Fantastic Prizes To Be Won!

The following are the prizes for the competition. An assortment of guitars and amplifiers ranging from brands such as Avian, Breedlove, Cort, Faith, Furch, Groovy, Gwood and Lindsay Marcus. This could not be possible without the generous support from our sponsors; The Guitar Lair, LBS Music World and The Guitar Store. Which of these could be yours?

The winners of each category will be given first pass to select the prize of THEIR CHOICE, followed by the first runner-up.

International Open Category

• Lindsay Marcus 912CF guitar
  http://www.theguitarlair.com/lm-900-inventory
• Furch Millineum G23-CR Elite Cut guitar
  http://www.furch.cz/en/millenium-guitars/detail/23-cr-elite/
• Avian Songbird (with arm bevel) guitar
  http://www.avianguitars.com/songbird-demi-cutaway/

National Category 1 (24 years old this year and below)

• Breedlove Stage Concert guitar
  http://breedlovemusic.com/acoustic-guitars/16-stage-concert
• Faith Apollo Saturn (FASCE) guitar
• https://www.faithguitars.com/apollo-series/product/160-fasce-saturn-cutaway-electro
• Cort AF60 acoustic guitar amplifier
  http://mg.co.id/cort-acoustic-guitar-amply-af60.html

National Category 2 (16 years old this year and below)

• Gwood Fings 350-C (similar to 600 series) guitar
  http://www.gwoodguitar.com/600series
• Groovy FP-15CEQ guitar
  http://www.musicworld.com.my/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=322&category_id=543&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=645
• Cort AF60 acoustic guitar amplifier
  http://mg.co.id/cort-acoustic-guitar-amply-af60.html

Consolation prizes for each category – An assortment of guitar accessories including an electronic tuner, capo, strings and guitar care products.

Note: Prizes are subject to availability. In the unfortunate event whereby the said prizes may not be available, prizes of equal value may be substituted at the organizer's sole discretion.

Get Your Tickets Now

Get your tickets for the competition, workshop and concert here. One pass for the entire event. It's FREE. Get your tickets now so as to help us gauge the estimated crowd better on that day.

Game On! The 3rd Penang International Fingerstyle Guitar Competition 2016

The Penang State Assemblyman for Tanjong Bunga, YB Teh Yee Cheu 郑雨週 is organising a fingerstyle guitar competition, workshop and concert. It is a healthy activity for youth and teenagers to pick up as a hobby and for seasoned international players to participate and compete in. For some players, it may also serve as an avenue to springboard their careers in the music industry. The concert also helps to promote an appreciation for fingerstyle guitar music, playing and performance and lastly, to inspire the new generation of young guitarists to showcase their talent.

The official sponsor for the venue and hotel is Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa.

The main prizes are sponsored by The Guitar Lair, LBS Music World and The Guitar Store.

Program schedule may be changed oh so very slightly...

Submit Your Registrations, Now

Submit your registrations for the 3rd Penang International Fingerstyle Guitar Competition 2016, now. 2 weeks till closing... Go!

3rd Penang International Fingerstyle Guitar Competition 2016 (General Rules)

GENERAL RULES

ELIGIBILITY OF PARTICIPATION

NATIONAL CATEGORY 1 & 2

• There will be 2 categories
• Category 1 (24 years old this year and below)
• Category 2 (16 years old this year and below)
• There is no minimum age.
• This category is opened to all Malaysian residents only.
• Professional artistes or self-funded independent artiste with a recording contract are not allowed to participate in this competition.

INTERNATIONAL OPEN CATEGORY

• There will be only 1 Open category
• There is no minimum nor maximum age.
• This category is opened to all residents of planet earth.
• Professional artistes are allowed to participate in this competition.

