Acoustic Guitar

Harmonically, the song, which is in the key of E minor, is very simple. It’s built from five chords—in order of appearance, Em7, D, Em, C, and G.

Whether it's Isa Burke's interview with Courtney Hartman, the luthier roundtable, or the transcription of Paul McCartney’s "Days We Left Behind," I hope enjoy spending time with this issue and find something in it that makes its way into your own music.

In this lesson we’ll zero in on how to bring a melody to life on your guitar and use it as a launchpad for a solo.

Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: For the season two finale of Showdown, two versatile 500 Series guitars go head-to-head, each showcasing a distinct voice within the Taylor lineup. The Gold Label 514e is a Super Auditorium crafted with mahogany and torrefied spruce. Combined with fanned V-Class bracing, these tonewoods produce a dry, woody character with a strong […]

Join AG November 6-7 for a weekend of interactive workshops and presentations with world-class guitarists and educators—all from the comfort of you own home.

Learn to play this classic Cuban son-pregon through a remarkable solo-guitar arrangement by guitarist Ñico Rojas.

Kenny Baker’s arrangement of “Carroll County Blues” is an excellent study for budding flatpickers, as it introduces some essential language, licks, and techniques that are foundational to the approach.

When arranging well-known songs for solo guitar, the process is less about replication and more about finding your own voice within the melody.

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Other than comfort, does body taper change the sound in a meaningful way?

Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: Two distinct Taylor voices go head-to-head in the latest episode of Showdown. On one side, the Gold Label 710e delivers an old-soul acoustic experience, pairing a classic square-shoulder Dreadnought body with Indian rosewood back and sides, a torrefied Sitka spruce top, and a deeper body design. Its fanned V-Class bracing produces a rich, […]

The groundbreaking songwriter and guitarist sat down for an extended conversation about the inspirations behind his recent release, ‘Twilight Override,’ and his latest burst of creativity.

In this Session, the Nashville native performs a trio of original songs with an effortless intensity.

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In this interview, Raymond talks about her relationship with the acoustic guitar, the influences that drive her work, and the compositional processes behind her music.

“Waiting has been a theme in my life. This version of ‘Hesitation Blues’ is my way of making that space feel flirtatious, playful, and full of possibilities.”

The guitarist and composer succeeds in making the kind of music that Duke Ellington approvingly called “beyond category.”

Hansard, who died tragically in a motorcycle accident on July 29, was a singular and passionate force. As this profile from 2016 shows, his commitment to songwriting never wavered.

This modern take on the nearly century-old 12-fret dreadnought offers expansive low end, clear mids and highs, and impressive responsiveness across a wide dynamic range.

For this Session, No and Kapali Long team up to play “The One I Love and the Freedom Road,” and No gives a solo performance of her new song “Me and Your Guitar.”