Tommy Emmanuel

Articles by: Tommy Emmanuel

Thematic Development, and the Bridge of “T.E. Ranch”

By Tommy Emmanuel published

Learn more about thematic development from acoustic maestro Tommy Emmanuel.

How to Fingerpick Like Chet Atkins

By Tommy Emmanuel published

Learn how to fingerpick like Chet Atkins from a Chet Atkins-certified guitar player!

Modifying a Picking Pattern to Accentuate a Melody

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Tommy Emmanuel's Guide to Hand Independence, and More on Chet Atkins' “El Vaquero”

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How to Play My Rendition of Martin Taylor’s “One Day”

By Tommy Emmanuel published

This month, I’d like to present my rendition of a beautiful song called “One Day,” which was written by my very dear friend Martin Taylor. (What a perfect name for an acoustic guitarist!)

Tommy Emmanuel Lesson: Composing Singable Melodies, and “It’s Never Too Late,” Part 1

By Tommy Emmanuel published

As a composer, I strive to write melodies that have a special appeal and will “stick” in both my head and heart.

Tommy Emmanuel's Guide to Travis Picking Chord-Melody Lines, and How to Play “T.E. Ranch”

By Tommy Emmanuel published

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