“This World is Not My Home” Lyrics and Chords
“This World is Not My Home” is a country gospel song of murky origin that hit the Top 20 on the U.K. charts in 1962.
“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.”
Mahogany vs. Sapele as a Guitar Tonewood
The key differences between mahogany and sapele as a tonewood, and what you can expect from each.
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.
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.