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4 Contemporary Fingerstyle Masters Reflect on the Impact and Legacy of Guitar Revolutionary Michael Hedges

Contemporary fingerstyle guitar masters Andy McKee, Kaki King, Christie Lenée, and Mike Dawes reflect on the legacy of the revolutionary guitarist Michael Hedges.

Bluegrass Elder Statesman Peter Rowan Still at the Top of His Craft with ‘Calling You From My Mountain’

There's a lived-in clarity to these songs: Over and over, Rowan bridges the distance between bluegrass tradition and Buddhist practice.

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Which Alternate Tunings are Most Commonly Used in Blues?

The two principal open tunings used in blues guitar playing have old, vernacular American names that I still like to use: Vastopol and Spanish.

How to Go from Standard to Open-G Tuning

Here's how to get into open G tuning on guitar and then play a basic I, IV, V chord progression using the open G chord.

Video Instruction Series: All About Mic Placement for Home Recording

There are many types of microphones, but the most popular type for recording acoustic guitar is the cardioid condenser mic. Inexpensive models such as the Audio... Read More...

The Acoustic Jazz Guitarist | Acoustic Guitar Plus

Delve deep into the world of jazz guitar with this book of 10 extended lessons from master guitarist Sean McGowan.

How to Choose a Slide for Your Acoustic Guitar Blues Playing

Posted by David Hamburger Excerpted from Acoustic Guitar Slide Basics You will need to get a slide, and there are many kinds to choose from. You’ll need to ... Read More...

Mining Tradition: A Songwriting Tip from Pete Seeger (via Woody Guthrie)

Posted by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Excerpted from Songwriting Basics for Guitarists Since Acoustic Guitar’s debut in 1990, I’ve had the privilege of talking... Read More...

How to Fingerpick the Blues Like Mississippi John Hurt: The Alternating-Bass Pattern

Excerpted from Country Blues Guitar Basics Listening to players like Mississippi John Hurt, Reverend Gary Davis, and John Fahey will get your ear accustomed to... Read More...

Learn to Play the Irish Folk Song “The Lassie Who Had the Land”

By Jody Stecher | Excerpted from Traditional Songs with Jody Stecher I heard “The Lassie Who Had the Land” on a recording of a spectacular singer I never ... Read More...