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Guitar Technique - Advanced

Try These Fun and Challenging Counterpoint Exercises on Guitar

Contrapuntal lines are not necessarily intuitive for most guitarists, but the approach is certainly worth the investment and yields dividends equivalent to sonic gold.

Sean McGowan
October 5, 2022

Rock

10 Acoustic Rock Songs You Should Know

mississippi john hurt and nancy wilson play acoustic rock on guitar

With so many classic acoustic rock songs out there, it's hard to know where to start. Here are 10 acoustic rock songs you should know.

Kate Koenig
February 25, 2022
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Guitar Technique - Advanced

Try These Fun Guitar Exercises to Build Coordination Between Your Fretting and Picking Hands

Sean McGowan holding acoustic guitar in his home studio

Take a deep dive into building independence among the fingers of both hands.

Sean McGowan
February 14, 2022

Auction

Watch Mimi Fox Play “Mr. White‘s Blues” on a 1994 Hollenbeck Simplicity

mimi fox plays a 1994 hollenbeck simplicity

This archtop guitar was handmade in Bill Hollenbeck’s Illinois shop in 1994 as part of his Simplicity series. It's one of 20 awesome guitars in our February 2022 auction.

Acoustic Guitar Editors
January 27, 2022

Fingerstyle

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.

Doug Young
January 24, 2022

Alternate Tunings

DADGAD Guitar Essentials | Acoustic Guitar Champions

This is the perfect guide for getting to know DADGAD, whether you're just starting out in alternate tunings or have a bit of experience under your fingers.