Description

Nashville studio ace and flatpicking champion Carl Miner tackles scalar and arpeggiated phrases with startling ease in this revealing two-part discussion of his flawless crosspicking fluidity.

The interview was conducted at the 2007 National Guitar Flat Pick Championship in Winfield, Kansas, and also includes three hours of the competition itself: over 30 first-round contestants, four second-round finalists, and three winners.

The downloads also include 47 slow-motion clips with tablature. It’s a fascinating snapshot of a musical culture where creativity, mechanical standardization, and technical competition all conspire to produce amazing players and performances.