Fingerstyle Forum

National anthems played in fingerstyle - The cd now available too

feeds@yuku.com (krautio) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:42:41 GMT

Hi!

I am 34 years old guitarist from Finland. I have released my debut cd "Fifteen National Anthems & One Acoustic Guitar" in October 2009. The cd includes 15 national anthems and three movie themes played in fingerstyle by a single acoustic guitar. The cd also contains instructional videos and guitar tabulatures (for Guitar Pro and as JPG images) as data files.

I have found out that a lot of national anthems are played with electric guitar but very rarely in...

accurate hygrometer found, cheap

feeds@yuku.com (hemet) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:28:47 GMT

We all know about the importance of humidification. As an owner of a fine, all wood guitar and living in the desert I am constantly concerned about my guitar drying out. I have had a good hygrometer in the case as well as a sponge/baggie and Oasis but I have been concerned that the hygrometer is working correctly. On another forum a guy named Larry recommended the Springfield model at Walmart. I went ahead and got one and it agrees with the one that is in there that cost me a lot more so my...

Altering tempo (demonstration included)

feeds@yuku.com (phantasia) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:36:38 GMT

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF5uKIB7Kuo

I was wondering if it's "too much" playing around with the tempo in this arrangement of mine. Should tempo alteration be used more sparsely?

My version of Andy McKee - Drifting

feeds@yuku.com (kar1zmalex) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:27:17 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaeQC04EJNs

My first two fingerstyle arrangements!

feeds@yuku.com (phantasia) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:52:17 GMT

Gigi d'agostino - L'amour toujours (I'll fly with you):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIeL2Z8ToCc

Elton John - Can you feel the love tonight (Lion King):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPO0yYBzUk

All kinds of feedback is welcome =)

Ramirez 125 Anos Classical Guitar For Sale or Trade

feeds@yuku.com (plectrum54) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:44:55 GMT

I have a like-new Ramirez 125 Anos for sale or trade for a steel string fingerpicker. It is an excellent guitar with great tone, volume and sustain. And that's with the action set very low for a classical. But even with the low action there is no buzzing. This is the Estudio model and is made entirely from solid woods with a German spruce top and Indian rosewood sides and back. It has an ebony fingerboard and cedar neck. The scale length is 650mm. I purchased this new recently,...

lefty strung righty

feeds@yuku.com (edinitaly) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:56:29 GMT

Anybody know any lefty guitarists who play lefty-strung-righty able to fingerpick (beside Elizabeth Cotton)? Would be interested in tips, videos, etc. Thanks

Ed

affordable fingerstyle guitar

feeds@yuku.com (hemet) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:03:07 GMT

My daughter gave me an early Christmas present, its a long story, so I have some cash to finally get a real fingerstyle guitar. I am talking to a guy about an Eastman AC308 for $700. 1 3/4 nut with 24.9" scale neck. I dont know what the string spacing at the bridge is but someone said theirs is 2 1/8. For me that would be a dealbreaker. I have seen the brand in the past and they are pretty but the sound has been less than spectacular. I talked to a guy that has watched their development...

Fingerstyle magazine

feeds@yuku.com (hemet) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:56:48 GMT

I have heard that the Fingerstyle magazine got new backers and have an issue out. The person that I talked to that had one, I have heard many others say this also online but I dont know them personally, said it looks better than ever. He said the editor is the same so the approach should be the same. I thought it was a great magazine in the past so I am going to order a subscription as an investment in my playing and as a way to enhance the enjoyment of my chosen genre. Thought you might want...

source for Propik thumbpicks

feeds@yuku.com (hemet) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:35:13 GMT

That pretty much says it, I am wanting to try Propiks as an economical first step toward trying Red Bear thumb picks which are way expensive. I can buy Propiks from several places but all the ones I know of have ridiculous shipping charges. Any ideas related to any of this?

Vin Downes "So She Spins" Video on Youtube.com

feeds@yuku.com (notdavey) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:30:57 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH7C3ExFVE4

A music video of "So She Spins". Music by Vin Downes. Direction and Cinematography by Anthony Saint James.

