Why I Play Fingerstyle Guitar...

[@tonyzuccaro2764]

I was your Captain on your Southwest flight about three years ago but was not familiar with you music at the time. I remember asking you “ are you famous?( or something like that) . You were very humble and kind. Thanks for sharing your music here. As a guitarist of 40 plus years I am impressed, humbled and inspired. This video gives me joy. Thank you.

[@leoosiku]

I think I speak for many people when I say….. thank you for being the musician and person you are!

[@arthursmith5252]

Amen, couldn't have said it better.

[@alfrescodimieary6580]

Absolutely agree what an incredible player and person

[@vandermaas76]

Agreed for 200%

[@tableken9143]

True

[@tableken9143]

Super extra thank you man for sharing your talent

[@jamesthomas7562]

Doyle is one of the most humble and talented men you'll ever meet. He's a great father, brother, son, uncle, friend, and most of all a great Christian. Support this man and his ministry as much as possible. Luv ya Doyle!

[@doyledykesmusic]

Thanks pal

[@guitareveryone]

All those things you mentioned comes right from his heart and through his hands too. It’s just so evident in Doyle’s playing. Directly a God given gift.

[@redstrat1234]

@@guitareveryone 'Directly a God given gift' - prove it, should be easy...

[@redstrat1234]

Christians went on crusades in the 12th century to the middle east and killed hundreds of thousands bringing god's message of 'love and peace' - Christians burned thousands of people in the 16oo's doing god's work, claiming they were witches. Wherever Christians go, death seems to follow, calling someone that is pretty insulting when you think about it.

[@jerrylanglois7892]

Is there such a thing as a '' great muslim man '' or '' great atheist man '' ?

[@ianwoollard2063]

I find it absolutely fascinating to hear you play and talk.

[@chriscallahan6768]

Just found you today.......just so happens I have started to learn fingerstyle...69 yrs old. What a treat to be able to learn about you and from you. Thank you!

[@Jrc1971Lo]

I could listen to this all day. 👍🏻😊

[@jean-lucbersou758]

I CAN' t ..... beyond 10sec.

[@jimmyjameson8705]

Doyle Dykes is truly one of the greatest talents of ALL TIME . A JOY to listen to. God bless

[@robertweldon7909]

Doyle, I know you don't remember me, its been near 30 tears, but we me met on the platform one Sunday night at MT Paran North. I was admiring the guitar Chet gave you that went with the story about your last lesson with Chet' You walked up behind me and said; "Do you play". I said; "yes, but I will never be any good because I have a fat hand with short fingers" You said; "well, don't give up". Then we talked for a short time. I will never forget that night. OH ya, I was there when DR Cooper had you play "Free Bird" IN CHURCH. I almost cried. Thanks for the encouragement, just being a regular guy and all the great music.;-)

[@doyledykesmusic]

Dr. Cooper is my friend. What a wonderful guitar player and great preacher. He is a gift.

[@tpledger100]

Five foot two eyes of blue, it's amazing what your guitar can do!

[@wcray3684]

Thank you Doyle. I was about to give up in this crazy world and then I saw this. You have the greatest spirit and are the most beautiful person I've encountered in my 70 years. Without question this is the finest guitar video I've ever seen in my life. Better watch out-I downloaded it!! Haha!

[@doyledykesmusic]

Wonderful. Thanks so very much!

[@RonSchlachter-ie6ys]

Thank you for sharing your tremendous gift! Could you share what settings you have on your zoom? And what other pedals you are using?

[@StopAndGetGas]

Second time through. Midnight, three days before Christmas. Watching all 44:19, left elbow on the arm of the chair, left-hand thumb under my jaw, left index finger across my closed mouth, shaking my head, almost constantly, slightly side-to-side. Turned 70 this year. I wouldn't trade a thing because God knows best. And to wait on Him is right. But now, about 57 years later...if I had only known, back then. Your giving, and 'presenting' yourself this way is priceless to me and to many others I'm sure. This Christmastime and always, I wish you all continuous blessings from Above.

[@richardmindemann6935]

I grew up a child of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s. But when I picked up the guitar at age 21, I found myself drawn to finger style guitar. I never completely abandoned the flatpack, though. Today I'm about 90% finger style. Doyle plays like I wish I could. I've got a lot of company, I'm sure. What a cool guy, and what a great player.

[@richardmindemann6935]

I was reading this post thinking that this guy had the same experiences as me. What a coincidence! It took me moment to realize that it WAS me.....a year ago.

[@ibtm]

That Olson is a Cannon!!! Wow what a sound! And that 55 D28 is just over the top AWESOME---how RICH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@doyledykesmusic]

I’m so blessed!

[@billisbill8341]

I don't remember how I came across you, but so glad I did⚓

[@frankortega4280]

Fingerstyle is such a complete way to play. Self accompaniment sounds full and lush and covers the recognizable parts of songs. Not easy though, but nice.

