GuitarPrinciples Newsletter Contents

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What You Get:

54 Essential Essays (see list)

Note by Note Guidance To Mel Bay Method Vol 1 (learn to read music!)

FingerBoard Harmony Course

Hundreds of Priceless Guitar Tips & Secrets

Hundreds of Ways to Use The Principles To Improve Your Playing

....and much much more!

Newsletter Titles 2000

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June 20, 2000 Volume 1

What is Practicing?
New and Interesting at GuitarPrinciples.com

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July 16, 2000 Volume 2

Your Hand is Your Band: The Importance of Fingering

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July 23, 2000 Volume 3

Teaching by Travel Brochure
Technical Tip: "Hitting the Spot"
Left Hand Finger Pain

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July 30, 2000 Volume 4

Measuring Your Progress
Love Me? Hate Me?
From Our Readers

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August 6, 2000 Volume 5

On Memorizing Part One
Sheetrocker Re-builds Self!!

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August 13, 2000 Volume 6

On Memorizing Part Two
From Our Readers

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August 20, 2000 Volume 7

Getting Talent!
From Our Readers

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August 27, 2000 Volume 8

My Personal Work Habits

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September 2, 2000 Volume 9

Making Bar Chords Easy
Forum Spotlight
Student Profile: Steve Maxwell
From Our Readers

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September 10, 2000 Volume 10

How to Practice Chord Changes

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September 17, 2000 Volume 11

Stage Fright: Part One
Why I Don't Like Classical Musicians!

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September 24, 2000 Volume 12

Stage Fright: Part Two
Developing As An Improvising Musician
Finally, SUCCESS!

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October 1, 2000 Volume 13

Stage Fright: Part Three
A Guitar Students Lament!

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October 8, 2000 Volume 14

What Should I Practice?
Left Hand Form And The Incredible Lightness

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October 15, 2000 Volume 15

State of the Site
Who Shouldn't Buy My Book!

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October 22, 2000 Volume 16

Review is Required!
Understanding Rhythm
Technical Tip: May the Force Be With You!

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October 29, 2000 Volume 17

The Circle of Success
Taking Questions
MP3
"Every Mistake I Ever Made Is In Your Book!"

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November 5, 2000 Volume 18

Q & A - Repertoire Quality!
Comments on "The Path Level One: Chords and Rhythm"
The Heavy Arm
Teacher Directory
Finding A Teacher For Improv

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November 12, 2000 Volume 19

Q & A - Performance Level
Appreciating The Principles

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November 19, 2000 Volume 20

"Shifting"
Dangerous Teaching
Holding An Electric Guitar

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November 26, 2000 Volume 21

How to Handle Your Teacher
45 Year Old Player Finds Hope!

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December 3, 2000 Volume 22

Q & A - You Must Play!
Can't Count Rhythms!
Beginner Songs
Can't See My Hands While Playing!

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December 10, 2000 Volume 23

Rhythm Course
Tapping The Foot While Playing-Yes or No?
Economy Of Motion

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December 17, 2000 Volume 24

Changing Bad Habits Part One
Right Wrist Tension

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December 24, 2000 Volume 25

Changing Bad Habits Part Two
Teacher Directory
Am I Too Old To Learn Guitar?
Re-String For Left Hand?

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December 31, 2000 Volume 26

The Most Difficult Thing in Life
Checking Your Foundation
Is Classical Position Essential?
Principles For Bass?
You Must Learn Other People's Songs!

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January 7, 2001 Volume 27

Q & A - Classical Position with Electric
Electric Player Finds New Freedom With Classical Position
From Our Readers: Advice To All Players

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January 14, 2001 Volume 28

Scales - Why and What For?"
A "Model" Principled Player Expands on Use Of Play 2-3-Touch

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January 21, 2001 Volume 29

Q & A: "Help Yourself First" ---" Musicality" --"Placing the Arm"
Best of the Web - Scales
NewsFlash! Wife Gains New Respect For Husband Because of "The Principles"

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January 28, 2001 Volume 30

Q & A - "Speed Picking", "Musicality"
Left Hand Positions

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February 4, 2001 Volume 31

Why Should I Learn to Read Music? Part One
From Our Readers: "I really don't want to go through anymore instructors"!!

