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Guitar Lesson Guitar Virtuoso Michael Chapdelaine Teaches Nylon-String Techniques and Repertoire

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

In this lesson you’ll focus on retraining how you think about the manifestation of music, when using your fingers on a guitar. You’ll learn to make simple changes that will profoundly affect your skill level and musicianship.

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

From the November/December 2019 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY JEFFREY PEPPER RODGERSAt the 2019 Folk Alliance International conference,... Read More...

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Gearing Up: A Guide to Old-School Blues Guitars and Their Modern Counterparts

From the December 2018 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY STEVE JAMES"Right on Beale Street there, I bought my Stella. Paid $11 for it. It was hangin’ in a window... Read More...

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The Best Websites and Apps for Learning Guitar

Being a self-taught guitarist (or musician in general) is as well-accommodated as it ever has been, mostly because of the wide variety of apps, software, and websites to choose from.

Choosing and Using Capos

From the May/June 2019 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY HARVEY REIDCapos have been around almost as long as guitars, and for such... Read More...

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How to Promote Your Music

From the March/April 2019 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY PHIL HOODThree big bombs went off in the computer industry in the 1990s. The first was the browser... Read More...

Home Recording For Acoustic Guitar How To Best Ways Record Yourself

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

Here are some tools and techniques for home recording to make your acoustic guitar sound great.

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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.

Between the Lines: All About Guitar Notation

These peculiarities of the guitar have created the need for specialized notation, such as chord diagrams and tablature, that offer us visual representations of exactly where to place our fingers on the fretboard. Here you’ll learn how guitar notation evolved into the sophisticated tool it is today, how it’s prepared for publications like AG, and most important, how you can use it to learn new music, whatever your style, more quickly and efficiently.

Guitar on a Budget: Pros Offer Advice on Getting the Most Out of Your Gear

From the June 2018 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY GREG OLWELLEven if you’re the kind of guitar-obsessed nut who spends hours cruising reve... Read More...