Adam Perlmutter – Acoustic Guitar https://acousticguitar.com lessons, music to play, and how-tos for all guitarists Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:24:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/acousticguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AG_Favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Adam Perlmutter – Acoustic Guitar https://acousticguitar.com 32 32 103806923 Muireann Bradley, Ireland’s Roots and Blues Prodigy  | Acoustic Guitar Sessions https://acousticguitar.com/muireann-bradley-irelands-roots-and-blues-prodigy-acoustic-guitar-sessions/ https://acousticguitar.com/muireann-bradley-irelands-roots-and-blues-prodigy-acoustic-guitar-sessions/#comments Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:24:08 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=143200 Muireann Bradley, Ireland’s Roots and Blues Prodigy  | Acoustic Guitar Sessions Bradley digs deep into classic roots tunes, and delivers inspired fingerstyle blues.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/muireann-bradley-irelands-roots-and-blues-prodigy-acoustic-guitar-sessions/feed/ 3 143200 Learn “In the Pines,” a Haunting Folk Song Recorded by Musicians from Lead Belly to Nirvana https://acousticguitar.com/learn-to-play-in-the-pines/ https://acousticguitar.com/learn-to-play-in-the-pines/#comments Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142595 in the pines guitar lesson collage The arrangement of this song, also known as "Where Did You Sleep Last Night," is inspired by Nirvana’s version.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/learn-to-play-in-the-pines/feed/ 1 142595 The Year in Gear 2023: Guitars, Amps, Pedals, and Accessories for a Wide Variety of Styles and Budgets https://acousticguitar.com/the-year-in-gear-2023/ https://acousticguitar.com/the-year-in-gear-2023/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142762 Collings C10 and AT-00 acoustic guitars In this annual year-in-gear retrospective, we take you on a tour of the exciting new acoustic guitars and accessories introduced in 2023.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/the-year-in-gear-2023/feed/ 0 142762 Ralph Towner Revisits the Oregon Classic “Guitarra Picante” on Solo Guitar https://acousticguitar.com/ralph-towner-revisits-the-oregon-classic-guitarra-picante-on-solo-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/ralph-towner-revisits-the-oregon-classic-guitarra-picante-on-solo-guitar/#respond Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141845 ralph towner playing guitar Originally released in 1991 and re-released on this year's ‘At First Light,’ this challenging tune features nearly three dozen different chords.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/ralph-towner-revisits-the-oregon-classic-guitarra-picante-on-solo-guitar/feed/ 0 141845 Adam Levy Performs and Teaches “Sidewalk Chalk” | Acoustic Guitar Sessions https://acousticguitar.com/adam-levy-performs-and-teaches-sidewalk-chalk-acoustic-guitar-sessions/ https://acousticguitar.com/adam-levy-performs-and-teaches-sidewalk-chalk-acoustic-guitar-sessions/#comments Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:01:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142202 Adam Levy Performs and Teaches “Sidewalk Chalk” | Acoustic Guitar Sessions “Sidewalk Chalk” is a lovely waltz with a beautiful set of chord changes. It’s also quite approachable and, like so much of Levy’s work, is a joy to play.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/adam-levy-performs-and-teaches-sidewalk-chalk-acoustic-guitar-sessions/feed/ 2 142202 Learn to Play Gordon Lightfoot’s “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” https://acousticguitar.com/gordon-lightfoot-the-wreck-of-the-edmund-fitzgerald-guitar-lesson/ https://acousticguitar.com/gordon-lightfoot-the-wreck-of-the-edmund-fitzgerald-guitar-lesson/#respond Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141079 Gordon Lightfoot standing with guitar Lightfoot recorded the song on a 12-string—specifically, a Gibson B-45-12—but it will work just as well on a six-string.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/gordon-lightfoot-the-wreck-of-the-edmund-fitzgerald-guitar-lesson/feed/ 0 141079 Review: Tascam’s Portacapture X6 and X8 Recorders Are Ideal for Acoustic Guitar—and a Whole Lot More https://acousticguitar.com/review-tascam-portacapture-x6-and-x8-recorders/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-tascam-portacapture-x6-and-x8-recorders/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141015 Tascam Portacapture X6 and X8 handheld recorders Both models offer ease of use, excellent sonics, and ability to capture wide dynamic ranges]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-tascam-portacapture-x6-and-x8-recorders/feed/ 0 141015 Dom Flemons Brings a Deep Knowledge of Roots Music to His Work as the American Songster https://acousticguitar.com/dom-flemons-the-american-songster/ https://acousticguitar.com/dom-flemons-the-american-songster/#respond Sun, 03 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141176 Dom Flemons playing acoustic guitar The multi-instrumentalist scholar talks about how he found his own voice through the study of old and new songs, and what makes the ideal acoustic guitar. