Eric Thompson

Flatpicking Guitar Country Style

Discover the secrets of performing hot lead breaks and clear, crisp melodic lines in the flatpick style with this comprehensive guide by one of the best in the business.

Capture the sounds and learn the techniques that characterise the music of every flatpick guitarist from Maybelle Carter to Doc Watson. You will learn to embellish your playing with hammer-ons and pull-offs for the real old-time country sound, while advancing step-by-step through single note arrangements of rags and fiddle hoedowns.

Split-screen presentations will help you master both left and right-hand details, getting you closer than ever to the true style of the flatpick Bluegrass guitar.