Acoustic Guitar

Our wide-ranging interview with the blues legends was a frequently funny call and response between Mo’ and his humble baritone and Mahal’s gravelly, cosmic perspectives.

Penned in collaboration with composer Harry Brooks and lyricist Andy Razaf, the song made its debut in 1929 and was an instant sensation.

What started as a way to go beyond the printed page and connect readers with some of the top players and instructors in the guitar universe has grown into a vibrant online community

“When I’m Sixty-Four” makes a great guitar song—whether played with a pick, fingers, or hybrid style, as it’s arranged here.

The festival’s radical spirit of community, inclusive of all creative expression, is something that should inspire us.

Earlier this month, AG caught up with mandolinist, guitarist, and songwriter Sierra Hull at the revered San Francisco live music venue the Independent. In an intimate backstage setting, Hull and guitarist Shaun Richardson delivered rousing performances of “Spitfire” and “Truth Be Told.” Hull also shared the story behind “Spitfire”—an ode to her grandmother—and the techniques […]

Even if you usually stick to rhythm playing, all you need to craft cool, musical solos are some straightforward ingredients that are right at your fingertips.

Get to know the world-class guitarists and educators who will be leading virtual workshops this November.

After nearly two decades apart, Curran and his Stefan Sobell “Butterfly” Model 1 create shimmering, meditative soundscapes rooted in British folk tradition and colored by psychedelic textures.

We’ll begin by exploring how dropped-D shapes work on the I, IV, and V chords in the key of D, then build from there with ways to move through the full 12-bar form.

Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: Once dubbed “Nashville’s hottest young player” by this magazine, Trey Hensley brings his signature blend of Appalachian grit and bluesy finesse to Taylor’s new Gold Label 517e. In this video, captured at Soundcheck Nashville, Hensley weighs in on the new round-shoulder dreadnought and demonstrates its earthy depth and warm, old-school tone.  “I’ve […]

The acoustic guitar remains relevant because of the people who continue to do meaningful work with it. That’s why we make this magazine: to document and celebrate that work, and to keep the conversation going between musicians, makers, and listeners.

Little Folkies, a music program that aims to get young kids engaged with folk music, is the passion project singer-songwriter Irena Eide.

In this lesson Lisa takes a basic progression in C major and shows just how colorful and expressive chord substitutions can be.

Interest in small-bodied parlor guitars—precursors to the bulky modern dreadnought—is skyrocketing. Learn all about these guitars, why players love them, and which model could be right for you.

The arrangement presented here sits well on the guitar while intentionally retaining the playful rhythmic bounce of the melody.

Introducing Acoustic Guitar Couch Camp—a virtual retreat featuring workshops, performances, and community.

This arrangement draws on both the joy of my early classroom memories and the song’s evolution into a broader message of renewal.

Five-song EP blends manouche rhythms and fingerstyle flourishes into intricate, buoyant instrumentals.

Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: When Taylor Guitars introduced the 914ce in 1996, it set a new high-water mark for visual detail and tonal sophistication. Designed by Bob Taylor, the original model debuted with Indian rosewood, Engelmann spruce and the now-iconic Cindy inlay—an intricate motif featuring green abalone and mother-of-pearl, first designed for Bob’s wife.   Fast-forward to […]