Acoustic Guitar Lesson - Harmonics Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2026-09-18 | Acoustic Guitar Lesson - Harmonics
Layna’s Soulful Acoustic Pop | Acoustic Guitar Sessions Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-05-22 | The acoustic guitar helped transform singer-songwriter Layna from an apprehensive teen into a powerhouse performer.“I was angsty kid, with a lot of emotions. I needed a release,” she recalls, “I was in choir and band, and found a release through music.” After realizing the poetry she was writing could double as song lyrics, Layna taught herself guitar and, in time, found she felt at home performing her songs. “I love being onstage, I love sharing energy with the crowd, ” she says. “I'm an onstage girlie; that’s where I like to be.”Taking time out from playing shows with the Black Opry (a wonderful organization supporting Black roots, folk, and country artists), Layna stopped by the Acoustic Guitar studio to share some songs and talk about her musical journey.In this Session video, Layna plays three original tunes ranging from lovesick (“Waiting on You”) to righteous (“Seventeen Less”) to melancholy (“Birthday Cake”).
Non-Traditional | Learn Cameron Knowler‘s Interpretation on “When the Work‘s All Done This Fall” Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-05-15 | Learn a modern arrangement of “When the Work’s All Done This Fall,” which was included in the original 1910 printing of musicologist and folklorist John Lomax’s seminal book Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads. The sheet music for the song is available in the May/June 2024 issue, which you can find at store.acousticguitar.com. As for that curious guitar, it’s a Ken Parker archtop named Sidekick.
What You Can Learn From These 10 Great Moments in Fingerstyle History | Lesson Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-05-12 | In this in-depth lesson, fingerstyle master Doug Young looks under the hood of ten classic recordings, from Davey Graham’s “Anji” to Joni Mitchell’s “The Circle Game” to Andy McKee’s “Drifting.” The notation for all examples can be found in the May/June 2024 issue, available at store.acousticguitar.com/products/no-346-may-june-2024.
Katherine Priddy | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-05-08 | Catch up with folk singer-songwriter Katherine Priddy (katherinepriddy.co.uk/home) in this bonus Acoustic Guitar Sessions episode. We talk family, guitars, touring with Richard Thompson, and enjoy a performance of “Father of Two” from her latest album The Pendulum Swing. (kpriddy.lnk.to/ThePendulumSwingAS) Support the show: • Join our community on Patreon (patreon.com/acousticguitarplus?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=guitar_stores) , where you’ll find bonus podcast episodes, exclusive guitar workshops, and plenty more great perks. • Make a donation on PayPal (paypal.me/acousticguitarplus) • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acoustic-guitar/id1632083322) (This helps other guitarists find the show and helps us. We really appreciate it.)Support the Show. (patreon.com/acousticguitarplus)
The Harmonious, Adventurous Folk of the Brother Brothers | Acoustic Guitar Sessions Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-05-03 | Identical twins and folk musicians Adam and David Moss, aka the Brother Brothers, stopped by the Acoustic Guitar office recently and performed a trio of songs off their new record, The January Album. When you first hear the Brothers, it’s hard not to immediately sense the lifelong musical bond between the two, and their sibling blood harmonies shine through on these intimate, stripped-down performances of “Lonesome,” “The Illinois River Song,” and “Morgantown.”Informed by the natural majesty of the North American landscape, and, on the flip side, the destructive appetite of humanity, the songs on The January Album draw inspiration from such sources as the wide open plains of West Texas, devastating logging in West Virginia, and the flow of the Illinois river.Beauty, tension, release.Support Acoustic Guitar on patreon and get exclusive access to a video lesson with David Moss.
Flatpicking Guitar Repertoire: “The Locktender’s Reel—A Modern Fiddle Tune by Guitarist Eric Skye Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-05-01 | In his Pickin’ column, guitarist Alan Barnosky tends to focus on classic repertoire, but for this lesson, he breaks down a modern fiddle tune, “The Locktender’s Reel,” by Portland, Oregon–based jazz guitarist Eric Skye. See the May/June 2024 issue (available at store.acousticguitar.com) for the backstory on this lovely composition, as well as a transcription based on Skye’s recording with mandolinist Tim Connell.
