finger-picking

Dave Simpson Michael Kiwanuka I'm Getting Ready Not normally my sort of thing, two and a half minutes of soulful finger-picking, but such is the strength of Kiwanuka's voice I've found myself listening on repeat.

F&M Playlist 2011

I am still the world's shittiest guitar player***, and my finger-picking and broken-ass Bminor don't sound any better on an electric guitar than they do on either of the acoustics, but boy did I annoy the neighbors with "Brown-eyed Girl."

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At 17 he augmented his right hand with acrylic nails for enhanced finger-picking ability on the 12-string, which certainly hasn't gone unnoticed.

Alexandra Marvar: Alexander Turnquist's 'Hallway of Mirrors': Harmonics, Reverb and Acrylic Nails Alexandra Marvar 2011

Clapton's finger-picking style is unmatched, Jose Feliciano plays with passion and flare and I love the tonality of the classical guitar, Colin Hay surprised me with his work and Jason Mraz is an up and coming guitar star.

Tuesday Tune: 'All Along the Watchtower' by Michael Hedges 2010

Thus his taut, hypnotic finger-picking on his old Gibson acoustic guitars provides the platform for his conversational singing style.

Alexi Murdoch Can't Be Rushed Jim Fusilli 2011

Amidst harmonics, resonance, hyperspeed 12-string finger-picking, violin and bowed vibraphone, listen closely for traces of Steve Reich, Italo Calvino, and running.

Alexandra Marvar: Alexander Turnquist's 'Hallway of Mirrors': Harmonics, Reverb and Acrylic Nails Alexandra Marvar 2011

Not surprisingly, Mr. Kottke is best heard live, with agile ears and eyes prepared to go wide when his finger-picking reaches toward warp speed.

Symphonic Swells and a Six-String Slinger Andy Battaglia 2011

For the early set here, Ms. Baird will meld her finger-picking guitar with her gentle voice in a way that feels at once traditional and outside of time, as evidenced on her gorgeous 2007 album "Dear Companion."

Sinking Into the Sonic Ocean Andy Beta 2011

GUITARISTS WAYNE HENDERSON AND PETER LANG, the Institute of Musical Traditions presents two top finger-picking musicians. 7: 30 p.m.,

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MAC WALTER AND JOHN CRONIN These cousins have been refining their folk harmonies and finger-picking styles since the '60s.

Going Out Guide for Prince George's County and Southern Maryland, Aug. 12-18 2010