Mike Dowling, Part 1: “Let the Mermaids Flirt with Me”

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In this lesson, Ed Gerhard teaches his popular fingerstyle arrangement of the traditional tune “The Water is Wide.” Gerhard used dropped-D tuning and a capo at the third fret. Because he tunes his guitar down a half-step from standard pitch, this results in his performance sounding in the key of E. If you prefer, you can leave your guitar in standard dropped-D tuning and place the capo at the second fret instead. Gerhard stresses the importance of supporting the tune’s melody and gives pointers for effectively building an arrangement in a dynamic fashion. virtuerecords.com

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Mike Dowling, Part 1: “Let the Mermaids Flirt with Me”

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Mike Dowling, Part 1: “Let the Mermaids Flirt with Me”

Ever since first appearing on the roots music scene as a member of violinist Vassar Clements' band in the 1970s, Mike Dowling has impressed and delighted audiences with his engaging and versatile approach to the guitar. Dowling has played in many different musical contexts, but today, he is mostly known for his solo fingerstyle blues and early jazz arrangements, many of which feature his vocals as well as his tasty guitar chops. In this video, Dowling plays his arrangement of Mississippi John Hurt's "Let the Mermaids Flirt with Me."
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