Tips on Tone Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-04-24 | You've probably heard the old adage that "tone is in the hands." But what does that really mean? And what makes tone good? We asked 14 prominent acoustic guitarists to weigh in, and got 14 unique responses. You'll want to listen with a notebook in hand, because this episode is a treasure trove of practical advice, musical examples, insights, and exercises to try.Thanks to Henriksen Amplifiers for sponsoring this episode. For demo videos and more information, visit www.HenriksenAmplifiers.com (http://www.henriksenamplifiers.com) or follow on Facebook (facebook.com/HenriksenAmps) , Instagram (instagram.com/HenriksenAmps) , and YouTube (youtube.com/henriksenamps) .Additional resources: • Learn more about our guests: Abigail Dowd (abigaildowd.com) , Amber Russell (amberrussellmuzic.com/about) , Chris Pierce (chrispierce.com) , Eric Skye (ericskye.com) , Jason Vieaux (jasonvieaux.com) , Lisa Liu (lisaliuguitar.com) , Maddie Witler (maddiewitler.com) , Pete Madsen (petemadsenguitar.com) , Raye Zaragoza (rayezaragoza.com) , Ron Jackson (ronimusiclabel.com) , Sarah McQuaid (sarahmcquaid.com) , Sean McGowan (seanmcgowanguitar.com) , Tim Bertsch (timbertsch.com) , and Valerie Turner (piedmontbluz.com) . • Read "15 Acoustic Guitar Pros Share Tips on Tone (acousticguitar.com/tips-on-tone-john-leventhal-al-petteway-darrell-scott-12-more-pros-talk-acoustic-alchemy) " from the January 2017 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine. • Check out our popular Weekly Workout series (store.acousticguitar.com/collections/weekly-workout) for interesting technical workouts that will get your fretting- and picking-hand fingers working in different ways. Our intro music for this episode was the Prelude from Bach's Cello Suite No. 1, performed by Sean McGowan. This episode is hosted by Nick Grizzle, produced by Tanya Gonzalez, and directed and edited by Joey Lusterman. Executive producers are Lyzy Lusterman and Stephanie Campos Dal Broi.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast is produced by the team at Acoustic Guitar magazine (store.acousticguitar.com/collections/back-issues) , including: • Publisher: Lyzy Lusterman • Editorial Director: Adam Perlmutter • Managing Editor: Kevin Owens • Creative Director: Joey Lusterman • Digital Content Director: Stephanie Campos Dal Broi • Digital Content Manager: Nick Grizzle • Marketing Services Manager: Tanya GonzalezSpecial thanks to our listeners who support the show on Patreon (acousticguitar.com/thank-you-patrons) .Support the Show. (patreon.com/acousticguitarplus)
Quentin Angus Acoustic Guitar Lesson: An Introduction To Spread Triads | Sponsored by ELIXIR Strings Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-04-17 | In this video tutorial, Elixir Strings artist Quentin Angus takes a basic C chord and shows how to play “spread triads” all the way to the 12th fret and beyond. He also explains the theory behind chord inversions, making this short lesson a powerhouse of practical, applicable theory! Check out our products: elixirstrings.com/productsFind out more about Elixir Strings long lasting tone: bit.ly/36hbh6J
Blues Lesson | Add Open Strings to Blues Scale Patterns to Create Vibrant Solos | Acoustic Guitar Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-04-14 | In this lesson from AG’s Basics department, blues and roots musician and guitar instructor Pete Madsen shows how you can use open strings to make basic blues lines more vibrant—not to mention easier to play. Check out the notation in the May/June 2004 issue, available at store.acousticguitar.com.
“Super Addictive” Magical Acoustic Effects Box! | Sponsored by ToneWoodAmp Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-04-13 | Reimagine the acoustic guitar with effects like reverb, delay, and tremolo—no amp required! Watch Norwegian guitarist Magnus Marthinsen demo the ToneWoodAmp indoors and out, highlighting the features of this revolutionary acoustic guitar accessory.Learn more at http://www.tonewoodamp.com
Naima Bock | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-04-11 | Catch up with singer-songwriter Naima Bock in this bonus Acoustic Guitar Sessions episode. We enjoy an impromptu performance of a new song—“Showers”—then discuss Bock’s roots in Brazilian and British folk music and get a rundown of her guitars and gear. Listen to her album Giant Palm (ffm.to/naimabock_giantpalm) and visit NaimaBock.com (naimabock.com) to learn more.Support the show: • Join our community on Patreon (patreon.com/acousticguitarplus?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=guitar_stores) , where you’ll find bonus podcast episodes, exclusive guitar workshops, and plenty more great perks. • Make a donation on PayPal (paypal.me/acousticguitarplus) • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acoustic-guitar/id1632083322) (This helps other guitarists find the show and helps us. We really appreciate it.)Support the Show. (patreon.com/acousticguitarplus)
New Gear: Martin GPCE Inception Maple | Sustainable Woods, Modern Sound Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-04-07 | Jazz and roots guitarist, writer, and educator Greg Ruby tests out the GPCE Inception. This innovative cutaway acoustic-electric boasts an all-new bracing system and is made from sustainable tonewoods: FSC-certified European spruce, maple, and black walnut. In his review in the May/June 2024 issue, available at store.acousticguitar.com, Ruby concludes that the Inception is “not your grandmother’s Martin.”
