https://acousticguitar.com lessons, music to play, and how-tos for all guitarists Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:43:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/acousticguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AG_Favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://acousticguitar.com 32 32 103806923 https://acousticguitar.com/a-light-bulb-moment-what-guitarists-are-saying-about-the-new-teaching-artist-lessons/ https://acousticguitar.com/a-light-bulb-moment-what-guitarists-are-saying-about-the-new-teaching-artist-lessons/#respond Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=149201 Here's what guitarists like you are saying about Acoustic Guitar's Teaching Artist lessons on Patreon.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/a-light-bulb-moment-what-guitarists-are-saying-about-the-new-teaching-artist-lessons/feed/ 0 149201 https://acousticguitar.com/learn-to-strum-and-sing-fats-wallers-classic-aint-misbehavin/ https://acousticguitar.com/learn-to-strum-and-sing-fats-wallers-classic-aint-misbehavin/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=148268 Penned in collaboration with composer Harry Brooks and lyricist Andy Razaf, the song made its debut in 1929 and was an instant sensation.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/learn-to-strum-and-sing-fats-wallers-classic-aint-misbehavin/feed/ 3 148268 https://acousticguitar.com/when-im-sixty-four-learn-a-fun-hybrid-picked-arrangement-of-this-time-honored-beatles-tune/ https://acousticguitar.com/when-im-sixty-four-learn-a-fun-hybrid-picked-arrangement-of-this-time-honored-beatles-tune/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=148277 “When I’m Sixty-Four” makes a great guitar song—whether played with a pick, fingers, or hybrid style, as it’s arranged here.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/when-im-sixty-four-learn-a-fun-hybrid-picked-arrangement-of-this-time-honored-beatles-tune/feed/ 2 148277 https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-create-a-solo-using-scale-notes-and-chord-shapes/ https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-create-a-solo-using-scale-notes-and-chord-shapes/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=148313 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.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-create-a-solo-using-scale-notes-and-chord-shapes/feed/ 0 148313 https://acousticguitar.com/fingerstyle-blues-workout-explore-the-rhythmic-power-and-melodic-potential-of-dropped-d-tuning/ https://acousticguitar.com/fingerstyle-blues-workout-explore-the-rhythmic-power-and-melodic-potential-of-dropped-d-tuning/#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=148290 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. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/fingerstyle-blues-workout-explore-the-rhythmic-power-and-melodic-potential-of-dropped-d-tuning/feed/ 4 148290 https://acousticguitar.com/tritone-substitutions-with-lisa-liu-acoustic-guitar-teaching-artists/ https://acousticguitar.com/tritone-substitutions-with-lisa-liu-acoustic-guitar-teaching-artists/#respond Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=148688 In this lesson Lisa takes a basic progression in C major and shows just how colorful and expressive chord substitutions can be.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/tritone-substitutions-with-lisa-liu-acoustic-guitar-teaching-artists/feed/ 0 148688 https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-play-the-challenging-and-rewarding-flatpicked-fiddle-tune-daleys-reel/ https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-play-the-challenging-and-rewarding-flatpicked-fiddle-tune-daleys-reel/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=148273 The arrangement presented here sits well on the guitar while intentionally retaining the playful rhythmic bounce of the melody.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-play-the-challenging-and-rewarding-flatpicked-fiddle-tune-daleys-reel/feed/ 3 148273 https://acousticguitar.com/blending-folk-jazz-and-gospel-influences-in-a-fresh-take-on-the-beloved-spiritual-go-tell-it-on-the-mountain/ https://acousticguitar.com/blending-folk-jazz-and-gospel-influences-in-a-fresh-take-on-the-beloved-spiritual-go-tell-it-on-the-mountain/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=148262 This arrangement draws on both the joy of my early classroom memories and the song’s evolution into a broader message of renewal.