Merle Travis

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Roy Clark (left) and Merle Travis

“He said, ‘I've never heard it played that good’”: When Roy Clark met his guitar hero

By Jackson Maxwell published

Speaking to Guitar World in 1984, Clark painted a picture of a master musician who nonetheless remained incredibly humble despite his success, and the massive shadow he cast over country (not to mention folk and bluegrass) guitar playing

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Merle Travis

Merle Travis, Lester Flatt and Hank Williams pioneered the Americana guitar style – and laid the groundwork for today’s country and bluegrass guitar stars

By Stuart Ryan published

This lesson borrows from the pioneers of country and bluegrass that will whip your Travis picking and strumming into shape

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Travis picking: how to fingerpick like Merle Travis

By Mike Dawes published

Learn to alternate notes with your thumb and you'll expand your fingerstyle abilities no end

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Tommy Emmanuel Master Class: Exclusive Tips on Fingerpicking, Flatpicking, Harp Harmonics and More

By Tommy Emmanuel and Andy Aledort published

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Cousin Harley Premiere"Deep South" from New Merle Travis Tribute Album

By Damian Fanelli published

Canadian rockabilly guitar master Paul Pigat was in the process of recording a new solo album when he suddenly realized the late country guitar virtuoso Merle Travis would've turned 100 this year.

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Hole Notes with Dale Turner: The Influential Picking Style of Merle Travis

By Dale Turner published

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Interview: '@ Home' with Thom Bresh

By Alison Richter published

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