Guthrie Govan
Main Band
Solo Artist
Main Guitar
Charvel Guthrie Govan MJ Signature
#1 SONG
Wonderful Slippery Thing
THE SOLO
Regret #9
THE RIFF
Waves
| Birth Name | Guthrie Govan |
| Birth Place | Chelmsford, Essex, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Age | 53 (Born December 27, 1971) |
| Years Playing | 50 (started playing 1974) |
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| Genres | Blues, Funk, Jazz, Rock |
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| Net Worth | US$ 6,000,000 |
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Guthrie Govan Biography
Career Highlights
Winning the Guitarist of the Year award at the 1993 Guitarist Magazine competition
Joining the progressive rock band, The Aristocrats, in 2011
Collaborating with artists such as Steven Wilson, Hans Zimmer, and Asia
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Guthrie Govan 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., Economy PickingEconomy picking combines alternate picking and sweep picking for efficiency. It reduces hand movement. Guitarists use it to play fast, smooth passages., Free HandsFree hands technique uses both hands tapping on the fretboard. It creates a piano-like sound. This technique allows fast, intricate playing., 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., Sweep PickingOther Techniques
ArpeggioAn arpeggio is playing the notes of a chord sequentially. It creates a broken chord sound. This technique is used in various musical genres., 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., LegatoLegato technique connects notes smoothly without breaks. It often uses hammer-ons and pull-offs. This technique creates fluid, connected melodies., ShreddingShredding involves playing extremely fast, technical passages. It often uses techniques like alternate picking and tapping. This style is common in metal and rock music., TappingTapping involves hammering on and pulling off notes with both hands on the fretboard. It allows rapid, intricate melodies. This technique is popular in rock and metal., Whammy BarTechniques Breakdown
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Guthrie Govan Gear
Guthrie Govan Tone Focus
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Guthrie Govan Videos
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Brilliant Guthrie Govan Moments - A Compilation
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Wonderful Slippery Thing Live (Don't Blink You'll Miss It)
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Guthrie Govan's Greatest Solo Ever Recorded?
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Guthrie gets his hands on an Acoustic Guitar
Guthrie Govan Guitar Tabs
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