Members Jere Mealer Posted September 1, 2004 Members Posted September 1, 2004 It seems that the vast majority of acoustic soloists are fingerstyle players. Are there any flatpickers out there, other than bluegrass and country players, making good acoustic music? I would appreciate introductions to some new artists/music.
Members labjr Posted September 1, 2004 Members Posted September 1, 2004 Check out Dennis Agajanian He's in the Guinness Book for fastest flatpicker. Amazing stuff. http://www.lrbaggs.com/artists/#
Members riovine Posted September 1, 2004 Members Posted September 1, 2004 Don't know if you're into any of that gypsy jazz stuff, but if you want to hear some phenominal acoustic flatpick playing check out gypsy jazz wiz Jimmy Rosenberg.
Members Bluesfrog Posted September 1, 2004 Members Posted September 1, 2004 Stephen Bennett... he's mostly a fingerstyle harp guitarist but he's won world championships for flatpicking.
Members Jere Mealer Posted September 1, 2004 Author Members Posted September 1, 2004 Your suggestions are appreciated, and these are all great players, but I was looking for musical styles OTHER THAN bluegrass and country. It seems these players are primarily bluegrass guys, albeit phenomenal musicians. The gypsy jazz recommendation is duly noted as an exception. I guess I'm looking for Michael Hedges or Lawrence Juber with a flatpick. It just might not exist.
Members labjr Posted September 1, 2004 Members Posted September 1, 2004 I think you're looking for something that may not exist. Traditionally it's the country and bluegrass players that flatpickers. They probably invented the stuff. I never saw Michael Hedges use a pick.
Members Jere Mealer Posted September 1, 2004 Author Members Posted September 1, 2004 Originally posted by labjr I never saw Michael Hedges use a pick. I was only speaking figuratively, I'm quite certain Michael Hedges didn't use a pick.
Members SurrealMcCoy Posted September 1, 2004 Members Posted September 1, 2004 Jere.........Don't you see the writing on the wall???This is your golden opportunity to pave the way with your own style! Be creative!
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