Five fingers being held up inside a dark music hall

Understanding the Nashville Number System

The Nashville Number System is a simple way to indicate a song’s chord changes by using numbers instead of the typical letters, so you aren’t tying them to any specific key. It’s one of the most important ways bluegrass musicians communicate.

Man picking a dreadnought guitar

How To Get Out of a Guitar Rut

A few weeks ago you were flatpicking up a storm and didn’t think you would ever stop. Now, you’re stuck in a guitar rut. Here’s how to get out.