Guitarists – The Guitar Accompanist

Several years ago, while browsing in a large, well-known chain bookstore near Union Square in Manhattan I happened across a … Continue ReadingGuitar: An American Life

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Guitarists You Know By Ear

February 24, 2012

How many guitarists do you know by ear? You know, those players that you recognize after hearing three or four … Continue ReadingGuitarists You Know By Ear

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Mark Knopfler – Accompany Yourself!

February 10, 2012

Name as many acts as you can where the lead singer, main songwriter and lead guitarist are the same person. … Continue ReadingMark Knopfler – Accompany Yourself!

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“I’m Already Playing Too Many Notes!”

February 7, 2012

A few weeks ago I watched a video from Christie’s, the famous auction house. It seems that Richard Gere was … Continue Reading“I’m Already Playing Too Many Notes!”

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Do Guitarists Need Music Theory?

November 15, 2011November 22, 2011

This argument has raged since the invention of popular music and has reached fever pitch in the rock era. Do … Continue ReadingDo Guitarists Need Music Theory?

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Larry Campbell

October 25, 2011November 2, 2011

Larry Campbell is a multi-instrumentalist and producer with an impressive list of credits. With a career as a supporting musician … Continue ReadingLarry Campbell

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Bo Ramsey

October 13, 2011October 18, 2011

Bo Ramsey is a guitar player and producer. Working predominately in the Americana genre he has produced albums for artists … Continue ReadingBo Ramsey