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Unlock the secrets of playing and composing in alternate tunings with this unique lesson & audio download package. Includes an introduction to alternate tunings and the players who've pioneered them, in-depth lessons in ten tunings, a special section on how to create custom tunings, and an extensive list of 60 tunings to try, with artist and song examples. An inspiring and complete guide to this enticing approach to the guitar. Includes: GETTING STARTED An Introduction to Alternate Tunings. By Gary Joyner. Understanding Open Tunings. By Paul Reisler. Finding Chords. By Paul Reisler. COMMON TUNINGS Dropped D, Double Dropped D, and G6. By Dylan Schorer. Low-C Tuning. By David Hamburger. Open D and Open G. By Steve James. Country Blues in Open C. By David Hamburger. The Magic of D A D G A D. By Al Petteway. FURTHER EXPLORATIONS Discovering Your Own Tunings. By Gary Joyner. Arranging Bach in an Alternate Tuning. By Dylan Schorer. New Approaches to Folk Melodies. By Scott Nygaard. Frailing in Alternate Tunings. By Steve Baughman. REFERENCE Strings, Setup, and Gizmos for Alternate Tunings. By Teja Gerken. 60 Tunings (and the Artists Who Love Them) SONGS Riverside Banks of the Ohio Sebastopol Spanish Fandango I Am a Pilgrim She Moved Through the Faire Morrison's Jig Prelude, Cello Suite No.1 by J.S. Bach Rovin' on a Winter's Night Robert's Serenade " Alternate Tunings Guitar Essentials is, in book form, a heaping helping of what's good about the magazine [ Acoustic Guitar ]. It's the equivalent of many hours of private tutoring." — Dirty Linen "A fun, comprehensive, well-prepared guide to alternate tunings' fertile ground." — Guitar Player

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Back and Sides Woods How the choice of rosewood, mahogany, maple, koa, and other hardwoods may affect the tone of your guitar. By Richard Johnston. Real-World Rigs Nina Gerber, Jackie Greene, Laurence Juber, and other performing guitarists explain their amplification setups. By Teja Gerken. Old Crow Medicine Show OCMS returns with a vibrant new album, Carry Me Back. By Kenny Berkowitz. ACOUSTIC CLASSIC Wheels. Music and lyrics by Chris Hillman and Gram Parsons. By Andrew DuBrock. GREAT ACOUSTICS Fred Carlson Taproot. By Teja Gerken. NEW GEAR 1 Martin OM-28E Retro. Acoustic Guitar reviews a vintage-style OM that’s ready for the stage. By Doug Young. NEW GEAR 2 LAG T400J12CE. Acoustic Guitar reviews a stylish cutaway 12-string with onboard electronics. By Adam Perlmutter. PLAYER SPOTLIGHT Rhett Miller. The Old 97’s front man talks about acoustic guitars and his latest album, The Dreamer. By Derk Richardson. PLAYLIST Darrell Scott and Tim O'Brien, We're Usually a lot Better Than This. By Phil Catalfo. Jim Byrnes, I Hear the Wind in the Wires. By Derk Richardson. Kathy Mattea, Calling Me Home. By Kenny Berkowitz. Steve Forbert, Over with You. By Mike Thomas. The Giving Tree Band, Vacilador. By Céline Keating. PRIVATE LESSON Fingerstyle Improvisation. Australian guitarist Adam Miller talks about improvising over a bass line while keeping a solid groove. By Teja Gerken. SONG CRAFT Simple Substitutions. How to create alternate chord progressions for your songs by using chord substitutions. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers. SONGBOOK Auld Lang Syne. Traditional, arranged by Sean McGowan. By Sean McGowan. Here Comes the Sun. Music and lyrics by George Harrison. By Andrew DuBrock. THE BASICS Expand Your Minor-Pentatonic Solos. Learn to play and navigate every minor-pentatonic scale position all over the neck. By Andrew DuBrock. WEEKLY WORKOUT Chord Scales. Learn the function of the individual notes in scales by matching them to the chords in your favorite songs. By Scott Nygaard. WOODSHED Control Your Fingerstyle Timbre. Change the tone color of your melodies to help separate voices and create expressive sounds. By Alex De Grassi. Fingerstyle Bass Lines. How and when to use walking and alternating bass lines, pedal tones, and bass riffs in your compositions and arrangements. By Teja Gerken.