Guitar Talk: Kapali Long and his Family of Vintage Gibson Acoustics Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-04-06 | Kapali Long shares the stories behind his collection of Gibson acoustics: a 2013 J-15, a 1991 J200, a 1934 L50, and. a 1932 TG1 tenor guitar. Each has a special place in Long's personal history. To hear the guitars in action, check out Kapali Long's Acoustic Guitar Session: acousticguitar.com/kapali-longs-heartfelt-hawaiian-country-acoustic-guitar-sessions
Kapali Long’s Heartfelt Hawaiian Country | Acoustic Guitar Sessions Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-04-05 | Hawaiian singer-songwriter Kapali Long, a self-described “Americana country bluesman,” is doing his part to keep the flame of Hawaiian country music burning bright, paying homage to his forebears by putting his own stamp on the music they created.For this Session, captured in AG’s San Anselmo, California, headquarters, Long performed a trio of songs, each showcasing a slightly different musical side. Read the full story here: acousticguitar.com/kapali-longs-heartfelt-hawaiian-country-acoustic-guitar-sessions00:00: "Go Back"10:48: "One More Night"16:55: "Feel Like Going Home"
Campfire Songs: Learn to Play “Mack the Knife” Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-03-31 | It might be packed with modulations, but Maurice Tani’s arrangement of the Kurt Weill/Bertolt Brecht song “Mack the Knife,” which takes its cue from the popular Bobby Darin version, is not all that difficult. To play along, grab the sheet music in the May/June 2024 issue, available for download at store.acousticguitar.com. And for more of Tani’s fun arrangements, check out “Campfire Songs for Acoustic Guitar” (https://rb.gy/ng68p).
Behind the Scenes Making a Guitar Book with Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, Adam Levy, and Ethan Sherman Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-03-29 | Learn about the process of writing and developing instructional materials for guitarists.We had a great time hanging out with Adam Levy and Ethan Sherman, the authors of String Theories – Tips, Challenges, and Reflections for the Lifelong Guitarist and Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, author of Dynamic Guitar – More Tools to Go Beyond Strumming. Watch this replay video for an engaging discussion about these new books and the process of writing and developing instructional materials for guitarists.Both of these titles are available, in your choice of print or digital formats, from the Acoustic Guitar Store: store.acousticguitar.com
Alejandro Escovedo Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-03-27 | We caught up with Alejandro Escovedo ahead of the release of Echo Dancing – his latest album in a legendary, genre-expansive career. Escovedo candidly discusses how painful personal experiences inform his songwriting, how he first picked up the guitar, why he prefers to play acoustic, and what makes Austin, Texas a great town for songwriters.Support the show: • Listen to Part 2 on Patreon (patreon.com/acousticguitarplus?utm_source=podcast) to learn about the guitars and gear Escovedo tours with, his memories of touring with John Prine, and how music can get us through hard times. • Make a donation on PayPal (paypal.me/acousticguitarplus) • Give a rating and review (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acoustic-guitar/id1632083322) Additional Resources: • Pre-order Echo Dancing on Bandcamp (alejandroescovedo.bandcamp.com/album/echo-dancing) (or check your local record store or preferred music streaming platforms on March 29.) • Visit Alejandro Escovedo's website (alejandroescovedo.com) . • Watch our 2016 Acoustic Guitar Sessions video (acousticguitar.com/acoustic-guitar-sessions-presents-alejandro-escovedo) with Escovedo. • Read "Six-String Sagas (acousticguitar.com/six-string-sagas-13-top-players-share-their-guitar-stories-video) " where 13 artists, including Alejandro Escovedo, share their guitar stories.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast theme music is composed by Adam Perlmutter and performed for this episode by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers (acousticguitar.com/author/jeffrey-pepper-rodgers) .This episode is hosted by Nick Grizzle and Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, produced by Tanya Gonzalez, and directed and edited by Joey Lusterman. Executive producers are Lyzy Lusterman and Stephanie Campos Dal Broi.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast is produced by the team at Acoustic Guitar magazine (store.acousticguitar.com/collections/back-issues) , including: • Publisher: Lyzy Lusterman • Editorial Director: Adam Perlmutter • Managing Editor: Kevin Owens • Creative Director: Joey Lusterman • Digital Content Director: Stephanie Campos Dal Broi • Digital Content Manager: Nick Grizzle • Marketing Services Manager: Tanya GonzalezSpecial thanks to our listeners who support the show on Patreon (acousticguitar.com/thank-you-patrons) .Support the Show. (patreon.com/acousticguitarplus)
All About Harmonics on Acoustic Guitar | Lesson Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-03-22 | Jazz guitar professor and writer Sean McGowan teaches a range of harmonics, from the natural ones in common locations to the artificial type, alternated with fretted notes for beautiful, harp-like passages. See the full lesson, including notation, in the May/June 2024 issue, available at store.acousticguitar.com.
