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Album Reviews

Joe Robinson Explores New Directions on the Eclectic ‘The Prize’

With his 7th full-length album, The Prize, Joe Robinson is reaching for the biggest prize of all: writing songs that are as good as his guitar playing.

Kenny Berkowitz
December 20, 2022

Podcast

Tommy Emmanuel | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast

Tommy Emmanuel, Certified Guitar Player, discusses writing and arranging songs; collaborating with fellow musicians; and what makes a great guitarist.

Lyzy Lusterman
July 27, 2022

Alternate Tunings

Add Some Color with Open-G Tuning, Dropped-D, and Other Easy Alternate Guitar Tunings

guitar chord shape, with a warped effect to evoke alternate tuning vibes

Alternate tunings on guitar can open the door to new sounds, generate complex chords with easy fingerings, and extend the range of the instrument

Acoustic Guitar Editors
March 18, 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

Gear Reviews

The Year in Gear—New Offerings for Acoustic Guitarists in 2021

Here’s an overview of 2021 in acoustic guitar gear, including guitars, sound-reinforcement solutions, and more, for players of all stripes.

Adam Perlmutter
January 9, 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.

Acoustic Guitar Editors
January 1, 2022

Nylon-String

Review: Córdoba Fusion 5 is a Crossover Acoustic-Electric Nylon-String That Won’t Break the Bank

For those wanting to add some nylon-string flavors to their sound, crossover guitars make the leap from steel-string a little bit easier, and the new Córdoba Fusion 5 is a great option that’s affordable and fun to play.

Nick Millevoi
September 17, 2021
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Album Reviews

10 Essential Non-Classical Nylon-String Guitar Albums

jose feliciano holding a nylon-string guitar

The nylon-string acoustic guitar is known as a classical or flamenco instrument, but here are 10 non-classical albums centered around the nylon-string guitar.