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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Video Review: Cort Gold Mini F

From the November/December 2019 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY NICK MILLEVOII’m frequently drawn to short-scale guit... Read More...

Review: Taylor’s American Dream AD27 Delivers All the Tone Without the Frills

From the November/December 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Emile MenaschéThe American Dream is alive, well,... 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...

Gear Review: Music Nomad Acousti-Lok

By Nathan BellIn 1987 I walked on stage in front of 3,000 people, and before I could plug the 1/4-inch jack into the strap-button input... Read More...

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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...

Acoustic Guitar Notation Guide

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

10 Things Steel-String Players Should Know About Nylon-String Classical Guitars

A Steel-String Guitarist’s Introduction to Nylon-String Techniques and Repertoire

Home Recording for Acoustic Guitar: The Best Ways to Capture Your Music

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Learn from the Best: Plan Your Summer Camp Getaway

From the February 2018 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY DAVID LUSTERMANSummertime, and the living is . . . way ... Read More...

Digital Conservatories: Online Learning Resources for Classical Guitarists

Summer Guitar and Music Camps, Workshops, and Clinics

Want to Learn Guitar? It’s All in a Day’s Work, Says Marlene Hutchinson…

The Best Websites and Apps for Learning Guitar

Video Lesson: Get Rhythm, Part 1: Beats, Meters, and More

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Video Lesson: How to Play Bottleneck in a Range of Styles

From the July/August 2019 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY PETE MADSENSlide/bottleneck guitar can evoke flavors ethereal and lyrical or aggressive and bombastic. From Santo & Johnny’s “Sleepwalk” to Elmore James’ “Dust My Broom” and on to Debashish Bhattacharya’s Indian slide musings, this ap... 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

Learn 8 Ways to Play G Major | Chord by Chord

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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Acoustic Classic: ‘Georgia on My Mind’

From the July/August 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Adam Perlmutter“Georgia on My Mind,” with music and lyrics by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell, respectively, is among the most beloved tunes in the Great American Songbook. It has been interpreted by everyone f... Read More...