We're a ways into 2018, but it's worth taking a moment to see what guitar apps have been popular in 2017. There's some old standards and couple newbies. And, most importantly, these apps are continuing to be popular and well-reviewed in 2018! How …
New Album by Ian Ethan Case: “Earth Suite”
I recently ran into this video by Ian Ethan Case and was blown away. His amazing talent is to rock a double-necked acoustic guitar with two-handed tapping, strumming, and harmonics. Believe me, it falls squarely in the "face-melting" category of …
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Top 10 Jazz Standards for Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar
Some musicians who play acoustic fingerstyle guitar sound like there is definitely more than one guitar playing. Many jazz standards can be arranged for fingerstyle guitar and this style of guitar playing lends itself well to the genre. Let’s …
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Guitar Capo Guide: Styles & Recommended Models
A good guitar capo is integral to acoustic guitar life. The ability of capos to recreate luscious open chords in new keys is critical to the acoustic guitar's versatility. For example, if a singer wants to move the song up a key, it usually sounds …
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Level Up Your Strumming Technique with Spanish Guitar Exercises
Edina Balczo is an UK based guitarist who hosts a popular YouTube channel, The Spanish Guitar Hub, with 9 million views and 37,000 subscribers. And, very importantly, she's soon coming out with a book (and video series) on Spanish Guitar Strumming …
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EarPeace HD: Make Sure You Never Lose Your Most Valuable Tools
I was recently jazzed to try out the EarPeace HD high fidelity hearing protection ear plugs. From Beethoven to Pete Townsend, the dreaded enemy of any of any musician is hearing loss. And while we typically think of huge Marshall electric guitar …
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New Line 6 HX Effects Multi-Effects Pedal
Line 6, Inc. recently introduced Line 6 HX Effects, a compact and pedalboard-friendly multi-effects pedal that offers 100+ effects drawn from award-winning Helix® hardware and software processors, as well as dozens of legacy sounds from the acclaimed …
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Yamaha Announces TransAcoustic Technology: Available on FG and FS Series
Yamaha recently announced the FG TransAcoustic-two groundbreaking guitars. These guitars combine the durability and affordability of the top-selling FG and FS series instruments with award-winning Yamaha TransAcoustic technology. The FG-TA …
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Performance 2 Capo: Gear Review
I recently had the chance to try the G7th Performance 2 guitar capo. This capo offers a unique clamping mechanism that promises better tuning and less wear'n'tear on the guitar fretboard. Both of these benefits derive from a "patented clutch …
Top 5 Acoustic Guitar Jazz Albums
Most of the greatest jazz albums have been recorded with hollow body or semi-hollow body guitars. However, do we consider these kind of guitars as acoustic guitars? Technically, they are acoustic guitars amplified by a magnetic pickup. Jazz and …
Album Review: What If? by Luca Stricagnoli
Luca Stricagnoli is a guitar prodigy, standing out even in an era rife with "guitar prodigies". His playing is creative, fun, warm, and precise. His song selections are diverse, combining personal compositions with popular covers. And his style is …
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10 Great Gifts for the Acoustic Guitarist
The holidays approach and gift-giving is in full swing. As a musician, my family often wondered what to get me for Christmas and birthdays. "He's so hard to buy for". And I get it. Music is a highly specialized field, and personal …
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Two Flamenco Techniques to Enhance Your Right Hand
Do you dream of being faster and more graceful with your right hand? There is a counterintuitive shortcut to gaining more speed and sensitivity in your playing. Before we dive in, this can be implemented along with challenges such as the sweep …
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Top 25 Contemporary Acoustic Blues Guitarists
Modern Acoustic Blues finds contemporary artists reviving the older, more country-derived styles of blues in its myriad strains. The form places a great deal of emphasis on instrumental expertise, providing the genre with some astounding players who …
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