Larry Carlton
Main Band
Solo Artist
Main Guitar
Gibson Larry Carlton ES-335
#1 SONG
Room 335
THE SOLO
Kid Charlemagne
THE RIFF
The Lord’s Prayer
| Birth Name | Larry Eugene Carlton |
| Birth Place | Torrance, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Age | 77 (Born March 2, 1948) |
| Years Playing | 71 (started playing 1954) |
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| Genres | Jazz, Pop, Rock |
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| Net Worth | US$ 2,000,000 |
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Larry Carlton Biography
Career Highlights
Solo Debut with "Singing/Playing" in 1968
Being One of The Top Session Musicians in LA in The 1970s and 1980s
Doing Guitar Work for Steely Dan's "Aja" Album in 1977
Larry Carlton Techniques
Right Hand
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 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., LegatoLegato technique connects notes smoothly without breaks. It often uses hammer-ons and pull-offs. This technique creates fluid, connected melodies., Rhythm GuitarTechniques Breakdown
Larry Carlton Gear
Larry Carlton Tone Focus
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Larry Carlton Videos
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Larry Carlton Playing One of His Most Famous Songs LIVE
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20 Minutes of Larry Carlton Blowing People's Minds
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Larry Carlton Bubble Shuffling
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2 Legends Chatting - Joe Bonamassa & Larry Carlton
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6 Minutes of Carlton Soloing
Larry Carlton Guitar Tabs
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