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/dom-flemons-the-american-songster/feed/ 0 141176 Julian Lage on How to Play His Position-Shifting Guitar-Bass Duet “Double Southpaw” https://acousticguitar.com/julian-lage-on-how-to-play-his-position-shifting-guitar-bass-duet-double-southpaw/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=139155 Julian Lage With its "quirky rhythmic and harmonic twists and turns," this piece moves all around the fretboard.]]> 139155 Video Lesson: Learn a Fingerstyle Arrangement of “It Is Well with My Soul” in Double Dropped-D Tuning https://acousticguitar.com/video-lesson-learn-the-classic-hymn-it-is-well-with-my-soul/ https://acousticguitar.com/video-lesson-learn-the-classic-hymn-it-is-well-with-my-soul/#respond Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:08:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=107944 Video Lesson: Learn a Fingerstyle Arrangement of “It Is Well with My Soul” in Double Dropped-D Tuning The arrangement is fairly undemanding of both the picking and fretting hands and makes strategic use of the open strings.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/video-lesson-learn-the-classic-hymn-it-is-well-with-my-soul/feed/ 0 107944 Tips on Playing “Shake Sugaree,” an Elizabeth Cotten Fingerpicking Staple https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-play-shake-sugaree-an-elizabeth-cotten-fingerpicking-staple/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=139159 Cover artwork from Elizabeth Cotten 's 'Folksongs and Instrumentals with Guitar' Cotten plays “Shake Sugaree” on a guitar tuned down a whole step, using chord shapes in the key of C major that sound in Bb.]]> 139159 Julian Lage Champions the Steel-String Acoustic on His Latest Blue Note Release https://acousticguitar.com/julian-lage-champions-the-steel-string-acoustic-on-his-latest-blue-note-release/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=139328 Julian Lage with guitar. Photo by Shervin Lainez Lage talks about his uncommon use of the steel-string guitar in the evolution of his ensemble, as well as collaborating with his wife, singer-songwriter Margaret Glaspy]]> 139328 Learn “Doc’s Guitar”—Doc Watson’s Fingerstyle Tour de Force https://acousticguitar.com/learn-docs-guitar-doc-watsons-fingerstyle-tour-de-force/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=139261 Doc Watson playing an acoustic guitar The brilliance of Watson’s right-hand technique can be clearly heard on this punishingly fast instrumental]]> 139261 Great Acoustics: Steve James’ Collings Custom C10 was His Main Steel-String Companion for 30 Years https://acousticguitar.com/great-acoustics-steve-james-collings-custom-c10-was-his-main-steel-string-companion-for-30-years/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:55:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=135560 steve james with his custom collings c10 acoustic guitar The 1991 Collings Custom C10 (serial number 524) was James’ main flattop for three decades, and the one he considered his best.]]> 135560 Learn “Talco Girl,” Steve James’ Rootsy Character Study in Dropped-D Tuning https://acousticguitar.com/learn-talco-girl-steve-james-rootsy-character-study-in-dropped-d-tuning/ https://acousticguitar.com/learn-talco-girl-steve-james-rootsy-character-study-in-dropped-d-tuning/#comments Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=135622 Steve James playing resonator guitar One of James' most popular tunes, “Talco Girl” is supported by a guitar accompaniment that would make a smart instrumental composition on its own.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/learn-talco-girl-steve-james-rootsy-character-study-in-dropped-d-tuning/feed/ 1 135622 ‘Myriad Worlds’ Is a Bold Debut from Percussive Fingerstyle Guitarist and Composer Janet Noguera https://acousticguitar.com/myriad-worlds-is-a-bold-debut-from-janet-noguera/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:28:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=132627 guitarist Janet Noguera Noguera's debut release showcases her effortless-sounding use of tapping and drum-like effects on her Lowden and Maton guitars.]]> 132627 Learn to Play Mary Flower’s ‘Waltz,’ a Jazzy Roots Piece in Dropped D Tuning https://acousticguitar.com/learn-mary-flowers-waltz/ https://acousticguitar.com/learn-mary-flowers-waltz/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=112739 Learn to Play Mary Flower’s ‘Waltz,’ a Jazzy Roots Piece in Dropped D Tuning “Most of the time I have no idea how the music comes from my fingertips while writing. It’s not like I’m going for some genre or sound. It just happens!” ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/learn-mary-flowers-waltz/feed/ 0 112739 Learn How to Play Joe Robinson’s Showstopping “Let the Guitar Do the Talkin’” https://acousticguitar.com/hot-guitar-tab-joe-robinsons-let-the-guitar-do-the-talkin/ https://acousticguitar.com/hot-guitar-tab-joe-robinsons-let-the-guitar-do-the-talkin/#respond Sat, 10 Jun 2023 19:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=111158 joe robinson with guitar It’s one thing to play blazingly fast Travis picking, and quite another to sing at the same time, as Joe Robinson does.