{"id":134167,"date":"2023-01-15T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-15T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/?p=134167"},"modified":"2023-05-31T20:01:07","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T03:01:07","slug":"flatipicking-guitar-lesson-learn-courtney-hartmans-arrangement-of-cumberland-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/flatipicking-guitar-lesson-learn-courtney-hartmans-arrangement-of-cumberland-gap\/","title":{"rendered":"Flatpicking Guitar Lesson: Learn Courtney Hartman\u2019s Arrangement of\u00a0\u201cCumberland Gap\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Flatpicking is typically considered flashy and impressive, but the technique comes across as expressive and understated on Courtney Hartman\u2019s rendition of the old-time fiddle tune \u201cCumberland Gap,\u201d from her 2016 EP Nothing We Say<\/a><\/em>. The guitarist\u2019s recording shows how expert picking, clever open-string harmonies, and a lovely melody can transform basic open-chord shapes into an intricate and stunning solo guitar arrangement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hartman is one of the great acoustic guitarists of our time, a stunning flatpicker who often sets her chops aside in favor of personal songwriting, emotive musicianship, and lush soundscapes. She spent seven years recording and touring with the bluegrass powerhouse Della Mae<\/a>, and amidst that schedule also released Nothing We Say<\/em> and two duet recordings. Since departing from Della Mae in 2018, she has continued her solo career and released two albums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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