The 5 Best Acoustic Guitar Solos
Some folks reading that article may be perplexed. When anyone says guitar solo, everyone thinks of electric guitars web conferencing distortion. But truth be told, there were and are tons of guitarists out there that can shred on an acoustic.
Making a list of Thehitcher best acoustic guitar solos is an extremely subjective undertaking. Everyone has their own opinions about what makes a guitar solo good or bad and everyone has slightly different tastes. Some people reading that article will think I'm great and others will undoubtedly wonder whether I have ever listened to guitar music.
So, what makes one guitar solo better than another one? Is it the melodic content of the solo? Is it the technical difficulty of the solo? Well, if you have come to that article in search of an answer to that question, I am sad to have to tell you that I do not have Jokesddltgzrzdsk However, like everyone else, I do have my own opinions and tastes and that is what that list has been generated from.
I do believe that lists like that have use. Many guitarists search online for lists like that, and I am not just talking about beginners. Experienced guitarists seek out lists like that even if only just to criticize them. I think that the ultimate purpose of these lists is to help spread the word about great guitarists and great solos that may have gone unheard of had it not been for the list.
One thing can be said about the developmental criteria of that list. The title is "best acoustic guitar solos." I have tried to choose solos which demonstrate the possibilities of ACOUSTIC guitar. That being said, I have included guitarists who play archtops or hollow-body electrics, but I feel that because they are still producing a clean tone it is similar enough. I have included commentary on some of my choices. One last thing, please don't email me about which guitarists I have forgotten. I understand that you have your favorites. Just post a comment and let us all know.
Now without further ado... The Five Best Acoustic Guitar Solos:
1. Take Five - George Benson gyco car insurance out the Live at Montreux version on youtube. George Benson is natural talent at its finest.)
2. Oleo - Joe Pass (Check out the version where he plays with NHOP on youtube)
3. Tripping Billies - Tim Reynolds (I really like the Live at Luther College Version)
4. Land of the Midnight Sun - Al di Meola (Al has some of the best right hand guitar technique out there. Check him out.)
5. Wes Montgomery - Impressions (If you didn't already know, Wes played without a pick. Check out that song on youtube for an amazing demonstration of that technique.)
My name is Ryan Gloman and I have a passion for guitar and a passion for sharing information. I hope that that article helps you on your way to becoming a great guitarist. I understand that learning to play the guitar can be a daunting task. Luckily, you can find tons of helpful info on the net. Check out Gourmet Kitchen site for some great tools.
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