Newsletter April-May 2020

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Introduction

The April-May edition is now online!

Nearly 1500 instrumental guitarists, guitar-oriented guitarists and guitar-heavy bands are selling downloads through Apple's iTunes site. Every click-through supports the work done on this site!

iTunes Downloads

New Columns

This edition's guest columnists are writing on topics such as mastering difficult music, viral lines and ear training. We've got six contributed articles altogether - five written by past contributing columnists, and one by a new contributor.

Mike Campese returns with a topical column entitled "Quarantine Lines". Joining us for the first time is Alex Bruce with his article "Intonation: Its Importance And How To Spot Problems". Finally, prolific columnist and guitarist Tommaso Zillio contributes another quadruple shot of columnar expresso: "How To Manage A Difficult Piece Of Music On Guitar", "Ascending And Descending Melodic Minor Scales", "The Simplest Ear Training Exercise For Guitarists" and "The Simplest Ear Training Exercise For Guitarists".

Also, please reread and enjoy a classic column from the Guitar Nine archives, Dan McAvinchey's "The Role of Inspiration".

Our retrospective series is entitled "Guitar Nine's Attic", which in April/May takes a look back at nine of the funnest and even funniest reviews from the Guitar Nine's "The Undiscovered" column feature, which ran from 1996 to 2007.


Mike Campese - "Quarantine Lines"


Alex Bruce - "Intonation: Its Importance And How To Spot Problems"


Tommaso Zillio - "How To Manage A Difficult Piece Of Music On Guitar"


Tommaso Zillio - "An Easy Exercise To Improve Your Arpeggios On Guitar"


Tommaso Zillio - "Ascending And Descending Melodic Minor Scales"


Tommaso Zillio - "The Simplest Ear Training Exercise For Guitarists"


Dan McAvinchey - "The Role of Inspiration"


Guitar Nine's Attic: The Funniest And Most Fun Reviews

Interviews

No new interviews in April. The February update included interviews with guitarist Michael A. Ruelas, and Italian guitar player Andre Tonelli.


Michael A. Ruelas


Andre Tonelli

Swag

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T-Shirts

The Home Studio Registry

For nearly 24 years we've offered a free listing on the Home Studio Registry. Join the Registry to meet and hook up with other Home Studio owners like yourself to discuss gear, techniques, maintenance or production.


Home Studio Registry


In Conclusion

As always, your comments, support and feedback are appreciated.
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Dan McAvinchey
Guitar Nine