eb, and even Ab. \u003ci\u003eBy Scott Nygaard.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSONGBOOK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eBron-Yr-Aur:\u003c\/b\u003e Led Zeppelin \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e82 GREAT ACOUSTICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Gibson HG-24. \u003ci\u003eBy Derek 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http:\/\/www.acousticguitar.com\/Magazine\/Issues\/249#sthash.NpGq7pil.dpuf\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; top: -1999px; left: -1988px;\" id=\"stcpDiv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"colum\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 TIPS FOR BETTER ACCOMPANIMENT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to make your guitar parts more distinctive and deepen the impact of your songs. \u003ci\u003eBy Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATTY GRIFFIN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter digging into gospel and touring with Robert Plant’s Band of Joy, the singer-songwriter returns with the all-original American Kid. \u003ci\u003eBy Derk Richardson.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMICHAEL GURIAN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom his days as a luthier in the 1960s and ’70s to running a successful parts factory, Michael Gurian has had a long and influential life in the guitar trade. \u003ci\u003eBy Orville Johnson.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eACOUSTIC CLASSIC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe River.\u003c\/b\u003e Words and music by Bruce Springsteen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRIVATE LESSON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Folk Song Accompaniment:\u003c\/b\u003e Jefferson Hamer on the flatpicking and hybrid-picking styles he uses to accompany folk ballads. \u003ci\u003eBy Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW GEAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGibson J-35:\u003c\/b\u003e Gibson brings back a classic slope-shoulder, this time with stage-ready electronics. \u003ci\u003eBy Adam Levy.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"colum\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoulder Creek ECGC-7VB:\u003c\/b\u003e Stylish, affordable acoustic-electric with contemporary features. \u003ci\u003eBy Adam Perlmutter.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZoom A3:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean, compact preamp provides myriad effects, modeling, and EQ to help you color and perfect your amplified sound. \u003ci\u003eBy Doug Young.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLAYER SPOTLIGHT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAoife O’Donovan:\u003c\/b\u003e The voice of Crooked Still and the Goat Rodeo Sessions steps out solo. \u003ci\u003eBy Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSONGCRAFT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePainting Pictures:\u003c\/b\u003e Ellis Paul shares tips and exercises that can help you sharpen your lyrics. \u003ci\u003eBy Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE BASICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeventh Chords:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to build major seventh, minor seventh, dominant seventh, and other seventh chords. \u003ci\u003eBy Andrew DuBrock.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"colum last\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHOPTALK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTraugott Guitars:\u003c\/b\u003e California solo guitar maker offers ultra high-end steel-strings. \u003ci\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLAYLIST\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEEKLY WORKOUT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAscending and Descending Slurs:\u003c\/b\u003e These hammer-on and pull-off exercises will strengthen your hand and increase your finger independence. \u003ci\u003eBy Scott Nygaard.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGREAT ACOUSTICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1965 Goya T-18. \u003ci\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n- See more at: http:\/\/www.acousticguitar.com\/Magazine\/Issues\/250#sthash.N2qetXu\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJASON ISBELL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow the former Drive-By Trucker, newly sober, dug deep on the songs of \u003cem\u003eSoutheastern\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eBy Kenny Berkowitz.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLASSIC STEEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVirtuoso fingerstylists Michael Chapdelaine, Tony McManus, and Tim Sparks face the challenges of adopting the classical repertoire to the steel-string guitar. \u003cem\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCORDOBA GUITARS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA visit to the nylon-string guitar company’s new American shop, where it’s building a new Master Series inspired by iconic classical luthiers. \u003cem\u003eBy Adam Perlmutter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRIVATE LESSON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlternate-Tuning Accompaniment: How award-winning fingerstylist Vicki Genfan uses alternate tunings and tapping techniques to accompany songs. \u003cem\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACOUSTIC CLASSIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Thing Called Love\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by John Hiatt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW GEAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManuel Rodriguez FG Madagascar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedar-top classical carries on the Spanish tradition.\u003cem\u003e By Adam Levy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIbanez AEG1011:\u003c\/strong\u003e Impressively crafted and affordable acoustic-electric with traditional vibe and contemporary playability. \u003cem\u003eBy Adam Perlmutter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamaha THR5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny feature-laden amp is a perfect practice partner. \u003cem\u003eBy Doug Young. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN THE STORES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLAYER SPOTLIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuke Winslow-King:\u003c\/strong\u003e The singer-songwriter and slide player digs into gospel, jazz, and country blues. \u003cem\u003eBy Kenny Berkowitz.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE BASICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Percussive Grooves:\u003c\/strong\u003e How to power up your rhythm parts with muting and string percussion. \u003cem\u003eBy Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHOPTALK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassical Innovations:\u003c\/strong\u003e How the modern classical guitar has evolved in the 20th and 21st centuries. \u003cem\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOLIDAY SHOPPING ESSENTIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders sound off on 5 essential items they can’t live without. \u003cem\u003eBy Greg Olwell. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLAYLIST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEEKLY WORKOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicking-Hand Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e These fingerstyle exercises will help you build strength and independence in your picking-hand fingers. \u003cem\u003eBy Sean McGowan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWOODSHED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaping Your Diatonic Solos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Improve your rock guitar solos by thinking critically about what you play. \u003cem\u003eBy Andrew DuBrock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSONGBOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Gypsy Davy”\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional, arr. by Jody Stecher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Guardame Las Vacas”\u003c\/strong\u003e Music by Luis de Narváez, arr. by Patrick Francis.