Fairport Convention Latest about Fairport Convention Learn String-Bending King Jerry Donahue's Headturning “Harptone” Technique By Andy Ellis published 19 April 23 The Hellecasters and Fairport Convention guitarist explains how he wrings maximum sustain from his guitar by mixing open strings with fretted notes Lessons Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“People say, 'Bro, how do you pick like that?' I don't know. That's the way it's always been.” Zakk Wylde on his strange picking technique and two other shredders who have defied convention 2“I didn’t even look up for the first six months for fear of losing my place, because he’s Paul freakin’ McCartney!” Brian Ray on navigating nerves while learning the ropes in Paul McCartney’s band 3"It's the best song Sting ever came up with, and the best Police track." How Andy Summers made a massive hit using a hand-wrenching guitar figure and a Telecaster with a mysterious history 4“I get disrespected before I even play. People take one look at me and immediately get a thought in their head of what I am." How teen blues guitar sensation Grace Bowers is winning over critics one gig at a time 5“Listen, I’ve actually sat in a room with her and a guitar, watching those tiny hands finding all these weird jazz chords. She made it look so effortless.” Watch Amy Winehouse stun audiences with her voice and a Stratocaster
Learn String-Bending King Jerry Donahue's Headturning “Harptone” Technique By Andy Ellis published 19 April 23 The Hellecasters and Fairport Convention guitarist explains how he wrings maximum sustain from his guitar by mixing open strings with fretted notes