From the album "Skies and Openings"
Copyright 2009 Vin Downes
www.vindownes.com

Anthony Saint James
www.anthonysaintjames.com...

RECORDING KING ROS-626 12-FRET 000 CENTURY SERIES

feeds@yuku.com (Musictree) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:52:32 GMT

RECORDING KING ROS-626 12-FRET 000 CENTURY Studio SERIES - Rooted in early 20th century designs, the ROS-626 has quickly become popular and sought after. Features all solid woods acoustic African mahogany back & sides, Sitka spruce top, 20 frets total with 12-fret clear to body, V-profile mahogany neck 1-13/16" wide @ nut, 25.4" scale, adjustable truss rod, radiused ebony...

FS: 10 Instructional video tapes - in UK

feeds@yuku.com (TOJones) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:41:47 GMT

I'm selling 10 instructional video tapes plus tab booklets on eBay. The tapes are in VHS PAL format and suitable for machines used in UK. The lessons are all for fingerstyle/fingerpicking acoustic guitarists. Artists providing the lessons include Stefan Grossman, Duck Baker, Rory Block, Martin Simpson, Buster B. Jones etc.

The eBay link is

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence

feeds@yuku.com (palka) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:14:56 GMT

Here's my fingerstyle arrangement for this beautiful tune by Sakamoto:

If you'd like to play it, do grab the tab here. Hope you like it

tortoise flatpick test

feeds@yuku.com (hemet) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:34:18 GMT

Hey yes I know that we here are fingerpickers but I imagine that you guys have flatpicks too. I have heard for years the magic of a real tortoise pick and recently had the opportunity to test one, actually two. I tested them against my usual Fender celluloid. They were the same size but the TS was a little thinner, .042" compared to .045". I could not hear any difference in tone or noise. I have super sensitive hearing and can tell the difference between different picks I have...

Trio of Electro-Voice Condenser Mics

feeds@yuku.com (Rick Ruskin) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:38:41 GMT

3 Electro-Voice CS15E cardioid condenser mics. All work perfectly. Cosmetics on 2 are fair. The other looks very good. Specs can be seen
here.

This model is quite possibly the best mic EV ever made. It sounds excellent on everything. So much so that I keep 4 in my studio at all times.
Asking $175.00 each for the cosmetically...

performance notes symbols, what do they mean ?

feeds@yuku.com (vasilis) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:32:36 GMT

Hello everybody...
I found some performance notes symbols in some of Andy McKee's tabs (w standard notation) and I would like some clarification.
The symbols are:
R.Tap, L.Tap,
T.I.M.A,
Neck Bend,
L. Bar,
B (with an upward or downward arrow on its left)
L.X.,
L.S.,
R.S.,
R.X.T,
R.X.L,

I know that the 5 last symbols have to do with percussive taps on the body of the guitar but I don't know how....

McAlister D-18 Style Guitar - $6000.00

feeds@yuku.com (Rick Ruskin) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:41:57 GMT

Custom D-18 style guitar built in 2001 by Roy McAlister. (Luthier for Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Graham Nash, & Marc Cohen, myself, & many others.) Beautifully figured Honduran Mahogany back & sides with a very distinctive Adirondack spruce top. Matching buffalo horn bridge & end pins. This instrument is in mint condition, plays and sounds great, comes with a Cedar Creek hard shell case, and an extended warranty from McAlister Guitars. Buyer pays shipping/insurance from...

New Fingerstyle Guitar Arrangements

feeds@yuku.com (dan1el070) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:22:14 GMT

I've uploaded my latest fingerstyle guitar arrangements to my youtube channel.

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hello??

feeds@yuku.com (davechlad) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:18:25 GMT

I hope im doing this rite. I would like to say hello to everyone seeings that im new. Im a singer song writer/ instrumentalist and have been trying to hone my finger style picking this last year. is there a place for posting links for advice or critique? ok..im off ot explore the forum. dave