tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370505672012-02-02T10:26:11.949-08:00Highway 17 Music brings you The Guitar Blog. We feature articles, videos, and reviews on the gear, lessons, and players that make you love your axe. Listen, Learn, Play.Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.comBlogger481100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-42351236276578579802010-02-20T08:44:00.000-08:002010-02-20T08:44:31.541-08:00

How to build a cigar box guitar - Free Plans at www.cigarboxnation.com. I've checked the plans out; it's an inexpensive and easy project, and you'll finish up with your own one-of-a-kind blues machine.

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-78986310654568365612008-03-07T08:28:00.000-08:002008-03-07T08:38:49.233-08:00

It's been like six months since I've posted anything here. I haven't forgotten about you, Highway 17 Music, I've just been trying to figure out the best format and tools for continuing this project.I've just started testing something that I'd like you to check out: the Highway 17 Music guitar community at magnify.net. Magnify.net is a tool for creating video-based online communities. You can add

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-32885394601803551142007-06-14T09:34:00.000-07:002007-06-14T09:39:54.337-07:00

"Sell your music, not your soul" is the tag line for a new service called TuneCore.com, which is designed to help you get your songs listed on iTunes and other online music sales sites. For a small upload and storage fee per song and album, they'll handle getting you listed and making sure your music is available for sale all over the world.I have not used the service myself (and, no, this is not

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-31836182727546572332007-04-02T11:14:00.000-07:002007-04-02T11:23:31.651-07:00

Well, this is a bit late, here's the latest edition of the Carnival of the Blogging Guitarists.Christine Kane presents Rust Never Sleeps posted at Christine Kane. Josh presents Great Guitarist posted at Vid A Day Plus. Yep, that's it. Only two entries. I take a big part of the responsibility, as I have not had the time to post here as much as I would like to, and to promote the carnival. But do

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-9446036513342983032007-03-18T16:20:00.000-07:002007-03-18T16:25:36.701-07:00

Learn one of the most recognizable riffs in the classic rock lexicon (and one heck of a fun jamming song), American Woman by the Guess Who.Created by Riffs and Beyond

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-69737001721743644682007-03-15T15:55:00.000-07:002007-03-15T15:57:55.609-07:00

by: Scott Thomas"Hello, it’s ol’ riffmaster again…. Lately, I haven’t been using my guitar pick all that much. I got this tab book of some good ol’ Gatemouth Brown finger picking blues. I’ve been enjoying myself so much trying to get this fingerpick thang goin’."I’m starting to understand the arpeggio-phrasing technique a lot more. Gatemouth Brown is a legend and a true musician. He plays

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-29658716093369788362007-03-08T07:48:00.000-08:002007-03-08T07:57:47.385-08:00

Today I'd like to welcome Dan Cosley to the family of blogging guitarists. Dan's Coslito's Guitar Blog is dedicated to "Classical guitar performance, teaching, improvisation and composition."In the first few postings he's already several pieces of free classical guitar sheet music, an Inner Hearing Exercise, and more. This promises to be a major resource for those interested in building up their

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-37050501876986821782007-03-07T16:05:00.000-08:002007-03-07T16:07:57.522-08:00

Brian Setzer demonstrating that rockabilly thang he does. Courtesy of Total Guitar Television. Stay tuned for the last little bit where he explains how you can do it too.

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-23001438193057967872007-03-02T10:20:00.000-08:002007-03-02T10:35:45.690-08:00

Welcome to the Carnival of the Blogging Guitarists! (edition 1.2)A blog carnival is a chance to showcase posts from multiple blogs in one spot. For the reader, it's a chance to find new bloggers and writers on the topics you like to follow. For bloggers, it's a chance to find new readers and help promote your blog.RachelAPP presents Play the guitar - lesson 1 - setting things up posted at Food

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-7574315039461190222007-02-09T13:21:00.000-08:002007-01-31T07:35:28.803-08:00

