https://acousticguitar.com lessons, music to play, and how-tos for all guitarists Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:46:09 +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/how-to-easily-communicate-chord-progressions-with-the-nashville-number-system/ https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-easily-communicate-chord-progressions-with-the-nashville-number-system/#comments Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=145791 It makes sense that a shortcut system to convey chord progressions efficiently would emerge from Music City.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/how-to-easily-communicate-chord-progressions-with-the-nashville-number-system/feed/ 7 145791 https://acousticguitar.com/7-things-you-need-to-know-before-participating-in-your-first-jam-session/ https://acousticguitar.com/7-things-you-need-to-know-before-participating-in-your-first-jam-session/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=144773 Regularly attending a jam can be one of the best ways to get inspired to practice and improve. Here's how to find a jam session, how to prepare, and what to do when you get there.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/7-things-you-need-to-know-before-participating-in-your-first-jam-session/feed/ 1 144773 https://acousticguitar.com/joining-the-circle-tips-and-tactics-for-making-music-with-others/ https://acousticguitar.com/joining-the-circle-tips-and-tactics-for-making-music-with-others/#comments Sun, 09 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=144776 Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, a duo for more than 40 years, share some of the things they've learned about how to approach playing with others.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/joining-the-circle-tips-and-tactics-for-making-music-with-others/feed/ 1 144776 https://acousticguitar.com/9-tips-for-avoiding-overuse-injuries-on-guitar-and-getting-more-out-of-your-practice-sessions/ https://acousticguitar.com/9-tips-for-avoiding-overuse-injuries-on-guitar-and-getting-more-out-of-your-practice-sessions/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=143952 Creating a productive and healthy practice routine can be very helpful in avoiding or reducing overuse-related issues.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/9-tips-for-avoiding-overuse-injuries-on-guitar-and-getting-more-out-of-your-practice-sessions/feed/ 2 143952 https://acousticguitar.com/five-ways-to-evolve-your-musicianship-now/ https://acousticguitar.com/five-ways-to-evolve-your-musicianship-now/#comments Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=143534 Guitarists Adam Levy and Ethan Sherman offer ideas for taking your music to the next level.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/five-ways-to-evolve-your-musicianship-now/feed/ 1 143534 https://acousticguitar.com/sharpen-your-sight-reading-skills-by-playing-duets-part-2/ https://acousticguitar.com/sharpen-your-sight-reading-skills-by-playing-duets-part-2/#comments Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142728 This second lesson in a three-part series on learning to sight-read on guitar adds some exercises that are a bit more complex.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/sharpen-your-sight-reading-skills-by-playing-duets-part-2/feed/ 1 142728 https://acousticguitar.com/work-on-your-sight-reading-skills-through-two-part-studies/ https://acousticguitar.com/work-on-your-sight-reading-skills-through-two-part-studies/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141886 Playing together with a partner in real time is a great way to have to have fun while improving your single-line melody reading.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/work-on-your-sight-reading-skills-through-two-part-studies/feed/ 0 141886 https://acousticguitar.com/video-lesson-learn-to-play-fast-by-practicing-slowly/ https://acousticguitar.com/video-lesson-learn-to-play-fast-by-practicing-slowly/#respond Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=105194 Learn to play fast on acoustic guitar by practicing slowly; make sure that you play everything with 100 percent accuracy before bringing it up to tempo.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/video-lesson-learn-to-play-fast-by-practicing-slowly/feed/ 0 105194 https://acousticguitar.com/watch-your-back-practicing-healthy-approaches-to-guitar-posture/ https://acousticguitar.com/watch-your-back-practicing-healthy-approaches-to-guitar-posture/#comments Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:01:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=117783 Poor posture can lead to back and neck deterioration and neuromuscular disease in guitarists. Here are some steps to help keep you healthily seated with your guitar. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/watch-your-back-practicing-healthy-approaches-to-guitar-posture/feed/ 1 117783 https://acousticguitar.com/3-practice-techniques-to-learn-tough-passages-and-overcome-musical-roadblocks/ https://acousticguitar.com/3-practice-techniques-to-learn-tough-passages-and-overcome-musical-roadblocks/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:07:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=119126 In this lesson, we’ll take a six-bar passage and break it into small, easily approachable sections.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/3-practice-techniques-to-learn-tough-passages-and-overcome-musical-roadblocks/feed/ 0 119126 https://acousticguitar.com/4-exercises-to-improve-your-ear-training-on-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/4-exercises-to-improve-your-ear-training-on-guitar/#comments Wed, 24 May 2023 14:39:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=135693 Whatever your experience level, here are a few tips that will set you on a direct path to being able to play your favorite pieces without relying on sheet music.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/4-exercises-to-improve-your-ear-training-on-guitar/feed/ 2 135693 https://acousticguitar.com/12-ways-to-challenge-yourself-and-discover-new-territory-on-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/12-ways-to-challenge-yourself-and-discover-new-territory-on-guitar/#respond Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=135146 We talked to a group of artists and educators who share their favorite exercises, strategies, and tricks for helping get beyond the comfort zone and discover new territory on the guitar.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/12-ways-to-challenge-yourself-and-discover-new-territory-on-guitar/feed/ 0 135146 https://acousticguitar.com/fretboard-calisthenics-warm-up-exercises/ https://acousticguitar.com/fretboard-calisthenics-warm-up-exercises/#respond Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=134231 These guitar warm-up exercises are great for strengthening fingers, increasing speed, and improving synchronization between the left and right hands.