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How to Get a Free Gibson J-45 Sage advice from a Texas “outlaw” singer-songwriter Keeping It Simple Caitlin Canty finds songs in a 1930s flattop In the Afterglow Singer-songwriter José González goes it alone on his hit album Vestiges & Claws Parlor Pickin’ Small-body guitars have come a long way from their Victorian-era roots Roadside Americana III Check out our special guide to US guitar-factory tours High on Bluegrass A flashback to Jerry Garcia’s collaborations with David Grisman Dead Unplugged How the kings of psychedelia found their acoustic groove Jerry’s Way Master Jerry Garcia’s influential acoustic style News The Beat A new album and book look at Woody Guthrie’s LA years; Mandolin Orange’s serene Americana; Steve Earle’s music camp News Spotlight Hollywood Anderson’s amazing American Idol journey PLAY The Basics Learn the fundamentals of Brazilian bossa nova Weekly Workout Discover the myriad possibilities of open-D fingerpicking AG Trade Shop Talk Alister Atkin re-creates Buddy Holly’s Gibson J-45; independence for Takamine; new Martin Ed Sheeran model Makers & Shakers Archivist Dick Boak is Martin’s history detective Review: Gibson Bob Dylan SJ-200 Player’s Edition This vintage-inspired model boasts an outstanding voice Review: Bedell Blackbird Vegan A parlor guitar that will appeal to troubadours and blues players Review: Mitchell ME1 & ME2CEC Affordable series has much to offer entry-level players Pickin’ Larrivée jumps back into the ukulele game with the UB-40 baritone Great Acoustics Revisiting the circa-1900 Washburn White Rose parlor guitar MIXED MEDIA Playlist Tom Brosseau’s strange and evocative Perfect Abandon; also, A Wanderer I’ll Stay by Pharis & Jason Romero, Sufjan Stevens’ Carrie & Lowell, Charlie Parr’s Stumpjumper, and six essential bluegrass tracks Stage: Rock Bottom Remainders Literary rockers reunite at Tucson book fair Songs: Moonlight Drive, The Doors Stone Blind Horses, Ray Wylie Hubbard Shady Grove, Jerry Garcia / David Grisman

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From ragtime piano to bluegrass banjo to the Bo Diddley beat, three-against-four rhythms can be heard throughout American music. Emphasizing groups of three notes while playing in the 4/4 time signature (which is so prevalent in Western music that it is often referred to as “common time”), the three-against-four rhythm is so ubiquitous it can scarcely even be called syncopation anymore. In this lesson, explore the fingerboard with some exercises that emphasize three-note and three-beat patterns while playing in 4/4.

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Every issue of Acoustic Guitar features conversations with today’s guitarists, guitar tips and techniques, practical advice on instrument care, insights into the rich heritage of the guitar, full tab and notation of classic acoustic songs, plus news, reviews, and so much more. Here's what your subscription will include: The print edition mailed to your door four times per year The digital edition to download to your computer, tablet, or smartphone Postage and Delivery The fee for postage and delivery in the United States is included in the subscription price. If your subscription includes magazine delivery to Canada, the fee is $2.00 per issue; for all other international destinations, the fee is $3.00 per issue and will be added to your order as shipping during check out. Want the digital only subscription? Use this link here! Buying this as a gift? Use this link here! Want to ensure this magazine has a long and vibrant future? Become a sustaining subscriber!

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As guitarist for the Carter Family, Maybelle Carter pioneered the boom-chuck approach to rhythm guitar. Download this helpful guide to become familiar with the most basic elements of the style. Learn how to pluck a single root note on beat one of a measure and follow it with the other notes of a chord on the subsequent beats. Master this exercise (and more) in the keys of G, C, and D. Includes 6 minutes of video. By David Surette

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Learn how to play ascending / descending, bass, and nonlinear arpeggios. Master the ability to integrate arpeggios into your guitar melodies. This guide includes 15 minutes of video instruction. By Alex de Grassi.

