There are many acoustic guitar players who just want to play and sing and not necessarily play like virtuosos Vicente Amigo, Pierre Bensusan, or Michael Hedges. So I thought I’d do a number of short acoustic guitar articles / posts on some of the new singer guitarists who play material which sound musical and is based around simple chord patterns. The following tune is by Emily and the Woods called Never Play
Gerry Rafferty RIP – Baker Street Youtube
Gerry Rafferty thank you for the beautiful music, Rest in Peace
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Doc Watson Youtube Acoustic Guitar
This youtube video is of Doc Watson playing his Gallagher guitar complete with banjo player. The tune is the Cuckoo a traditional folk song. Its one of the most haunting songs I’ve ever heard.
For more Doc Watson, check out Deep River Blues
Filed under acoustic, bluegrass guitar, Folk
Al Petteway Youtube Land of the Sky
Here’s a guitar lesson by Grammy Award Winning acoustic guitar player Al Petteway
This is a very musical sounding piece of music with elements of Celtic, Folk and Country. Even hints of Doc Watson. Extremely mesmerizing by the end of the une.
For more great acoustic guitar check out Antoine Dufour Acoustic Guitar
Filed under Acoustic Guitar, Folk, youtube
Preston Reed – Youtube Video
Here’s an interesting video by acoustic guitar virtuoso Preston Reed, the tune is called Tractor Pull. It includes hammer ons, pull offs, artificial harmonics and tapping. this will be of great interest to acoustic guitar enthusiasts that like players such as Andy Mcgee, Don Ross and Michael Hedges.
To check out Preston Reed’s site go to Preston Reed
Filed under Acoustic Guitar, open tuning, youtube
Antoine Dufour Video Youtube
Here is a very beautiful Acoustic Guitar tune by Antoine Dufour, the Canadian guitar player. It is called ‘In my own Rhythms’
For more brilliant acoustic guitar check out Antoine Dufour
Filed under Acoustic Guitar, open tuning, youtube
