‘Everywhere You Go’ is a Wide-Ranging Guitar Album from Fiddle and Banjo Icon Bruce Molsky
On his long-overdue guitar album, Everywhere You Go, Bruce Molsky revisits the music that has left the deepest impressions on him.
Adam Perlmutter
Adam Perlmutter holds a bachelor of music degree from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro and a master's degree in Contemporary Improvisation from the New England Conservatory. He is the editor of Acoustic Guitar.
Tips to Play ‘Tangled Up in Blue,’ Bob Dylan’s Apparently Unfinished Masterpiece
Here are tips for playing Bob Dylan's "Tangled up in Blue," as arranged on The Bootleg Series, Vol. 14 in an intimate and intense version with just guitar, harmonica and bass.
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Kenny Hill’s State-of-the-Art Modern Legacy Model Classical Guitar
This 2019 Kenny Hill Modern Legacy classical guitar, the luthier's main guitar for his own playing, is a prime example of his company’s top-tier offerings.
The Year in Gear—New Offerings for Acoustic Guitarists in 2021
Here’s an overview of 2021 in acoustic guitar gear, including guitars, sound-reinforcement solutions, and more, for players of all stripes.
Learn Bryan Sutton’s Take on the Holiday Classic “The Little Drummer Boy”
Cross-pick through a seasonal favorite, The Little Drummer Boy, in the guitar-friendly key of C major.
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Guitar Talk: Hear Adam Miller Play and Discuss a Fan-Fretted Traugott 00 and Ken Parker Archtop
Adam Miller, a guitarist and composer from Australia, stopped by Acoustic Guitar's San Francisco Bay Area office with some choice Traugott and Ken Parker guitars.
A Private Lesson With Acoustic Blues Guitar Master Eric Bibb
Learn more about the playing on 'Booker's Guitar' and Bibb's use of unorthodox chords in blues music.
John Pizzarelli Releases Solo Guitar Tribute Album to His Hero Pat Metheny
Guitarist John Pizzarelli had long been a fan of jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, and during the pandemic had time to arrange some of Metheny’s works for solo guitar.
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Review: D’Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
D'addario's XS phosphor bronze acoustic guitar strings are an innovative new set that combines hyper-thin coating with NY Steel cores. Here's our review.
Slide Masters: 6 Guitarists Who Play Bottleneck Style in Fresh and Unexpected Ways
Six acoustic guitarists show the wide range of concepts, sounds, and inflections that can be brought to life with slide technique.
Play Bob Minner’s Acoustic Guitar Tune “VanWart” in DADGAD Tuning
“VanWart” started out as an improvisation, including some of the colorful harmonies inherent to DADGAD tuning.
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Learn Fingerstyle Master Alex de Grassi’s Sophisticated Style
De Grassi’s concepts and techniques on his album The Bridge are both subtler and more complex than standard steel-string fare
Get a Grip: Acoustic Guitar Capo Guides and Reviews
For such a simple device, there are a surprising number of brands, types, and subtle factors involved in choosing a capo.
Learn Four Classical and Traditional Songs in Open Tunings
These approachable pieces will be great additions to your fingerstyle repertoire.
World Premiere: Robbie Basho’s “Great Depression Blues”
This song is a showcase for Basho’s considerable fingerpicking technique
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Acoustic Classic: Learn to Play Jerry Jeff Walker’s “Mr. Bojangles”
When outlaw country singer-songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker died last October at 78, he left behind a rich body of work, comprising more than 30 albums. But the only song of his to become a major hit was “Mr. Bojangles,” which…
Learn Bob Minner’s Annual Arrangement of “Auld Lang Syne“
“It’s become an annual tradition for me to do this song, and finding ways to reharmonize it but keep the melody and essence intact is a fun challenge."
World Premiere: A Brontë-Inspired Lullaby by Solo Guitarist Charlie Rauh
This tune is played in the key of E minor, with a judicious combination of fretted notes and open strings creating beautifully textured harmonies.
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Alex de Grassi’s Fingerstyle Arrangement of ‘Santa Claus Is Coming to Town’
Explore Alex de Grassi's hip and jazzy arrangement of this seasonal favorite, recorded on his signature model Lowden.
Budget Amplifiers and Pedals for the Acoustic Guitarist
Here are some excellent, affordable amps and pedals for the gigging acoustic guitarist.
Big Fun, Low Price: Small-Bodied Acoustic Guitars Under $600
Here we'll be looking at some small-bodied guitars—instruments that our reviewers have scrutinized for your benefit, all priced at well under a grand.
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Gear Review: Caseadillo Case Covers Offer Added Protection for High-End Guitars
After looking unsuccessfully for a case cover, Sam Guidry decided to make his own. He formally introduced his product, branded as Caseadillo, at the beginning of 2020.
Learn a Country-Tinged Guitar Arrangement of “Deck the Halls”
Perfect for beginners, this arrangement uses just a few common chords and a boom-chuck pattern for an energetic and festive feel.
Stuck in a Rut With Your Guitar? Try These Practice Techniques
It’s not uncommon for even the most accomplished guitarists to hit walls when practicing—whether caused by difficulties in learning to play challenging passages cleanly, or uncertainty about how to diagnose and troubleshoot certain problematic areas in their playing. Sometimes a…
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Acoustic Classic: Learn Big Bill Broonzy’s “Baby, Please Don’t Go”
Few tunes enjoy as prominent a status in the blues canon as “Baby, Please Don’t Go.”