[@billythedog-309]

But not as versatile as hybrid style, which can take the best of rhythm and finger style at the same time. Takes a while to perfect, but worth it.

[@alexhenderson8356]

I've said this before,and I'll say it again, Doyle is a national treasure. T is for talent!

[@doyledykesmusic]

Thanks my friend.

[@rossanat4471]

@@doyledykesmusic Thank you for the reply. I can say I communicated with Doyle Dykes. One of your cousins once replied to me. It was a female. She thanked me for my kind words about you. I know you believe in Jesus too! I'm sure he has a hand in your playing. God bless you and your talented family. We love you.

[@woodygoodpicker55]

have not been bored with Doyle he revisits the great themes of picking and those who have marked the times like Chet atkins, Merle Travis, and Jerry Reed a good moment of relaxation thank you Mr Dykes

[@markcorliss3059]

A great day in my life when I met you Doyle. Imagine meeting Chets favorite guitar player👍👍. Thank you Todd manager at Ben Jack's guitars in Rogers AR. for inviting me to meet Doyle.

[@philipaklonis7906]

I took you up on listening to Lenny Breau. 🎶🎸 Just like you said...I could see his influence on your playing😉 however, you are God's Guitarist. A gift from Him, a gift to us. Blessings!🎶🎸 and thank you!

[@amandabrieno4482]

And then Doyle Dikes

[@theglobol]

I love the way you play Chet Atkins' style. So delicate and elegant.

[@Rocky-ju6pr]

Mr. Dykes, I’ve never heard of you until this morning, but discovered you on You Tube searching music. You are a wonderful guitar player! You also seem to be a wonderful person, giving credit to so many people that influenced you. I’m 65 years old and started playing guitar almost 8 years ago. Something I always wanted to do since I was 10. It’s definitely to late for me to be any good, but I still love playing, and listening to music and musicians that are awesome like you! I plan on searching more about your career. Thank you for a great video which is so much better then 90% of what’s on cable. 🎵🎵🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ledaswan5990]

If Duane Allman was great after a couple years playing why is it too late to get good? Not saying you could be Duane but no reason you cant get good

[@philipaklonis7906]

Dream big, work hard, ask the Lord to help you make it happen... it's never too late🎶🎸🎶😉

[@rayp.454]

I have been to three of Doyles' performances. Outstanding guitarist and a great human being!

[@theofulk5636]

I did not know what I was in for ! HE IS BLESSED, and so are we to hear this ! LOVED IT ALL.

[@jelau4851]

Doyle, your Music is so joyful, You were Born to put Joy in People,s heart.

[@harrylazard805]

Lucky enough to catch you demonstrating a brand of guitar a couple of times in nearby Buffalo Grove IL. What a great time seeing you play up close taking plenty of time to answer questions and talk to all who attended. You are sounding better than ever....

[@hookstomper7322]

Yes, a truly great fingerstyle guitarist like yourself is a one-man band: totally self-sufficient. That's the wonderful beauty of it - but it's so complex to learn. I know a few little pieces I muddle through, but improvisation is out of the question for me. I wish I could see it all and enjoy the freedom you do.

[@darylstevenett1]

Doyle you are such an inspiration to me...I am in Venice Florida and I sing and play Fingerstyle 4-5 gigs a week and I'm 63 and I can't get enough!

[@mr.classicalmusic5607]

I've had that Grandpa Jones album in my record collection for many, many years.

[@Truth_Hound]

Now that's the good stuff right there.

[@litemetal]

God Bless you Doyle !! Thank You for everything !!

[@TheDredog59]

that 55 D28 sound awesome so is your playing !

[@None2.5]

Holy crap. I just came across this by accident. I was listening to Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed, and somehow found Doyle. Unbelievable!

[@StopAndGetGas]

So happy to see and hear you doing so well Doyle. I was reached for Christ with, and through music (late 90s). And early in my Christian walk I became captivated by your Gospel repertoire and your "...three chords and a cloud of dust" mastery! You added such joy to my early Christian life, and you're in a permanent spot in my heart. Loved this video and all the time with you that it gave me. Now I'm going to have to look up your White Rose (for Heidi?) story. Blessings to you and yours always.

[@guitarnotions]

Awesome discussion on finger-style methods! Love this! Thanks!

[@lawrenceminier7119]

I’m a new finger style player and looking forward for some training from you Doyle

[@johnlord1399]

Loved every minute of this! Over the past few years I’ve been teaching myself to pick out the melodies (over chords) to hymns, Christmas carols, praise songs, and a few popular songs, but very simple finger style arrangements - nothing anywhere near what you’re doing, but I’m living proof that you can teach an old worship leader a few new tricks.

[@doyledykesmusic]

Let’s go for it!!

[@mariarusso1325]

Hello John how are you doing.

[@larrydering1598]

Doyle thanks for the demo of my favorite players. Chet was my idol but I followed all those mentioned including your music. I seen you at 2 seminars in St Louis which caused me to buy more guitars. Great to see you do such fine fingerstyle playing.

