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TFU 5.8 Video CD-ROM:
Essential Techniques
This month's edition addresses essential elements of guitar technique as it applies to each hand. The principles of economy of motion and conservation of energy will be applied through a series of twenty exercises. You will learn how to develop your own individual exercises based on your technical level in a creative fashion thus making the journey to mastery on the instrument more enjoyable.
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Free Pick! Blues à La Joe Pass - Article by Robben Ford
If you’ve got a keen eye and a decent ear, you can snag some cool licks and chord progressions by simply watching other guitarists play. A perfect example is the cool blues vamp that I picked up watching the late, great Joe Pass one night. At first glance it may appear complicated, but once you get the concept behind the progression you’ll find it’s a simple I-IV-V blues in C. Pick it up...
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Tip Jar! Robben Ford's New CD - TRUTH
Robben Ford's latest release, "Truth" seeks to speak to everyday concerns most of us face in the early 21st century, a sort of modern-day blues record. Ford himself clarifies the overriding theme of Truth when he plainly states 'I love playing, but I want my music to be about something. It's the context - the song that gives the playing purpose.
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Grab Your Guitar! Premier Guitar Festival!
We're headed to Boston September 15th and 16th to help our friends and partners at Premier Guitar magazine put on a guitar experience that will raise the roof at the Boston Expo Center - Premier Guitar Festival!
Bring your guitar and spend the weekend in workshops and jams, check out top gear and grab a front row seat for Robben Ford, Johnny A, Duke Robillard, Muriel Anderson, Monte Montgomery, Stu Hamm, J. Geils, Guitar Hero 2006 Trey Alexander and dozens of other top players and educators, including some of your favorite TrueFire cats; Brad Carlton, David Hamburger, Mimi Fox, Jeff Scheetz, Marc Schonbrun, Jeff McErlain, Bruce Arnold and Frank Vignola. You don't want to miss this line-up!
Triple Bonus Deal for TrueFire members! 2-Day VIP tickets are $45 at the door. Register online now and get them for $37 plus a couple of cool bonuses. Use the special TrueFire promo code: IGNITED at checkout and take another 20% off - that's less than $30 for the whole shebang!
Go to www.GrabYourGuitar.com for details, schedule and tickets. Practice smart, play hard!
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Labor Day Promo! Spend $50 - Get Free Pewter Pick!
You've labored hard. We've labored hard. So, let's make this promo quick and easy so we can all kick back and relax over the Labor Day weekend. Here's how it works ... Purchase at least $50 worth of stuff (after student discounts and TrueFire Cash and not including S&H) and we'll comp you one of our new Australian-made TrueFire pewter pick pendants (value? priceless!).
We'd also like to take a minute and thank all of you for your support over the past 15 years. Your kind words and loyalty make TrueFire a "labor of love" for the whole team here. We'll jump through hoops of fire for you!
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NEW! Kings of Blues & Rock: 8 Volume Interactive Video Software Course
Kings of Blues & Rock examines the playing styles of eight of the greatest and most influential blues and rock guitarists that have ever lived: Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Jimmy Page, Johnny Winter, T-Bone Walker, B. B. King, Albert King and Freddie King.
Kings of Blues & Rock will impact your playing in two distinctly different and equally important ways: first, you will learn all of the essential elements for soloing in the style of each of these great players; more importantly, you will be able to take this information and use it to create your own style and sound in rock and blues guitar.
Your Kings of Blues & Rock instructor, Andy Aledort is himself a "King" amongst players, editors and educators. Aledort has served as senior editor for several top guitar magazines, has authored over 200 guitar instruction books and DVDs and tours with high-profile artists such as Buddy Guy, Dickey Betts, and the Allman Brothers band.
Special Custom Bundle Offer for TrueFire Members
Big discounts on purchasing multiple volumes! Order 1 Volume for $29 or add multiple volumes to cart for special pricing. Design your own bundle! Hurry - offer expires 5 days!
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