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Learn three different ways to play fingerstyle chords. Practice techniques for playing downstrums and upstrums. Master the art of playing chords fluidly by experimenting with rolling your picking hand fingers. By Alex de Grassi.

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Get complete music for the traditional song "Angeline the Baker" Learn this classic fiddle tune arranged for flatpicked guitar Guide includes tab, standard notation, and 8 minutes of video instruction By Scott Nygaard

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Learn how to play the classic traditional song, "Down by the Riverside" arranged here for fingerstyle guitar. Download the guide today for written instruction and six minutes of video. By Steve Baughman

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The Alex de Grassi Fingerstyle Guitar Method is a complete course in learning to play contemporary steel-string guitar, taught by a master of the instrument. Alex de Grassi carefully guides players through 29 in-depth lessons with definitive advice on fingerstyle technique, tone, phrasing, and arranging, and over 200 musical examples, exercises, and songs. This comprehensive method is available in two different formats: Book & Audio Download package: 192 pages with notation, tab, and audio downloads for all music examples, played by Alex de Grassi. PDF & Video Download package: A four-part download featuring the complete written instruction from the book, and 6 hours of accompanying video instruction. Please ensure that there is adequate space on your computer's hard drive before downloading the PDF and video package! Includes: INSTRUMENT BASICS Fingerstyle Guitar Design Holding the Guitar Tuning BASIC TECHNIQUE The Picking Hand The Fretting Hand FIRST PHRASES Note Duration Legato Techniques Open Strings vs. Fretted Notes CHORDS AND ARPEGGIOS Strummed, Block, and Rolled Chords Chord Voicings Arpeggios RHYTHMS, PATTERNS, AND ACCENTS The Alternating Bass Enhancing the Alternating Bass More Patterns TEXTURE Articulations Vibrato Pizzicato, Muting, and Harmonics Timbre and Dynamics MOVING UP THE FINGERBOARD Cross-String Techniques Barre Chords and Cross-String Arpeggios ALTERNATE TUNINGS Voicings, Resonance, Modes, and Harmony Texture and Weight ABOUT TIME Cross-Rhythms Arpeggiated Figures, Syncopations, and Accents Phrasing EXTENDED TECHNIQUES Percussion Slapping and Tapping THE 3-D SOUND Depth of Field Orchestration

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Learn the art of fingerstyle jazz guitar with 12 lessons aimed at building chord vocabulary, separating bass and melody voices, and improvisation in the style of jazz guitar greats like Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass. Along the way, you’ll study interpretations of traditional songs and chord progressions based on classic jazz-standard repertoire. This comprehensive guide is available in two different formats: Book + Audio & Video Downloads: 84 pages with notation, tab, accompanying audio for all music examples, and more than three hours of video instruction with Sean McGowan. PDF + Audio & Video Downloads: Digital edition featuring the complete written instruction (including standard notation and tablature) from the book, all music examples, and more than three hours of accompanying video instruction. Includes: Guide Tone Voicings Four-Part Chord Voicings Building Bass Lines Synchronizing the Hands and Developing Independence Developing Rhythm Considering the Melody Creating Color with Substitutions Building Arrangements Extended Techniques Chord-Shape-Based Improvisation Piano-Influenced Improvisation Orchestral Improvisation