Well... off to a rocky start is pretty much the case for this blog carnival. Hello, and welcome to the Carnival of the Blogging Guitarists!A blog carnival is a chance to showcase posts from multiple blogs in one spot. For the reader, it's a chance to find new bloggers and writers on the topics you like to follow. For bloggers, it's a chance to find new readers and help promote your

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-74538355732744502732007-01-31T07:32:00.000-08:002007-01-31T07:34:42.375-08:00

The Carnival of the Blogging Guitarists was supposed to debut tomorrow, February 1, 2007. Unfortunately, due to a family emergency, I will be unable to post for the next several days.The Carnival will now debut next week, on Thursday, February 8, 2007.Have you written a great blog posting about guitars, guitarists, guitar techniques, or any other related topics? Submit your posts to the carnival

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-71902549155486744232007-01-30T16:57:00.000-08:002007-01-30T16:59:43.387-08:00

In this lesson, Todd - www.techniqueswithtodd.com - shows us some basic vibrato techniques. Vibrato is essentially bending a string up and down to create drift in the tonal quality of the sound.

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-55486035581808221822007-01-26T13:22:00.000-08:002007-01-26T13:25:07.339-08:00

by: Frank FoxxI’m on a mission. To convert.To convert guitar players and aspiring guitar players to open-D. It’s the tuning so important to guitar in the last number of decades, but too often, overlooked by the mainstream. Standard tuning has a stranglehold on the business of learning guitar. The reason, to me, remains unclear.As a starting point: an open tuning is clearly the logical choice for

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-60673291545677565842007-01-18T16:09:00.000-08:002007-01-18T16:12:30.554-08:00

Photo essay by Warren Gash of a guitar building experience under the tutelage of Master Luthier Sergei de Jonge.Building an acoustic guitar

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-240169127612412912007-01-17T14:19:00.000-08:002007-01-17T14:26:00.295-08:00

Do you play guitar? Do you blog about it? If so, Highway 17 Music wants to hear about it! We are introducing the Carnival of Blogging Guitarists to begin on February 1, 2007.What's a blog carnival?We think blog carnivals are a great way for bloggers to recognize each other's efforts, organize blog posts around important topics, and improve the overall level of conversation in the blogosphere.

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-57561124136785397372007-01-12T17:01:00.000-08:002007-01-12T17:03:23.979-08:00

by: Dennis TryonIt's a hot sultry night on the Mississippi delta. The full moon casts it's translucent light on the fields and swamp oak trees. The lingering smell of barbecue and wisteria mix with honeysuckle and tobacco smoke. Folks are sitting on the front porch trying to beat the heat. Someone picks up an old guitar and begins to play a familiar tune.The sound is unmistakable, cutting right

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-82423066874320408292007-01-11T14:47:00.000-08:002007-01-11T14:52:43.831-08:00

Some days we post practical guitar lessons or informative articles here at Highway 17 Music, other days, we just post something for you to sit back and marvel at. This is one of those days. Get ready for some amazing fingering and fret play.Ladies and gentlemen, Andy McKee, Drifting:Unbelievable Guitar PerformanceCandyrat Records, 2006

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-44619493527950446802007-01-07T08:55:00.000-08:002007-01-07T09:00:05.196-08:00

From About.com, here are a series of eleven Free guitar lessons designed for beginners.The first lessons are very basic (how to hold a pick, etc.), but within a few lessons you'll be playing a 12-bar blues and riffing with the best.You can do the lessons at your own pace (one a day, one a week, whenever you want...) and start at the right level for your skills.

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-693661889683991302007-01-02T13:57:00.000-08:002007-01-02T14:01:50.126-08:00

From the good folks at dolphinstreet, here's a Charlie Parker inspired jazz guitar lick using chromatic scales. There are a number of tricks involved here, so you may want to bookmark this one to come back to a few times before you get it all. The key here is E, but you can easily transpose to other keys.

