Dire Straits Inspired Lesson

Dire Straits Inspired

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  • Hi all!

    Welcome to my new lesson. I have always been greatly influenced by Mark Knopfler. His playing is very unique and recognizable. I noticed that he is a guitar guru for every kind of guitarist from blues to metal. His excellent phrasing and musicality are loved not only by guitarists.

    This lesson is not intended to accurately reproduce his style, but I use some of his characteristic licks and play without pick.

    * finger picking
    * vibrato
    * slides
    * hammer ons & pull offs

    Standard tuning: E, A, D, G, B, E

    Key: D

    Time signature: 4/4

    Chord progression: | d |d C| d |g d| d |d C|g d|C Bb|

    Equipment:
    Custom Telecaster - guitar
    Kuassa Vermilion - amp modelling
    Kontakt5 - rhodes piano
    Peavey Zodiac - bass guitar
    Studio Drummer - drums
    Samplitude - DAW
    M-audio profire2626 - audio interface

    If you have any questions

    * PM me
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    * General Forum

    Enjoy! /Piotr

    D AEOLIAN MODE

    D PENTATONIC MINOR SCALE
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