ENTRY PROCEDURES

• Contestants can only participate in only one of the above categories i.e. a contestant in National Category 1 or 2 may not compete in the International Open Category and vice versa
• Complete the registration form. It is also available from the Penang Guitar Events Facebook page.
• Contestants must acknowledge that they have read and understood the rules in the registration form.
• All contestants are required to submit a link of one (1) video of themselves playing an instrumental number.
• Each submission should include the following:-
• link to contestant’s uploaded performance on YouTube
• completed registration form

DATES AND VENUE

CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION

• Date: November 11, 2016 (Friday) 23:59pm
• All contestants will be notified through e-mail by November 18, 2016 if they have qualified for the Grand Finals.

GRAND FINALS

National Category 1 & 2
Date: December 17, 2016 (Saturday)
Venue: Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa
Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm

International Open Category
Date: December 17, 2016 (Saturday)
Venue: Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa
Time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm

REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENT

QUALIFYING ROUND

• A single fingerstyle instrumental number not exceeding four (4) minutes.
• Contestants may play any cover of their own choice or any original composition without vocals or backing track.
• Contestants may play any style of music, but flatpicking and slide techniques are not acceptable.
• Contestants must record a video of themselves playing a single fingerstyle instrumental number and upload it to YouTube.
• There are no auditions – the uploaded video IS the audition.
• No singing.
• Contestants may perform either in a standing or seated position.

GRAND FINALS

• Contestants must be prepared to play two (2) separate fingerstyle instrumental numbers not exceeding seven (7) minutes. Two contrasting pieces are highly recommended.
• A medley of tunes is not acceptable.
• Contestants may play any cover of their own choice or any original composition without vocals or backing track. Original compositions and arrangements are highly recommended.
• The second number maybe either a new cover of their own choice or the piece that had been played during the qualifying round without vocals or backing track.
• Contestants may play any style of music, but flatpicking and slide techniques are not acceptable.
• Contestants will only be allowed to take one instruments on stage.
• No singing.
• No talking to the audience.
• Contestants may retune their instrument between the 2 numbers using a portable electronic tuner. BE AWARE that time spent retuning your instrument on stage will be included as part of the maximum playing time of 7 minutes.
• Contestants may play instruments acoustically into the provided microphone. An instrument’s electrical capability may also be used.
• Contestants may perform either in a standing or seated position.

INSTRUMENTS & GEAR

• Only standard / traditional 6 or 12-string steel string acoustic and nylon string classical guitars are permissible.
• Contestants must use their own instruments, as no guitars will be provided by the organizers during the Grand Finals.
• Contestants are not allowed to use any additional effects e.g. delay.
• Use of capos and alternate tunings are permissible.
• Use of thumbpicks, fingerpicks and flatpicks are permissible.

SELECTION OF CONTESTANTS FOR GRAND FINALS

• 6 finalists in each category will be selected by a panel of judges comprising no less than 5 people.
• Finalists will be announced on http://penangguitar.blogspot.com and the Penang Guitar Events Facebook page on November 18, 2016.
• The organizers will upload the video to the Penang Guitar Events Facebook page on November 18, 2016.
• The order of the Grand Finals performances will be determined by 'random draw'.
• Contestants must be registered and be present at the contest stage before
• 9:30am December 17, 2016 (National Category 1 & 2) and
• 6:30pm December 17, 2016 (International Open Category)
  to draw for order of appearance and to receive final instructions.

SELECTION OF GRAND FINALS WINNER

• The Top 3 Winners of the Grand Finals in each category will be selected by an appointed panel of 3 judges, one of which will be the Chief Judge.
• The Top 3 Winners will be invited to play during the evening concert, though not compulsory.

