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Explore John Lennon's acoustic guitar technique with the Beatles

By Dale Turner

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

Learn the variety of picking techniques and tunings that Johnson used to craft his timeless, deeply emotional music

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How to buy a great 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

Nirvana perform at MTV Unplugged

The 25 best acoustic rock songs

By Joe Bosso

The lightest tunes from music's heaviest hitters

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 Merle Travis

By Mike Dawes

Get some Travis picking under your belt.

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.