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February 11, 2001 Volume 32

Why Should I Learn to Read Music? Part Two"
A Tale of Two Students
A String Of Bad Teachers"--"Jamie, Why Is Your Book Different Than All Others?"

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February 18, 2001 Volume 33

"Remember the Titanic!
Right Hand Shots
Finger Flapping & The Ring Finger
The Principles and Bass Guitar
Secondary Dominants...(huh?)

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February 24, 2001 Volume 34

The Power of Intention
Instant Gratification
Learning to Fingerpick
My Position on Classical Right Hand Position!

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March 11, 2001 Volume 35

"Why Should I Take Guitar Lessons?"
Husband Finally Gets Some Respect!

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March 18, 2001 Volume 36

What Does G/B, D/F# Mean, Anyway?
Music IS Religion!

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March 25, 2001 Volume 37

Q & A - Keeping Tempo
Question On Slash Chords
Singin' and Pickin'
Pain In The Blades
Me, an Egomaniac!!??

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April 1, 2001 Volume 38

Q & A - My Position on Positions
The Truth about "Slow Practice
Left Hand Walking Exercises

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April 8, 2001 Volume 39

It's a Jungle Out There! Part One
Parallel Knuckles In Right Hand Classical Position
Tapping Foot In Classical Position

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April 15, 2001 Volume 40

Thinking: What a Concept! Part One
It's a Jungle Out There! Part Two
Walking Exercises, on the Other Hand
Posture On Rock Guitar
Begin With Acoustic or Electric?
Cramping On Bar Chords

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April 22, 2001 Volume 41

Thinking: What a Concept! Part Two
Jungle Out There, Part Three

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April 29, 2001 Volume 42

Q & A - Ear Training
Is It Normal To Be Tired After Practice?
So What If We're Not Great!
A Truly Democratic Instrument!

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May 6, 2001 Volume 43

Q & A - Improvising
Student Profile: Don Turton
Analysis Paralysis?
Going Down Strings On Ladder & Crutch

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May 13, 2001 Volume 44

Listen to Yourself!
Understanding Intervals
Reader Reaction To Student Profile

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May 20, 2001 Volume 45

Q & A - Tension,
Finger Angle
Order Of Principles Material

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May 27, 2001 Volume 46

Perfection
5th String Root Bar

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June 3, 2001 Volume 47

Attention And In-Attention
Whispers On The Web
Bar Chords Tight Fit Up Neck
The Twanger-Good Idea?
Can't Relax My Shoulder!

IN THIS ISSUE

June 17, 2001 Volume 48

Righthand in Fingerstyle
Q&A: Metronomes
Speed Picking
How Long Should I Practice?

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June 23, 2001 Volume 49

Q & A - The Age Factor
Troy Stetina Interview at Whole Note
Reaction To Right Hand Fingerstyle Article
What Is The Difference Between Acoustic & Electric Guitar?
Do I Have To Do The Fingerstyle Foundation Exercises?

IN THIS ISSUE

July 1, 2001 Volume 50

The Bottom of Your Practice
Trouble with Fingers 3 & 4
Thumb Always In Middle Of Neck?
How Many Songs Should I Know?

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July 8, 2001 Volume 51

A Day in the Life: Your Alone Place
Galileo on Guitar
When You Can't Put It Together, It's Time To Take It Apart!

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July 15, 2001 Volume 52

The Three Levels of Practice
No Tempo to Slow Tempo Practice
What Is Chord Melody?

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July 29, 2001 Volume 53

A Million Dollar Guitar, A Hundred Dollar Sound
Rotating Hand For Certain Chords
Arm Use In Picking
String Noise: To Listen Or Not To Listen

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August 5, 2001 Volume 54

It's Not a Problem, It's a Process!
From Our Readers
I Play Better When I Don't Pay Attention!
Achieving Finger Lowness

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August 13, 2001 Volume 55

Discovering First Principles
Echoes of Whispers on the Web
Dealing Wtih Left Arm Strain

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August 20, 2001 Volume 56

A Lesson on Chord Melody
A Teacher Discovers the Principles
You Should Write For Acoustic Guitar Magazine!