JUDGING CRITERIA

• In an effort to judge the contest objectively and equally, the following criteria will be considered by the judges and assigned point value in each area:-

ARRANGEMENT	Contestant’s version of the tune selected. Is it appropriate to the tune and instrument? Difficulty and originality will be considered. Is the arrangement original, for the most part, to the contestant, or is it someone else's known arrangement?	30 points
EXECUTION & ARTICULATION	Fingering, picking and dynamics will be considered. Is the instrument in tune? Are the notes buzzing and muddy, or are they clear and distinct? Tone - Are the notes full or thin sounding? Timing - Is the tempo steady and constant? Dexterity - Are the notes played in difficult positions up and/or down the finger board or is the piece played for the most part in first and/or second position? Tuning - Is the instrument in tune with itself and relatively close to concert pitch of A=440?	40 points
EXPRESSION, DYNAMICS & SHOW VALUE	The music should be played with life and feeling. It should not appear listless nor should it drag. The performance is not to be based on audience response.	20 points
OVERALL IMPRESSION	Criteria 1 through 3 are considered at this point.	10 points
GRAND TOTAL		100

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Submission of entry implies acceptance of the terms and conditions.
• The organizer reserves the right to accept or reject any application at their discretion.
• The judges reserve the right to disqualify contestants during the process of the competition.
• The organizer reserves the right to cancel the competition in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
• The organizer reserves the right to record all or part of the proceedings of the competition and related activities for broadcast and promotional purpose. The organizer retains all rights to the recorded materials.
• Contestants who are unable to be present at the scheduled performance time will be disqualified.
• Non-Penang residents are allowed to contest. However, if they qualify for the Grand Finals their travel and lodging expenses are to be borne by the contestants themselves.
• Contestants, parents and their teachers are not allowed to communicate with the panel of judges. Failure to observe this restriction may result in the disqualification of the contestant.
• The organizer reserves the right to amend the terms and condition of the competition.
• The panel of judges’ decision is final. Queries will not be entertained.

WEBSITE AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Penang Guitar Events Blogspot page
http://penangguitar.blogspot.com

Competition Event Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/3rd-Penang-International-Fingerstyle-Guitar-Competition-2016-310669909308258/

3rd Penang INTERNATIONAL Fingerstyle Guitar Competition 2016

What do the youth of today do during the upcoming year-end school holidays? Practice their guitar, of course, for the Penang INTERNATIONAL Fingerstyle Guitar Competition 2016. Yes, you read that right! We are upping the ante to INTERNATIONAL level this time round. And for that we're also making it as an Open Category with no age limit.

The competition is planned for 17 December 2016. As Tommy Emmanuel would say, "Get to work!" Stay tuned for more information...

Andy Ngew LIVE at Kim Haus, Penang

Andy Ngew is an international fingerstyle guitarist who has performed throughout Asia. He will perform some of his original guitar arrangements and also cover some of the classic hits from the past from The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Queen etc. Special guest for the evening include Brian Gan, Felix Quaik, Victor Ng, Leon Thum and Yasunari who will also be featured in the performance.

Date: 23-24 September 2016 (Friday)
Time: 9:00pm - 12:00am
Venue: Kim Haus
Map/Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kim+Haus/@5.4172017,100.3352635,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xdbfdaae33257c074?sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwizwefxlIDLAhWlMqYKHXzVBjAQ_BIIeDAK

Come and experience n evening of good acoustic guitar music!

DVDs, CDs & Cassettes for Sale

Here are some new and used DVDs, CDs and cassettes for sale.

DVDs

1. Emmanuel Labor (DVD) by Tommy Emmanuel (New but without plastic wrapper because of environmental reasons) - RM100
2. Penang Guitar Festival 2009 (New) - RM25
3. Gypsy Swing Jazz Guitar (Japanese language DVD) by Isamu Houda (New) - SOLD
4. A Guitarscape Planet (Blu-ray) by Muriel Anderson (Mint condition) - SOLD
5. A Guitarscape Planet (HD DVD) by Muriel Anderson (Mint condition) - SOLD
6. Deke's 2nd Guitar Geek Festival 2005 (DVD) by Various Artists (Good condition with minor scratches, still plays well) - SOLD

