Stuck in a Rut With Your Guitar? Try These Practice Techniques
By Adam PerlmutterIt’s not uncommon for even the most accomplished guitarists to hit walls when practicing—whether caused by difficulties in learning to pl... Read More...
Guides
How Do Guitarists Practice?
By Adam PerlmutterPracticing is one of the most important things you can do as a guitarist, whether you’re an absolute beginner or seasoned professional. Y... Read More...
Am I Too Old to Learn Guitar?
If we, at whatever age, are truly determined to make music come out of those six strings, we will.
Is One Guitar Enough? A Guide to Determining (and Justifying) Your Need for Multiple Guitars
By Michael MillhamThis article originally appeared in the October 2007 issue of Acoustic Guitar and was reprinted in the September/October 2020 i... Read More...
What Is a 12-Bar Blues?
Excerpted from Inside Blues Guitar | BY STEVE JAMESA bar across the musical staff marks a measure, and each measure has a specific number of beats. Blues m... Read More...
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 suffer through blister... Read More...
Virtual Jamming: The Latest Tools for Playing Together in Real Time
By Doug YoungWith musicians currently sheltering in place along with the rest of the world, everyone is looking for a way to play music together over the i... Read More...
A Guitarist’s Guide to Live Streaming
By Doug YoungLive streaming—performing live via video over the internet—has been growing in popularity for a while, but is surging with the current global ... Read More...
Parlor Guitars: A Brief History and Buyer’s Guide
Interest in small-bodied parlor guitars—precursors to the bulky modern dreadnought—is skyrocketing. Learn all about these guitars, why players love them, and which model could be right for you.
A Steel-String Guitarist’s Introduction to Nylon-String Techniques and Repertoire
From the January/February 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY MICHAEL CHAPDELAINEThe ProblemYou're a steel-string player wantin... Read More...