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-20893547394154111962006-12-31T10:58:00.000-08:002007-01-02T18:19:38.200-08:00

by: Graham HowardIt is very difficult to trace a line back to the exact birth of the instrument we know as the guitar today, as there is a lot of myth and uncertainty surrounding its origins.This is mainly due to the fact there have been a number of similar instruments throughout the ages. Many historians claim the guitar originated at various points in time. Some believe the guitar in its

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-39621643156942512272006-12-27T14:03:00.000-08:002006-12-27T14:07:17.159-08:00

Thank you to my readers for making the re-launch of Highway 17 Music as a blog very successful. I apologize for having taken a longer-than-anticipated holiday break, but there were some family issues to take care of.All's well now, and I am looking forward to posting much more during January and moving onward.For today, here's a link to the tab and lyrics of Auld Lang Syne in time for you to

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-55614142047878088702006-12-14T16:57:00.000-08:002006-12-14T17:06:26.879-08:00

Ever wonder what the difference was between a Strat and Les Paul, besides the looks? Tobias Hurwitz of workshoplive.com goes in depth with the differences between a Fender Strat and a Paul Reed Smith single cut (similar to a Gibson Les Paul). Lean how the differences in construction and design payoff in very different sounds.Shop for StratocastersShop for Les Pauls

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-28225436214040050292006-12-13T14:06:00.000-08:002006-12-13T14:17:26.796-08:00

by: Clive ChansaKnowing how to choose the right guitar and how to identify a bad one will save you from countless headaches, not to mention finger aches. Also, choosing the right acoustic can be tough, especially these days, when there are so many styles to choose from.Acoustic guitar bodies come in basically the same shape, with some variations, but they do vary in size, colour, wood-type, style

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-16962645016140592172006-12-08T14:48:00.000-08:002006-12-08T15:01:15.092-08:00

The Highway 17 Music blog is pleased to now be an affiliate of zZounds online music store. From this point on, when we feature articles about new instruments, we will have direct links to zZounds where you can order them directly.I assure you that the affiliate links will not drive my editorial policy. I will only recommend guitars or accessories that I have tried myself, or have reason to

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-20425401115381067062006-12-07T15:56:00.000-08:002006-12-07T16:04:33.814-08:00

You've heard of Les Paul, even if it's only as the name of guitar by Gibson. What some of you may not know is Les Paul the man. Yes, he created the guitar that bears his name (and others), but also helped to pioneer the very concepts of the electric guitar and multi-track recording. As a performer, both solo and with his former wife, Mary Ford, he is also unparallelled.Now 91, the "Thomas Edison"

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-79752056199954711992006-12-06T09:46:00.000-08:002006-12-06T09:55:56.885-08:00

The guitar pictured here went up for auction Monday at a Christie's sale of rock and pop memorabilia. Oh, and it just used to belong to a guy named Jimi Hendrix. The guitar......a 1968 Fender Stratocaster with a sunburst finish that was modified to accommodate his left-handed use, sold for a staggering $168,000, well above its pre-sale estimate of $80,000 to $120,000. The guitar has been kept at

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-50461141385046754162006-12-05T16:32:00.000-08:002006-12-05T16:35:42.546-08:00

From Expert Village, here's a basic lesson in guitar chord progressions. It's basic, but it's the building blocks that everything else stems from.

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-62381936465443396272006-12-04T17:36:00.000-08:002006-12-04T17:39:01.424-08:00

by: Steve BishopDid you know that a surprisingly high number of guitar players don’t know how to change electric guitar strings... that is, they can change them, but they don't do it properly!Here's a simple guide to getting it right every time.1. CHANGE YOUR STRINGS REGULARLY!Change strings regularly, even if they don’t break. Otherwise they may even damage the fretboard! How often you change

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-19974255390053039752006-12-02T15:57:00.000-08:002006-12-02T16:00:43.716-08:00

Don't recognize the name Paul Reed Smith? Perhaps you know him by his initials, PRS. Smith the creator of the incredible PRS guitar line, popularized by Carlos Santana (and others).In this interview Smith explains a bit about the art of guitar design, and why you can have two different guitars with very similar looking parts, but one sounds great and the other "sounds like crap."