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/fretboard-calisthenics-warm-up-exercises/feed/ 0 134231 https://acousticguitar.com/5-essential-tips-for-busking-guitarists/ https://acousticguitar.com/5-essential-tips-for-busking-guitarists/#respond Thu, 29 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=106648 It turns out there’s a lot more to street performing than just propping your guitar case open next to a tip sign.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/5-essential-tips-for-busking-guitarists/feed/ 0 106648 https://acousticguitar.com/is-my-child-old-enough-to-learn-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/is-my-child-old-enough-to-learn-guitar/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=126171 If your child (or grandchild or other kid in your life) has expressed an interest in playing guitar, you may be wondering if they’re too young to begin lessons. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/is-my-child-old-enough-to-learn-guitar/feed/ 0 126171 https://acousticguitar.com/how-guitarists-can-play-with-less-pain-and-more-balance-with-lessons-from-the-martial-arts/ https://acousticguitar.com/how-guitarists-can-play-with-less-pain-and-more-balance-with-lessons-from-the-martial-arts/#respond Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=133542 These body awareness tips from the martial arts can help ward guitarists off unnecessary tension and pain before they become problematic.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/how-guitarists-can-play-with-less-pain-and-more-balance-with-lessons-from-the-martial-arts/feed/ 0 133542 https://acousticguitar.com/online-learning-resources-and-digital-tools-for-acoustic-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/online-learning-resources-and-digital-tools-for-acoustic-guitar/#respond Sun, 11 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=132764 The amount of options for learning acoustic guitar online can be overwhelming. In this list you'll find apps and websites for learning guitar to help with anything you're working on.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/online-learning-resources-and-digital-tools-for-acoustic-guitar/feed/ 0 132764 https://acousticguitar.com/between-the-lines-all-about-guitar-notation/ https://acousticguitar.com/between-the-lines-all-about-guitar-notation/#respond Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:44:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=106893 Here you’ll learn how guitar notation evolved into the sophisticated tool it is today, how it’s prepared for publications like AG, and most important, how you can use it to learn new music, whatever your style.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/between-the-lines-all-about-guitar-notation/feed/ 0 106893 https://acousticguitar.com/class-action-tips-on-building-a-successful-guitar-teaching-practice/ https://acousticguitar.com/class-action-tips-on-building-a-successful-guitar-teaching-practice/#respond Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:16:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=120084 Whether you want to recruit a few students or develop a full schedule, here are a few suggestions to get the ball rolling.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/class-action-tips-on-building-a-successful-guitar-teaching-practice/feed/ 0 120084 https://acousticguitar.com/am-i-too-old-to-learn-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/am-i-too-old-to-learn-guitar/#comments Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:54:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=119268 If we, at whatever age, are truly determined to make music come out of those six strings, we will.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/am-i-too-old-to-learn-guitar/feed/ 10 119268 https://acousticguitar.com/tips-on-tone-john-leventhal-al-petteway-darrell-scott-12-more-pros-talk-acoustic-alchemy/ https://acousticguitar.com/tips-on-tone-john-leventhal-al-petteway-darrell-scott-12-more-pros-talk-acoustic-alchemy/#respond Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=99579 “What is good tone? That’s a very good question, but difficult to answer succinctly,” says songwriter and record producer John Leventhal, known for his work with Rosanne Cash, William Bell, and other top artists. “It’s heartfelt and musical. It’s generally a fat tone, I don’t like thin tone. When it comes to acoustic guitar, I’m […]]]> https://acousticguitar.com/tips-on-tone-john-leventhal-al-petteway-darrell-scott-12-more-pros-talk-acoustic-alchemy/feed/ 0 99579 https://acousticguitar.com/the-best-websites-and-apps-for-learning-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/the-best-websites-and-apps-for-learning-guitar/#comments Fri, 20 May 2022 16:14:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=111205 It's never been easier to teach yourself guitar, mostly because of the wide variety of apps, software, and websites to learn from. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/the-best-websites-and-apps-for-learning-guitar/feed/ 2 111205 https://acousticguitar.com/jamming-on-acoustic-guitar-how-to-play-well-with-others/ https://acousticguitar.com/jamming-on-acoustic-guitar-how-to-play-well-with-others/#respond Sun, 10 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=129187 If you’re used to playing acoustic guitar alone on your couch, it’s time you get out there and join a jam session. Here's how to get started.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/jamming-on-acoustic-guitar-how-to-play-well-with-others/feed/ 0 129187 https://acousticguitar.com/video-lesson-learn-how-to-practice-musically-not-mechanically/ https://acousticguitar.com/video-lesson-learn-how-to-practice-musically-not-mechanically/#respond Sat, 05 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=106331 Finding ways to hear yourself actually making music rather than merely doing rote exercises is one of the easiest ways to improve your musicianship, so why not give it a try? ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/video-lesson-learn-how-to-practice-musically-not-mechanically/feed/ 0 106331 https://acousticguitar.com/12-tips-for-learning-songs-from-recordings-on-guitar/ https://acousticguitar.com/12-tips-for-learning-songs-from-recordings-on-guitar/#respond Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=128045 Learning to play your favorites tunes accurately and thoroughly requires digging deeper than visiting online tab libraries. 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