Learn a complete arrangement of Shawn Colvin hit, complete with instrumental riffs based on the original recording.

Learn Tracy Chapman’s original, hypnotic accompaniment part—moving up the neck as in “Blackbird.”

A simple, powerful way to create more distinctive chord progressions.

Learn how to use chord shapes up the neck to play Jerry Garcia’s iconic solo in “Touch of Grey.”

A partial capo and alternate tuning unlock “Dear Prudence” in a way you’ve never heard on one guitar before.

Learn a two-guitar arrangement that simulates the hypnotic textures of the original recording.

Learn how to smooth out chord changes by using smart and efficient fingerings.

Re-create the George Harrison masterpiece using an alternate tuning and partial capo.

Learn how John Fogerty really plays "Fortunate Son" as well as "Bad Moon Rising," "Proud Mary," and other Creedence Clearwater Revival classics.

Learn a complete arrangement in dropped-D tuning that includes an instrumental break plus a feature of Prine's own rendition that almost no one—not even Bonnie Raitt—includes in their covers.

Learn a bluesy guitar arrangement of the Stevie Wonder classic in a cool dropped-C tuning.

Learn a complete acoustic arrangement of the Grateful Dead classic, with a chord melody intro and instrumental break.

A video lesson on John Denver’s guitar style, with examples drawn from his best-known songs.

A video lesson with the virtuoso Irish guitarist on accompanying traditional songs, and writing songs that fit with tradition.

A great practice to adopt if you want to write—whether prose or poetry or songs, fiction or nonfiction.

A look at common song forms used in rock, country, folk, and pop, and how their components function and fit together.

Gillian Welch guitarist David Rawlings offers a close-up look, and an exclusive video, on his singular rhythm and lead style.

There’s no formula for constructing a bridge, but taking a close look inside some classic songs can help you get started.