What are your favorite Fingerstyle arrangements?

[Hasbro]

This is perhaps the most moving classic song I've heard arranged for a guitar. This guy is amazing and I've begged for a tab but never heard back

https://youtu.be/fnZ3zObMfu0

[TBman]

Originally Posted by Hasbro

This is perhaps the most moving classic song I've heard arranged for a guitar. This guy is amazing and I've begged for a tab but never heard back

That was good! Probably the best acoustic version that I've ever seen and it all made sense the way he did it.

[downtime]

This medley of The Beatles "In My Life" and "I Will" is one of my favorites to play. The tabs are available in a link under the video





This version of The Water is Wide in drop D is fun to play, not too difficult but a nice clean arrangement

[Rosewood99]

Listen to Dan's version of While my guitar gently weeps-- Amazing!

[stuartb]

One guitar artist I enjoy is Simon Fox. I've been working on Tromso for a while. Lovely and amazing tune. DADGAD

https://simonfox.bandcamp.com/track/tromso


Stuart

[TBman]

Originally Posted by stuartb

One guitar artist I enjoy is Simon Fox. I've been working on Tromso for a while. Lovely and amazing tune. DADGAD

https://simonfox.bandcamp.com/track/tromso


Stuart

That one sounds nice, but at 9 pages in length I might run out of gas . I'm going to try Purple Turtle. 3 pages is more my speed. Thanks for reminding me of this great player. I just downloaded his free tab set. Most of it is over my head or too long to even think about doing, but still, fun stuff to spend some time with.

[stuartb]

Originally Posted by TBman

That one sounds nice, but at 9 pages in length I might run out of gas . I'm going to try Purple Turtle. 3 pages is more my speed. Thanks for reminding me of this great player. I just downloaded his free tab set. Most of it is over my head or too long to even think about doing, but still, fun stuff to spend some time with.

most of his songs are very doable, but he plays them with such eloquence that they certainly sound like they will be a real challenge. There are certainly some that are way busy. I forget the name of one that I simply can't latch onto. Too much of a struggle. Love the outcome though.

Ah I found it. I've always loved this tune, but don't have the patience to learn it. It's a hard one for me.

https://simonfox.bandcamp.com/track/kettle-of-fish

[TBman]

Originally Posted by stuartb

most of his songs are very doable, but he plays them with such eloquence that they certainly sound like they will be a real challenge. There are certainly some that are way busy. I forget the name of one that I simply can't latch onto. Too much of a struggle. Love the outcome though.

Ah I found it. I've always loved this tune, but don't have the patience to learn it. It's a hard one for me.

https://simonfox.bandcamp.com/track/kettle-of-fish

Believe it or not, its a two finger wonder from looking at the tab. A fast one though,

[Wrighty]

Another favourite of mine https://youtu.be/xu_9OFVsZwM

[SprintBob]

Originally Posted by TBman

I have a few... But these are the ones I'm currently working on:

Sligo Creek Al Petteway:


Shooting Star Masaaki Kishibe covered by Daria:


Dogue Creek (Al Petteway)


Sheep At The Door (Al Petteway):


End of The Summer Sea Masaaki Kishibe covered by Daria


There's a few more actually but I'm trying to contain myself to these otherwise nothing will get done.

Barry, I like the style and flavor of your choices 👍.

[stuartb]

Originally Posted by TBman

Believe it or not, its a two finger wonder from looking at the tab. A fast one though,

He does have the percussive thud that is being employed regularly on this one. It's the combination of all factors that seems to throw me.

I may try again though.

Stuart

[TBman]

Originally Posted by SprintBob

Barry, I like the style and flavor of your choices 👍.

Thanks Bob. Even with this selection I'll get a little "antsy" and lose my momentum. Yesterday I switched to playing some blues just for fun. I have some sort of viral infection that knocked me on my butt this week so its hard to concentrate though. The blues are an easy way to go when not running on all cylinders.

stuartb

He does have the percussive thud that is being employed regularly on this one. It's the combination of all factors that seems to throw me.

I may try again though.

Stuart

When there is something I really want to play, I will take it one measure at a time and get the melody line down or the bass, which ever is easiest at a very very slow pace.