Flyte | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-03-20 | Catch up with London-based indie folk duo Flyte in this bonus Acoustic Guitar Sessions episode. We talk first and favorite guitars, writing for two voices, and enjoy a performance of “Chelsea Smiles” from their latest album (amzn.to/4afimoe) . Visit Flyte’s website (flytetheband.com/music) to hear more of their music.Support the show: • Join our community on Patreon (patreon.com/acousticguitarplus?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=guitar_stores) , where you’ll find bonus podcast episodes, exclusive guitar workshops, and plenty more great perks. • Make a donation on PayPal (paypal.me/acousticguitarplus) • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acoustic-guitar/id1632083322) (This helps other guitarists find the show and helps us. We really appreciate it.)Support the Show. (patreon.com/acousticguitarplus)
Learn to Read Music Through Playing Guitar Duets, Part 3 | Acoustic Guitar Lesson Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-03-15 | Berklee professor Jane Miller, with the help of co-guitarist Brian Parent, wraps her series on sight-reading standard notation. You and a duet partner can follow along with the notation in the March/April 2024 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine, available at store.acousticguitar.com.
5 Minute Lesson: Julian Lage Teaches You How to Get Great Acoustic Guitar Tone Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-03-13 | Julian Lage is widely celebrated for his seemingly limitless technique on both the acoustic and electric guitar, as well as his sheer inventiveness as an improviser and composer. But the beauty of his steel-string tone—especially apparent on 2015’s World’s Fair and his most recent Blue Note album, Speak to Me—seems to attract less attention.Lage gives a hint as to how he achieves that sound in this five-minute lesson that he filmed exclusively for AG, a sort of follow-up to this post. In the video, Lage demonstrates an exercise he learned from Debi Adams, a pianist and specialist in the Alexander technique of body awareness and movement.The idea is to start with a “reset chord”—any voicing you find resonant on your instrument, like the open D5 (shown below) that Lage demonstrates using his signature-model Collings OM1A JL—and loosen any tension in your body. Play the chord in a steady rhythm, focusing on how it resonates in your hands, picking arm, chest, and leg and adding each point of contact one by one. In other words, just as a guitar’s body is a resonant cavity, so is yours, and being attuned to this can result in deeper and more nuanced tone. “I think this is a wonderful way to recalibrate with the instrument, let us calm down our nervous system, get a bigger sound, and most importantly, just enjoy the beauty of an acoustic guitar,” Lage says.To learn more about Julian Lage, and for transcriptions of his work, see the April 2018 and July/August 2023 issues of Acoustic Guitar magazine.
Week 1 | Spice Up Your Playing with Double Stops | Acoustic Guitar Weekly Workout Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-03-12 | In this lesson, part of Acoustic Guitar magazine’s popular Weekly Workout series, blues ace Pete Madsen shares a month’s worth of exercises for understanding how to use dyads, or double-stops, and getting them under your fingers. There are two ways to access the full video and musical examples: Join our community at Patreon.com/acousticguitarplus OR get a copy of the March/April 2024 issue (store.acousticguitar.com/products/no-345-march-april-2024).
Free Your Groove! Develop Rhythmic Independence in the Thumb to Create New Sounds | Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-03-08 | In this lesson from Acoustic Guitar magazine’s Woodshed department, San Francisco Bay Area guitar wizard Joe Gore shows you how to disrupt basic fingerpicking patterns to arrive at compelling new variations. See the full lesson, including notation, in the March/April 2024 issue, available at store.acousticguitar.com.
Taylor’s Flagship 814ce Builder’s Edition Sees New Boutique-Approved Variations | New Gear Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-03-06 | James Volpe Rotondi tests the new Taylor 814ce Builder's Edition, a grand auditorium cutaway with top-flight hardware and appointments, and a well-sculpted midrange that should sit very nicely in any live country, Americana, or rock mix. Check out the full review in the March/April 2024 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine, available at store.acousticguitar.com.
Enya NEXG 2N: Classical Design, Innovative Technology | Sponsored by Enya Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-03-06 | The Enya NEXG 2N transforms the classical guitar experience by blending traditional elegance with modern innovation. This 38-inch full-size nylon string guitar features Savarez 510AJ nylon strings and a classical headstock, resulting in an authentic and rich sound. enya-music.com/collections/nexg2
Songwriting Competitions Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-02-28 | How does competition fit into the creative process? We're joined by Abby Posner, Rachel Garcia, and Thu Tran for a candid roundtable discussion all about songwriting competitions. Explore the highs and lows of participating in these events, how to pick which song to enter, and the impact contests can have on a guitarist's career. Additional resources: • Listen to Part 2 (patreon.com/acousticguitarplus) on Patreon. • Visit Abby Posner’s website (abbyposner.com) and watch the video for "Get Loud" (youtube.com/watch?v=trpp7czG7zw) - her 2023 USA Songwriting Competition grand prize winning song. Her latest album is Second Chances (smithmusic.ffm.to/662582970623) . • Visit the Singer and the Songwriter's website (thesingerandthesongwriter.com) and listen to "The Art of Missing You" (open.spotify.com/track/0JD8qxyFg9h8R8qTacfmFT) - their West Coast Songwriters International Song Contest winner. Their latest album is In the Bleak Midwinter (thesingerandthesongwriter.com/in-the-bleak-midwinter) . • Visit Jeffrey Pepper Rodger's website for an inside look at his song "Fly" (jeffreypepperrodgers.com/blog/inside-the-song-fly) - a grand prize winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. • Learn more about the contests mentioned in this episode: John Lennon Songwriting Competition (jlsc.com) , Kerrville's Grassy Hill New Folk Competition (kerrvillefolkfestival.org/newfolk-guidelines) , NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition (newsong-music.com) , USA Songwriting Competition (songwriting.net) , West Coast Songwriters International Song Contest (westcoastsongwriters.org/song-contest) .The Acoustic Guitar Podcast theme music is composed by Adam Perlmutter and performed for this episode by Thu Tran.This episode is hosted by Nick Grizzle and Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, produced by Tanya Gonzalez, and directed and edited by Joey Lusterman. Executive producers are Lyzy Lusterman and Stephanie Campos Dal Broi.