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August 26, 2001 Volume 57

Questions to Ask Yourself When You Practice
How to Develop Vibrato on the Electric Guitar
Doubting Thomas Sees the Light, Joins the Fold!
Teacher Deepens the Bottom of a Student's Practice!

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September 2, 2001 Volume 58

Confront Your Confusion
Practice Secrets for Spanish Romance

IN THIS ISSUE

September 9, 2001 Volume 59

Knowledge of Results
How Much Time Should I Spend On Foundation Exercises?
Spanish Romance Help
Massive Confrontation of Confusion Worldwide!

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September 16, 2001 Volume 60

The Divine Doorway

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September 23, 2001 Volume 61

Using The Basic Practice Approach On Familiar Material
Dead Notes On Bar Chords
Spanish Romance

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September 30, 2001 Volume 62

The Proper Use of Exercises: Get Sharp, Stay Sharp!
Memory Lapses While Performing
Tense Pinkies
A Reader Gets Past My Ego!

IN THIS ISSUE

October 14, 2001 Volume 63

Q & A - Why Can't I Get Anywhere with Trying to Learn the Guitar?
World Famous Violinist Realized He Needed to Practice!
Should I Be a Psychologist or a Minister?
30 Years of "Clawing" Comes to an End!
Finger Dipping Exercises

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October 28, 2001 Volume 64

What It Feels Like To Play
How to Guarantee Staying Stuck Right Where You Are!
Taking Private Lessons with Jamie

Make It Practical, Not Personal!
The Necessity of Crystal Clear Conception of the Music

IN THIS ISSUE

November 25, 2001 Volume 66

Relaxation
How To Detect Tension
Non Starter Lessons Give Principled Player New Start!
Will Working Out Hurt Guitar Practice

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December 9, 2001 Volume 67

Tips on Memorizing
The Necessity for Feedback and Knowledge of Results
Spanish Romance Help

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December 23, 2001 Volume 68

The Fundamentals of Fun
How Not To Practice!
Two New Additions to "Technique Section"
Why Different Fingering For G Chord?
Cracking Wrists & Numb Fingers---Bad?

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January 6, 2002 Volume 69

Q&A: Finger Preparation For Right Hand--Tremolo Troubles
Now That's Some Serious Intention!
How to Develop "Musicality"
Players Don't Let Players Practice Without The Principles!

IN THIS ISSUE

January 20, 2002 Volume 70

Conductor's Mind
Elbow Movement On Right Arm Classcial
Adivice To Student Not Making Progress

IN THIS ISSUE

February 3, 2002 Volume 71

A Romantic Conclusion
How Long Before I Sound "Decent"?
From Our Readers - A Doctor Gives New Meaning to "Practice" and "Patient's (Patience)"

IN THIS ISSUE

February 17, 2002 Volume 72

Bends and Vibratos
Student Discovers "Brick Wall" Of Tension!
Have A Seat: Sitting With Electric & Acousic

IN THIS ISSUE

March 3, 2002 Volume 73

Student Abuse
Announcing Network of Principled Teachers!
New! Book Reviews At GuitarPrinciples

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March 17, 2002 Volume 74

Goalines Not Deadlines
The Teachers Network is Up!
Mel Bay Checkpoint
Book Reviews - Horizontal Growth with Bob Dylan Made Easy for Guitar

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March 31, 2002 Volume 75

The Ballad of Frankie & Jamie
Teacher Network Up and Running!
Virtuoso Player Discovers Principles, Requires All Students to Get Copy
Dealing With Left Hand Fatigue
Opinion On Gripmaster
Using Principles With "Kithrlogos"

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April 14, 2002 Volume 76

The Glue of Repetition
When To Use Wrist Action In Picking: Advice From A Virtuoso
Tempo Markings On Metronome
Is It Okay To Take Breaks From Practicing?
Hot on the Heels of "Creeping Death"
Mel Bay Checkpoint - Checkpoint #2

IN THIS ISSUE

April 28, 2002 Volume 77

"Did Steve Vai Take a Peek at The Principles?"
Student Profile: Jim Challenger, the Perfect Student
20 Years of Playing Trouble Fixed by Reading Ch. 1 of Principles!

