Elixir Acoustic News Today

Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_dc_-4EwIE Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: In this quick acoustic blues lesson, renowned music educator and Elixir Strings artist Mary Flower shares how to play a simple Piedmont-Style blues melody and bassline. She plays Elixir Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Strings with POLYWEB Coating, for their slick playing feel. “Just gliding on the strings (not fighting the strings) makes Elixir…

Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7auIvBtT_Q0 Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Known for his distinctive use of melodic hooks, ear-grabbing chord progressions and monster technique, Elixir Strings artist John Connearn is one of the most exciting new players around. His track Quite Far Enough showcases John’s playing perfectly, and in this tutorial, he breaks down the main riff section for you to follow…

Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: The title track of her 2020 album, ‘Positions’ was a huge hit for Ariana Grande. With a muted nylon guitar-style figure powering the song’s verse, it’s an obvious choice for a full-on solo fingerstyle acoustic guitar arrangement. That’s exactly what Elixir® Strings artist Tom Anello has for us here. Watch as he performs…

Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Pro guitarist and Elixir® Strings artist Marc Seal introduces a string skipping exercise to add to your daily practice routine. In this short acoustic guitar video lesson, watch as Marc adds some ear-catching interest to his playing by using wide intervals in his picking patterns. Although jumping from one string to a nonadjacent…

This beautiful little piece fits nicely into a 12 bar blues progression.

Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: One of the most frequently asked questions of acoustic guitar players is what is the difference between Phosphor Bronze and 80/20 Bronze acoustic strings? In this acoustic guitar video, award-winning guitarist and Elixir® Strings endorsing artist Michael Watts plays both in a series of musical examples to find out what effect string composition…

Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Mary Flower, a renowned guitar instructor and Elixir® Strings artist, demonstrates how a range of fingerstyle techniques can be used in a solo guitar arrangement.  In this short acoustic blues video, you will appreciate her stylistic range as well as her teaching ability.  Mary performs this quick acoustic lesson with Elixir Acoustic 80/20…

Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Acoustic master and Elixir® Strings artist Clive Carroll reveals his favorite exercises for smoother and more versatile fingerstyle. Following Clive's tips, learn how to emphasize certain notes, achieve varied tones without a plectrum and get your fingers flowing in harmony. Clive plays Elixir Acoustic Phosphor Bronze and 80/20 Bronze Strings. “It seems my…

Sponsored by Elixir® Strings: Award-winning fingerstyle acoustic blues guitarist, music educator and Elixir® Strings artist Mary Flower breaks down the best fingering for a rolling boogie woogie-style bassline in this quick acoustic guitar lesson. Mary chooses Elixir Acoustic 80/20 Bronze Strings with POLYWEB® Coating for their warm tone that lasts and lasts. “When guitar strings bring comfort…