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGREAT ACOUSTICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoshia de Jonge Classical. \u003cem\u003eBy Teja Gerken.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"stcpDiv\" style=\"position: absolute; top: -1999px; left: -1988px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\" id=\"mainWr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid_9 issue\" 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Everything you need to know to order your dream guitar; \u003cb\u003eGiving Tree Band\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e Rootsy, timeless acoustic music from an eight-piece ensemble with a focus on sustainable living; \u003cb\u003eHow a Guitar Can be Re-Topped\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e Replacing a top for repair or tonal alteration; \u003cb\u003eMust-Know Bluegrass Vocabulary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e A guide to practical licks every flatpicker should know. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLessons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEvan Hirschelman Lesson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e The classical guitarist explains how he integrates slurs, arpeggios, and large interval leaps into his compositions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecord on an iPhone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e Improve the recording quality of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch with these dedicated recording apps and mics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlay Leads with Arpeggios.\u003c\/b\u003e Open up your lead playing by integrating arpeggios into the mix, just like the guitarists in the Allman. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eGear Reviews:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHuss\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eand \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eDalton \u003c\/b\u003eDS-12 Custom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLuna \u003c\/b\u003eVicki Genfan Signature Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"block\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stringletter","offers":[{"title":"PDF Digital","offer_id":876846289,"sku":"March 2011 Digital","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/7482\/products\/AG219Cover.jpg?v=1406933811"},{"product_id":"no-262-october-2014","title":"No. 262, October 2014","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"block\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBells’ Toll for Mike Auldridge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe late Dobro pioneer answers final call with \u003ci\u003eThree Bells\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBY ORVILLE JOHNSON\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRighteous Sister\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAni DiFranco, and the sometimes-harsh realities of being a ‘feminist icon’\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBY MARK SEGAL KEMP\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIAL FOCUS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Sell Your Music\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e century look at DIY distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Beat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBarr Brothers show no rest for the wicked with \u003ci\u003eSleeping Operator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"block\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSongcraft\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDawn Landes flies the coop on \u003ci\u003eBluebird\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere’s How\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA note-for-note beginner’s guide to reading music\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLick ‘em and slide, with these bottleneck basics\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeekly Workout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTake the melody and run!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlaylist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRobyn Hitchcock takes stock with \u003ci\u003eThe Man Upstairs\u003c\/i\u003e; 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reunion results in a tour and first studio album in 24 years\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBY JEFFREY PEPPER RODGERS\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIAL FOCUS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Next Guitar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you need to know to take the next step in your acoustic guitar journey \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEWS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Beat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAllman Brothers end on a loud note\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"block\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSongcraft\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDoug Paisley’s not-so-silly little love songs\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHow to rock your accompaniment with ‘5’ chords\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeekly Workout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWalk your jazz bass lines with chord accompaniment \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere’s How\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSafety tips for traveling with your guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKitbag\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eImprove the sound of your home-recording space\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlaylist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDamien Rice’s charming third effort, \u003ci\u003eMy Favourite Faded Fantasy\u003c\/i\u003e, plus new releases by Luke Winslow-King, Laurie Lewis and Kathy Kallick, Rome, the Alt, and David Childers\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuitar Guru\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when your flattop loses its flat top? \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreat Acoustics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHank Williams’ Other 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Again\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Cash’s Native American-themed protest album \u003cem\u003eBitter Tears\u003c\/em\u003e gets an all-star remake\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBY JEFFREY PEPPER RODGERS\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear of the Folksinger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFormer Carolina Chocolate Drop Dom Flemons gets back to the basics on his solo debut\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBY DAVID MENCONI\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcoustic Shell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTrampled by Turtles guitarist Dave Simonett reflects on his migration from rock ‘n’ roll to string-band music\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBY JEFFREY PEPPER RODGERS\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSPECIAL FOCUS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuitars under $600\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWant a great guitar at a great price? 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