Style of Tommy Emmanuel (JamPlay)

Learn How to Play Guitar Like Tommy Emmanuel

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Jim Deeming

Educator

acoustic, fingerstyle

Genres

About this course

Unlock the extraordinary fingerstyle techniques of Tommy Emmanuel with the "Style of Tommy Emmanuel" course, brought to you by JamPlay and available exclusively on TrueFire. This course delves into the intricate playing style of one of the world’s most revered acoustic guitarists, providing you with the tools to emulate his virtuosity and musicality.

Explore the fundamental elements that define Tommy Emmanuel's style, including his complex fingerpicking patterns, percussive techniques, and melodic arrangements. With detailed instruction and step-by-step demonstrations, you'll learn how to perform the dazzling runs and captivating rhythms that have made Tommy Emmanuel a guitar legend. Each lesson is designed to make advanced techniques accessible, ensuring that guitarists of all levels can benefit from his approach.

Follow along with precise tabs and notation to master each piece and exercise. The course also features custom jam tracks and practice routines that allow you to apply what you've learned in a musical context, capturing the dynamic and expressive nature of Tommy Emmanuel's playing. Additionally, you'll gain insights into his gear and setup, helping you to achieve his signature sound.

Join the "Style of Tommy Emmanuel" course today and elevate your fingerstyle guitar skills to new heights. Embrace the techniques of a true master and bring the spirit of Tommy Emmanuel to your own music, exclusively with TrueFire and JamPlay.

What you'll learn

Understanding the balance between technical perfection and musical expression
Understanding the philosophy behind effective fingerstyle arrangement
Learning to think orchestrally when arranging for solo guitar
Understand Tommy Emmanuel's approach to guitar and teaching
Gain context about Tommy's musical philosophy and generosity

Release date: 05/10/2011 • 1h 52m runtime

late beginner acoustic guitar chord progressions soloing

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Sample lessons

Series Introduction

Musical Introduction

Series Introduction

Jim and the Tommy Emmanuel Interview

The Basics

The Style of Tommy Emmanuel

Series Introduction

Musical Introduction

Series Introduction

Jim and the Tommy Emmanuel Interview

The Basics

The Style of Tommy Emmanuel

What's included

14 lessons • 2 charts

Tommy Emmanuel Interview

JamPlay was lucky enough to catch up with Tommy Emmanuel in Copper Mountain, Colorado for a lengthy interview.

Series Introduction

In this lesson, Jim Deeming introduces the series and talks about his personal experiences with the great Tommy Emmanuel.

Series Introduction

In this lesson, Jim Deeming introduces the series and talks about his personal experiences with the great Tommy Emmanuel.

Series Introduction

In this lesson, Jim Deeming introduces the series and talks about his personal experiences with the great Tommy Emmanuel.

The Basics

Jim covers the basics of Tommy's playing. He talks about the collective influence that Chet Atkins and Merle Travis have had on his playing as well as his guitar, fingernails, and choice of strings.

The Basics

Jim covers the basics of Tommy's playing. He talks about the collective influence that Chet Atkins and Merle Travis have had on his playing as well as his guitar, fingernails, and choice of strings.

The Basics

Jim covers the basics of Tommy's playing. He talks about the collective influence that Chet Atkins and Merle Travis have had on his playing as well as his guitar, fingernails, and choice of strings.

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