Resources for the acoustic guitarist who wants to learn basic music theory without getting overly complex.
Guitar Chord Theory
August 13, 2021 / May 23, 2024
Ever tried learning a new song, only to see a 7 written beside a chord that you would otherwise have....
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August 9, 2021 / May 23, 2024
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
July 27, 2021 / May 23, 2024
Interested in writing your own music? The acoustic guitar is, in my opinion, the premier instrument for writing music. Check....
Learn Acoustic Guitar
June 20, 2021 / May 23, 2024
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.
June 9, 2021 / May 23, 2024
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.
May 27, 2021 / May 23, 2024
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.
May 25, 2021 / January 2, 2025
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
March 26, 2021 / May 23, 2024
Learn how to read guitar scale charts. A straightforward explanation with plenty of examples. Click here to read more.
March 23, 2021 / May 23, 2024
When first learning guitar chord theory there’s a number of useful guitar-specific instructional tools available to help make the journey....
March 19, 2021 / May 27, 2024
Perhaps the very first thing to master if new to the guitar is tuning as regardless of your playing ability....
March 12, 2021 / May 23, 2024
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
October 13, 2020 / May 23, 2024
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.
September 28, 2020 / May 23, 2024
In this simple guide, we'll show you how to identify chords that go together and the relationship between chords and keys.
July 17, 2020 / May 23, 2024
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.
June 10, 2020 / May 28, 2024
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.
May 18, 2020 / May 23, 2024
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.
April 30, 2020 / May 23, 2024
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.
January 22, 2020 / May 23, 2024
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.
November 19, 2019 / May 27, 2024
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.
November 17, 2019 / May 23, 2024
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.