Summer Promotions Extended Into Autumn

Promotions Include Ken Burtch and Handz Of Danz

October-November 2002 · October 2002

Welcome to the October edition of Guitar Nine's online magazine. Summer promotions have been extended and current deals include buying any five CDs and getting a free copy of Ken Burtch's CD, and buying a copy of "Handz Of Danz" to get a free Guitar Nine white t-shirt! Click the "Current Specials" link at right for a rundown of the latest deals. In addition, we've added 32 new releases to the site, including instrumental CDs by Andy Martin, Michael Knight, Robbie Angelucci, Quarteto Nuevo, Joel Newton Situation, Doug Stapp, Martin Schmidt, Goncalo Pereira, Chris Poland, Benny Jansson, Tony Hernando, Adrian Galysh, Al DiMeola, Alien Cowboys, Tony Smotherman, Nick Thompson, Denny Freeman, Andrew Mah, Gambale, Hamm & Smith, Larry Carlton, Pat Metheny Group, Strunz/Farah, Rob Sbar, Chris Korblein, Scott Helland, Ken Hatfield, Michael Hedges, Hellecasters, Buckethead, Stride and The Honkeys. You can now listen to and order 963 instrumental releases by 553 different artists. Visit the Instrumental Guitar Showcase to browse and listen to all of these dynamic recordings, or check out our recommendations page. If you've released an instrumental project, get all the details about merchandising through Guitar Nine, and decide if it's right for your music (if you've released a guitar-oriented CD with vocals, click here).

In this issue

27 columns

Guest Columnists

Be Thou My Vision

Steve Pappas

Steve Pappas is back with another piece for solo fingerstyle guitar originating from Ireland.

Guest Columnists

Benefits Of Professional Mastering

Paul Abbott

Ace mastering engineer and guitarist Paul Abbott discusses how mastering can mean the difference between a good-sounding CD and a professional CD.

Guest Columnists

Chord Substitution

Andy Martin

Systems and ways to organize large clumps of knowledge in the area of chord construction.

Guest Columnists

Combining Pentatonic Shapes

Mike Campese

More ways to master the fretboard through the use of the pentatonic scale.

Guest Columnists

The Four Big "W's"

Brian Loyd

Hard questions to ask yourself before your next recording session begins.

Guest Columnists

Hybrid Picking Carrots and Grapes

Curtis

How to develop the ability to use right hand figers along with the pick.

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Intervals Forwards And Backwards

Andy Martin

Gain control over your instrument and improve your ear for harmonies.

Interviews

Interview: Andy Martin

Dan McAvinchey

Let's face it, it is hard to get a label to pick you up and understand your visions. On the other hand, doing an independent release, you have control and you learn a lot. Sure, it is hard work, but I love to work hard for a dream!

Interviews

Interview: Thomas Larsson

Dan McAvinchey

The Internet itself is a huge jungle. I believe it gives a chance for those who don't make it via a traditional label or distributor, if they know how to reach the audience.

Guest Columnists