Every player can learn a little from the acoustic guitar. Yes, we’d argue that the humble steel-string will encourage you to think in creative new ways that riffing on an electric guitar just can’t. Fingerstylists quickly become adept with three-part harmony, playing bass, chord and melody lines simultaneously. And if you prefer to strum, well, that’ll take you a long way too - countless iconic tracks have strummed chords at their core.
And that’s where this month’s cover feature comes in. Our aim is to inspire you through the prism of 25 of our favourite acoustic guitar songs. We’ll get you started with some essential chords and stylistic lessons, helping you to learn the secrets employed by the greats. And when you’re all done, why not try recording yourself? We’ve produced a tutorial for you on p52. Turn the page and let’s get plucking!