Let's Get Physical This Holiday Season
Welcome to to the December holiday edition of Guitar Nine's on-line magazine. Consider giving the gift that continues to offer the best sound quality out there. Whether it's for yourself, your family members, or for your best friend, the CD is still a great stocking stuffer for the musical enthusiast in your life. Recently we've added another 19 titles to the site, including instrumental CDs by Logic?, Alex Ehrsam, Nili Brosh, Jai, Gregg Bissonette, Marty Friedman, GuitarChina.com, Michael Harris, Prashant Aswani, Hrant Bedoyan, Doug Johns, Dave Celentano, Mike Orlando, Robert Dzurilla, Phi Yaan-Zek, Jason Sadites, T.D. Clark and Bruce Arnold. You can now listen to and order 1816 instrumental releases by 1155 different artists.
In this issue
2-Note Sequences For Lead Guitar Soloing
Paul Tauterouff is back with an easy to play sequence that can help you to create some new and interesting sounds.
Chasing The Perfect Tone
There are a lot of ways to go about finding your signature tone.
Economy Picking Demystified
Juan Coronado shows how playing circles with the pick can help you play scales faster by economizing the movement.
Extended Arpeggios, Part 1
Scott Allen begins his tour of arpeggio-land with beautiful seventh chord arpeggios.
Fretboard Visualization
Joe continues onward in the series of practicing techniques that require no physical practice.
Grinch Lesson
Mike Campese serves up a holiday treat - his take on the Grinch's theme song.
How To Prepare For Gigs And Make Your Live Shows Better
The very best way to get more people to repeatedly come out and see your band play live is word of mouth.
Interview: Nili Brosh
I still discover a lot of music by word of mouth, seeing what my friends are listening to. I have always bought music and still do.
Interview: Stuart Hamm
I am very fortunate to know and have worked with an amazing variety of musicians, so I can write a piece of music with someone in mind.
Lead Guitar Phrasing
Nick has new ideas for making your own licks come alive.
Newsletter December-January 2010
Guitar Nine Records December-January 2010 newsletter.
The Rediscovered: Alastair Greene
Applying Wisdom To Blues/Rock
The Rediscovered: Chris Schatz
Austrian Instrumentalist Balances Melody & Virtuosity
The Rediscovered: Danny Blitz
Rockin' Tinsel Town With Furious Energy
The Rediscovered: Stoney Curtis Band
Wickedly Raw Blues Unleashed
Songwriting Tips From Singe
Here are nine songwriting tips you can use right away, regardless of your current level of technique.
There Are No 10 Steps To Stardom
Music industry guru Christopher Knab destroys the notion of the 10-step program to entertainment success.
Zone Recording: Tour Preparation
Canadian guitarist David Martone enters the world of project management, as he preps for supporting the Satriani tour.