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/hot-guitar-tab-joe-robinsons-let-the-guitar-do-the-talkin/feed/ 0 111158 Learn to Play “Handle With Care,” the Traveling Wilburys’ Impromptu Hit https://acousticguitar.com/learn-to-play-handle-with-care-the-traveling-wilburys-impromptu-hit/ https://acousticguitar.com/learn-to-play-handle-with-care-the-traveling-wilburys-impromptu-hit/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:21:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=135628 Cover artwork for the ablum 'Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1] George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, and Bob Dylan had so much fun recording this song that they ended up making a band together.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/learn-to-play-handle-with-care-the-traveling-wilburys-impromptu-hit/feed/ 0 135628 Fanø/Black Sea Dress: Learn to Play this Pair of Miniatures from Charlie Rauh https://acousticguitar.com/fano-black-sea-dress-a-pair-of-miniatures-from-charlie-rauh/ https://acousticguitar.com/fano-black-sea-dress-a-pair-of-miniatures-from-charlie-rauh/#respond Sun, 14 May 2023 15:53:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=113995 Fanø/Black Sea Dress: Learn to Play this Pair of Miniatures from Charlie Rauh While hybrid picking lends a certain definition and crispness, especially on the bass notes, straight fingerpicking will work equally well on the two pieces. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/fano-black-sea-dress-a-pair-of-miniatures-from-charlie-rauh/feed/ 0 113995 Sunny War’s “No Reason” Is Built from a Cool and Distinctive Riff  https://acousticguitar.com/sunny-wars-no-reason-is-built-from-a-cool-and-distinctive-riff/ https://acousticguitar.com/sunny-wars-no-reason-is-built-from-a-cool-and-distinctive-riff/#respond Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=135089 Sunny War with acoustic guitar It has a non-Western vibe, but at the same time connects to the Travis picking tradition]]> https://acousticguitar.com/sunny-wars-no-reason-is-built-from-a-cool-and-distinctive-riff/feed/ 0 135089 Improviser Grant Gordy Thrives in the String-Band Ensemble Setting of His Latest Work https://acousticguitar.com/improviser-grant-gordy-thrives-in-the-string-band-ensemble-setting-of-his-latest-work/ https://acousticguitar.com/improviser-grant-gordy-thrives-in-the-string-band-ensemble-setting-of-his-latest-work/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:54:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=135197 Guitarist Grant Gordy standing holding an acoustic guitar Since Grant Gordy's 2010 self-titled debut album, he has used bluegrass as a foundation while stretching out far beyond the genre’s confines to find his voice as an improviser, composer, and arranger.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/improviser-grant-gordy-thrives-in-the-string-band-ensemble-setting-of-his-latest-work/feed/ 0 135197 A Visit with Archtop Luthier Tim Frick https://acousticguitar.com/a-visit-with-archtop-luthier-tim-frick/ https://acousticguitar.com/a-visit-with-archtop-luthier-tim-frick/#respond Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:56:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=104813 Luthier Tim Frick building an archtop guitar in his workshop For the last decade, luthier Tim Frick has quietly been pushing the envelope on the design of the archtop guitar.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/a-visit-with-archtop-luthier-tim-frick/feed/ 0 104813 How to Play “Willin’” — Little Feat’s Trucking Anthem in Open-G Tuning https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-play-willin-little-feats-trucking-anthem-in-open-g-tuning/ https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-play-willin-little-feats-trucking-anthem-in-open-g-tuning/#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=135094 Little Feat's Lowell George in front of a microphone - photo by Jean Luc This guitar lesson is based on Little Feat’s original recording of "Willin'," a duet with George on vocals and acoustic guitar and Ry Cooder on bottleneck electric guitar.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-play-willin-little-feats-trucking-anthem-in-open-g-tuning/feed/ 0 135094 Steve Nall Steps into a Big New Role at Collings Guitars https://acousticguitar.com/steve-nall-steps-into-a-big-new-role-at-collings-guitars/ https://acousticguitar.com/steve-nall-steps-into-a-big-new-role-at-collings-guitars/#respond Sun, 29 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=134142 Steve Nall making a guitar in the Collings workshop Steve Nall recently took over selecting tonewoods and voicing the tops and backs of all Collings acoustic guitars after working for decades with mentors Bill Collings and Bruce VanWart.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/steve-nall-steps-into-a-big-new-role-at-collings-guitars/feed/ 0 134142