Explore John Lennon's acoustic guitar technique with the Beatles By Dale Turner 09 October 2019 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 11 September 2019 Learn the variety of picking techniques and tunings that Johnson used to craft his timeless, deeply emotional music
How to buy a great acoustic guitar for beginners - a guide for first-time buyers By Chris Gill 02 September 2019 Track down the six-string of your dreams with our guide to body shapes, wood and how much to pay
The 25 best acoustic rock songs By Joe Bosso 23 August 2019 The lightest tunes from music's heaviest hitters
How to play guitar on your lap using two-hand tapping By Mike Dawes 20 August 2019 Mike Dawes shows you how to adopt a piano-style approach to your playing
The Sublime Acoustic Accompaniment Stylings of Chris Cornell By Dale Turner 26 June 2019 Take a look at Chris Cornell's innovative—and often overlooked—acoustic guitar work.
How to Fingerpick Like Merle Travis By Mike Dawes 25 June 2019 Get some Travis picking under your belt.
How to Fingerpick Like Chet Atkins By Tommy Emmanuel 05 April 2019 Learn how to fingerpick like Chet Atkins from a Chet Atkins-certified guitar player!
SongTown: The Anatomy Of A Love Song By Marty Dodson 15 March 2019 The essential elements that make a great love song.
New Horizons in Acoustic Guitar: Using Unusual Techniques and Tunings By Mike Dawes 22 February 2019 Experimenting with new tunings can open up new creative avenues.
Mastering Two-Handed Percussive Techniques By Mike Dawes 08 January 2019 Learn how to emulate the sounds of a kick drum, snare drum and everything in between on an acoustic guitar.
Tommy Emmanuel's "One Christmas Night" By Acoustic Nation 21 December 2018 The Certified Guitar Player delivers a gorgeous, spot-on rendition of "One Christmas Night."
How to Combine Melody, Chords and Percussive Sounds By Mike Dawes 17 December 2018 Learn how to develop a melody and harmonic framework coupled with fingerstyle ideas and percussive elements.
Roy Clark Mesmerizes on 'The Odd Couple' By Damian Fanelli 15 November 2018 A legendary appearance on a classic TV sitcom.
Bonnie Raitt Lays Down an Acoustic Blues — Video Finds By Laura B. Whitmore 08 November 2018 Bonnie Raitt dishes it out in this fierce performance.
Learn the "Malagueña" Spanish Triplets By Guitar World Staff 05 November 2018 Learn the "Spanish" triplet technique used in classical guitar mainstays like "Malagueña."
How to Develop a Simple Melodic Idea By Mike Dawes 02 November 2018 Learn how to put the melody first when writing a piece.
SongTown: Five Tips to Get Out of a Writing Rut and Spark New Ideas By Clay Mills 23 October 2018 We all get ‘em. Those moments when inspiration doesn’t seem to come around. What do you do?
Tips for Choosing the Perfect Guitar Gig Bag By Larry Sandberg 26 September 2018 What to look for if you're planning on investing in a gig bag.
Country-Funk—What Hank Williams and James Brown have in Common By Keith Wyatt 22 August 2018 A lesson in the two-beat “boom-chick” style of rhythm playing.
