Acoustic Classic: A DADGAD Arrangement of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here”
One of the pleasures of DADGAD and other open tunings is letting open strings add lush extensions to chords, as in this arrangement of "Wish You Were Here."
These articles originally appeared in the July-August 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine.
The Captivating Harlem Swing Rhythms of Freddie Green, John Trueheart, Bernard Addison, Morris White, and Al Casey
Freddie Green is synonymous with swing guitar. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1911, Green enjoyed a 50-year career holding down the rhythm chair of Count Basie’s famed big band.
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Video Lesson: Turn Any Song into a Chord-Melody Solo
Try this approach to make a chord-melody version of Django Reinhardt’s iconic interpretation of “I’ll See You in My Dreams.”
Ask the Expert: Is There a Correct Way to Position a Saddle on an Acoustic Guitar?
Although guitar tuning is something that can be easily measured, there are many differences in saddle/bridge position and treatment between popular makes.
Video Lesson: Learn a Klezmer Classic Arranged for Solo Fingerstyle Guitar
“Yiddishe Hora” is a piece written in the early 20th century by composer, violinist, and bandleader Alexander Olshanetsky. Here it is arranged for solo guitar.
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Open Tuning Lesson: How to Play the Blues in DADGAD
As you play through these examples, you’ll get a good sense of the abundance of bluesy possibilities inherent in this tuning.
Mark O’Connor’s First Acoustic Guitar Record in Four Decades Is Flashy and Substantive
After four decades mostly playing violin, Mark O'Connor returns triumphantly to acoustic guitar on flashy and eclectic solo set 'Markology II'
Learn to Play ”Leather Britches”: A Classic Fiddle Tune, Arranged for Flatpicking Guitar
Despite its popularity among fiddlers, “Leather Britches” is less known with flatpickers—surprisingly so, as it is fun to play and lands well on the guitar.
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Jazz Guitarist Pat Metheny Teams Up with Jason Vieaux and the L.A. Guitar Quartet on New Classical Compositions
On 'Road to the Sun,' Pat Metheny enlisted classical guitarists Jason Vieaux and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ) to perform compositions he wrote for them.
Learn a Gypsy Jazz Masterpiece: Django Reinhardt’s Arrangement of “Tea for Two”
One should focus on Reinhardt’s total control of harmony, the sophisticated ways in which he moves the chords’ inner and outer voices
Guitar Talk: Kaki King Is Still Pushing Boundaries on Her Latest Album
On her latest album, 'Modern Yesterdays,' Kaki King, returns with her trademark exploratory, percussive textures and seas of slowly unraveling moods.
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Gear Review: L.R. Baggs’ Voiceprint DI Captures Your Guitar’s Unique Acoustic Sound
The L.R. Baggs Voiceprint DI uses Impulse Response (IR) technology and has the ability to make your pickup sound like the natural acoustic sound of your guitar.
Album Review: Chris Smither’s ‘More from the Levee’ Offers Unfiltered Bayou Blues
Most of the tunes on Smither’s 18th album are unreleased gems from the New Orleans sessions that resulted in his career retrospective "Still on the Levee."
Leo Kottke Looks Back at His Long and Uncategorizable Musical Journey
Leo Kottke's musical adventures have inspired generations of musicians. Throughout this journey, the one constant has been his love for acoustic guitar.
Great Acoustics: A 2021 Santa Cruz OM Custom with a Storied Past
This Santa Cruz OM Custom was made with several storied tonewoods, including Tunnel 13 redwood; Brazilian rosewood; and figured mahogany sourced from the Tree.
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Guitar Review: Martin’s New GPC-13E Is a Fine-Sounding Acoustic-Electric That’s Ready for the Road
The Martin GPC-13E acoustic-electric guitar is an easy choice for players needing a reliable, handsome instrument that sounds good acoustically and plugged in.
Gear Review: Bose’s L1 Pro16 Is a Refined and Affordable Amplification Solution for Acoustic Guitarists
The Bose L1 Pro16 is an amplification solution that combines clear sound, plenty of power, and uniform dispersion, while being portable and simple to set up.
Gear Review: Fender Preverb and Smolder OD Stompboxes Bring Practicality and Fun to Acoustic Players
The Fender Acoustic Preverb and Smolder Acoustic OD are practical preamp/reverb and overdrive pedals designed especially for acoustic guitarists.
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“It Had to Be You”: A Guitar-Friendly Arrangement of a Great American Songbook Favorite
The title of “It Had to Be You” instantly calls its famous melody to mind. Written by Isham Jones and Gus Kahn in 1924, it has been covered countless times.