Acoustic Guitar

Budget Amplifiers and Pedals for the Acoustic Guitarist

Guitar Talk: Gene Bertoncini and His Unique Nylon-String Approach to Jazz

Video Lesson: Chord-Melody Made Easy(ish) on Acoustic Guitar

Learn 5 Ways to Play a C7 | Chord by Chord

BY KATE KOENIGWelcome to the latest installment of Chord by Chord, a series designed to build your understanding of harmony and the fre... Read More...

Video Lesson: Ben Harper Teaches His #1 Anthem “Better Way”

“Home Sweet Home”: Try a Flatpicking Workout Inspired by a Banjo Classic

Try This Simple Trick to Restring Your Acoustic Guitar With Ease

Video Lesson: An Easy Introduction to the Sophisticated Art of Ragtime Guitar

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Budget Amplifiers and Pedals for the Acoustic Guitarist

By Adam PerlmutterIn recent posts we’ve looked at both large- and small-bodied affordable guitars—from PRS’ neat new parlor to Epiphone... Read More...

Guitar Review: Gibson’s 50s LG-2 Pairs Vintage Vibe with Modern Playability

From the January/February 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Nick MillevoiIt’s a well-worn cliché that every vintage instrument has som... Read More...

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Great Acoustics: Preston Thompson Masterpiece #2 Koi Pond

From the January/February 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Greg OlwellThe Masterpiece series from Preston Th... Read More...

Ask the Expert: How to Shop for a Used Guitar

From the January 2018 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY MAMIE MINCHWhen shopping for your next guitar, there are plenty of reasons to conside... Read More...

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Learn Sweep Picking to Add Excitement To Your Guitar Playing

From the January/February 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Ron JacksonIf you’ve spent much time listening to... Read More...

Great Acoustics: Preston Thompson Masterpiece #2 Koi Pond

“Cam Ye O’er Frae France”: A Dropped-D Arrangement of an Irreverent Scottish Song

“John Henry”: Play This Acoustic Guitar Tribute to an American Folk Hero

Guitar Review: PRS’ Punchy Tonare Parlor SE P20E Evokes a Bygone Era at a Budget Price

Gear Review: Gold Tone’s F-6 Mando-Guitar Makes it Easy for a Guitarist to Sound Like a Mandolinist

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New Gear: Blue Ember Microphone

From the November/December 2019 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY DOUG YOUNGWhen it comes to capturing the sound of aco... Read More...

Acoustic Guitar Review: Gretsch G9520E Gin Rickey Is a Secret Tone Weapon

By Nick Millevoi Parlor guitars are fun to play. Their small size makes them comfo... Read More...

Gear Review: L.R. Baggs Align Series Delay and Chorus Pedals

From the January/February 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY JAMIE STILLWAYLloyd Baggs first made a name for h... Read More...

Taylor GS Mini Review

When Taylor Guitars introduced the Baby Taylor, a 3/4-size dreadnought, in 1996, it proved that scaled-down guitars designed for travel... Read More...

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A Guitarist’s Guide to Managing Aging and Overuse Injuries

From the July/August 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By David McCartyPlaying guitar is a pain. At first, we su... Read More...

DIY Folk: What It Takes to Survive and Thrive in the Streaming Era

The Best Websites and Apps for Learning Guitar

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Gearing Up: A Guide to Old-School Blues Guitars and Their Modern Counterparts

10 Ways Using a Flash Recorder Can Help Music Students & Teachers

Livestream Acoustic Guitar: Online Events Calendar for Virtual Gathering While Social Distancing

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Livestream Acoustic Guitar: Online Events Calendar for Virtual Gathering While Social Distancing

There's an amazing array of great online performances and workshops to keep you entertained and energized while you’re practicing safe soci... Read More...

How to Find the Right Guitar Teacher

A Week at Puget Sound Guitar Workshop Offers a Chance to Woodshed & Canoe with a Guy Named Dave

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7 Ways to Find a New Guitar Teacher Now

Summer Guitar and Music Camps, Workshops, and Clinics

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Video Lesson: Using the CAGED System with the 12-bar Blues

From the September/October 2019 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY PETE MADSENThe study of prewar blues includes a heavy amount of time playing in first position—between the nut and the first four frets of your guitar. However, as you learn more and more songs, you might be askin... Read More...

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What is Chord by Chord? Introducing Acoustic Guitar’s How-To Video Series

Welcome to Acoustic Guitar’s Chord by Chord, a series of 62 brief lessons designed to build your fretboard familiarity, chord flu... Read More...

Learn 7 Ways to Play C Major | Chord by Chord

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Learn to Play D Major Chords Up and Down the Neck | Chord by Chord

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Brandon Lee Adams Performs and Teaches a Nostalgic Bluegrass Tune | Acoustic Guitar Sessions in Place

Brandon Lee Adams sings in a timeless, Americana style—and he’s a hell of a flatpicker, too.For his AG Sessions in Place, Adams perfor... Read More...

Jontavious Willis’ Country Blues | Acoustic Guitar Sessions in Place

At just 24 years old, Jontavious Willis sings and plays like a seasoned veteran of the blues. Willis grew up singing gospel music in Greenv... Read More...

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‘Spanish Fandango’: Learn a 19th-Century Acoustic Classic in Open-G Tuning

BY STEVE JAMESThis arrangement is excerpted from Roots and Blues Fingerstyle Guitar Explorations.The story of “Spanish Fandango” begins in 1825, when Henry Worrall was born in Liverpool, England. Worrall immigrated to New York as a child, and his biography is a classic American tale of energy a... Read More...