Gospel Medley - flatpicking guitar solo by Jack Marti

I was selling this guitar on ebay a while back, so I needed to demonstrate what it sounded like when it was being flatpicked. I'm not the greatest flatpicker in the world by any means, but I thought it might give potential buyers and idea what it sounded like. I never expected it to do so well on You Tube. Go figure!

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Music

Tags:

• gospel
• medley
• flatpicking
• guitar
• solo
• Larrivee
• D09-B
• Brazilian
• rosewood
• Jack
• Marti

[Knackertop]

I'm genuinely not trying to be nasty or hurtful here because I think anyone who creates a piece of music, no matter the genre or level of skill involved, deserves credit. I know myself it's a difficult thing to do and to have your creations posted on the internet for people (depending what kind of person they are) to enjoy or scrutinize must take guts. But, is this really flat-picking? I love bluegrass and country music but I'm not sure that this is genuine country flat-

picking. 3stars from me!

[guitmartiman]

Well, technically speaking, yes. It's a rather rudimentary flat picking style commonly known as the Carter style, having been made popular by the Carter family. It's not as flashy as some of the more modern styles, but it's definitely flat picking. I'm using a flat pick exclusively, and I don't know what else you'd call it if it isn't flat picking. I'll grant you, it's a more roots country style rather than bluegrass, but they both sprang from the same roots. Thanks for the stars. :o)

[guitmartiman]

BTW, if you're looking for one of the better flat picker's out there, I recommend Fretkillr!

[sillykidssong]

for a rosewood guitar it sounds tinny. Larrivees are well made and set up nice. Your playing is nice sounding however, even if the guitar isn't really my style God Bless

[guitmartiman]

Yeah, I didn't intend to keep this video up so long. I just made it to use on ebay when I was selling the guitar. I'm really rather surprised I've gotten so many positive comments. This video really doesn't do this guitar justice. It sounded much better in person. In person it sounded much darker and not tinny at all. I actually made a lot of mistakes while I was paying, and I even spliced it together at one point. In spite of this, it's my ninth most viewed video! Go figure...

[badjiman]

youre really good but i dont like ur guitar

[guitmartiman]

It's not mine anymore. I sold it about eight months ago. This video didn't really do it justice though.

[fngrpkn06]

Nice job.

[thisux7x7]

@guitmartiman Like he said, if you know the history of American Popular Music, this is among the style of rhe ones that got it all started, As with anything through time others capitalized on the small beginning and naturally it evolved. Todays musicians have stretched the limits of music as far as it can. But the roots of Bluegrass is founded right here with this style, flat picking at it;s very root.....Research some of music's history and you can appreciate this more..

[proverbs2221]

Nice flat-pickin :)

[proverbs2221]

Sounds great!

[HunterStump]

you did more speedy up songs i would like alot more =) just a request

God Bless

~Hunter~

[Knackertop]

Oh right, cool. As I said Iove roots country and bluegrass, although I don't play it much. I shoulda done my homework!!! Haha!! Thanks for that, I'll check out that other guy you mentioned above now. Thanks again for clearing that up, I'll bump ya up to 5stars!! :)

[kasred]

muito lindo esse som