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/blending-folk-jazz-and-gospel-influences-in-a-fresh-take-on-the-beloved-spiritual-go-tell-it-on-the-mountain/feed/ 2 148262 https://acousticguitar.com/learn-a-hill-country-blues-lick-with-mamie-minch-acoustic-guitar-teaching-artists/ https://acousticguitar.com/learn-a-hill-country-blues-lick-with-mamie-minch-acoustic-guitar-teaching-artists/#comments Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=148445 This Mississippi Hill Country lick turns up again and again, in countless variations by players like R.L. Burnside and Robert Belfour. So let’s learn it!]]> https://acousticguitar.com/learn-a-hill-country-blues-lick-with-mamie-minch-acoustic-guitar-teaching-artists/feed/ 1 148445 https://acousticguitar.com/fundamentals-of-chord-melody-with-molly-miller-workshop-replay/ https://acousticguitar.com/fundamentals-of-chord-melody-with-molly-miller-workshop-replay/#respond Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=148384 The Los Angeles-based guitarist, composer, and educator explores three different takes on "You Are My Sunshine" and shows how to make rich and expressive solo arrangements from a simple melody.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/fundamentals-of-chord-melody-with-molly-miller-workshop-replay/feed/ 0 148384 https://acousticguitar.com/yoga-for-guitarists-tune-your-body-and-mind-and-improve-your-playing-experience-with-these-five-exercises/ https://acousticguitar.com/yoga-for-guitarists-tune-your-body-and-mind-and-improve-your-playing-experience-with-these-five-exercises/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=148321 This brief practice can lead to improved skills, enhanced creativity and flow, and more enjoyable playing sessions]]> https://acousticguitar.com/yoga-for-guitarists-tune-your-body-and-mind-and-improve-your-playing-experience-with-these-five-exercises/feed/ 6 148321 https://acousticguitar.com/sus-chords-arpeggio-embellishments-minor-7-barres-humidity-non-diatonic-chords-teaching-artist-july-recap/ https://acousticguitar.com/sus-chords-arpeggio-embellishments-minor-7-barres-humidity-non-diatonic-chords-teaching-artist-july-recap/#respond Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=148396 Here’s a recap of all the new Acoustic Guitar Teaching Artist lessons from July. And there is a lot more to look forward to: interactive hangouts, virtual open mics, and more!]]> https://acousticguitar.com/sus-chords-arpeggio-embellishments-minor-7-barres-humidity-non-diatonic-chords-teaching-artist-july-recap/feed/ 0 148396 https://acousticguitar.com/5-minute-lesson-julian-lage-teaches-how-to-add-dimension-to-your-playing/ https://acousticguitar.com/5-minute-lesson-julian-lage-teaches-how-to-add-dimension-to-your-playing/#respond Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=148210 Julian Lage shows how to turn a single melodic line into a layered, expressive statement—with just one subtle move.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/5-minute-lesson-julian-lage-teaches-how-to-add-dimension-to-your-playing/feed/ 0 148210 https://acousticguitar.com/learn-a-contemporary-fingerstyle-arrangement-of-cielito-lindo-a-mexican-cultural-treasure/ https://acousticguitar.com/learn-a-contemporary-fingerstyle-arrangement-of-cielito-lindo-a-mexican-cultural-treasure/#comments Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=147764 Janet Noguera reimagines the iconic Mexican tune “Cielito Lindo” with modern textures, lush harmonics, and unexpected chord movement. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/learn-a-contemporary-fingerstyle-arrangement-of-cielito-lindo-a-mexican-cultural-treasure/feed/ 2 147764 https://acousticguitar.com/contrast-comping-fretting-ear-training-and-neck-issues-teaching-artist-june-recap/ https://acousticguitar.com/contrast-comping-fretting-ear-training-and-neck-issues-teaching-artist-june-recap/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=148144 The five Acoustic Guitar Teaching Artists are creating lessons for guitarists just like you, with a new lesson every week. Here's a recap of all the TA activity from June.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/contrast-comping-fretting-ear-training-and-neck-issues-teaching-artist-june-recap/feed/ 0 148144 https://acousticguitar.com/learn-to-play-dave-van-ronks-freewheeling-take-on-the-entertainer-ag-patreon-song-of-the-month/ https://acousticguitar.com/learn-to-play-dave-van-ronks-freewheeling-take-on-the-entertainer-ag-patreon-song-of-the-month/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=143401 Much like Van Ronk himself wasn’t concerned with strict adherence to societal norms, the version doesn’t follow the original chords exactly.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/learn-to-play-dave-van-ronks-freewheeling-take-on-the-entertainer-ag-patreon-song-of-the-month/feed/ 0 143401 https://acousticguitar.com/explore-the-art-of-flatpicking-through-two-standout-billy-strings-solos/ https://acousticguitar.com/explore-the-art-of-flatpicking-through-two-standout-billy-strings-solos/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=147775 These solos from two classic American tunes, “Brown’s Ferry Blues” and “Reuben’s Train,” highlight the flatpicker’s deeply rooted and highly adventurous style.