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Mike Dawes offers an intimate look at his acoustic arrangement secrets in this mind-blowing live premiere

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

The percussive mastermind debuts Somebody That I Used to Know from new live album, Shows & Distancing: Live in the USA

Music Releases
Yvette Young of Covet performs live
From polyrhythmic acoustic tapping to seven-minute math-rock odysseys: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche Published

These new, guitar-heavy tracks will leave you feeling inspired, even in this difficult time

Music Releases
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Mike Dawes: What's on My Playlist

By Guitar World Staff Published

Mike Dawes filled us in on who he's listening to at the moment. Take a look!

Artists
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Uncovering Nik Mystery: Mike Dawes Discusses His New Band with Jukka Backlund and Periphery's Spencer Sotelo

By Richard Bienstock Published

Nik Mystery, in the words of Mike Dawes, “is about as far removed from solo fingerstyle guitar and [Periphery’s] progressive metal as anything.”

Bands
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Travis picking: how to fingerpick like Merle Travis

By Mike Dawes Published

Learn to alternate notes with your thumb and you'll expand your fingerstyle abilities no end

Lessons
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Tommy Emmanuel Announces New U.S. Tour Dates

By Richard Bienstock Published

Virtuoso guitarist will be joined by Jorma Kaukonen, Mike Dawes and others on the run.

Concert, Gigs & Tours
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New Horizons in Acoustic Guitar: Using Unusual Techniques and Tunings

By Mike Dawes Published

Experimenting with new tunings can open up new creative avenues.

Guitar Setup
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Mastering Two-Handed Percussive Techniques

By Mike Dawes Published

Learn how to emulate the sounds of a kick drum, snare drum and everything in between on an acoustic guitar.

Techniques
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How to Combine Melody, Chords and Percussive Sounds

By Mike Dawes Published

Learn how to develop a melody and harmonic framework coupled with fingerstyle ideas and percussive elements.

Chords
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How to Develop a Simple Melodic Idea

By Mike Dawes Published

Learn how to put the melody first when writing a piece.

Lessons
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