For guitarists

Thanks to Carrie Oakley for news of a post she has just added to her Online Colleges blog. It's entitled 'Novice to slash: 100 free resources for teaching yourself guitar', and lists 100 internet sources, grouped in sections: basic guitar lessons (#1-#26), lessons for intermediate and advanced guitar players (#27-#52), videos on how to play guitar (#53-77), and blogs, websites, and forums on how to play guitar (#78-100).

While BIB readers may find some of the music theory and basic technique sources helpful, none of these sources have the player of bluegrass, old-time, or even country guitar in mind - even the three or four dealing with finger-picking show 'folk' or 'parlour' guitar material. But for guitarists who find that vodka makes a significant contribution to their playing, #49 (which explains the distilling process and different types of popular vodka fusions) should be interesting. We feel, however, that a balanced list should include more for pickers who prefer beer, wine, other spirits, or mineral waters; our personal favourite can be seen here.