When learning another language, experts
recommend that you immerse yourself in the language. The same principle
applies when learning how to play guitar. Listening to great guitar
players can be a source of inspiration, can encourage you to keep
practicing, and give you a goal to work toward.
As I am no expert so this doesn’t mean that this is a definitive list of the greatest guitar players,
and some would disagree with the names on the list, it is an excellent
starting point. But By listening to these accomplished players, those
who are learning to play guitar can find their inspiration.
Jimi Hendrix
Many of his fans claim he was the
greatest guitarist ever to pick up the instrument. It was his
innovation, and his ability to play his guitar in any position with any
body part, that consistently places him as one of the top rated
guitarists ever.
Eric Clapton
Clapton can not only brag that he’s
considered one of the greatest rock guitarists and one of the greatest
blues guitarists, but also that he has drawn huge crowds for his
classical guitar concerts. His playing style is smooth, yet precise, and
chords almost seem to flow from his fingertips.
Robert Johnson
Robert Johnson set the pace for future
generations of blues players. Johnson is also the guitar player often
accused of having made the deal at the crossroads, selling his soul to
the devil in order to be able to play.
Eddie Van Halen
The lightning speed and innovative
sounds of Eddie Van Halen’s guitar are easily recognizable. He was
completely self-taught, having never had any type of lesson. It has
often been said, that it is easy for Eddie to be creative in his playing
techniques because he was never told how he could or could not play.
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Easily one of the most well known modern blues guitarists, Vaughan’s music
seemed to be pulled from the depths of his soul at times. While his
playing was smooth, it was the sheer amount of emotion in every note
that drew people to his music.
Tony Iommi
For many people, Iommi is considered the
first real metal guitar player, using a lot of distortion but keeping
it completely controlled. His fiery style is even more impressive
because his fingering hand is missing the tips of two fingers, requiring
him to use rubber prosthetics when playing.
Jeff Beck
Many guitar players consider Jeff Beck
to be one of the most well rounded guitarists in the world, able to
produce incredible tones with what appears to be very little effort.
Despite his ability to create amazing sounds with a great depth of
feeling, he is rarely given the credit he deserves.
Jimmy Page
Formerly one of the hottest studio
players in England, Page not only has the ability to write incredible
guitar riffs, but he also has the ability to play them perfectly.
Randy Rhoads
American heavy metal guitarist who is
best known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne. Rhoads was perfect and
precise in every note, but did so with a great depth of feeling.
Joe Satriani
Satriani may well be the next stage in the evolution
of guitarists. He has the ability to play music when he is goofing off
that many guitar players will never be able match, even after years of
practice.
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