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Best Songs On Acoustic Guitar
When it comes to popular music, the classical guitar is the corner-stone. It is, in my opinion, the most honest of all of the musical instruments.
What can I mean by that? It's a bare-bones instrument that does not allow the player to hide behind anything. It's unlike the electric guitar that may take advantage of effects and distortion. Those effects provide the guitar player some room for sloppy technique. The classical guitar, on the other hand, is what it's. If the musician misses a note or their strategy is not clean, it is extremely noticeable.
With its softer tone, not merely is the skill with the guitar player tested, however it is also crucial for that lyrics and vocals with the song to be great as well. These elements combined is what truly makes a great classical guitar song.
With that in mind I've come up with a small list of what I feel are some of the best acoustic guitar songs. Some simple, some much more difficult, but all should be considered one of the best acoustic guitar songs.
1. Butterfly - By Weezer. Starting the list is one of my favorite songs of all time. "Butterfly" from the geek rock group Weezer is easy, yet amazing. Away from their second album (plus some would say their utmost) "Pinkerton", the band was able to take a simply chord transition, a beautiful melody, and heartbreaking lyrics to craft and melancholy breakup song about lost love. Again the music is simple, but it is well deserving to produce this list.
2. Sweet Baby James - By James Taylor. I believe most people would agree that "Sweet Baby James" is clearly one the best acoustic guitar songs of times. Off of his second album of the same name, James Taylor, beloved singer/songwriter wrote this haunting tune while driving to fulfill his baby nephew for the first time. The finger picking technique used on this track is difficult and involved, yet flows so beautifully through out. With his amazing voice, amazing playing guitar, and his knack for writing hits, James Taylor hit the nail directly on the head with this one.
3. St. Augustine - By Gang of Horses. This song appears on the debut album of Gang of Horses, an indie band that released the album in 2006. The classical guitar work is perfect for the song, a leveled combination of strumming and plucking, and also the lyrics are boarder-line mind-blowing. But why is this song worthy being mentioned on the list of best acoustic guitar songs will be the harmony of the two vocalists. It's subtle, but it is there, plus it was what really sets this song apart.
4. Tears in Heaven - By Eric Clapton. Little needs to be said if the name Eric Clapton is mentioned. The guy is a guitar and music legend. Most recognized for his blues and classical guitar, however his classical guitar skills are rarely paralleled. Sadly among his best acoustic guitar songs was written following the tragic death of his young son. Clapton put his emotions installing his heartfelt lyrics, but also into the acoustic guitar part of the song. It is masterfully finger picked by Clapton and also the melody almost always brings a tear towards the listeners eye. That's the reason it earned an area on this list.
Though this list is short, simply because it could go on forever, it really captures the depth of what you can do with an acoustic guitar when played properly.
Just thought you may well be interested in reading this guide: best acoustic guitar and acoustic guitar tuner.
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