How to Play My Rendition of Martin Taylor’s “One Day” By Tommy Emmanuel published 6 May 16 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!)
James Taylor Shows How He Plays “Country Road” By Acoustic Nation published 12 March 16 Yes, here it is straight from the man himself. He tunes to dropped D and demonstrates his hammer off method for performing this classic.
Tommy Emmanuel Lesson: Composing Singable Melodies, and “It’s Never Too Late,” Part 1 By Tommy Emmanuel published 7 March 16 As a composer, I strive to write melodies that have a special appeal and will “stick” in both my head and heart.
The Folky-Funky Acoustic Stylings of Donovan’s “Hurdy Gurdy Man” By Dale Turner published 26 February 16 That decade Donovan racked up 11 consecutive Top 40 hits, among them “Sunshine Superman,” “Season of the Witch,” “Mellow Yellow” and “Hurdy Gurdy Man.”
The Unorthodox, Percussive-Slapping Style of Singing Guitarist Raul Midón By Dale Turner published 3 February 16