How to Turn a Familiar Melody into a Fingerstyle Guitar Arrangement
When arranging well-known songs for solo guitar, the process is less about replication and more about finding your own voice within the melody.
Doug Young
Doug Young is a fingerstyle instrumental guitarist, writer, and recording engineer. He is the author of Acoustic Guitar Amplification Essentials.
How To Build Your Own Fingerstyle Arrangements
In this lesson, we’ll look at how to build an arrangement of a melody from the ground up by working on the traditional tune “Greensleeves.”
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Review: L.R. Baggs’ AEG-1 Is a Stage-Ready Acoustic-Electric with Innovative Construction and a Finely Tuned Pickup System
After spending time with the AEG-1, I found it to be a well-executed blend of comfort, playability, and a remarkably natural amplified tone.
Your Music Your Way—Explore the Latest Tools, Techniques, and Trends for Creating and Sharing Your Music
In this feature you’ll gain insights into current industry trends, learn tips for creating high-quality recordings at home, and discover how to maximize your reach in today’s digital world.
Positive Grid’s Spark Edge Compact Amp and PA System Offers Portability, Power, and Versatile Performance
The Spark Edge’s clean, warm tone and portability—and the availability of hundreds of effects and amp models—make it a strong contender for acoustic guitarists.
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Review: The JangleBox Acousticomp Pedal Adds Sustain and Clarity to Your Acoustic Sound
While compression pedals for electric guitars are fairly common, the Acousticomp compressor/sustainer is voiced specifically for acoustic guitar.
Review: Taylor 614ce LTD and 858e LTD Golden Anniversary Guitars
Taylor's 50th anniversary lineup revisits some of the brand’s most iconic designs, blending the character of the originals with modern innovations.
Review: Taylor Branches Out with Its First Acoustic Amplifier, the Circa 74
Beyond its good looks, the Circa 74 offers a well-thought-out feature set that incorporates all the essentials without being overcomplicated.
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Guitar Lesson: 10 Seminal Moments in Fingerstyle Guitar History
In this feature-lesson, we’ll explore ten key recordings and artists who have significantly shaped the landscape of modern fingerstyle guitar.
Review: The Boss AC-22LX Is a Compact Acoustic Amplifier with a Variety of Compelling Features
This portable combo amp offers an impressive array of features and a surprisingly big sound considering its small size.
DADGAD, Dropped D, Open G, and More! A Beginner’s Guide to Alternate Tunings
It can be intimidating to change all the notes that you’ve worked so hard to learn, but the new sounds and new ideas you'll discover make it worth the effort.
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A Guide to Getting Started with Home Recording
With a relatively modest budget and a bit of time invested learning the ropes, you can make satisfying recordings at home
Hard Chords Made Easy
Learn to play these "unplayable" chords, not succumb to them!
Learn These Percussive Fingerstyle Guitar Techniques to Add Punch and Groove to Your Playing
Highlighting the backbeat can be an effective percussive tool
A Guitarist’s Guide to Live Streaming
If you’d like to start streaming your performances or lessons, this comprehensive guitarist's guide to live streaming is a good place to start.
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Online Learning Resources and Digital Tools for Acoustic Guitar
The amount of options for learning acoustic guitar online can be overwhelming. In this list you'll find apps and websites for learning guitar to help with anything you're working on.
Get Heard: A Guide to Acoustic Guitar Pickups and Amplification
Here we cover the 3 main elements of an acoustic guitar amplification system: pickups, preamps/DIs, and amplifiers/PA systems.
Virtual Jamming: The Latest Tools for Playing Together in Real Time
Here are some solutions for musicians looking for a way to play music together over the internet, hoping to be able to perform for others or just jam together.
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Review: The Hazelrigg Industries VDI Vacuum Tube Direct Box Delivers High-Quality Acoustic Guitar Sound
The Hazelrigg Industries VDI Vacuum Tube–Based Direct Box cuts no corners in pursuit of the best possible sound for acoustic guitar.
Acoustic Guitar’s Guide to Loop Pedals and How to Use Them
Learn all about looping pedals, including how to shop for one and how a it can enhance your guitar playing
Review: Sessionwire Software Makes High-Quality Online Music Collaboration Easy
This app allows you to transfer files, share screens, and stream high-quality audio.
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Learn the Essential Techniques of Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar
Explore history of fingerstyle guitar, as well as some of the more influential players and examples of the technique in different genres.
30 Years of Trends and Innovations in Acoustic Guitar Design, Amps, and Accessories
In the three decades since 1990 there have been a lot of surprising changes in the acoustic guitar world affecting everything from how guitars are built to how we listen to and create music.
Gear Review: L.R. Baggs’ Voiceprint DI Captures Your Guitar’s Unique Acoustic Sound
The L.R. Baggs Voiceprint DI uses Impulse Response (IR) technology and has the ability to make your pickup sound like the natural acoustic sound of your guitar.
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Gear Review: Bose’s L1 Pro16 Is a Refined and Affordable Amplification Solution for Acoustic Guitarists
The Bose L1 Pro16 is an amplification solution that combines clear sound, plenty of power, and uniform dispersion, while being portable and simple to set up.
