Guitar Techniques

Intro INSTRUMENTAL inquisition!

GT: What is it about instrumentals that appeals to you?

GH: I love instrumentals going back to Jeff Beck, Dick Dale, Green Onions, Frankenstein. I like that the focus is on the melody and not the words, and they are so fun to play.

GT: What can an instrumental provide that a vocal song can’t?

GH: I feel like having no words can take the listener to wherever their imagination can go. I’ve had college students tell me they got a good grade when they listened to my all instrumental albums while they studied; they say words can distract them but no words gives them a lift and motives without distracting.

GT: Any tendencies you

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