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Playing

“This World is Not My Home” Lyrics and Chords

October 27, 2022

"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

October 16, 2022

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

October 10, 2022

"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."

Gear

The Best Bluegrass Guitar Picks for Flatpickers

March 28, 2023

The guitar pick is a bluegrass guitarist's second most important piece of gear. Here are the best guitar picks currently out there.

Mahogany vs. Sapele as a Guitar Tonewood

January 15, 2023

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

December 22, 2021

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.

Culture

Bluegrass Jam Etiquette: What You Need to Know

January 17, 2022

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

January 7, 2022

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

November 3, 2021

The essential recordings and groundbreaking artists who ought to be part of anyone's flatpicking guitar education.

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