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Imaj7–IV–V7–Imaj7 Progression in G Major | Chord by Chord

Ask the Expert: All About Celluloid Rot—and What to Do About It

Add Some Color with Open-G Tuning, Dropped-D, and Other Easy Alternate Guitar Tunings

By Acoustic Guitar staffAlternate tunings on the guitar are quite alluring: They open the door to unconventional sounds, generate compl... Read More...

Gear Review: MXL Revelation Mini FET is a Solid Bargain Microphone for Acoustic Guitar

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Gear Review: MXL Revelation Mini FET is a Solid Bargain Microphone for Acoustic Guitar

By Doug YoungCondenser microphones are frequently recommended for recording acoustic guitar. But there are different types of condenser... Read More...

Gear Review: Roadie 3 Offers Precise Automatic Tuning for Guitar and Much More

BY GARY PARKSSince you’ve already got a pair of ears to tune your guitar, you might wonder whether you really need an automatic tuner l... Read More...

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Ask the Expert: What’s the History Behind Solid Headstocks and Banjo Tuners on Guitars?

From the January/February 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By George GruhnQ: Having seen the 1930 Martin 000-45... Read More...

Top Gear: The Best Acoustic Guitars and Accessories of 2020

In the midst of a global pandemic, the guitar market flourishes with high demand for its range of offeringsFrom the January/Februa... Read More...

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

From the January/February 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Danny CarnahanThe Scots are second to none in the... Read More...

“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

Try This Simple Trick to Restring Your Acoustic Guitar With Ease

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

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Gear Review: D’Angelico Premier Series Tammany LS

By Kate KoenigThe D’Angelico story begins with the New York–based luthier John D’Angelico handcrafting archtops for jazz musicians, fro... 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...

Gear Review: Washburn Bella Tono Elegante S24S

By Kate KoenigWith the Bella Tono acoustic series, Washburn set out to create a collection of compact and elegantly designed guitars wi... Read More...

Gear Review: Recording King Limited Edition Dirty 30s Deluxe Single 0 Offers Lots of Vintage Vibe for the Price

By Greg OlwellPeople were playing lots of music during the Great Depression and circumstances were such that guitar makers like Gibson,... Read More...

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The Best Websites and Apps for Learning Guitar

From the July/August 2019 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY KATE KOENIGThere are several reasons why traditional musi... Read More...

Parlor Guitars: A Brief History and a 2020 Buyer’s Guide

A Guitarist’s Guide to Live Streaming

Learn from the Best: Plan Your Summer Camp Getaway

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

From the August 2018 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY GRETCHEN MENNTHE PROBLEM Rhythm is a shaky area for ... Read More...

Digital Conservatories: Online Learning Resources for Classical Guitarists

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The Care and Feeding of the Picking Hand

From the June 2018 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY MAC RANDALLWhen I started playing guitar at age nine, many years ago, I felt far more comfortable using a flatpick than picking with my fingers. My first teacher specialized in bluegrass, and he showed me the basics of fingerstyle. But when I wa... 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...

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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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‘New Beginnings’: A Contemplative Study by Yasmin Williams

From the May/June 2019 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY ADAM PERLMUTTERYasmin Williams has made a name for herself with her extended techniques, often playing the guitar flat on her lap, articulating the strings with two-handed tapping, occasionally augmented with a kalimba ... Read More...