hardest to play

[Teego Time]

Ask any talented guitar player and they'll all tell you that shredding and playing fast are only half the equation. In fact, I argue that being able to play slowly, but making it sound as intriguing as a fast song is much tough.

And being able to play songs in crazy time signatures, with timing changes. Also some songs utilize different techniques. I mean, christ, look at Justin King. Some of his songs are nuts, but I bet his guitar ability is still less than Tommy Emmanuel.

[mattinbeloit]

Ask any talented guitar player and they'll all tell you that shredding and playing fast are only half the equation. In fact, I argue that being able to play slowly, but making it sound as intriguing as a fast song is much tough.

And being able to play songs in crazy time signatures, with timing changes. Also some songs utilize different techniques. I mean, christ, look at Justin King. Some of his songs are nuts, but I bet his guitar ability is still less than Tommy Emmanuel.

I agree, a lot of ppl. bash Justin King and others, but their stuff sounds good to me, and I'll take that any day and give them more respect then someone that is faster and technically better.

[a1075dd63aa12]

stream

[brian_ok]

stream

If someone can play that entire song as fast and clear as Tim, they have my respect. Not that it isn't overrated though.

[Teego Time]

Ask any talented guitar player and they'll all tell you that shredding and playing fast are only half the equation. In fact, I argue that being able to play slowly, but making it sound as intriguing as a fast song is much tough.

And being able to play songs in crazy time signatures, with timing changes. Also some songs utilize different techniques. I mean, christ, look at Justin King. Some of his songs are nuts, but I bet his guitar ability is still less than Tommy Emmanuel.

I agree, a lot of ppl. bash Justin King and others, but their stuff sounds good to me, and I'll take that any day and give them more respect then someone that is faster and technically better.

I like Justin King (actually he was my hero at one point), but some of his instrumental songs need a bit more central melody for me. That's more of an opinion though.

[mattinbeloit]

Ask any talented guitar player and they'll all tell you that shredding and playing fast are only half the equation. In fact, I argue that being able to play slowly, but making it sound as intriguing as a fast song is much tough.

And being able to play songs in crazy time signatures, with timing changes. Also some songs utilize different techniques. I mean, christ, look at Justin King. Some of his songs are nuts, but I bet his guitar ability is still less than Tommy Emmanuel.

I agree, a lot of ppl. bash Justin King and others, but their stuff sounds good to me, and I'll take that any day and give them more respect then someone that is faster and technically better.

I like Justin King (actually he was my hero at one point), but some of his instrumental songs need a bit more central melody for me. That's more of an opinion though.

I think he likes it like that. A lot of his stuff seems to be like that, it's just him.

[p1trick_82]

micheal romeo is pretty crazy too...most symphony x songs change the timing all the time

[Teego Time]

Ask any talented guitar player and they'll all tell you that shredding and playing fast are only half the equation. In fact, I argue that being able to play slowly, but making it sound as intriguing as a fast song is much tough.

And being able to play songs in crazy time signatures, with timing changes. Also some songs utilize different techniques. I mean, christ, look at Justin King. Some of his songs are nuts, but I bet his guitar ability is still less than Tommy Emmanuel.

I agree, a lot of ppl. bash Justin King and others, but their stuff sounds good to me, and I'll take that any day and give them more respect then someone that is faster and technically better.

I like Justin King (actually he was my hero at one point), but some of his instrumental songs need a bit more central melody for me. That's more of an opinion though.

I think he likes it like that. A lot of his stuff seems to be like that, it's just him.

Hah, it reminds me of my own style of playing.

Personally I just think he has ADD as a guitar player. He's so good, that he just gets bored of what he's doing really fast.

On the flyp syde. He's a really nice guy too. I'm fucking bummed that I didnt get to see him this year. =\

[mattinbeloit]

Ask any talented guitar player and they'll all tell you that shredding and playing fast are only half the equation. In fact, I argue that being able to play slowly, but making it sound as intriguing as a fast song is much tough.

