Finger Style Guitar

[D4ve]

I got my first issue of this magazine today.
I didn't have much time before I had to go to work but I am glad I took out the subscription.
There are a number of interesting transcriptions... 8 of them. Including a real nice arrangement of Paul Simon's Bridge Over troubled Water. And then there is the CD. Now I don't have any excuses because I can't read the notation. You can see it and hear it now all ya gotta do is play it. I am sure I will learn lots of things from it. I thought the cd was a nice touch.
My rant for the day
Thanks
Dave

[kwakatak]

Great to hear Dave! Was this a back-issue or is the new one out? The website still isn't updated and my Borders is really behind on the times.

I gotta say that the CD makes it really easy to pick up the songs, though. I'm still digesting the last 2 issues and I'm on a little bit of a Chet Atkins kick. All that tab is also the best feature IMO. To me it's kinda like the centerfold in Playboy to me; I don't waste time on the articles! ;)

BTW, what else is transcribed in this issue?  

[D4ve]

It was the issue that was mailed out May 10th
There are some interesting transcriptions.
One is an open tuning
the others are a jazz style blues
a couple of slow waltz tunes. I only had a few minutes to look at it.
I'll post them for you when I get home. I'm at work now.
Bottom line is I felt like it was good value. the 2 years subscription was $100 Canadian for 12 issues

[D4ve]

ok here is the play list
Running wild : Peppino D'Agistino
Michael Langer : Bridge Over Troubled Water
John Knowles : My Funny Valentine
Bill Kanengiser : Blues For J D
Kirk Hanser : Cowboy Waltz
Rodger Hudson : Ancestral Bells
Jim Caudill : I Never Knew
Robert Dillon : Big Lee

[kwakatak]

OK - the new issue finally came in and I have to say that I just love Michael Langer's rendition of "Bridge Over Troubled Water". Contrary to my expectations it is upbeat and I love the percucssive accompaniment. This one is sure to be lots of fun to learn. Most of the other tracks are pretty good, too but a bit over my head.