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May 12, 2002 Volume 78

Get the Juices Flowing!
Advice on Principles From Virtuoso Player/Teacher
Which Finger For What Fret?
Am I Not Getting My Point Across????
Mel Bay Checkpoint - Mel Bay Study Group Getting Off the Ground: Checkpoint #3

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May 26, 2002 Volume 79

Stretch Marks
Teacher Network News! A Good Find in Toronto, Canada
Incredible Music Theory Website!
Mel Bay Checkpoint

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June 9, 2002 Volume 80

Elbow Room
Practice Guidelines for "Speed Mechanics" for Rock Guitar
Mel Bay Checkpoint - Mel Bay Study Group Going Strong
Book Reviews - Classical Guitar, "Library of Guitar Classics, Vol. 1 & 2"

IN THIS ISSUE

June 16, 2002 Volume 81

Practicing One Thing is Practicing Everything!
Teacher's Lounge: Your Friendly Neighborhood Guitar Teacher

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June 23, 2002 Volume 82

Things I Wish I Learned Way Back!
The Fundamentals of Fun
From Our Reders
Mel Bay Checkpoint - Checkpoint #4: "Two Voices on One Staff"

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June 30, 2002 Volume 83

Peace Be To You
How Much Should I Practice?
Deepening The Bottom Of Your Practice

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July 7, 2002 Volume 84

The No. 1 "Most Asked Question" at Guitar Principles!
Mel Bay Checkpoint - Checkpoint #5: "Shenandoah"
Book Reviews - "The Voice" by Michael McCallion

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July 14, 2002 Volume 85

Let the Student Beware!
"Back in Black" Lesson
Insane Guitar
Meaning of "chord"

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July 21, 2002 Volume 86

"From the Principles: Fingers Do Two Things-Go On & Come Off "
Memory Lapses While Playing
Success Stories: Conquering A Difficult Chord Change- Dm/F-G

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July 28, 2002 Volume 87

Finger Vibrato: Back in Black
Teacher's Lounge: You Treat a Thing the Way You Define It
Defining Jamie

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August 4, 2002 Volume 88

Sincerity and Mastery
Why Is My Left Hand Cramping?
Am I A Beginner?
Articulation
The Rest Of The Iceberg!

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August 11, 2002 Volume 89

The Working Speed
Teacher's Lounge: "Building Guitar Players"

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August 18, 2002 Volume 90

Lost in Time
Ney Mello MP3 Clip
Optimizing Practice Time
Focus On Music Or Technique?

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August 25, 2002 Volume 91

First Lesson: Damage Control
Student Protests: "Students are Waking Up, Where are the Teachers?"
Maximum Musician Takes the Principled Approach
Lesson on Intro to "Sweet Child of Mine"

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September 1, 2002 Volume 92

General Guitar Development: Stage II
Having the Courage to Make an Idiot Out of Yourself
From Our Readers

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September 8, 2002 Volume 93

The Inner Master
Student Teaches Teacher!
Report from Ney Mello on Using the Principles with Students

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September 15, 2002 Volume 94

Mastering the Fingerstyle Arpeggio
Battling The Inner Demons
The Inner Imbecile
Teaching the Teachers, Reader Reactions

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September 22, 2002 Volume 95

Back to School! Taking a Lesson with Ney
Player of 30 Years Begins Teaching with The Principles, Becoming a Guitar Teacher
Mel Bay Checkpoint - MP3's from the Mel Bay Study Group and Other Doings

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September 29, 2002 Volume 96

Making It
Nothing Fails Like Success!
From Our Readers

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October 6, 2002 Volume 97

Working Full Time & Finding Practice Time
Tension At Lower Frets
Mel Bay Checkpoint - Key of A Minor

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October 13, 2002 Volume 98

My Lesson with Ney Mello
From Our Readers
Mel Bay Checkpoint - Ultimate Folk Book: Checkpoint #3 Bass Runs in A Minor

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October 20, 2002 Volume 99

Exercise or Test?
Learning Solos: Test Yourself
Drummer Turns in Sticks for Picks!

