Harness Joni Mitchell's acoustic imagination with this lesson on dulcimers, altered tunings and cluster chords By George Howlett published 8 March 22 A deep dive into the singer-songwriter's aptitude for experimental tunings, and how you can incorporate them into your own compositions
How the guitar works By Total Guitar editors published 21 April 21 In this beginner guitar lesson, we explain what the different parts of the acoustic and electric guitar do
Molly Tuttle teaches you how to crosspick and play Wildwood Flower By Molly Tuttle published 27 October 20 Pick out the little details when playing through a chord progression
Learn to play clawhammer guitar with Molly Tuttle By Molly Tuttle published 25 August 20 This old-time Appalachian technique is associated with the banjo, but it might well transform your acoustic playing
How to play fingerstyle guitar: learn fingerpicking styles By Chris Bird, James Uings published 8 April 20 Steady up your acoustic skills with this fingerpicking lesson
How to lower acoustic guitar strings By Jack Ellis published 5 March 20 A guide to dropping the action on your acoustic so the saddle can be set properly
Improve your rhythm playing with these pick-hand warm-up techniques By Stéphane Wrembel published 31 January 20 6 exercises to get you in shape and sharpen up your acoustic skills
Explore John Lennon's acoustic guitar technique with the Beatles By Dale Turner published 9 October 19 Lennon - wielding his Gibson J-160E or Martin D28 - is the man behind many Beatles acoustic classics. Look at what makes them tick
Robert Johnson: Unlock the guitar mysteries of the Delta blues great By Andy Aledort published 11 September 19 Learn the variety of picking techniques and tunings that Johnson used to craft his timeless, deeply emotional music
How to play acoustic guitar like The Beatles' George Harrison By Dale Turner published 19 August 19 Explore the acoustic flavor that George Harrison brought to the Fab Four
The Sublime Acoustic Accompaniment Stylings of Chris Cornell By Dale Turner published 26 June 19 Take a look at Chris Cornell's innovative—and often overlooked—acoustic guitar work.
How to Fingerpick Like Merle Travis By Mike Dawes published 25 June 19 Get some Travis picking under your belt.
Learn the Basic Rumba Flamenco Strumming Pattern By Guitar World Staff published 5 June 19 Learn one of the cornerstones of flamenco guitar in this lesson.
How to Play Guitar Like Delta Blues Legend Son House By Dale Turner published 21 March 19 Learn some of the tricks and techniques of blues guitar legend Son House.
A Guide to Randy Rhoads' Acoustic Techniques and Riffs By Dale Turner published 19 March 19 Take a look at Randy Rhoads' classically influenced acoustic guitar work.
New Horizons in Acoustic Guitar: Using Unusual Techniques and Tunings By Mike Dawes published 22 February 19 Experimenting with new tunings can open up new creative avenues.
Finger Tips: How Guitarists Can Keep Their Digits Warm By Blake Scopino published 4 February 19 The polar vortex might be over, but these tips'll still effectively (and cheaply) keep your digits warm and ready for fast action.
Mastering Two-Handed Percussive Techniques By Mike Dawes published 8 January 19 Learn how to emulate the sounds of a kick drum, snare drum and everything in between on an acoustic guitar.
How to Combine Melody, Chords and Percussive Sounds By Mike Dawes published 17 December 18 Learn how to develop a melody and harmonic framework coupled with fingerstyle ideas and percussive elements.
Learn the "Malagueña" Spanish Triplets By Guitar World Staff published 5 November 18 Learn the "Spanish" triplet technique used in classical guitar mainstays like "Malagueña."