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast is produced by the team at Acoustic Guitar magazine (store.acousticguitar.com/collections/back-issues) , including: • Publisher: Lyzy Lusterman • Editorial Director: Adam Perlmutter • Managing Editor: Kevin Owens • Creative Director: Joey Lusterman • Digital Content Director: Stephanie Campos Dal Broi • Digital Content Manager: Nick Grizzle • Marketing Services Manager: Tanya GonzalezSpecial thanks to our listeners who support the show on Patreon (acousticguitar.com/thank-you-patrons) .Support the Show. (patreon.com/acousticguitarplus)
Campfire Songs: Learn to Play “Blue Skies”—a Jazzy Classic with Clever Harmonies and a Bit of Drama Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-02-14 | In this lesson, Singer-songwriter Maurice Tani shows how to play his easy but satisfying arrangement of this Irving Berlin classic. Be sure to reference the sheet music in the March/April 2024 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine (store.acousticguitar.com), and for more of Tani’s arrangements, check out ‘Campfire Songs for Acoustic Guitar’ (https://rb.gy/ng68p).
Flatpicking Repertoire: “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” | Cross-Picking | Bill Napier Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-02-11 | Flatpicking expert Alan Barnosky breaks down the underrated Bill Napier’s solo on the bluegrass standard “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” You can find the tab for the solo in March/April 2024 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine, available in print and downloadable formats at store.acousticguitar.com/products/no-345-march-april-2024.
Fender’s Highway Series Parlor—A Thinline Acoustic-Electric Engineered to Sound Big | Demo Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-02-07 | Emile Menasché demos the Fender Highway Series Parlor, versatile new instrument that's as different from a normal electric guitar as it is from a traditional acoustic. Read the full review in the March/April 2024 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine, available in print and digital formats at store.acousticguitar.com.
Expand Your Range on Guitar with this Picking-Hand Fretting Technique Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-02-03 | Sean McGown shows how to facilitate chord clusters and voicings that are normally impossible to play on the guitar without using a capo or alternate tuning. The full lesson is available here: acousticguitar.com/expand-your-range-on-guitar-with-this-picking-hand-fretting-technique
Fab Four on Six Strings | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Spotlight on the Beatles Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-01-31 | Like so many musicians of a certain generation, our guests started playing guitar in large part because of the Beatles. Today, Laurence Juber, Mimi Fox, and Tim Sparks each take a different approach to arranging, adapting, reharmonizing, and reimagining these tunes. Tune in for a lively roundtable discussion, chock-full of inspiring musical examples, all about playing the music of the Beatles on acoustic guitar.Additional resources: • Access Part 2 of this episode on Patreon (patreon.com/collection/101563) . • Visit Laurence Juber's website (laurencejuber.com) . Watch his Acoustic Guitar Sessions performance (acousticguitar.com/acoustic-guitar-sessions-presents-laurence-juber) and pick up a copy of DADGAD Guitar Essentials (store.acousticguitar.com/collections/new/products/dadgad-guitar-essentials) to take an in-depth lesson with the fingerstyle master. • Visit Mimi Fox's website (mimifoxguitar.com) . Watch her perform “Blackbird” (acousticguitar.com/mimi-foxs-jazzy-cover-of-the-beatles-blackbird-blue-bossa-acoustic-guitar-sessions) for Acoustic Guitar Sessions. • Visit Tim Spark's website (timsparksguitar.com) . Learn how he arranged composer John Zorn’s avant-jazz project Masada for acoustic guitar (acousticguitar.com/how-tim-sparks-arranged-john-zorns-avant-jazz-project-masada-for-acoustic-guitar) .This episode is hosted by Nick Grizzle and Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, produced by Tanya Gonzalez, and directed and edited by Joey Lusterman. Executive producers are Lyzy Lusterman and Stephanie Campos Dal Broi.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast is produced by the team at Acoustic Guitar magazine (store.acousticguitar.com/collections/back-issues) , including: • Publisher: Lyzy Lusterman • Editorial Director: Adam Perlmutter • Managing Editor: Kevin Owens • Creative Director: Joey Lusterman • Digital Content Director: Stephanie Campos Dal Broi • Digital Content Manager: Nick Grizzle • Marketing Services Manager: Tanya GonzalezSpecial thanks to our listeners who support the show on Patreon (acousticguitar.com/thank-you-patrons) .Support the Show. (patreon.com/acousticguitarplus)
Preston Thompson PKT D-EIS Dreadnought Is a Flatpicker’s Dream and More | Demo Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-01-24 | Guitarist, writer, and educator Greg Ruby puts the Preston Thompson PKT D-EIS through its paces. Read Ruby's full review of this heirloom-quality Sitka spruce and Indian rosewood dreadnought, an instrument based on a prewar guitar from the collection of Hot Rize guitarist Charles Sawtelle, at acousticguitar.com/review-preston-thompsons-pkt-d-eis/.
