Acoustic Expo 2014
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Nylon string crossover styles
By Acoustic Expo 2014, Will McNicol last updated
Here we're looking at Andrew York's approach to hammer-ons and his strong rhythm style, plus Antonio Forcione's slides, chord hits and arpeggio strums.
Newton Faulkner: improve your acoustic guitar and songwriting technique
By Total Guitar, Acoustic Expo 2014 published
The Surrey born songwriter gives some guidance for acoustic musicians.
How to use harmonics on acoustic guitar
By Acoustic Expo 2014, Will McNicol published
Harmonics are a great way to embellish an acoustic guitar piece with chiming melodies. In this video lesson, natural, artificial and harp harmonics are used alongside one another.
Lowden Thomas Leeb Signature
By Acoustic Expo 2014 published
A special series of models, designed and spec'd by Lowden artists.
9 signs you're a modern acoustic guitar player
By Stephen Lawson, Acoustic Expo 2014 published
From inventive tunings to hailing the might of Michael Hedges
Driving Mrs. Satan: how to cover metal and hard rock on acoustic
By Claire Davies, Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
You may not have heard of Driving Mrs. Satan (yet), but you almost definitely know the tunes they masterfully cover. Although we bet you haven't heard them sounding like this before.
Ray Lamontagne talks treading your own path
By Ed Mitchell, Mick Taylor, Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
Here the US guitarist/vocalist speaks about his early days, going electric, and not compromising your songs.
Frank Turner: essential tips for acoustic singer-songwriters
By Total Guitar, Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
The UK troubadour discusses some of the key turning points in his musical career.
Nick Mulvey: how to develop your own sound
By Matt Parker, Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
We talk to the man carving a unique niche in the ever-crowded singer-songwriter world.
Ben Howard's 5 tips for budding songwriters
By Matt Parker, Total Guitar, Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
The Devon-raised songwriter dishes out some wise words about writing, recording, touring, and generally keeping your head.
Beverley Martyn: the queen bee of folk music
By Stephen Lawson, Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
Beverley co-wrote and recorded the classic folk rock albums Stormbringer! and The Road To Ruin.
10 of the best MTV Unplugged albums
By Matt Parker, Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
We take a look at some of the finest recordings from MTV's landmark Unplugged sessions.
10 of the best acoustic albums to start your collection
By Guitarist, Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
From Robert Johnson to John Martyn and more
Lowden Original Series 32
By Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
Featuring Indian rosewood and Sitka Spruce
Kostal Guitars
By Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
View some of the luxurious models on offer from Jason Kostal.
African grooves with Jon Gomm
By Total Guitar, Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
In our final lesson, the percussive acoustic virtuoso demonstrates a variety of shuffle grooves
Greenfield Guitars
By Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
As used by the likes of Keith Richards and Andy McKee.
Slurs in folk and bluegrass
By Acoustic Expo 2014, Will McNicol last updated
In this video lesson, we're looking at Celtic folk and American Bluegrass styles where those basic hammer-on and pull-off techniques are often formed into long runs of notes.
Lowden 35 Series: Fan Fret
By Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
We take a look at the fan fret option and the difference it cane make to your tone
Cassidy CA751
By Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
Featuring solid spruce tops and solid rosewood back/sides
Lâg T80ACE
By Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
An affordable combination of spruce top, professional electronics and attractive finishing.
Froggy Bottom D14 Deluxe
By Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
Featuring Indian rosewood back and sides with an adirondack spruce top.
Avian Dove
By Acoustic Expo 2014 last updated
From dust bowl blues to jazz and folk, this acoustic guitar is truly versatile.
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