Alternative tunings, and more specifically, open tunings on the guitar have long been employed by rock legends like Jimmy Page and Kieth Richards. But, these op...
In the world of fingerstyle guitar, there are a few notable names that are on everyone's mind. One of those names is invariably Tommy Emmanuel's. In his Tru...
Though the acoustic guitar is not usually something we run through effects pedals, it is still an instrument you can get many timbres from using the right techn...
If you own an acoustic guitar and play it regularly, there's a chance you have tried to write your own songs, or learn covers of others'. And, perhaps, you've c...
Learning how to take a solo is a rite of passage for serious guitar players. And, thinking about taking a guitar solo, you are probably imagining a yourself hol...
If you're trying to get more creative in your guitar chord playing, there are some simple things you can try out. Adding embellishments to open-position chords ...
When we think about great songwriters, our first thoughts might be about their storytelling. Or, perhaps, you might imagine a catchy melody written by a songwri...
When learning to play the guitar, there are many paths one can take. One of these is learning to play the acoustic guitar. Composing and performing music on the...
A founding member of the influential metal band, Testament, Alex Skolnick is a household name in the world of thrash. But, he is also the head of the acclaimed ...
It may seem like it goes without saying, but this can be easy to forget: one of the most essential parts of a song is it's intro. A strong intro captivates your...
Built primarily on blues music, Gospel is a relatively modern style originating in the ‘30s developing from a the influence of spirituals and hymns. In this edi...
Boom-chick is a versatile technique employed by many great Fingerstyle guitar legends such as Mose Rager, Ike Everly, Doc Watson, and many more. This approach c...