The electric guitar is the alpha instrument in rock music, but there have been plenty of great acoustic songs as well.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...

Here’s some interesting news: a new study has shown that the most inspiring artist for aspiring guitarists isn’t The Beatles. Or any band from the classic era of rock and pop. It’s Ed Sheeran. How so?