Guitar Techniques

MICHAEL THOMPSON

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

MT: I love a good guitar instrumental because the guitar is taking the place of the vocal. I love being able to express myself by trying to phrase like a singer and play soulful nuances like a great singer would do.

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

A good melodic instrumental can transport the listener to a place that a vocal can’t always do. Both are great but having lyrics locks the listener in, while having just a guitar melody leaves the imagination

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