Robert Johnson: Unlock the guitar mysteries of the Delta blues great By Andy Aledort Learn the variety of picking techniques and tunings that Johnson used to craft his timeless, deeply emotional music
How to buy the best acoustic guitar for beginners - a guide for first-time buyers By Chris Gill Track down the six-string of your dreams with our guide to body shapes, wood and how much to pay
How to play guitar on your lap using two-hand tapping By Mike Dawes 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 Take a look at Chris Cornell's innovative—and often overlooked—acoustic guitar work.
How to Fingerpick Like Chet Atkins By Tommy Emmanuel Learn how to fingerpick like Chet Atkins from a Chet Atkins-certified guitar player!
SongTown: The Anatomy Of A Love Song By Marty Dodson The essential elements that make a great love song.
New Horizons in Acoustic Guitar: Using Unusual Techniques and Tunings By Mike Dawes Experimenting with new tunings can open up new creative avenues.
Mastering Two-Handed Percussive Techniques By Mike Dawes 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 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 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 A legendary appearance on a classic TV sitcom.
Bonnie Raitt Lays Down an Acoustic Blues — Video Finds By Laura B. Whitmore Bonnie Raitt dishes it out in this fierce performance.
Learn the "Malagueña" Spanish Triplets By Guitar World Staff Learn the "Spanish" triplet technique used in classical guitar mainstays like "Malagueña."
How to Develop a Simple Melodic Idea By Mike Dawes 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 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 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 A lesson in the two-beat “boom-chick” style of rhythm playing.
From Doc Watson to Carl Miner: The Power of Bluegrass Crosspicking By Troy Grady A primer on bluegrass crosspicking.