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Jeff Tweedy The Wilco front man on fingerpicking, dynamics, and the intense craft behind his songwriting. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers. Froggy Bottom Guitars Luthier Michael Millard builds high-end flattops in his Vermont shop. By Adam Perlmutter. Innovative Guitar Designs How innovations such as bevels, double tops, and soundports have contributed to the evolution of the contemporary guitar. By Teja Gerken. ACOUSTIC CLASSIC Someday Soon. Words and music by Ian Tyson. By Andrew DuBrock. Will the Circle Be Unbroken. Words and music by A.P. Carter. By Dan Apczynski. PRIVATE LESSON Celtic Backup Lesson. Jordan McConnell of the Duhks on accompanying Celtic tunes in D A D G A D tuning. By Doug Young. NEW GEAR 1 Stonebridge OOM33SR Review. Acoustic Guitar reviews a 12-fret flattop made in the Czech Republic. By Doug Young. NEW GEAR 2 Alvarez AP70 Review. Acoustic Guitar reviews an affordable spruce and rosewood parlor guitar with a solid top. By Danny Carnahan. NEW GEAR 3 Godin MultiOud Review. Acoustic Guitar checks out Godin's take on the Middle Eastern 11-string oud. By Teja Gerken. PLAYER SPOTLIGHT Tom Russell. On Mesabi, the singer-songwriter pairs songs about fallen idols and drug violence across the border with a rich, cinematic mix of Tex-Mex guitar and exotic instrumentation. By Celine Keating. HERE'S HOW Diminished Chords. Learn how artists like James Taylor and the Beatles have used diminished chords in their songs. By Adam Levy. THE BASICS Blues Rhumba and Ballad Rhythms. Learn two great non-shuffle rhythms commonly associated with the blues. By Orville Johnson. SHOPTALK Binding and Purfling. All about the wood, plastic, or abalone that protects and beautifies your guitar. By Charlie Hoffman. PLAYLIST Anthony Wilson, Seasons. By Mark Small. Darrell Scott, Long Ride Home. By Derk Richardson. Kathleen Edwards, Voyageur. By Kenny Berkowitz. Various artists, Everybody's Pickin' On Leiber and Stoller. By Julia Crowe. WOODSHED Hammer-On Technique. Create fluidity and varied texture with this essential legato technique. By Alex De Grassi. SONGBOOK Billie Jean. Written and composed by Michael Jackson, arranged by Gareth Pearson. By Dan Apczynski. GREAT ACOUSTICS 2006 Buck Curran Butterfly. By Teja Gerken.

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The Acoustic Guitar Method is the only beginning guitar method based on traditional American music that teaches you authentic techniques and songs. From the folk, blues, and old-time music of yesterday have come the rock, country, and jazz of today. Now you can begin understanding, playing, and enjoying these essential traditions and styles on the instrument that truly represents American music, the acoustic guitar. Whether you are studying with a teacher or on your own, let the Acoustic Guitar Method be your guide to the joys and pleasures of playing guitar. This comprehensive approach, with graded lessons and supplementary songs, is the one tool you need to get started. This comprehensive guide is available in two different formats: Book & Audio Download package: 45 pages with written instruction, notation and tab, plus accompanying audio instruction, performed by David Hamburger, available to download. PDF & Audio Download package: Downloadable version featuring the complete written instruction (including standard notation and tablature) from the book, plus accompanying audio instruction, performed by David Hamburger. Includes: The Swing Feel Tackling the F Chord More Chord Moves Introducing Travis Picking Travis Picking, Continued Hammer-ons Slides and Pull-offs Alternate Bass Notes The Pinch All Together Now SONGS Frankie and Johnny Delia Gambler's Blues Banks of the Ohio Crawdad New River Train Sail Away Ladies Little Sadie Omie Wise That'll Never Happen No More "An excellent method! Engaging musical examples combined with uncommon sense exercises (written from the perspective of the beginner's mind) provide for and encourage a painless learning experience. The acoustic guitar has a new diplomatic handbook in David Hamburger's text!" — Michael Millham, Adjunct Instructor of Guitar, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA

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Whether you’re a beginner looking to buy a classical as your first guitar, a steel-string player who wants to diversify, or a serious classical player who wants to step up to a luthier-made instrument, there are lots of great guitars available. In this article, Teja Gerken offers tips on how to find the right classical guitar for your needs.

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Explore how playing unisons adds weight and texture to alternate tuning phrases. Play excerpts from de Grassi compositions and arrangements including "Turning: Turning Back," "Water Garden," "Single Girl," and "St. James Infirmary." This guide includes 12 minutes of video instruction. By Alex de Grassi.

