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Thank you for subscribing to the GuitarSam eZine! We will not make this private mailing list available to other organizations. As of May 1, 1999, the only way to receive our free eZine is for you to subscribe to it. Prior to that, we were sending sample copies to viewers who had contacted us for information, or placed an order with us. (Thank you!) To SUBSCRIBE to the GuitarSam eZine, email us at kevin@guitarsam.com with the word "subscribe". To UNSUBSCRIBE to the GuitarSam eZine (don't do it!) email us at kevin@guitarsam.com with the word "remove". If you know someone else who would also enjoy the GuitarSam eZine, please forward a copy to them. If you have been forwarded a copy from a friend, and you wish to subscribe, please email us at the link above.
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..and many other world-renowned guitars, banjos, mandolins, keyboards, amplifiers, effects, drums, music books and accessories. Some manufacturers do not yet (or in one case, do not any longer) allow their products to be advertised on the Internet. Please email or call us to check on lines we haven't listed. playitagainsam@drbs.com We ship worldwide. For shipping prices in the 48 connected United States, see our shipping chart at http://www.guitarsam.com/services/order.htm If you live outside of that area, email us for a discounted shipping quote. Q> Do you have any suggestions for playing slide guitar? I've tried over and over, but I'm just not getting it. A> There are a few very important guidelines to work with. First, be aware that the heavier your strings are, the easier it will be to get a good slide sound. Playing slide with super-light strings is not impossible, but it is much more difficult to get a good sound, and also harder to prevent the slide from knocking onto the fingerboard. It's also easier to play slide on a guitar with higher action. You'll notice that pros usually have one guitar specifically set up for playing slide. Next, make sure your slide is the right size for you. It should feel comfortable, not too tight, not too loose. If you can start out learning with the slide on your pinkie finger, you will still have playability from the rest of your hand while wearing the slide. Some players prefer their ring finger, as it has more strength and better aim, but if you start with your pinkie, it will learn fast! Touch the strings lightly with the slide, don't press down. Keep the slide parallel with the frets, and remember, you need to play exactly over the fret, not behind it like when you're fretting. Your slide is acting like a fret. Also, lightly dampen the strings behind the slide with your other fingers. This will keep unwanted harmonics and overtones from sounding. For musical tips about many instruments and music topics, see SoundAdvice, our FAQ site at http://www.guitarsam.com/soad/soundadvice.htm
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Ed Roseman, author of "Edly's Music Theory for Practical People", ($25.00) and "Edly Paints the Ivories Blue", ($12.00) has just released new, improved, revised second editions of both books. Both books have been given face-lifts and significant guts transplants. Don't worry, though, the hearts are still in the right place, and the prices haven't changed, meaning that they now offer more value and content for the same money. Both books are available from us, either by phoning us, or printing out our blank order sheet at http://www.guitarsam.com/services/order.htm and then mailing or faxing it to us.
What is music theory, anyway? You hear so much about it, but does anybody really know what it is? Edly does! Scales? Chords? Keys? Ear-training? Modes? Toads? If you need help connecting the musical dots or playing musical works, send us your best (or dumbest) questions, and we'll have Edly, one of Earth's leading music theory experts, field the responses. We can't guarantee that all questions will be answered right away, but you do your best with the questions, and we'll do our best in getting you answers. We'll start with the Q+A next month. To get your head keyed in the right direction, visit Edly's website "Musical EdVentures" at http://www.edly.com Beam your music theory questions to us at playitagainsam@drbs.com
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"How to Accompany a Singer-Songwriter" Homespun Video, $29.95 This month's feature book is actually a video. Artie Traum and Diane Zeigler teach what to play, and what NOT to play, when your guitar gig is making someone else sound good. This 80-minute video is the best way to learn backup guitar techniques that will make you a better player and arranger. To order by fax or mail, click to http://www.guitarsam.com/services/order.htm Or just call us with your charge card at 1(802)229-0295, and we'll ship it out to you the same day!
NEXT MONTH--Tom Rush, America's favorite folksinger. Tom Rush has been credited with bringing the songs of Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and many others to the ears of the world before they were stars in their own right. Tom has continued promoting new artists in many ways through the last thirty-something years, helping to bring many names to your radio and CD player. Sony Music has just released the Tom Rush Anthology, including a new song recorded with Shawn Colvin and Marc Cohn, and produced by Jon Leventhal. Click in next month for Play It Again Sam's interview with Tom Rush. In the meantime, visit Tom Rush's website at: http://www.tomrush.com ALSO COMING SOON-- Colin Hay, Men at Work
Congratulations to Stella Ducker in Ontario, Canada, for quickly providing the first correct answer to our question, which was: "Who replaced Nokie Edwards as lead guitarist in the Ventures?" The correct answer was: Gerry McGee Stella won a Play It Again Sam T-shirt, with the extremely timely "Guitars are Y2K OK!" logo. Last month's interview was with Nokie Edwards from the Ventures. See it at: http://www.guitarsam.com/interviews/nokie_edwards.htm Nokie Edward's own web site, where you can also purchase CD's and other merchandise, is at: http://www.nokie-edwards.com Ordering
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