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While there are debates as to the specific size and shape of parlor guitars, most will agree that it should be small and comfortable enough to play on your couch or your front porch. Today, the term parlor guitar covers a wide spectrum of guitar styles, from traditional western designs to eclectic one-of-a-kind boutique builds . . .
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IN THE BASSMENT
This is the world's first internet radio station devoted to the acoustic and electric bass and the musicians who play them. This unique radio broadcast is not format exclusive, in other words, bass players from all genres and styles like jazz, rock, fusion, classical, R & B, funk, rockability, bluegrass, and everything in between get airplay. Give it a listen . . .
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WATCH THIS
Flight of the Bumblebee on Bass Guitar
Watch Simon Fitzpatrick tap his way through an incredible version of this Rimksy-Korsakov classic . . .
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Watch Troy Grady burn through these pentatonic EJ licks that are highly informative and extremely useful as well as very entertaining and inspiring ~ however, you'll need to get up to speed . . .
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GREAT GEAR
The shimmering, wavering tremolo effect is simply created by circuitry that causes the volume to go up and down. You probably don't even realize how many songs use tremolo effects but quite a number of guitarists use it sparingly just to mildly color their tone, making it almost unnoticeable. Countless blues, country, rock and even pop style music have utilized this strategy to great effect. On the other hand, Rockabilly and Surf music . . .
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ARTIST AWARENESS
Two-time GRAMMY nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia's most respected musicians. With a professional career spanning five decades, Tommy has garnered hundreds of thousands of loyal fans worldwide. Chet Atkins honored Tommy with the title of "Certified Guitar Player" for his contribution to guitar music, a very rare distinction shared by only four other people in the world . . .
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