Mississippi John Hurt’s Influence on the 1960s Folk Scene and Beyond
In the folk music boom in New York in the 1960s, the music of guitarist Mississippi John Hurt was a huge influence on players like Happy Traum, John Sebastian, and others.
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Make Your Own Blues Using Classic Guitar Licks and Phrases
If you look to the masters for inspiration—without copying them note for note—you can produce blues verses and solos that sound fresh and exciting on guitar.
A Guide to Identifying Common Acoustic Guitar Shapes and Sizes
The steel-string acoustic guitar appears in many different sizes and shapes. This guide gives a general understanding of the most common styles and what they may offer players
Learn the Essential Techniques of Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar
Here we explore the styles and history of fingerstyle guitar, as well as some of the more influential players and examples of the technique in different genres.
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Inside the Songwriting and Guitar Style of Lucinda Williams
Explore the music of Lucinda Williams by way of some of her best-known songs, with tab examples demonstrating her rhythm playing.
A Simple but Effective Plan to Make the Most of Your Guitar Practice Time
Here's how you can set yourself up to illuminate your progress on practicing guitar as you make it—and have more fun as you do it.
Video Lesson: Exploring Blues Turnarounds
In this acoustic guitar lesson you'll learn a bunch of blues-based turnarounds in different keys—great moves to have at your fingertips when playing the blues.
Charlie Parr’s ‘Last of the Better Days Ahead’ is an Evocative Storehouse of Memories and Impressions
Singer-songwriter Charlie Parr's 17th album, "Last of the Better Days Ahead," is chock full of memories and energy with a sprightly sense of adventure.
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Slide Masters: 6 Guitarists Who Play Bottleneck Style in Fresh and Unexpected Ways
Six acoustic guitarists show the wide range of concepts, sounds, and inflections that can be brought to life with slide technique.
Exploring Slide Guitar Outside of Blues
While slide guitar is perhaps most commonly associated with the blues, it can be used to excellent effect in a range of other styles.