Lowering your first and sixth strings from E to D opens up enticing new possibilities on both the low and high ends of the guitar.
Lightfoot recorded the song on a 12-string—specifically, a Gibson B-45-12—but it will work just as well on a six-string.
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Both models offer ease of use, excellent sonics, and ability to capture wide dynamic ranges
All of the pieces fit together for Brandt when he built this “jigsaw puzzle” guitar.
This ragtime-inspired composition leaves a lot of room for improvisation and variations on the main themes.
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Whether working on guitars for Jackson Browne, building a rubber bridge for an instrument powering a Taylor Swift hit, or setting up some kid’s cheap acoustic, Cox keeps chasing a sound—and inviting the world along for the ride.
Being able to visualize chords all over the neck as they happen is a great foundation for building melodic lines.
“Big Sciota” is not necessarily easy to play, but if you stick with it, you'll learn a fun and well-known tune and develop some powerful chops in both hands.
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The multi-instrumentalist scholar talks about how he found his own voice through the study of old and new songs, and what makes the ideal acoustic guitar.
This easy campfire arrangement follows a traditional four-bar pattern using just the chords Am, G, and C.
Learning to sing and play at once can seem daunting, but the simple steps outlined in this lesson can make the process much more enjoyable.
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Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale, aka the Milk Carton Kids, discuss the creative process behind what is perhaps their strongest set of songs to date.
With its C-shaped mahogany neck and radiused fretboard, the Stage handles more like a semi-hollow electric than a traditional classical or flamenco guitar.
In this lesson you’ll learn a handful of essential barre chord shapes and use them to play the swing favorite “After You’ve Gone.”
Mallett breathes new life into music that has languished since Holland’s passing more than a century ago.
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Binding replacements on vintage guitars are becoming increasingly common as more and more old celluloid turns to dust
It’s remarkable to say that even after all these decades of exploring all sorts of sonic and stylistic terrain, ‘Seven Psalms’ is unlike any other Paul Simon creation.
Collaborating with a luthier can result in an instrument that satisfies performance needs, creative desires, or both.
