Acoustic Guitar

The guitarist/composer looks back on his distinguished and eclectic career and talks about his inconvenient fondness for unusual guitars.

Mamie Minch show how to play Furry Lewis’ rolling version of this true crime classic.

Durable and lightweight with integrated storage throughout, the Backline Acoustic Guitar Case keeps your instrument protected and your setup neatly organized.

The dreadnought’s path to becoming the world’s most popular acoustic guitar model wasn’t inevitable. This is the story of how it got there.

Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: In this episode of The Art of Acoustic, discover a custom Grand Orchestra that brings together striking visual details and an expansive, commanding voice. Finished in rich Chocolate, this one-of-a-kind instrument pairs Adirondack spruce with resonant Katalox, also known as Mexican Royal ebony, for a distinctive blend of warmth, clarity, and dynamic […]

Triplets are a hallmark rhythm in all genres of music and can help take your playing to new and exciting places, whether you’re playing lead guitar in a band or composing your own fingerstyle arrangements and need fresh rhythmic ideas.

A member of Breedlove's new US-made Roots series, the Concert RTC-MMe offers rich tone, versatility, and mahogany.

This arrangement for classical guitar is all about resonance and letting the melody sing.

Harmonically, the song, which is in the key of E minor, is very simple. It’s built from five chords—in order of appearance, Em7, D, Em, C, and G.

Whether it's Isa Burke's interview with Courtney Hartman, the luthier roundtable, or the transcription of Paul McCartney’s "Days We Left Behind," I hope enjoy spending time with this issue and find something in it that makes its way into your own music.

In this lesson we’ll zero in on how to bring a melody to life on your guitar and use it as a launchpad for a solo.

Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: For the season two finale of Showdown, two versatile 500 Series guitars go head-to-head, each showcasing a distinct voice within the Taylor lineup. The Gold Label 514e is a Super Auditorium crafted with mahogany and torrefied spruce. Combined with fanned V-Class bracing, these tonewoods produce a dry, woody character with a strong […]

Join AG November 6-7 for a weekend of interactive workshops and presentations with world-class guitarists and educators—all from the comfort of you own home.

Learn to play this classic Cuban son-pregon through a remarkable solo-guitar arrangement by guitarist Ñico Rojas.

Kenny Baker’s arrangement of “Carroll County Blues” is an excellent study for budding flatpickers, as it introduces some essential language, licks, and techniques that are foundational to the approach.

When arranging well-known songs for solo guitar, the process is less about replication and more about finding your own voice within the melody.

PRIZE PACKAGE INCLUDES 1 Loudbox Performer +1 AirLock Wireless GT (Total Prize Value: $1319.90!) 2 LUCKY WINNERS WILL RECEIVE: (1) Loudbox Performer  The ultimate performance acoustic amplifier. The Loudbox Performer is our most powerful Loudbox yet, with 180 watts driving a 3-way speaker configuration with separate low, mid, and high-frequency drivers. You’ll experience greater definition, […]

Other than comfort, does body taper change the sound in a meaningful way?

Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: Two distinct Taylor voices go head-to-head in the latest episode of Showdown. On one side, the Gold Label 710e delivers an old-soul acoustic experience, pairing a classic square-shoulder Dreadnought body with Indian rosewood back and sides, a torrefied Sitka spruce top, and a deeper body design. Its fanned V-Class bracing produces a rich, […]

The groundbreaking songwriter and guitarist sat down for an extended conversation about the inspirations behind his recent release, ‘Twilight Override,’ and his latest burst of creativity.