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October 27, 2002 Volume 100

The Birth of a Guitarist!
The Add2 Chord
Circle Picking
Bending Nuances, Voice Book, and Other Random Rambling Thoughts

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November 3, 2002 Volume 101

The Basics of Business - Part One
Inside the Virtuoso Mind
From Our Readers

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November 10, 2002 Volume 102

Teaching The Lazy Student!
The Basics of Business - Part Two
Putting Meaning in Your Life
Book Reviews - "Acoustic Classics of the 60's and 70's"

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November 24, 2002 Volume 103

The Basics of Business - Part Three
Workshop Report
From Our Readers
Book Reviews - Introducing a New GuitarPrinciples Publication!

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December 1, 2002 Volume 104

Getting to the Bottom of Your Practice
Becoming Aware of Un-Awareness
Moving Down the Path (At Full Speed)
From Our Readers

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December 15, 2002 Volume 105

The Basics of Business - Part Four
Muscle Dissociation
Getting on the Path
Overcoming Age Anxieties and Flying Pinkies!

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December 29, 2002 Volume 106

The Basics of Business Part Five
An Optimum Course of Study
Fixing Tense Picking
A Rising Tide for the New Year?
"Jamie, Why Don't You Talk About Music?"

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January 12, 2003 Volume 107

Basics of Business: Conclusion
The Enemy is Being Eliminated!
Ney Mello: How To Practice For The Rock Stage
MP3 Download: "Alman" by Robert Johnson
Finally on "The Path" and Moving Full Speed Ahead
Mel Bay Checkpoint - Checkpoint 11: Vital Information on "Keys"
Book Reviews - "The Power of Focus"

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January 26, 2003 Volume 108

Climb Every Mountain
Why Register in the Forum?
When To Begin A New Piece
Understanding Rhythm,
From Our Readers

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January 12, 2003 Volume 109

Fingerpicking Arpeggios
Safe Passage Learning Guitar
Going to Great Lengths to Become a Great Player

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February 23, 2003 Volume 110

If Pavlov's Dog Played the Guitar!
Free Mp3 Download: Hit & Take It
A Principled Player's Views, Ney Mello's New CD, Teachers in the Making
Turn on the Light of Understanding, Climbing Mountains
Mel Bay Checkpoint - Checkpoint 12

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March 9, 2003 Volume 111

Perfect Intention
Shut Up and Play Yer' Guitar!" Forum Controversy, Free MP3 Download
Teaching Guitar-Getting Paid!
The Principles of Correct Oboe, Principled Teacher Offers Unique Practice Ideas
Practicing Chord Changes
Can Anyone Play The Guitar?

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March 23, 2003 Volume 112

Double Trouble
Rocker Takes Principled Path!
Mel Bay Checkpoint - Fingerpicking 16ths, Key of G

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April 6, 2003 Volume 113

Outside the Box
Classic Threads by Principled Players on Principled Subjects
Reader Reaction
Mel Bay Checkpoint - The Best Things in Life Are Free!

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April 20, 2003 Volume 114

Critical Mass
From the Forum
Finger Overlap and Wimpy Picking
"Am I Just Unable to Play the Guitar?"

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May 4, 2003 Volume 115

Attentional Deployment
Classic Forum Threads Grouped in Categories
The GuitarPrinciples Phenomenon
Another Success Story
Book Review - "Voice Technology, A State of the Art Studio"

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May 18, 2003 Volume 116

Beyond Right and Wrong: The Tapestry of Truth
New Study Groups at GuitarPrinciples
"Building a Thriving Guitar Teaching Practice"
Mel Bay Checkpoint - New Mel Bay Checkpoint #14
Book Reviews

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June 1, 2003 Volume 117

Moving in the Direction of Skill
Student Profile: Shailendra Gangwar, Building the Complete Guitarist
Meditations For Mastery
An Unforgettable Moment

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June 15, 2003 Volume 118

The Alchemy of Art
Making it Real: Principled Student Recital
Help on the "Path"
Being Alive in the Joints
Mel Bay Checkpoint - The 4 Note Arpeggio in A Minor

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June 29, 2003, Volume 119

The Three Great Questions
The Centipede Shuffle
Book Reviews

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July 13, 2003 Volume 120

Do, Then Get!
More Incredibleness! Reaching the Bottom of Your Practice
Posting Practice Schedules
Book a Consultation with Jamie
Unbalanced Approach to Scales
Mel Bay Checkpoint - Checkpoint 15
Book Reviews - "The Beatles: The Beatles Complete"