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-17173281854836838512006-11-28T13:52:00.000-08:002006-11-28T13:57:22.199-08:00

by: Adrian Martin As a musical genre traditional Jazz requires a fairly specific Guitar sound – generally this has involved a very clean dry tone – with little to no effects (perhaps only a hint of reverb) – usually the neck pickup is used with the resultant sound required to be clear enough to pickup the subtle nuances and articulation of the playing.Jazz Guitarists therefore need to carefully

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-43059933444174280342006-11-26T10:10:00.000-08:002006-11-26T10:14:07.458-08:00

From Gearwire Labs comes this quick introduction to the Fender American Standard Telecaster.First released in 1950 as the Fender Broadcaster, the Telecaster has long been admired for its simplicity, durability, and distinctive bright tones. Used by artists as diverse as Keith Richards, Andy Summers, Prince, Jimmy Page, The Edge, Joe Strummer, Johnny Greenwood, and Tom Morello.The Tele has always

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-90969553903929235692006-11-22T09:47:00.000-08:002006-11-22T09:53:08.906-08:00

ScalesAndRhythm.com has announced the release of Every Musician's Guide To Scales & Rhythm - "a unique, interactive, drill-based tool that combines scales and rhythm to create a fun and addictive way to learn music theory."The package is a two-CD set designed for all musicians: Guitarists, Bassists, Vocalists, Pianists, Drummers, etc.Our unique system lets you drill along with Major and Minor

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-33060189554824266072006-11-21T18:18:00.000-08:002006-11-21T18:21:12.914-08:00

by: Jeremiah ThompsonSo you want to be improve your guitar playing?Well, like any thing, guitar skill progress takes time and practice, but many of us have much difficulty practicing regularly because it is so easy to let other things take priority over our guitar lessons.First, you need to absolutely make up your mind that you want to improve your guitar playing and then make sure that your

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-72235222680698080942006-11-16T16:01:00.000-08:002006-11-16T16:07:58.496-08:00

From Expert Village comes this quick lesson in adding some hot licks to spice up your country and western rhythm guitar playing.Here's Josh from the Mother Truckers and his well-worn Strat...

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-45965676738646774202006-11-15T16:19:00.000-08:002006-11-15T16:20:05.702-08:00

by: Chris ThomasWhen playing the guitar, picking from the wrist vs. picking from the elbow or forearm is something that is very important to think about, especially as a beginner.When I first started playing, I gravitated towards playing from the forearm when picking as opposed to the wrist. As a result, I found it difficult to play a lot of alternate picking exercises and it also made certain

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-6586561038969784182006-11-14T16:43:00.000-08:002006-11-15T07:05:37.559-08:00

by: Mike BeathamWe've all been there - soon after we get hold of our first guitar we know that to play anything people are actually going to listen to we need to "learn a few chords". These first few chords for most beginners end up being the open position chords, down at the first few frets.Soon, we begin to associate these basic chords with shapes - E, A, D, C and G shapes. These 5 shapes are

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-15784560552108831372006-11-13T12:30:00.000-08:002006-11-13T12:55:34.647-08:00

Scott Lindsey teaches us a fairly easy approach to two and three-finger Power Chords. Learn this approach and get yourself set for some heavy jamming with your friends.

