Video Lesson: How to Play Guitar Like Reverend Gary Davis with Ernie Hawkins
Reverend Gary Davis is widely celebrated as a genius of blues fingerpicking. In this guitar lesson, Ernie Hawkins, who studied with him, teaches his style.
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Reverend Gary Davis‘ Country Picking Acoustic Classic: ‘Cocaine Blues’
Beyond the blues techniques, there is a seriously bittersweet tone to Davis’ guitar on “Cocaine Blues.” It seems to come from a very deep place in his soul.
