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Auction

Hear Gretchen Menn Play Led Zeppelin’s ‘Bron-Yr-Aur’ on Our Custom Breedlove C22

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This custom 2000 Breedlove C22 is from Acoustic Guitar magazine’s 10th Anniversary Collection. In celebration of our 30th anniversary in 2020, we’re putting our collection up for auction from April 20 through May 10, giving you the opportunity to bid…

David Lusterman
March 19, 2020

Theory, Scales, Modes

Introducing ‘The Way Music Works’ by Gretchen Menn

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"Many guitar players have an aversion to anything that smacks of music theory," Gretchen Menn says, "My aim is to show you that having a basic understanding of the fundamentals will benefit you as a guitarist, a musician, and a creative soul."

Gretchen Menn
March 7, 2020

Contributors

Acoustic Guitar Sessions Presents Gretchen Menn

Here Menn plays a sophisticated arrangement of the old song “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling,” as well as “Bures-sur-Yvette,” an original composition that was inspired by time she spent in France as a teenager, and which reflects her classical background.

Adam Perlmutter
March 20, 2019

News

Watch Gretchen Menn Rock ‘Minor Swing’ by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli

Gretchen Menn is probably best-known for her role as the lead guitarist in the all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella, but her epic musical prowess goes far beyond that. In 2011, she wrote, produced, and recorded her first solo album, Hale…

Anna Pulley
May 25, 2016

Acoustic Guitar Issue 343 Video: November/December 2023

You’ve got the November/December 2023 issue of Acoustic Guitar and you’re ready to start playing. This is your one-stop destination for video lessons, gear reviews, and more, so grab your guitar and play your way through the latest issue! The Basics with Jane Miller:…

Kevin Owens
September 14, 2023

Sponsored

Capture Better Acoustic Guitar Recordings with Portacapture X8

Sponsored by TASCAM: The TASCAM Portacapture X8 is a comprehensive portable recorder that’s practically tailor-made for recording acoustic guitar. Onboard stereo condenser microphones capture studio-quality sound with amazing fidelity, with two selectable stereo configurations to control how much room sound…

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July 6, 2023

Guides and How To

Parlor Guitars: A Brief History and Buyer’s Guide

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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.

Adam Perlmutter
December 15, 2022

Practice and Musicianship, Theory, Scales, Modes

Between the Lines: All About Guitar Notation

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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.

Adam Perlmutter
August 15, 2022

Events

Watch Highlights from the Acoustic Guitar Team Hangout

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We talked all-time favorite articles, top tips for guitar players, and a whole lot more. Check out a few highlights from the event here.

Lyzy Lusterman
August 6, 2022

Sponsored

Acoustic Effects, Unplugged. No Amp Required!

Sponsored by ToneWoodAmp: ToneWoodAmp has been leading a revolution in acoustic guitars with the invention of a compact box that creates effects, unplugged—NO AMP REQUIRED! Hear it from guitarist and composer Gretchen Menn: “What an incredible innovation! ToneWoodAmp brings the sonic…

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July 24, 2022