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July 27, 2003 Volume 121

Becoming the Music
From Michigan to New York on the Road to Guitar Ability!
"Dear Jamie, Why are You So Mean?"
Book Reviews - "Classic Guitar Technique" by Aaron Shearer

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August 10, 2003 Volume 122

Fingerstyle Blues: Right Hand Position
"What Can I Expect From The Principles"
The Principles of Correct Practice DVD is Almost Here!
Do You Still Need to Practice?
Book Reviews

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August 24, 2003 Volume 123

"Is This Hard, Or Am I An Idiot?"
A Player Is Born!
DVD Finished!
Mel Bay Course Finished!

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Sept. 7, 2003 Volume 124

Pull Offs Across Strings
Win Amp Vital Practice Tool
Chord Melody
Teacher Sees The Light!

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Sept. 21, 2003 Volume 125

Slides
Advice To A Beginner
Fingerpicking With Hammers
Playing Without Pain
Mp3: Bach Sarabande

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Oct. 5 2003, 2000 Volume 126

Work Smart (then hard!!)
Principles Everywhere!!
The Difference Between Stupid & Ignorant!
Q&A- Walking Exercises

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Oct. 19 20, 2003 Volume 127

Pulling Up The Slack
"Adelita" by Francesco Tarrega
Left Hand Balance
Principled Teacher Drew Georgopulos

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Nov 2, 2003 Volume 128

Muting The Strings
Basic Practice Approach Brings Results!
Q&A: Which Direction Should I Take?
Guitar Anatomy: 1st Dorsal Interosseous

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Nov.16, 2003 Vol 129

First Blues Shuffle
Can I Teach Guitar?
Guitar Anatomy: Abductor Digiti Minimi!

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Dec 21 , 2003 Volume 130

Singing and Syncopation
Proliferation Of Principled Teaching!
TrueFire's New Guitar Course Is Killer!
"The Alchemy Of Art" Added To Philosophy Section

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Jan 10, 2004 Volume 131

Quality Control
Keep In Touch: New Lessson At Truefire
Of Special Interest At GuitarPrinciples
A Model Principled Student: Karla Fisher!
Q&A

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Feb. 1, 2004 Vol 132

Boredom
Guitar Anatomy: Deltoid

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Feb 15 2004 Volume 133

Guidance For Blues You Can Use
Bricks & Mortar
Of Special Interest At GuitarPrinciples
Q&A
Donna Z. : Principled Teacher Making A BIG Difference!

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Feb 15 2004 Volume 134

Book Review: "Flow, the Psychology of Optimal Experience"
Of Special Interest At GuitarPrinciples
Essay Contest
Finding Excellent Students

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March 14, 2004 Volume 135

Eureka: An Idiot Moment (What A Genius I Am!)
From The Forum: Recommended Threads
Of Special Interest At GuitarPrinciples!
GuitarPrinciples Recommended Products
Faith

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March 28, 2004 Volume 136

Understanding the Minor Pentatonic #3
Essay Contest Winners! "What The Principles Have Done For Me"!
Of Special Interest At GuitarPrinciples!
Plateaus

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April 11, 2004 Volume 137

Strategies For Double Note Blues Licks
The Necessity Of Precise Rhythm
From The Forums
Of Special Interest At GuitarPrinciples!

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April 25, 2004 Volume 138

Ideo-Motor Action
Friends Don't Let Friends Practice Without The Principles!
The Ups & Downs Of Guitar!
Principles News!

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June 6, 2004 Volume 139

Secrets of Minor Pentatonic #4
Success & Inspiration!
New Principled Teacher In Iceland: Jon Arnason
It's Not How You Sound, It's How You Look!

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July 11, 2004 Volume 140

Fingers 3 & 4: Achieving Independence!
Mastering "Hammers & Pulls": New GP Publication!
Guitar Anatomy: Wrist Movement
MP3 Download: Suite in Dm by Robert DeVisee
Lost In The Forest

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Aug 1, 2004 Volume 141

String Muting and Damping
Book Review: Patterns, Scales & Modes For Jazz Guitar
Q&A: Am to D Mechanics
PURPOSE
What I Expect Of Principled Teachers, And What You Should Too!

