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Mark Knopfler
Dire Straits frontman renowned for his distinctive fingerpicking technique on a Fender Stratocaster. His clean, articulate tone — achieved without a pick — is one of the most unique and instantly recognizable sounds in rock guitar.
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All field notes →Hybrid Picking for Rock and Blues: Ghost Notes Without the Country Context
Hybrid picking isn't a country-only technique. Mark Knopfler, Albert Collins, and Scotty Moore built careers on it in rock and blues. Here's the technique, where it applies, and the specific moments where using your middle finger changes a phrase from good to right.
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