Muireann Bradley, Ireland’s Roots and Blues Prodigy | Acoustic Guitar Sessions Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-01-10 | 01:57 - "Candyman"07:20 - "Police Dog Blues"12:10 - "When the Levee Breaks"Muireann Bradley, a young musician based in rural Ireland, is just one of countless acoustic guitarists around the world to enter the woodshed with grit and determination during the lockdown phase of the Covid pandemic. But what sets her apart is that she was only 13 years old at the time and emerged with a repertoire of vintage blues and folk songs that she sings and plays with great authenticity and conviction, not to mention a prodigious fingerstyle technique.Now 17, Bradley first became inspired to pick up the guitar by listening to Robert Johnson, Blind Blake, Reverend Gary Davis, and other blues pioneers with her musician father, in addition to hearing him picking around the house. Her earliest videos caught the attention of Josh Rosenthal of Tompkins Square Records, who recently released her debut album, I Kept These Old Blues. As the title suggests, it’s a collection of the standards that resonate most with her. In this exclusive video, filmed at St Anne’s Church of Ireland churchyard, in Ballyshannon, Bradley performs three classic songs: Reverend Gary Davis’ version of “Candyman,” Blind Blake’s “Police Dog Blues,” and Memphis Minnie’s “When the Levee Breaks.” She also provides some insights into their history. To achieve a period-correct sound, she plays her Gibson LG-2 reissue; a Waterloo WL-S Deluxe, with its ladder bracing; and her personal favorite, an X-braced Waterloo WL-14X, whose V-shaped neck she finds feels the most like home.Buy 'I Kept These Old Blues': amzn.to/3HQwhFdDownload TAB/notation for "When the Levee Breaks": patreon.com/posts/song-of-month-97975898
Unlock New Sounds with a Partial Capo | Acoustic Guitar Weekly Workout | Week 1 Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2024-01-09 | In this lesson Senior Editor Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers teaches how you can use a partial capo, covering three strings, to achieve DADGAD-like effects in standard tuning. You can find the notation for all of the examples in the January/February 2024 issue, available at store.acousticguitar.com. This lesson is part of an upcoming collection by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers. Learn more and pre-order "Dynamic Guitar: More Tools to Go Beyond Strumming " at store.acousticguitar.com/collections/new/products/dynamic-guitar-more-tools-to-go-beyond-strumming.
Learn Al Petteways Beautiful Fingerstyle Arrangement of “Sidh Beag, Sidh Mor” Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2023-12-29 | Ace fingerstylist Doug Young teaches guitarist Al Petteway’s standard-tuned arrangement of the 18th-century Irish tune. This arrangement by Petteway, who passed away in October 2023, is excerpted from Acoustic Guitar Solo Fingerstyle Basics: https://rb.gy/o375z3.
Get Gig Ready Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2023-12-27 | From the Newport Folk Festival to art museums in Norway and every open mic, stadium, and radio station in between – if it’s a gig, Pieta Brown, Christopher Paul Stelling, and Sean Rowe are ready for it! This roundtable of well-traveled acoustic guitarists has played tons of shows across the globe – and are here to share insights, stories, laughs, and ideas to get you ready to play out, too.Additional resources: • Listen to Part 2 (patreon.com/acousticguitarplus) , where our guests share gig horror stories and advice for guitarists just starting out. • Visit Pieta Brown's website (pietabrown.com) and watch this Acoustic Guitar Sessions video (youtube.com/watch?v=eOdbvgDP_fk) for an intimate performance and to learn about her childhood, her family, and her guitars. • Visit Christopher Paul Stelling's website (christopherpaulstelling.com) and read his interview (acousticguitar.com/qa-while-on-tour-ben-harper-opens-up-to-his-opening-act-christopher-paul-stelling) with Ben Harper about songwriting, guitars, and growing up in a famous music store. Watch his latest Sessions video (acousticguitar.com/christopher-paul-stelling-performs-2-new-songs-acoustic-guitar-sessions-in-place) , too. • Visit Sean Rowe's website (seanrowe.net) and watch his Acoustic Guitar Sessions performance (acousticguitar.com/acoustic-guitar-sessions-presents-sean-rowe) , which features a trifecta of songs including a moving version of the Sade's “By Your Side.”The Acoustic Guitar Podcast theme music is composed by Adam Perlmutter and performed for this episode by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers (acousticguitar.com/author/jeffrey-pepper-rodgers) .This episode is hosted by Nick Grizzle and Gretchen Menn (acousticguitar.com/author/gretchen-menn) , produced by Tanya Gonzalez, and directed and edited by Joey Lusterman. Executive producers are Lyzy Lusterman and Stephanie Campos Dal Broi.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast is produced by the team at Acoustic Guitar magazine (store.acousticguitar.com/collections/back-issues) , including: • Publisher: Lyzy Lusterman • Editorial Director: Adam Perlmutter • Managing Editor: Kevin Owens • Creative Director: Joey Lusterman • Digital Content Director: Stephanie Campos Dal Broi • Digital Content Manager: Nick Grizzle • Marketing Services Manager: Tanya GonzalezSpecial thanks to our listeners who support the show on Patreon (acousticguitar.com/thank-you-patrons) .Support the Show. (patreon.com/acousticguitarplus)
Tony Rice “Banks of the Ohio” Flatpicking Guitar Lesson | Cross-Picking Solo Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2023-12-22 | Contributing writer Alan Barnosky teaches an elegant solo by the late, great Tony Rice, as heard on the album “Tone Poems” with mandolinist David Grisman. For the notation, grab the January/February 2024 issue at store.acousticguitar.com.
