Learn Acoustic Guitar
Resources for the acoustic guitarist who wants to learn basic music theory without getting overly complex.
81 articles on Learning Acoustic Guitar
Dive into the articles (we have over 80 on learning the acoustic guitar) and take the steps to becoming the next Tommy Emmanuel, Paul Simon or Davey Graham.
Guitar Chord Theory Learn Acoustic Guitar
What is a Dominant 7th Chord?
Ever tried learning a new song, only to see a 7 written beside a chord that you would otherwise have....
Guitar Chord Theory Learn Acoustic Guitar
What is a Sus Chord? [A Guide To Suspended Chords]
In today’s article, we’re going to discuss sus (aka suspended) chords. If you’re looking for a quick rundown:Sus chords (short....
Songwriting Learn Acoustic Guitar
Acoustic Guitar Songwriting
Interested in writing your own music? The acoustic guitar is, in my opinion, the premier instrument for writing music. Check....
Guitar Theory [Where To Get Started]
Learning guitar theory (music theory for guitar) can be incredibly useful. But, where do you start? Click here to learn the basics of sound, notes, scale and chords and the order to learn them in.
Songwriting Learn Acoustic Guitar
Examples of Popular Song Structures
Putting total creative freedom aside for just a moment, when it comes to songwriting there are tried and true song structures that can be particularly useful for those just getting started crafting their own music. Click here to learn more.
Guitar Chord Theory Learn Acoustic Guitar
Open Chords V Barre Chords [And when to use them]
When first learning guitar, a question often asked is, what’s the difference between open and barre chords and when should I use one verse the other? Click here to learn the key differences between open and barre chords, and how to use them.
Guitar Chord Theory Learn Acoustic Guitar
Cowboy Chords [The Complete Guide]
Wondering what the term ‘cowboy chords’ means? Click here to learn exactly what cowboy chords are, where the term (may) have come from, and some useful suggestions on how to improve them.
Guitar Scale Theory Learn Acoustic Guitar
How to Read Guitar Scale Charts
Learn how to read guitar scale charts. A straightforward explanation with plenty of examples. Click here to read more.
How to Read Chord Charts
When first learning guitar chord theory there’s a number of useful guitar-specific instructional tools available to help make the journey....
How to Tune an Acoustic Guitar
Perhaps the very first thing to master if new to the guitar is tuning as regardless of your playing ability....
How to Read Guitar Tab [Complete Guide]
Think you know everything there is to guitar tab? Learn how to read Guitar Tab including guitar tab symbols and tab for fingerstyle guitar and rhythm in our in-depth guide.
Alternate Tunings Learn Acoustic Guitar
Open E Tuning – Beginners guide
If you are learning slide guitar on the acoustic you might be wondering what tuning you should start out in? In the following guide we’ll give you our take on Open Tunings, and Open E tuning in particular.
Guitar Chord Theory Learn Acoustic Guitar
How To know Which Chords Go Together
In this simple guide, we'll show you how to identify chords that go together and the relationship between chords and keys.
Alternate Tunings Learn Acoustic Guitar
DADGAD Tuning. The Beginners Guide.
The complete beginners guide to DADGAD tuning. Learn more about - how to tune to DADGAD, Simple movable chord shapes, useful scales and some of the artists and songs that play in DADGAD tuning.
Alternate Tunings Learn Acoustic Guitar
Double Drop D Tuning – DADGBD
The definitive guide to Double Drop D Tuning. Learn how to tune to double drop D, and take advantage of this fantastic tuning. Click here to learn more.
Alternate Tunings Learn Acoustic Guitar
Drop D Tuning for Acoustic Guitar [Learn to Play in Drop D]
An in-depth look at drop D tuning and how to play to its strengths on the acoustic including how to play open chords, power chords and unique chord voicings that in many cases sound better than if played in standard tuning.
Alternate Tunings Learn Acoustic Guitar
A Guide to Alternate Tunings For Acoustic Guitar
A simple to follow guide to Alternate Tunings for Acoustic Guitar, including tuning diagrams and tips to make tuning easier. Click here to learn more.
Guitar Chord Theory Learn Acoustic Guitar
Guitar Chord Theory [Quick Guide]
Our introductory guide explains (in very simple terms) what chords are, how to read chord charts, how chords are named and how chords are constructed.
All Notes On Guitar [And How To Learn Them]
How to learn all the notes on your guitar's fretboard. A complete guide to the chromatic scale, root notes, octaves and intervals and handy hacks to help memorise the fretboard.
Guitar Scale Theory Learn Acoustic Guitar
Guitar Scales Explained
Ever wondered what scales are and why they are so important for guitarists? In this article we explain the concept of scales in an easy to digest manner.