And being able to play songs in crazy time signatures, with timing changes. Also some songs utilize different techniques. I mean, christ, look at Justin King. Some of his songs are nuts, but I bet his guitar ability is still less than Tommy Emmanuel.

I agree, a lot of ppl. bash Justin King and others, but their stuff sounds good to me, and I'll take that any day and give them more respect then someone that is faster and technically better.

I like Justin King (actually he was my hero at one point), but some of his instrumental songs need a bit more central melody for me. That's more of an opinion though.

I think he likes it like that. A lot of his stuff seems to be like that, it's just him.

Hah, it reminds me of my own style of playing.

Personally I just think he has ADD as a guitar player. He's so good, that he just gets bored of what he's doing really fast.

On the flyp syde. He's a really nice guy too. I'm fucking bummed that I didnt get to see him this year. =\

lol the next time i fuck up playing something I'll just say it's guitar ADD. It seems like Tim Reynolds does that too, especially when he does that after the goldrush cover. He'll get into it and it will be nice and then all of a sudden he breaks out into a few scales and then will go back to it. Totally random but cool.

[Jester29]

I think some pieces from Tommy Emmanuel would be great to be able to play. I've nailed down a few (Angelina, Endless Road, Green Thumb). Some of his independent bassline fingerpicking is amazing, plus the sense of melody that's more than just shredding...

FWIW, I *did* learn how to play Cliffs of Dover. It took a lot of practice for a long time. I'm more impressed with a solo acoustic piece rather than a 'lead part' over bass/drums. If you can create a FULL song arrangement on solo guitar, you're the man.

[mangold]

If you can play Stream, Neon, the solo to Stairway then you get my respect.

I second Neon.

I consider myself pretty ok and I've been working on that song for 2 years now and still no luck.

neon is nothing if you can slap and pop. its just different styles.

thats why you cant really answer this question. theres a ton of spanish fingerpicking shit i could never play, but i can bust out neon and ive taken time to learn alot of wooten stuff on guitar.

[MarchOfTheRollyPollyCane]

Ask any talented guitar player and they'll all tell you that shredding and playing fast are only half the equation. In fact, I argue that being able to play slowly, but making it sound as intriguing as a fast song is much tough.

And being able to play songs in crazy time signatures, with timing changes. Also some songs utilize different techniques. I mean, christ, look at Justin King. Some of his songs are nuts, but I bet his guitar ability is still less than Tommy Emmanuel.

I agree, a lot of ppl. bash Justin King and others, but their stuff sounds good to me, and I'll take that any day and give them more respect then someone that is faster and technically better.

I like Justin King (actually he was my hero at one point), but some of his instrumental songs need a bit more central melody for me. That's more of an opinion though.

I think he likes it like that. A lot of his stuff seems to be like that, it's just him.

Hah, it reminds me of my own style of playing.

Personally I just think he has ADD as a guitar player. He's so good, that he just gets bored of what he's doing really fast.

On the flyp syde. He's a really nice guy too. I'm fucking bummed that I didnt get to see him this year. =\

lol the next time i fuck up playing something I'll just say it's guitar ADD. It seems like Tim Reynolds does that too, especially when he does that after the goldrush cover. He'll get into it and it will be nice and then all of a sudden he breaks out into a few scales and then will go back to it. Totally random but cool.

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Kaki owns Justin. and has a vagina ta boot.

[fede]

Actually, most heavy metal hard core fast picking guitarists have had classic(al ?) training for the most part.

I can only imagine what playing Bach on a fucking guitar must be like.

Fede

[lozthegreat]

if this is real... (i really cant tell, but i think it is), i think playing this the same way (technique, speed, accuracy, and on an acoustic, would be the hardest song)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1LN685YH7s

[brian_ok]

I wouldn't be surprised if some Leo Kottke songs are up there on the list. Finger picking at his speed is just ridiculous. Some of his songs are much easier than others, but a few are just insane.