Description
One of the unique things about John Mayer's acoustic guitar playing is the percussive approach he takes to the instrument. Two techniques he often uses in demonstrating this approach include hitting on the body of the guitar with his right hand on beats 2 and 4, along with using a muted finger style technique that furthers the percussive emphasis. This example demonstrates a 4 bar chord progression in Eb major that applies these techniques to the acoustic guitar. Integrating the use of percussive techniques into your playing allows for a more defined rhythm part, and can make any chord progression more musical.
A similar technique can be heard in the song:
Clarity (Heavier Things)
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