Keith Urban
Main Band
Solo Artist
Main Guitar
1989 Fender Custom Shop 40th Anniversary Telecaster
#1 SONG
Blue Ain’t Your Color
THE SOLO
Good Thing
THE RIFF
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| Birth Name | Keith Lionel Urban |
| Birth Place | Whangarei, New Zealand |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Age | 58 (Born October 26, 1967) |
| Years Playing | 52 (started playing 1973) |
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| Genres | Country, Pop, Rock |
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| Net Worth | US$ 75,000,000 |
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Keith Urban Biography
Career Highlights
Winning the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 2005
Being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2012
Releasing "Be Here" in 2004
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Keith Urban Techniques
Right Hand
Alternate PickingAlternate picking involves striking the string with both downstrokes and upstrokes in a continuous motion. It enhances speed and precision. Guitarists use this technique for rapid note sequences., FingerstyleFingerstyle involves plucking strings directly with fingers instead of a pick. It allows complex, polyphonic music. This technique is common in classical and folk guitar., Hybrid PickingHybrid picking combines a pick and fingers for plucking strings. It allows versatile and dynamic playing. Guitarists use it to mix picking and fingerstyle techniques., Palm MutingPalm muting involves lightly resting the palm on the strings near the bridge. It creates a dampened, rhythmic sound. This technique is common in rock and metal music., Pick SlideOther Techniques
Finger VibratoFinger vibrato involves oscillating the finger on a fret. It adds expressiveness to notes. This technique is essential for emotional playing., Lead GuitarLead guitar focuses on melody lines and solos. It often uses techniques like bends and vibrato. This role is prominent in rock and blues bands., Rhythm GuitarRhythm guitar focuses on chord progressions and rhythmic patterns. It provides harmonic support. This role is crucial in most band settings., SlideSlide guitar uses a slide to glide between notes, creating a smooth, continuous sound. It's common in blues music. This technique adds expressiveness., Whammy BarTechniques Breakdown
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Keith Urban Gear
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Keith Urban Videos
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Keith Urban With John Mayer
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Urban's Live Solo
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Keith Urban Showing His Gear
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Keith Urban Teaching You "Live to Love Another Day"
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Keith Urban & Brad Paisley Solo Duel
Keith Urban Guitar Tabs
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