Mark Knopfler
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By Christopher Scapelliti Published
Brothers in Arms producer Neil Dorfsman made the revelation in a TikTok video shared on the band's account

By Phil Weller Published
He admits playing with a pick is “faster and louder,” but he's created his finest music without one

By Phil Weller Published
The guitarist once said "Having good chops definitely helps, but it’s not the whole story.” This revelation proves it

By Guitar Player Staff Published
Behold the genius of Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more — as voted by the readers of Guitar Player

By Phil Weller Published
The Boswell 0-14MK/TR-LTD is one of only two dozen of its kind to be made, and Knopfler’s own model features extensively on his latest album

By Gary Graff Published
Following the release of One Deep River, Knopfler reflects on the guitars he’s loved – including his “serial number zero” Strat – the music that keeps his passion youthful, and how he’d like a do-over on that Dire Straits Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction

By Jeff Jacobson Published
Fingerstyle playing can be used in a wide variety of settings and genres, and can inspire new songs, riffs, and solos. Heck, it can even boost your creativity when you return to using a pick

By Jackson Maxwell Published
Saluting the late guitar hero's “beautiful” contribution to his all-star 2024 re-recording of Going Home (Theme From Local Hero), the Dire Straits man expressed regret that the plan never came to fruition

By Jeff Jacobson Published
Eddie Van Halen also incorporated fingerstyle to add another dimension to his playing, and so have modern virtuosos like Tim Henson, Lari Basilio, and Mateus Asato – learn how you can do the same
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