“This World is Not My Home” Lyrics and Chords
“This World is Not My Home” is a country gospel song of murky origin that reached its biggest audience when a 1962 album by Country Music Hall of Famer Jim Reeves hit the Top 20 on the U.K. charts. But for bluegrass, I’ll always be partial to the Jimmy Martin version. The big difference between … Read more
“Unclouded Day” Lyrics and Chords
Preacher Josiah K. Alwood spotted a beautiful rainbow against a dense black cloud while traveling home to Michigan from Ohio back in 1879. He woke up the following morning inspired to write “Unclouded Day.”
“Rock Salt and Nails” Lyrics and Chords
“Rock Salt and Nails” ruminates in 3/4 time to a chord progression and melody that is reminiscent of the Stanley Brothers classic, “Lonesome River.”
How to Get That Cigarette Smell Out of Your Guitar
You bought a used acoustic guitar online and it has arrived smelling like cigarettes. Here’s how to get that cigarette smell out of your guitar and case.
Sitka vs. Adirondack Spruce as a Guitar Top Tonewood
Spend enough time among flatpickers, and you’ll soon learn that everyone has an opinion about whether Sitka or Adirondack spruce makes the best guitar top.
The Best Bluegrass Guitar Picks for Flatpickers
The guitar pick is a bluegrass guitarist’s second most important piece of gear. Here are the best guitar picks currently out there.
Bluegrass Jam Etiquette: What You Need to Know
Knowing how to play in a bluegrass jam can make you more confident heading into your first jam, so here’s a primer on bluegrass jam etiquette.
The 7 Best Bluegrass Jamming Towns in America
We understand the draw of a town where it’s easy to find people to pick with. Here are the best bluegrass jamming towns in America.
The Best Bluegrass Flatpicking Guitar Albums of All Time
The essential recordings and groundbreaking artists who ought to be part of anyone’s flatpicking guitar education.