Campfire Songs: Learn to Play “Tonight You Belong to Me” Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2023-12-20 | Singer-songwriter Maurice Tani breaks down his easy but satisfying arrangement of the old popular song by Billy Rose and Lee David. For the sheet music, pick up the January/February 2024 issue (store.acousticguitar.com), or do yourself a favor and get Tani’s book “Campfire Songs for Acoustic Guitar” (https://rb.gy/ng68p).
Learn to Read Music Through Playing Guitar Duets, Part 2 | Acoustic Guitar Lesson Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2023-12-15 | With the help of guitarist Brian Parent, Berklee professor Jane Miller continues her series on sight-reading standard notation. Play along with the video—or, even better, with a duet partner—using the notation in the January/February 2024 issue, available at store.acousticguitar.com.
If You Can Say It, You Can Play It | Rhythm Guitar Lesson| Sponsored by Elixir Strings Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2023-12-15 | Sponsored by Elixir® Strings:Unlock the potential of the often-underestimated metronome—an invaluable tool that can transform your playing. Elixir® Strings Artist Scott Goldbaum shows you how to use a metronome to build strong rhythm habits with a quick, easy-to-follow exercise you can apply to all of your favorite songs.Scott uses Elixir Strings Acoustic Phosphor Bronze with NANOWEB® Coating 11-52“I love the long-lasting tone, along with the feel and resonant response of Elixir Strings.”– Scott GoldbaumIf you like this acoustic guitar lesson, be sure to check out other videos on the @ElixirStringsMedia YouTube channel. Just hit play to elevate your guitar game!No matter which gauge, metal or coating you choose, all Elixir Strings provide the same long lasting tone life. Learn more about Elixir Acoustic Strings: elixirstrings.com/products
An Introduction to Acoustic Blues Soloing with David Hamburger Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2023-12-08 | Austin, Texas–based guitarist-composer and educator gives an excellent introduction to blues soloing through using the familiar A minor pentatonic scale (A C D E G) and the 12-bar blues in A. The notation for all 15 examples can be found in in the January/February 2024 issue, available in digital and print editions at store.acousticguitar.com.
New Gear: The Yamaha FG9 R Delivers Distinct and Complex Tones | Acoustic Guitar Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2023-12-06 | New York guitarist-composer and journalist Emile Menasché shows off a boutique-level Yamaha dreadnought with Adirondack top, rosewood back and sides, and traditional Japanese-style ornamentation. Read Menasché’s full review in the January/February 2024 issue, available in digital and print editions at store.acousticguitar.com.
Acoustic Guitar Lesson: Play with Poetry to Inspire Depth in Your Music | Charlie Rauh Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2023-12-03 | New York–based guitarist Charlie Rauh, known for his beautifully minimalist compositions, demonstrates how the work of the great poet Phillis Wheatley Peters has informed his latest set of pieces. See Rauh’s full lesson with the notation in the January/February 2024 issue, available at store.acousticguitar.com.
