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Stuart Ryan

Your acoustic blues playing will come on leaps and bounds with new fingerpicking patterns – here are 10 you need to know

Eric Bibb.

The world of acoustic blues guitar fingerpicking has a rich heritage dating back to the late 19th century. Over that time techniques and patterns have been developed and refined, tunings explored and styles generated. 

In this feature you’ll discover how 10 great players found their own voice with acoustic blues. Some, like Blind Blake, were pioneers of the style while others have learned from the forefathers and discovered their own take on the genre. 

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