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/explore-the-art-of-flatpicking-through-two-standout-billy-strings-solos/feed/ 0 147775 https://acousticguitar.com/learn-a-slack-key-tinged-fingerstyle-arrangement-of-lady-athenry-a-traditional-irish-jig/ https://acousticguitar.com/learn-a-slack-key-tinged-fingerstyle-arrangement-of-lady-athenry-a-traditional-irish-jig/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=148076 Although this is a dyed-in-the-wool old Irish melody, you’ll notice a bit of a slack-key influence; at times the arrangement sounds more Hawaiian than Celtic.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/learn-a-slack-key-tinged-fingerstyle-arrangement-of-lady-athenry-a-traditional-irish-jig/feed/ 0 148076 https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-build-your-own-fingerstyle-arrangements/ https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-build-your-own-fingerstyle-arrangements/#comments Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:01:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=148056 In this lesson, we’ll look at how to build an arrangement of a melody from the ground up by working on the traditional tune “Greensleeves.”]]> https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-build-your-own-fingerstyle-arrangements/feed/ 1 148056 https://acousticguitar.com/campfire-songs-learn-to-play-oh-the-dreadful-wind-and-rain/ https://acousticguitar.com/campfire-songs-learn-to-play-oh-the-dreadful-wind-and-rain/#respond Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=147770 Add a classic murder ballad to your repertoire with this fingerstyle take on a traditional folk song with roots tracing back to the mid-17th century.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/campfire-songs-learn-to-play-oh-the-dreadful-wind-and-rain/feed/ 0 147770 https://acousticguitar.com/ear-training-chords-from-a-melody-with-isa-burke-acoustic-guitar-teaching-artists/ https://acousticguitar.com/ear-training-chords-from-a-melody-with-isa-burke-acoustic-guitar-teaching-artists/#comments Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=148027 What if you could figure out the chords to a song just by listening to the melody? ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/ear-training-chords-from-a-melody-with-isa-burke-acoustic-guitar-teaching-artists/feed/ 1 148027 https://acousticguitar.com/teaching-artists-may-recap/ https://acousticguitar.com/teaching-artists-may-recap/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:20:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=147984 May was a busy month for the TA community, here’s a recap of all our activity!]]> https://acousticguitar.com/teaching-artists-may-recap/feed/ 0 147984 https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-play-simon-and-garfunkels-bossa-nova-inspired-ballad-so-long-frank-lloyd-wright/ https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-play-simon-and-garfunkels-bossa-nova-inspired-ballad-so-long-frank-lloyd-wright/#respond Fri, 30 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=147781 The guitar part is challenging yet satisfying to learn, full of unusual changes and rich voicings.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-play-simon-and-garfunkels-bossa-nova-inspired-ballad-so-long-frank-lloyd-wright/feed/ 0 147781 https://acousticguitar.com/scott-goldbaum-teaches-the-fingerstyle-technique-behind-taste-and-tame/ https://acousticguitar.com/scott-goldbaum-teaches-the-fingerstyle-technique-behind-taste-and-tame/#respond Sun, 25 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=147952 In this video lesson, the guitarist breaks down the tremolo picking-inspired fingerpicking pattern he employs on this original composition.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/scott-goldbaum-teaches-the-fingerstyle-technique-behind-taste-and-tame/feed/ 0 147952 https://acousticguitar.com/learn-to-play-simple-but-musical-solos-with-just-five-notes-in-open-position/ https://acousticguitar.com/learn-to-play-simple-but-musical-solos-with-just-five-notes-in-open-position/#respond Fri, 23 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=147784 Welcome to a new Basics series that offers entry points into the world of soloing—for newcomers to lead playing as well as those looking to strengthen their foundations. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/learn-to-play-simple-but-musical-solos-with-just-five-notes-in-open-position/feed/ 0 147784