The Guitar of Chris Smither - Arrangements in Contemporary Blues Style

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Learn the secrets behind the unique fingerstyle guitar of a master with this exclusive Chris Smither guitar lesson.

In this video, the legendary folk-blues artist personally breaks down the core elements of his celebrated song "Link of Chain," offering a rare glimpse into his intricate right-hand techniques and creative chord voicings.

Chris begins with a full performance before diving deep into the specific patterns, double-stops, and alternate-tuning ideas that define his sound.

He provides a close-up look at how he uses his fingers to create a driving, percussive rhythm while simultaneously playing beautiful melodic lines, a technique he describes as a "clawhammer style" for guitar.

This in-depth tutorial is perfect for intermediate and advanced guitarists looking to move beyond basic strumming and explore the rich, complex world of acoustic fingerstyle blues.

Chris Smither explains his thought process for finding notes on the B and D strings, navigating chord changes in an A-key context, and using his thumb and fingers to create a full-band sound on a single instrument. This is just a sample of the world-class instruction available at Homespun.

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0:00 Introduction & "Link of Chain" Performance
0:38 Finding the D Chord Melody
1:06 Right-Hand "Clawhammer" Technique
1:48 First Position Chord Forms (A, G, D)
2:15 Combining Melody and Chords