CDs

1. Un tiempo fue Italica famosa by Matt Palmer (Like new) - RM50
2. The Essential Chet Atkins by Chet Atkins (Like new) - RM40
3. Mind Heart Fingers by Trevor Gordon Hall (New but without plastic wrapper because of environmental reasons) - RM45
4. Entelechy by Trevor Gordon Hall (New but without plastic wrapper because of environmental reasons) - RM45
5. Singapore - signed copy (Agustin Amigo) (New but without plastic wrapper because of environmental reasons) - RM50
6. The Day Finger Pickers Took Over the World (Chet Atkins with Tommy Emmanuel) (New but without plastic wrapper because of environmental reasons) - RM50
7. Happy Hour by Tommy Emmanuel with Jim Nichols (New and unopened) - RM50
8. Only (Special Edition) by Tommy Emmanuel (New and unopened) - RM60
9. Endless Road by Tommy Emmanuel (New but without plastic wrapper because of environmental reasons) - RM60
10. The Mystery (New but without plastic wrapper because of environmental reasons) - RM50
11. Two Originals: Can't Get Enough & Collaboration (2 CD set) by Tommy Emmanuel (New and unopened) - RM70
12. The Landing (with autograph to Daniel) by Charlie Hill (Mint condition) - RM30
13. Closing Time by Doug Young (New but opened) - RM40
14. Laurel Mill by Doug Young (New but opened) - RM35
15. Walks the Strings ...and Even Sings by Eddie Pennington (Very Good condition) - RM40
16. Transfixed by Michael Fix (New but opened) - RM40
17. Music & Ballads from Ireland (2 CDs) by Noel McLouglin (Good condition) - RM40
18. The Lonesome Touch by Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill (Good condition) - RM20
19. The Best of Big Country (Good condition) - RM20
20. Dart to the Heart by Bruce Cockburn (Good condition) - RM20
21. All I Want for Christmas by Tommy Emmanuel (New but without plastic wrapper because of environmental reasons) - SOLD
22. Little by Little (2 CDs) by Tommy Emmanuel (New but without plastic wrapper because of environmental reasons) - SOLD
23. The Heart Has Reasons by Michael Fix (New but opened) - SOLD
24. A Christmas Guitar Collection by Adam Rafferty (New and unopened) - SOLD
25. I Remember Michael by Adam Rafferty (New and unopened) - SOLD
26. Birdseed by Joe Robinson (Very Good condition) - SOLD
27. Self-Titled Album by Rodrigo y Gabriela CD (New but opened) - SOLD
28. Ear Candy by Todd Hallawell & Robin Kessinger (New but opened) - SOLD
29. Perfect Blue by Sungha Jung (New but opened) - SOLD
30. Milestones (Limited Edition with commemorative guitar pick) (2 CDs) by Roger Wang (New and unopened) - SOLD
31. Little by Little (2 CDs) by Tommy Emmanuel (New but opened) - SOLD
32. Faces by Tim Thompson (New but opened) - SOLD
33. Wrapped in White "Visions of Christmas Past" by John Doan (New and unopened) - SOLD
34. Thinkin' of Chet by Richard Hudson (New but opened) - SOLD
35. Sounds of Wood & Steel by Various Artists (Good condition) - SOLD
36. Acoustic Guitar Highlights, Vol. 1 by Various Artists (Good condition) - SOLD
37. 20 Best of Ireland by Noel McLoughlin (Good condition) - RM25
38. Shady Grove (2 CDs) by Various Artists (Very Good condition) - SOLD
39. The Flying Fish 20th Anniversary Sampler by Various Artists (Good condition) - SOLD
40. Far from Enough by Viktor Krauss (Good condition) - RM20
41. Road Runner by Albert Lee (Good condition) - SOLD
42. Sounds of Wood & Steel by Various Artists (Good condition) - SOLD

Cassettes

1. Beyond the Sky by Alex De Grassi (New and unopened) - RM8
2. Guitar for Mortals by Adrian Legg (New and unopened) - RM5
3. The Players by The Players (Note: This is not an instrumental guitar album) (New and unopened) - RM5

All items come with FREE normal shipping to anywhere within Malaysia. Please add RM3 if you require registered shipping. If interested, please e-mail us at penangguitar@gmail.com

If you have any DVDs, CDs or other guitar related items for sale, you can advertise them here for free. Just send the description and image(s) along with your contact info to penangguitar@gmail.com

Note: We shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of such information. The items advertised are available through direct contact with the seller and is not administered by or through us.

