How to play acoustic guitar like John Denver

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Guitar Techniques (Stuart Ryan), Fri 23 Oct 2009, 10:53 am UTC

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[Bar 24] Sometimes rather than play a chord, guitarists will create a short fill like this one using sixth intervals (very sweet sounding) that 'spells out' the sound of the chord but also adds a bit of variety. It's worth having a number of these worked out in all your favourite keys.

[Bar 29] Here is an ending worth having in your arsenal - look out for the sliding chords on beat two, as it's a great effect to be able to pull off.

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