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On the Cover: Pat Metheny. The jazz virtuoso talks about baritone guitars, the beauty of pop standards, and his all-acoustic album, What’s It All About. Songs: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards – "Dead Flowers " Paul Simon – "Homeward Bound" Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller – "Hound Dog" Features: Songwriting and the Guitar. Twenty-one tips from Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Joni Mitchell, and more on making the most of your instrument when writing songs; Gig Rig. What to put in your gig bag in order to make sure you’re covered when Murphy’s Law strikes; Essential Acoustic Albums of 2010. Acoustic Guitar 's editors and contributors review the past year's notable acoustic releases; Seven Complete Acoustic Guitar Rigs. From flatpickers at festivals to rockers on the lighted stage, we're all searching for our perfect package of gear. Here are seven complete acoustic setups to guide you on your quest; Richard Smith. The fingerstyle guitar champion talks about thumbpicking, developing speed, and learning by ear; José González/Junip. The Swedish-Argentine singer-songwriter brings his deft nylon-string guitar skills to his eclectic trio, Junip; Acoustic Lap Steels. A guide to contemporary Weissenborn-style guitars; Arranging Fiddle Tunes. How the world's top flatpickers transform square dance tunes into virtuoso guitar music. Lessons: Make a Connection – Ten tips for engaging an audience Alternate Tunings in Acoustic Rock – Learn how bands like Led Zeppelin and Fleetwood Mac adapted alternate tunings from folk and blues styles for their acoustic rock hits. Sixth Chords – Learn how to play and use this easy, expressive, and often overlooked family of chords. Gear Reviews: Breedlove American Series C25/Sme Recording King RP2-626-C Six New Tuners from Boss, Planet Waves, TC Electronic, Onboard Research, Korg, and Peterson.

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Add ten popular rock rhythms (and their variations) to your strumming vocabulary with the help of this downloadable video guide. Includes: Strumming patterns based on music by the Beatles, Coldplay, the Strokes, Buddy Holly, and more Tips for finding the right rhythm patterns for your own songs 16 minutes of video By Andrew DuBrock

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If you want to be a musician, it’s helpful to know the language musicians use to communicate musical ideas and thoughts. And most musicians use standard notation. Guitarists do tend to run in packs, so it’s possible to go through your musical life without interacting with musicians who play other instruments, but if you limit yourself to playing guitar music written in tablature, you’ll miss out on an awful lot of great music and musical ideas. Scott Nygaard offers some practical tips to get you started on the road to sight-reading.

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Learn how to fluidly extend melodies and bass lines across multiple strings with the help of this expert-led video guide. Includes: Shifting techniques for the picking and fretting hands Syncopated rhythmic patterns for cross-string lines 14 minutes of video instruction By Alex de Grassi

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On the Cover: Tommy Emmanuel. The Australian fingerstyle wiz talks about the influence of Chet Atkins, his new double album, and his very personal connection to his guitars. Songs: Gordon Lightfoot – "Rainy Day People" Irish Traditional – "The Rising of the Moon" Features: The History of Larson Brothers Instruments. How two Swedish immigrants created some of the most innovative guitars of the early 20th century; Acoustic Preamps. All you need to know about stand-alone acoustic guitar preamps Lessons: Peppino D'Agostino Lesson. The contemporary fingerstyle guitarist talks about his percussive techniques, unusual alternate tunings, and the importance of melody. Basic Bluegrass Soloing Lesson. Eric Thompson explains how to move from Carter-style leads to bluegrass and how to get a powerful flatpicking tone. Open-D Tuning Basics. Explore some basic chords and scale patterns in this popular alternate tuning. Bass Lines Lesson. Learn how to use and embellish jazzy walking bass in your fingerstyle arrangements. Gear Reviews: PRS Tony McManus Private Stock Taylor Doyle Deluxe DDX Godin Multiac ACS-SA Nylon USB

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Download this helpful guide and benefit from expert instruction on the following: Learn two great non-shuffle rhythm patterns commonly associated with the blues. Spice up your blues with New Orleans–inspired rhumba rhythms. Slow things down with expressive 6/8 blues ballads. Includes seven minutes of video instruction By Orville Johnson

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Learn how to develop a sense of groove by focusing on the strong beats. This helpful guide offers written instruction plus 10 minutes of video. By Josh Workman

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Learn to control the tone color and volume of your fingerstyle playing. Apply sul tasto and metalico sounds. Explore the guitar's full dynamic range. Includes 16 minutes of video. By Alex de Grassi.