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How to Practice Scales on Fingerstyle Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

How to Practice Scales on Fingerstyle Guitar

One of the practical problems I've had with fingerstyle guitar is figuring out the best technique for practicing scales. And the problem really boils down to this: what exact type of fingerstyle picking are you using? The techniques for your fretting hand are very similar across playing styles.

Insights from Rick Beato’s Tommy Emmanuel Interview

Insights from Rick Beato’s Tommy Emmanuel Interview

Producer and guitarist Rick Beato recently sat down with legendary guitarist Tommy Emmanuel for an hour long conversation where they discussed melody, practicing guitar, playing complicated songs, sources of inspiration and much more. This interview is filled with insights that any guitarist can benefit from. In this post I’d

How Difficult Is Fingerstyle Guitar?

Acoustic Guitar

How Difficult Is Fingerstyle Guitar?

In order to answer the question: "How difficult is fingerstyle guitar?", you have to define a couple things. What do you mean by "fingerstyle guitar"? And what do you mean by "difficult"? I'd like to offer a few definitions which show that

Flashback Album Review: Leo Kottke's "6- and 12- String Guitar"

Acoustic Guitar

Flashback Album Review: Leo Kottke's "6- and 12- String Guitar"

Leo Kottke's "6- and 12-String Guitar", was released in 1969. The album is a landmark in acoustic fingerstyle guitar, despite being a little...odd.

Larrivée's New Tommy Emmanuel C-03R-TE Custom Is Like Peanut Butter and Jelly

Larrivée's New Tommy Emmanuel C-03R-TE Custom Is Like Peanut Butter and Jelly

The new Larrivée Tommy Emmanuel C-03R-TE Custom model acoustic guitar is the perfect match.

Fingerpicking for Beginners: Top 3 Courses to Get Started

Fingerpicking for Beginners: Top 3 Courses to Get Started

Fingerpicking can appear unapproachable for the beginner. It doesn’t have to be, though. In fact, if you have a good teacher, it isn’t overwhelming at all.

5 Practice Tips From Tommy Emmanuel

Acoustic Guitar

5 Practice Tips From Tommy Emmanuel

We've compiled Tommy's comments on practice from our interview, "20 Questions With Tommy Emmanuel".

5 Fingerstyle Guitar Spotify Playlists You Should Follow

5 Fingerstyle Guitar Spotify Playlists You Should Follow

We here at TheGuitarJournal.com have been curating several playlists on fingerstyle guitar, and want to share them with you.

20 Questions With Tommy Emmanuel (Interview)

The legendary acoustic guitar player talks guitars, gear, practice, advice for young players, and some great stories from the road.