Alan Barnosky | Acoustic Guitar

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Alan Barnosky is a guitarist and songwriter based in Durham, NC. He is a regular contributor for Acoustic Guitar magazine, and performs as a solo songwriter, as a guitarist with the bluegrass four-piece Counterclockwise String Band, and as a bassist with the folk outfit Chatham Rabbits. His two studio albums have garnered attention from IndyWeek and The Bluegrass Situation and received a top 10 spot on the Folk DJ Chart. He also provides private lessons in-person and on Zoom.

Favorite Album: The Best of Doc Watson: 1964–1968

Favorite Song to Play on Guitar: "Panhandle Rag"

Favorite Guitar You Own/Dream Guitar: Huffman Guitars #109

Related Discography:

Lonesome Road, self-released, 2020
Old Freight, self-released, 2017

Articles by Alan Barnosky

‘Home Sweet Home’: Try a Flatpicking Workout Inspired by a Banjo Classic

Try this flatpicking acoustic guitar workout for "Home Sweet Home," inspired by the banjo classic.

“Salt Creek” Bluegrass Flatpicking Guitar Lesson

A common question advancing flatpickers have is how and when to play up the guitar neck. The old favorite "Salt Creek" gives a good example of how to do it.

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Learn to Play ”Leather Britches”: A Classic Fiddle Tune, Arranged for Flatpicking Guitar

Despite its popularity among fiddlers, “Leather Britches” is less known with flatpickers—surprisingly so, as it is fun to play and lands well on the guitar.

”Beaumont Rag”: How to Play Tony Rice’s Take on a Classic Fiddle Tune

Many guitarists flock to Tony Rice because of his jaw-dropping leads. However, Rice’s epic solos are only a small element of what made his music so special.

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