Knopfler Fingerpicking Lesson

Knopfler Fingerpicking

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  • Hey GMC'ers! In this lesson I'lll show you some fingerpicking licks in the style of Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits. The most important thing about Mr. Knopfler is that he doesnt use picks.

    Tuning:
    * E - A - D - G - B - E
    (From thick to thin string)
    * Standard

    Techniques:
    * Finger picking
    * Vibratos
    * Bending

    Scales:
    G Blues

    If you have any questions:
    * Give feedback (upper-right-corner)
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    Enjoy it!/ Dénes Nagy

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