ROCKtober Is Instrumental Guitar Month
Welcome to to the October edition of Guitar Nine's on-line magazine. Guitar Nine marks the sixth annual Instrumental Guitar Month, a great time to remember, support, discover, promote, and celebrate the many practitioners of this near-underground musical sub-genre. Tell a friend, open a seasonal beverage and enjoy some great music! Recently we've added another 10 titles to the site, including instrumental CDs by Neil Haverstick, Asaf Sirkis Trio, Mortimer Nelson, Powell Young, Marty Young, GuitarChina.com, Lyden Moon, Khan Manuel, Paul Tauterouff and Susan McDonald. You can now listen to and order 1813 instrumental releases by 1155 different artists. Visit the Instrumental Guitar Showcase to browse and listen to all of these dynamic recordings, or check out our recommendations page.
In this issue
Back To The Basics
Putting the focus on the metaphysical aspects of the playing the guitar.
Craft, Creativity And Customization
Kole teaches three essential and very effective concepts for making music.
A Harmonic Minor
You can use the Harmonic Minor scale to add exotic twists to your solos.
How To Create Soulful Guitar Solos
X marks the spot with simple but very powerful strategies on how to achieve more by playing less.
Interview: Patrick Vega
What works for me is a real life approach mixed with the internet stuff. The Internet by itself is just digital overkill for all of us suffering from ADHD. Everyone has 47 social media profiles, a web page, and ends up sitting in front of the computer all day.
Need Help Starting A Successful Career In Music?
Do you need immediate help starting a successful career in music? Here are four things that will put you on the right track.
Newsletter October-November 2010
Guitar Nine Records October-November 2010 newsletter.
Off The Wall Music Marketing Ideas
Music industry guru Christopher Knab prods musicians and bands to get creative and think outside of the box.
Phrygian Dominant
Mike Campese returns to revisit more ideas for the Phrygian Dominant scale.
Physical Practice Alternatives
Here are different ways of musical practice that do not have to be done at home or in a studio.
The Rediscovered: Albert Cummings
From The Heart Of The Blues
The Rediscovered: Surf Report
Hard-Driving Guitar Surf Music
The Rediscovered: Trikus
Hard Edged Rhythms & Meditative Melodies
The Rediscovered: Walter Trout Band
Welcome (Back) To The Jungle
Speed Picking Mechanics
Take one thing, one approach, one pattern - and master it.
Zone Recording: Ziua Chitarelor 3
Canadian guitarist David Martone talks about his latest clinic and show in Bucharest, Romania.