Al Di Meola
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Main Guitar
Conde Hermanos Al Di Meola Signature
#1 SONG
Mediterranean Sundance
THE SOLO
Mediterranean Sundance
THE RIFF
Race with Devil on Spanish Highway
| Birth Name | Albert Laurence Di Meola |
| Birth Place | Jersey City, New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Age | 71 (Born July 22, 1954) |
| Years Playing | 63 (started playing 1962) |
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| Genres | Classical Guitar, Ethnic, Flamenco, Jazz, Traditional |
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| Net Worth | US$ 8,000,000 |
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Al Di Meola Biography
Career Highlights
Released his groundbreaking second album Elegant Gypsy in 1976, a landmark album in jazz fusion blending Latin and rock influences.
Formed The Guitar Trio with John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía in 1981; their album Friday Night in San Francisco became iconic in acoustic guitar music.
Released Consequence of Chaos in 2006, marking a celebrated return to electric fusion and highlighting his virtuosity.
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Al Di Meola 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., 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., Palm MutingOther 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., 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., Rhythm GuitarTechniques Breakdown
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Al Di Meola Gear
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Al Di Meola Videos
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Paco de Lucía, Al Di Meola & John McLaughlin - Mediterranean Sundance
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Live Duet with A Future Legend
Al Di Meola Guitar Tabs
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