Beat The Heat With New Instructional Columns
Welcome to the August edition of the Guitar Nine on-line magazine. Chord/melody playing, improvisation and songwriting are just a sample of the topics covered in this issue, giving guitarists tools to improve their playing ability, and help with composition and originality. In total, three guest columnists have submitted six excellent articles on musical topics of interest to practicing musicians. After working through the information and lessons, please sample some excellent music released by the over 1400 musicians we've worked with over the past 22 years! Notably, we've now published over 220 artist interviews, while over 210 musicians and industry experts have written close to 1200 guest columns for this site since 1996.
In this issue
"The Fire Within"
Mike has a new album, "The Fire Within". and breaks down a few of the notable tracks.
Creating And Playing Chord/Melody Arrangements On Guitar - Part 1
A way of playing your guitar where you can sound full and complete without needing someone else to play with you.
Creating And Playing Chord/Melody Arrangements On Guitar - Part 2
Avoiding these crippling mistakes will eliminate frustration and lead to satisfying arrangements.
Guitar Nine's Attic: Home Pages
A selection of Guitar Nine (former Guitar Nine Records) home page designs from 1996 through 2018.
Key Changes: One Technique That Will Make Or Break Your Composition
Write an inspirational song that people actually want to listen to by incorporating different keys.
Newsletter August-September 2018
Guitar Nine's August-September 2018 newsletter.
Two Simple Ways That Will Improve Your Guitar Improvisation Game
Write an inspirational song that people actually want to listen to by incorporating different keys.
Writing Songs That Don't Suck
If your songs are pleasant to listen to, but not the most captivating, check out these tips.