Acoustic Guitar

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Playing the supportive role as a musician calls for heightened awareness, deep listening, patience, and an open mind.

Music drawn from theater, film, and folklore becomes a vehicle for close ensemble playing and thoughtful arrangement.

This transcription of the Carole King classic comes from the original studio recording—played in G but sounding in A, thanks to a capo at the second fret.

Walking through NAMM for hours, what stood out just as much as the guitars themselves were the players, many of them young and clearly invested in the instrument.

The Canadian-born folksinger’s nimble guitar work and captivating vocals are on full display in this stripped-down session.

Mastering a short classical arrangement can be a refreshing break from the routine—and a good way to build some new skills.

Learn how to use shapes you already know as a practical tool for soloing.

Learn to play 23 solo guitar arrangements of beloved standards and overlooked gems

New releases from November, December, and January offer harmony, dissonance, and truth.

Except in the extreme cases of vintage 7.25-inch electrics, or dead-flat classicals, the differences between most common radii are usually fairly subtle.

Built with salvaged stage wood and Texas tonewoods, this one-of-a-kind commemorative guitar has a built-in history.

Mamie Minch walks through the different stages of fret wear and explains why seemingly small details matter so much when it comes to sound and playability.

Channel the romance of steel wheels and distant whistles with this easy-to-play version of one of America’s most enduring train songs.

To celebrate the life and legacy of Bob Weir (1947–2026), we are republishing this cover interview and lesson from AG's August 2008 issue

You don’t need to know Latin, or anything about Salsburg’s past work, to take in ‘Ipsa Corpora.’ It asks only that you listen for 40 uninterrupted minutes.

The acoustic world lost some singular voices in 2025.

From Rez Abbasi to Jesse Welles—the AG editors offer quick takes on 25 standout acoustic releases from 2025.

2025 was as much about old ideas made new as it was about new ones pointing toward the acoustic guitar’s future. Here we look back at a cross section of the guitars and accessories that defined it.

Hensley, stepping into a new chapter as a solo artist, talks about the vintage and new guitars that shape his sound, and why he keeps coming back to melody.