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-1163177637961109432006-11-10T08:45:00.000-08:002006-11-13T12:59:26.170-08:00

Okay, maybe not the "Blackie" that Eric Clapton built out of a few of his favorite late '50s Stratocasters, but a Fender Custom Shop recreation of "the most famous guitar in the world." (EC nicknamed it Blackie because of the black satin finish).The real Blackie sold at auction for nearly $1 Million. Your Custom Shop, limited edition Blackie will only set you back around $20,000. It will be

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-1163104407753319602006-11-09T12:25:00.000-08:002006-11-13T13:00:48.533-08:00

Dan Cross, editor of the Guitars page at About.com, has a new article reviewing the top ten acoustic guitars for new players.Dan's list is:Seagull S6Yamaha F310Takamine G-240Fender DG-7Epiphone DR-100Washburn D10SBlueridge BR-40Ibanez AC100NTTaylor Baby TaylorMartin LXII think that's a well-thought-out and researched list and have to agree with many of the choices.My main acoustic is a Seagull M6

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-1163003814927762622006-11-08T08:30:00.000-08:002006-11-13T13:03:18.525-08:00

Here's some expert guidance on blues solo-ing: Guitar Lesson #8847 at WholeNote: 1 Cool Way To Solo Blues N' More... by David O' Toole.Don't play the blues? Of course you do. Virtually all modern guitar music, be it rock or country or funk, has its roots in the blues. When you master blues techniques it helps you become a better musician over-all, able to tackle solos and jams in any key without

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-1162919108612931832006-11-07T09:00:00.000-08:002006-11-13T13:07:44.132-08:00

Learn how to impress your friends and family with this cool guitar trick. This quick video lesson is designed for intermediate to advanced guitar players, although all musicians should learn the harmonic principals behind tapping. Rock out with these finger tapping lead licks!

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-1162838780365294042006-11-06T10:43:00.000-08:002006-11-13T13:09:04.822-08:00

by: Mantius CazaubonThere are so many guitar models on the market today. So many types including electric, acoustic, acoustic electric, nylon string, and steel string guitars. How does one make a selection? Here are a few tips to help you choose one that meets your needs.1. It depends on how much you can afford.With such a wealth of guitars available, a working person shouldn't have a problem

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-1162746189808746192006-11-05T08:58:00.000-08:002006-11-13T13:14:53.242-08:00

Is your guitar of choice an acoustic one? Are you a fingerstyle master or a bluegrass picker? Here's your chance to compete in a global acoustic music competition. From the IAMA web site:IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) promotes excellence in Acoustic Music Performance and Artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-1162658073071869822006-11-04T08:30:00.000-08:002006-11-13T13:16:41.133-08:00

This video demonstrates a basic blues turnaround that you've heard a million times, but may not have mastered yet. Steve shows us how easy it is to learn this basic but essential guitar lick.

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-1162601267130205522006-11-03T16:38:00.000-08:002006-11-13T13:22:14.144-08:00

Regular visitors to the Fender web site know that they often have contests with their gear as the prizes.The current giveaway is for a prototype of the all new Highway 1 HSS Stratocaster guitar. This guitar was built in Fender's Corona, CA, R&D model shop this past spring, and features a Satin Black finish.Here's some info from the web site:This Highway One HSS Stratocaster prototype is unique in

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-1162588316621747072006-11-03T13:09:00.000-08:002006-11-13T13:26:50.069-08:00

Here's an amazing two minutes of playing by guitar fusion artist Arkadiy Starodoub from Moscow. Check out this video and watch his fingers fly!

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-1162533125265886582006-11-02T21:46:00.000-08:002006-11-13T13:24:29.389-08:00

by: John BilderbeckLearning how to play guitar well is not easy. There are so many methods and so many conflicting opinions, it makes it difficult to know what to do.But the simple fact is, if you want to be the best you can, as soon as you can, then all you need to do is - copy what the pro's do...Master the Basics!Mastering the basics means being able to play in all keys. Being able to

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050567.post-1162532454891727282006-11-01T21:30:00.000-08:002006-11-13T13:28:48.287-08:00

Highway 17 Music is pleased to re-open as a guitar-oriented blog.We will feature articles and videos about guitars, tips on how to be a better player, and bios of famous players.Please contact us if you have material you'd like to submit for posting on this site.

Ken Goldsteinnoreply@blogger.com0