How to Develop a Simple Melodic Idea By Mike Dawes published 2 November 18 Learn how to put the melody first when writing a piece.
From Doc Watson to Carl Miner: The Power of Bluegrass Crosspicking By Troy Grady published 6 August 18 A primer on bluegrass crosspicking.
Tommy Emmanuel Master Class: Exclusive Tips on Fingerpicking, Flatpicking, Harp Harmonics and More By Tommy Emmanuel and Andy Aledort published 15 June 18
Three Fingerpicking Patterns Every Guitarist Should Know By Christopher Scapelliti published 12 June 18
Tommy Emmanuel's Guide to Hand Independence, and More on Chet Atkins' “El Vaquero” By Tommy Emmanuel published 11 April 18
Mike Dawes: The Influence of Celtic Music on My Acoustic Playing By Mike Dawes published 3 January 18
How to Simulate Various Instruments on Guitar By Guitar World Staff published 21 November 17 In this new Guitar World video, guitaristJeff Gunn shows you how to use your guitar to emulate different stringed instruments, including the ukulele, banjo andcharango.
The Barre Chord Alternative: Learn These Easy-to-Play Block Chords By Christopher Scapelliti published 20 November 17 Playing the same old barre-chord shapes isn’t just boring—it sounds boring too.
Zakk Wylde's "Unplugged" Riffs and Hybrid-Picked, Acoustic Shred By Dale Turner published 18 October 17
Joe Bonamassa’s Mesmerizing Acoustic Licks and Fingerstyle Riffs By Dale Turner published 26 September 17 Joe Bonamassa picked up a guitar at age four, could cop SRV and Hendrix licks note-for-note by age seven, and was discovered by B.B. King while still in his pre-teens.
The Acoustic Prog-Rock Riffs of Rush's Alex Lifeson By Dale Turner published 26 September 17 Progressive-rock was primarily a “British thing,” exemplified by acts like King Crimson, Genesis, Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer.
The Fingerpicking Finesse of Leonard Cohen By Dale Turner published 21 September 17 Before he was an acclaimed musician, Leonard Cohen—who died November 7 at age 82—was a successful poet and novelist in Canada.