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James Taylor: "American Standard is a guitar album - I’ve had some of these arrangements since I started playing"

By Neville Marten

We get the lowdown on the arrangement, composition and recording of the original singer-songwriter's new covers album American Standard, including a full track breakdown

James Taylor Shows How He Plays “Country Road”

By Acoustic Nation

Yes, here it is straight from the man himself. He tunes to dropped D and demonstrates his hammer off method for performing this classic.

Best Acoustic Rock Song of All Time Poll: "Dust In The Wind" Vs. "Fire and Rain"

By Acoustic Nation

We're out to crown the most beloved Acoustic Rock Song of All Time and we need your help! Today "Dust In The Wind" and "Fire and Rain" go head-to-head. Vote now!

James Taylor Teaches Us to Play “Carolina in My Mind” — Lesson

By Acoustic Nation

Here’s James Taylor teaching one of my favorites “Carolina In My Mind.” Taylor capos the third fret and then runs through the fingering of each change.

James Taylor Announces 'Before This World,' His First Album of New Songs in 13 Years

By Acoustic Nation

Lesson: James Taylor Teaches Us How to Play "Fire and Rain"

By Laura B. Whitmore

Paul Simon and James Taylor to Headline Concert to Benefit Cancer Research

By Acoustic Nation

10 Top Players Share Their Guitar Backstories — From the Archives

By Laura B. Whitmore

Lick of the Day: James Taylor Style Fingerpicking

By Guitar World Staff

Today's free Lick of the Day is a James Taylor-style fingerpicking lick demonstrated by Guitar World's Paul Riario.