Nickel Creek Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2023-11-29 | Catch up with one of your favorite bluegrass bands! Sara Watkins, Sean Watkins, and Chris Thile discuss breathing new life into classic tunes, what their kids really think of their music, and a whole lot more.This episode is sponsored by ToneWoodAmp, a magnetically attached game-changing multi-effects device for acoustic guitars. Get reverb, delay, and more—no amp required! Learn more at tonewoodamp.com (tonewoodamp.com/?utm_source=AG-Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Episode-C&utm_campaign=AG-Podcasts) .Additional resources: • Access Part 2 of this episode on Patreon (patreon.com/acousticguitarplus) . • Listen to Celebrants via Amazon (amzn.to/4a0jflp) , Bandcamp (nickelcreek.bandcamp.com/album/celebrants) , or others (orcd.co/celebrants) . • Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers teaches you how to play guitar like Nickel Creek's Sean Watkins (acousticguitar.com/sean-watkins-shares-guitar-parts-behind-nickel-creek-songs) and interviewed the band for the July-August 2023 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine (acousticguitar.com/how-nickel-creeks-sean-watkins-sara-watkins-and-chris-thile-made-their-most-ambitious-album-yet) . • You'll find music to play for "This Side" in our 2002 Digital Archive (store.acousticguitar.com/collections/digital-archive-bundles/products/digital-archive-2002) and Chris Thile's "On Ice" in our 2005 Digital Archive (store.acousticguitar.com/collections/digital-archive-bundles/products/digital-archive-2011) . • Read a profile of the Watkins Family Hour on the site of our sister publication, Strings magazine (stringsmagazine.com/sara-watkins-family-hour-best-kept-musical-secrets) .The Acoustic Guitar Podcast theme music is composed by Adam Perlmutter and performed for this episode by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.This episode is hosted by Nick Grizzle and Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, produced by Tanya Gonzalez, and directed and edited by Joey Lusterman. Executive producers are Lyzy Lusterman and Stephanie Campos Dal Broi.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast is produced by the team at Acoustic Guitar magazine (store.acousticguitar.com/collections/back-issues) , including: • Publisher: Lyzy Lusterman • Editorial Director: Adam Perlmutter • Managing Editor: Kevin Owens • Creative Director: Joey Lusterman • Digital Content Director: Stephanie Campos Dal Broi • Digital Content Manager: Nick Grizzle • Marketing Services Manager: Tanya GonzalezSupport the Show. (patreon.com/acousticguitarplus)
DADGAD, Drop D, Open G, and More | A Beginner’s Guide to Alternate Tunings | Acoustic Guitar Lesson Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2023-11-24 | As a companion to a primer in the January/February 2024 issue (acousticguitar.com/getting-started-with-alternate-tunings, store.acousticguitar.com/collections/back-issues/products/no-344-january-february-2024), fingerstyle virtuoso Doug Young demonstrates common alternate tunings like open G, open D, and DADGAD.
How to Make Common Chord Progressions Sound Unique | Sponsored by Elixir® Strings Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2023-11-17 | Sponsored by Elixir® Strings:If you've been playing the same strumming pattern over the same chord progression in song after song, this quick tutorial will help you infuse your accompaniment with creativity and individuality. Elixir® Strings Artist Scott Goldbaum shows you a simple trick to integrate riffs and lead work seamlessly into your guitar playing.Scott uses Elixir Strings Acoustic Phosphor Bronze with NANOWEB® Coating 11-52“I love the long-lasting tone, along with the feel and resonant response of Elixir Strings.” – Scott GoldbaumIf you like this acoustic guitar lesson, be sure to check out other videos on the @ElixirStringsMedia YouTube channel. Just hit play to elevate your guitar game!No matter which gauge, metal or coating you choose, all Elixir Strings provide the same long lasting tone life. Learn more about Elixir Acoustic Strings: elixirstrings.com/products
Django Chords: Learn to Play Like Gypsy-Jazz Legend Django Reinhardt | WEEK ONE Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2023-11-14 | You don’t have to be a jazz fan to get a lot from this lesson, part of the magazine’s acclaimed Weekly Workout series, in which writer and guitarist Greg Ruby teaches chordal exercises based on Django Reinhardt’s preferred voicings and fingerings. There are two ways to access the full video and musical examples: Join our community at Patreon.com/acousticguitarplus OR get a copy of the November/December 2023 issue (rb.gy/ng68p).
Holiday Songs: Learn a Unique Fingerstyle Arrangement of “Over the River and Through the Woods” Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2023-11-09 | Jazz guitarist and educator Sean McGowan demonstrates his gorgeous fingerstyle arrangement of the holiday classic “Over the River and Through the Woods.” For the accompanying sheet music, see either the November/December 2023 issue (rb.gy/ng68p) or McGowan’s book “Holiday Songs for Fingerstyle Guitar” (rb.gy/wni5a).
Flatpicking Repertoire: Learn Jamie Stillway’s New Take on the Traditional Tune “Red Haired Boy” Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2023-11-04 | In this lesson, flatpicking ace Alan Barnosky breaks down a unique interpretation of the traditional tune “Red Haired Boy,” as played by guitarists Jamie Stillway and Eric Skye. Be sure to follow along with the notation in the November/December 2023 issue, available at rb.gy/ng68p.
Learn Tremolo Technique with Gretchen Menn to Add Color and Excitement to Your Playing Acoustic Guitar Magazine 2023-11-01 | Guitarist, composer, and writer Gretchen Menn gives a primer on classical guitar tremolo technique, which you can also apply to the steel-string to add color and excitement to your music. Find the notation in the November/December 2023 issue, available in print and digital formats at rb.gy/ng68p.