Pulau Tikus Mini Guitar Festival - PTMGF

Something new is being organized. Organized by Brent Chong and SkorEduMusic, the Pulau Tikus Mini Guitar Festival or PTMGF is a guitar concert and workshop event featuring artistes from Japan, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Bringing the community together, and enjoying an evening of international class music.

Workshop
Date: June 2, 2016 (Thursday)
Time: 8:30pm to 10:00pm
Venue: Skor Edu Music
Map/Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Skor+Edu+Music/@5.4643341,100.2780022,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x304ac2b7a4894d6d:0xe1b4cdc22c969c46!8m2!3d5.4643288!4d100.2801909
Fee: RM50

Date: June 4, 2016 ( Saturday)
Time: 10:30am to 12:00nn
Venue: Skor Edu Music
Map/Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Skor+Edu+Music/@5.4643341,100.2780022,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x304ac2b7a4894d6d:0xe1b4cdc22c969c46!8m2!3d5.4643288!4d100.2801909
Fee: RM50

Concert
Date: June 3, 2016 (Friday)
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: huey&wah cafe
Map/Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/huey%26wah+caf%C3%A9,+10350+George+Town,+Pulau+Pinang,+Malaysia/@5.432751,100.3080583,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x304ac324626fa28b:0xe9bb45ff08cd4d05!8m2!3d5.432751!4d100.310247
Fee: RM30

For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/PulauTikusMiniGuitarFestival/?fref=ts or contact Brent (012-474 7643).

Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop in the Mainland

We're bringing it to the mainland. The past fingerstyle workshops were held on the island.

Zen Art Music Studio & Timbertone Music is organizing a Fingerstyle Guitar workshop with Brian Gan, Victor Ng and Sheila Julis. There are 2 levels (Beginner or Intermediate) for you to chose from. Each level is RM90 (Inclusive of break snacks and lunch or dinner). Come and learn about fingerstyle guitar music today!

Beginner Level (9:00am - 12:30nn)
Target audience: For the beginner guitar player who has played guitar for awhile (mostly strumming) but has not heard about fingerstyle guitar before.
Pre-requisite: Understands the musical concepts of notes, chords and keys. Ability to play most major and minor chords. Ability to strum according to time and fingerpick simple patterns using at least PIM, PIMA better

Topics to be covered:-
- History & influences
- The thumbpick & fingerpicks
- Boom chick
- Slash chords
- Scales
- Harmonics
- Common keys for fingerstyle guitar
- Simple song arrangement for fingerstyle guitar
- Scale in chord-melody positions in various keys
- Acoustic effects
- Amplification
- Gear

Intermediate Level (2:00pm - 5:30pm)
Target audience: For the intermediate guitar player who plays simple fingerstyle guitar but would like to take it to the next level.
Pre-requisite: Ability to fingerpick simple fingerstyle guitar arrangements.

Topics to be covered:-
- Walking bass line
- Harmony
- Percussive fingerstyle guitar
- Cascading harmonics
- Alternate tunings
- Advanced techniques

Date: June 22, 2016 (Wednesday)
Time: 9:00am – 12:30nn (Beginner)
         2:00pm – 5:30pm (Intermediate)
Venue: ZenArt Music Studio
Map/Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/5.334466,100.481838
Fee: RM90 per level*

* Inclusive of break snacks and lunch or dinner

GOOD NEWS: If you had taken these workshops when they were run last year, you can attend them again as a refresher for FREE. However, a fee of RM20 would be required to cover the break snacks and lunch or dinner.

For registration, please contact the following:-
012-5513589 (Jenny) or e-mail to penangguitar@gmail.com