https://acousticguitar.com lessons, music to play, and how-tos for all guitarists Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:02:31 +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/review-janglebox-acousticomp/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-janglebox-acousticomp/#respond Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=146207 While compression pedals for electric guitars are fairly common, the Acousticomp compressor/sustainer is voiced specifically for acoustic guitar.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-janglebox-acousticomp/feed/ 0 146207 https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-614ce-ltd-and-858e-ltd-golden-anniversary-guitars/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-614ce-ltd-and-858e-ltd-golden-anniversary-guitars/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=146211 Taylor's 50th anniversary lineup revisits some of the brand’s most iconic designs, blending the character of the originals with modern innovations.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-614ce-ltd-and-858e-ltd-golden-anniversary-guitars/feed/ 0 146211 https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-circa-74-acoustic-amplifier/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-circa-74-acoustic-amplifier/#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=144531 Beyond its good looks, the Circa 74 offers a well-thought-out feature set that incorporates all the essentials without being overcomplicated. ]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-taylor-circa-74-acoustic-amplifier/feed/ 4 144531 https://acousticguitar.com/10-great-moments-in-fingerstyle-guitar-history/ https://acousticguitar.com/10-great-moments-in-fingerstyle-guitar-history/#comments Sun, 12 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=143955 In this feature-lesson, we’ll explore ten key recordings and artists who have significantly shaped the landscape of modern fingerstyle guitar.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/10-great-moments-in-fingerstyle-guitar-history/feed/ 2 143955 https://acousticguitar.com/review-boss-ac-22lx/ https://acousticguitar.com/review-boss-ac-22lx/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142487 This portable combo amp offers an impressive array of features and a surprisingly big sound considering its small size.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/review-boss-ac-22lx/feed/ 0 142487 https://acousticguitar.com/getting-started-with-alternate-tunings/ https://acousticguitar.com/getting-started-with-alternate-tunings/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=142756 It can be intimidating to change all the notes that you’ve worked so hard to learn, but the new sounds and new ideas you'll discover make it worth the effort.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/getting-started-with-alternate-tunings/feed/ 0 142756 https://acousticguitar.com/a-guide-to-getting-started-with-home-recording/ https://acousticguitar.com/a-guide-to-getting-started-with-home-recording/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=141894 With a relatively modest budget and a bit of time invested learning the ropes, you can make satisfying recordings at home]]> https://acousticguitar.com/a-guide-to-getting-started-with-home-recording/feed/ 0 141894 https://acousticguitar.com/hard-chords-made-easy/ https://acousticguitar.com/hard-chords-made-easy/#comments Sat, 17 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=140757 Learn to play these "unplayable" chords, not succumb to them!]]> https://acousticguitar.com/hard-chords-made-easy/feed/ 2 140757 https://acousticguitar.com/learn-these-percussive-fingerstyle-guitar-techniques-to-add-punch-and-groove-to-your-playing/ https://acousticguitar.com/learn-these-percussive-fingerstyle-guitar-techniques-to-add-punch-and-groove-to-your-playing/#respond Wed, 03 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=135129 Highlighting the backbeat can be an effective percussive tool]]> https://acousticguitar.com/learn-these-percussive-fingerstyle-guitar-techniques-to-add-punch-and-groove-to-your-playing/feed/ 0 135129 https://acousticguitar.com/a-guitarists-guide-to-live-streaming/ https://acousticguitar.com/a-guitarists-guide-to-live-streaming/#respond Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:38:00 +0000 https://acousticguitar.com/?p=116663 If you’d like to start streaming your performances or lessons, this comprehensive guitarist's guide to live streaming is a good place to start.]]> https://acousticguitar.com/a-guitarists-guide-to-live-streaming/feed/ 0 116663 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. 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