Nice cover. Interesting lyrics. I liked the fingerpicking, but what I meant was the tone you get when playing with fingerpicks. Flesh on steel, just don't cut it. It has a very muted sound. Thanks for sharing. Good stuff.
I disagree - I had played with fingerpicks extensively over the years (still do) and find that although you gain something in volume and attack, you lose something in control, subtlety, and variation.
Yes, I agree. Picks can be awkward and harder to control. Fingering patterns are altered due to the loss of the ring finger. But, the songs that I am referring to, don't require this level of expression. We are not talking about playing Silent Night. Also, in general, Reso guitar are like banjos, the cone or skin responds to the sharp attack of a pick. Even gourd banjos or classical guitars with gut are plucked with fingernails. Flesh creates a muted tone. Thanks for debating.
When I was studying classical guitar - the technique was a blend of nails and fingers depending upon the expression at the moment. I agree about steel string banjos and use metal finger picks on that. When I was using picks for guitar and dobro, I found tortise shell type picks to resonate better than the metal. These days, I am happier with my sound using fingers (flesh or no). All a matter of taste.
Right Here! LOL Great Song Mace!
CHIC0411 3 years ago
Nice cover. Interesting lyrics. I liked the fingerpicking, but what I meant was the tone you get when playing with fingerpicks. Flesh on steel, just don't cut it. It has a very muted sound. Thanks for sharing. Good stuff.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago 2
I disagree - I had played with fingerpicks extensively over the years (still do) and find that although you gain something in volume and attack, you lose something in control, subtlety, and variation.
MaceGill 3 years ago
Yes, I agree. Picks can be awkward and harder to control. Fingering patterns are altered due to the loss of the ring finger. But, the songs that I am referring to, don't require this level of expression. We are not talking about playing Silent Night. Also, in general, Reso guitar are like banjos, the cone or skin responds to the sharp attack of a pick. Even gourd banjos or classical guitars with gut are plucked with fingernails. Flesh creates a muted tone. Thanks for debating.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Matter of opinion I reckon ;)
When I was studying classical guitar - the technique was a blend of nails and fingers depending upon the expression at the moment. I agree about steel string banjos and use metal finger picks on that. When I was using picks for guitar and dobro, I found tortise shell type picks to resonate better than the metal. These days, I am happier with my sound using fingers (flesh or no). All a matter of taste.
MaceGill 3 years ago
Yes, well stated. Thanks for sharing.
KeniLeeBurgess 3 years ago
Check out Don McLean's version of this song from his 1975 live album 'Solo'.
Highwaymen2 4 years ago
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Check out Don McLean's version of this song on his live album 'Solo' from 1975.
Highwaymen2 4 years ago
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Check out Don McLean's version of this song on his live album 'Solo' from 1975.
Highwaymen2 4 years ago
Check out Don McLean's version of this song on his live album 'Solo' from 1975.
Highwaymen2 4 years ago
Nice song Mace!
CHIC0411 4 years ago