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Sept 1, 2004 Volume 142

Chord Confusion
Blues You Can Use Guidance: P.42-49- Scale 4, Turnarounds, b5, Neighbor Tones
Player Of The Month
Q&A: Tremolo Secrets!
Get Your "GuitarPrinciples Teaching Flyer"--Mp3 Download
"Deeper" Feature

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Oct 3 2004 Volume 143

Using The Hinge Bar
Q&A
Teaching The Principles
Living On The Edge of Why
Mp3 Download: Scarlatti Sonata in A major

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Oct. 16 2004 Volume 144

Principles Solutions To Your Problems
Q&A
Book Review: Travis Picking
Teaching The Principles
Lifers

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Nov 21, 2004 Volume 145

Rainbow's "Man On The Silver Mountain"
Q&A: Will The Principles Left Hand Interfere With My Rock Playing?
From "Deeper"..."There Is No Path To Success"

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Dec 5 , 2004 Volume 146

Fernando Sor: Estudio #17
Q&A: Best Place For Ring Finger
Book Review & Lesson: Beatles Complete Scores!

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Dec 19 , 2004 Volume 147

Conquering A Challenging Chord-D13b9
Principles News!
Q&A: Arm Weight
MP3 Download: "Guardames La Vacas"

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Jan 2, 2005 Volume 148

Coupling
Will The Principles Work For Me?
GP Recommended Books
Necessary Illusions

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Jan 16, 2005 Volume 149

Fingerboard Harmony
Franz Liszt: "Think 10 Times, Play Once"
The Other Side Of Fear

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Jan 30, 2005 Volume 150

Breakin' The Rules
Fingerboard Harmony: Minor Triads
Q&A: Slippery Guitar, Learning Songs By Ear
Album Review: Ney Mello-"Meditations"

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Feb 20, 2005 Volume 151

Auto Correct
Fingerboard Harmony: Diminished Triads
Q&A: Teachers-The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
New Principled Teacher Added To Network: Shailendra Gangwar

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March 6, 2005 Volume 152

FingerBoard Harmony: The 5 Fret Rule
Teaching The Principles: The Rest Stroke
Q&A: Finger Squeeze
Student MP3: "The Sky Is Cryin' "--Andy Hardy

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March 20, 2005 Volume 153

Even Hammers & Pulls
FingerBoard Harmony: Chord Scales In Close Position
Ireland's Principled Teacher: Trevor Darmody
Work & Play

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March 20, 2005 Volume 154

Q&A: My Keys, My Keys, Where Are My Keys??
FingerBoard Harmony: Major 7th Triads
Abraham Lincoln: "A Man Is What He Thinks About All Day"

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Apri 24, 2005 Volume 155

Q&A: Pull-Offs--Tremolo
Student MP3: Olaf Schmidt
FingerBoard Harmony: Dominant 7th Arpeggios

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May 15, 2005 Volume 156

Belly Up To The Barre Boys (and Girls!)-Secrets of the Bar
GP Newsletter Archive Is Here!
The Perfect Teacher
Q&A: One Song Or Many?
How Do We Keep The Music Playing?

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May 22 , 2005 Volume 157

The Minor 7th Arpeggio
Fingers 2 & 3: Separation Dis-Agreement?
How Do We Keep The Music Playing?...part 2

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June 26, 2005 Volume 158

Get Off The SeeSaw!
Changing The World!
Book Reviews At GuitarPrinciples
Find A Principled Teacher!

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July 17, 2005 Volume 159

New MP3 Download: Villa Lobos Prelude #2
Removing The Barriers To Musical Expression
Understanding No Tempo Practice
Principle #18: Tracing Effect Back To Cause

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July 31, 2005 Volume 160

Optimizing The Movement Process
Are You Having "Unsafe Practice".....hmmmm?
Classical Master Roberto Capocchi Joins Teacher Network

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August 21 , 2005 Volume 161

How To Nail A Solo
The Proper Shape Of A Bend
Taking A Lesson With Jamie

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Sept. 4 , 2005 Volume 162

Technical Tip: "Day Tripper"
John's Lesson For Us All
Book Reviews