[@aaronlarsen7447]

Sounds like you know what your talking about. Besides the great playing. That Olsen really does have incredible tone.

[@riceflatpicking4954]

Thank you Doyle. Some years ago I saw Tommy Emmanuel play in Elizabethtown Kentucky and when I got there I was shocked to find out that you were also there. You had been on my bucket list to see for a long time. It was an incredible show and if I remember right your daughter was also there and she came out and played some mandolin. I focus on Flatpicking and Tony Rice has always been my biggest hero but I sure enjoy watching you and the other fingerstyle players!

[@123elvislives]

Thumbs up from Geelong Australia 👍👑🇦🇺👑 Doyle

[@alastair6356]

I enjoy listening to Doyle he has an enthusiasm he brings with him that infectious. 👍😊

[@davidmccaffery7977]

Love it Doyle! I'm age 65 fingerstyle player /singer , just a student... playing for fun in Ft. Lauderdale.😎

[@andrewmize823]

I'm well versed in flatpicking, fingerpicking, and hybrid picking. They all have their uses, and they're good things for all guitarists to know.

[@alangreer2356]

The first song that I learned to play (Travis Picking style) Was a Doc Watson song (covered by Crystal Gayle) called, "Ready for the times to get better", It took me a solid week to wrap my head around "Travis picking", but, with "Perfect practice", I finally learned it. (I've heard people say that "Practice makes perfect", But, I say that "Perfect practice" makes perfect, Because, you can practice something all day long, but, if you're not practicing it "perfectly", then, You're playing it wrong.) ;-)

[@rainfieldmusic]

I enjoyed this immensely, and am feeling blessed also. Beautifully done. Best regards

[@lindawoody8501]

ve it! Yodeling and everything. Fun. Glad you are singing more often on your videos! Thanks for sharing anecdotal stories and the guitar techniques. By the way, one of the things I so enjoyed about your late friend and mentor Chet Atkins, was his absolute joy onstage! I only saw him live once, in Sacramento, California in the 1980s and was thrilled. Like your mentor Chet Atkins, you are able to play Gospel, Country, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Texas Swing, American Patriotic, Hawaiian Slack Key, a bit of Blues, Flamenco, and even Classical. Thanks for the many styles of the snippets you played tonight!

[@doyledykesmusic]

We loved Chet!

[@petecarrollmusic]

Love this. Its a style I never really embraced, but love to hear/see it being played. I was aware of Sonny Curtis fingerstyle on Buddy Holly's Nashville sessions and one or two Crickets songs. Brilliant, stunning playing/performance, best wishes from Scotland

[@rickbullock4331]

I just found your channel because it showed up on my page and I’ve really enjoyed listening to you play. I don’t play guitar but I wish I could. When I was a lot younger, I bought lots of Chet Atkins albums. I was always impressed by how he played. I think it was that bass line I got attached to. I remember he played a song he called Yankee Doodle Dixie, I believe. I was amazed how he could do that. I’m 77 now and I loved listening to your playing,I really enjoyed it.👍👍🇨🇦

[@bradboone4046]

Thanks for sharing your Gift to the whole world!

[@djtommykeys]

Wow man can't believe I just discovered you. After watching you I don't know if I should practice more or just take the guitars out back and start a bonfire.

[@doyledykesmusic]

I don’t practice… I just love playing my guitar and I know you do too.

[@DavidHBurkart]

While now I am in Tennessee, throughout my years in CA, I always looked forward to those Sundays you would visit Calvary Chapel High Desert. Those were special moments. The Lord has gifted you mightily & I truly appreciate you sharing them here on You Tube. The Lord bless and keep you dear friend.

[@doyledykesmusic]

Thanks so very much David! I’ll be at Calvary Chapel high desert on Christmas Eve and Christmas day this year. Love those folks.

[@lemonadeharuiro4742]

I am very happy for hearing your comfortable guitar playing. Thank you very much.

[@danleyrold45]

I’ve always wondered how you manage to remember all the songs you play at the drop of a hat. I have to keep playing my catalog of songs (more like a comic book of songs really) on a regular basis or I will forget how to play them. How you can remember songs when you know so many is a mystery to me. Thanks for making me “think”.

[@doyledykesmusic]

You are not alone… Sometimes I go back and listen to my records to try to remember how to play them. Ha

[@mariarusso1325]

Hi Danley how are you doing.

[@debbielondon1809]

Your playing makes me happy! Simple! Magical!

[@markstocks659]

Always looking forward to your visit to Pine Valley Doyle!!! Brother Mark

[@doyledykesmusic]

Me too!!

[@markcostigan8657]

Hello from West Cork in Ireland It is a great delight for me to freshly discover a magnificent guitar player that I hadn't heard of before. I now have another man to enjoy along with the likes of Tommy Emmanuel

[@vandermaas76]

I wish you would gig here in the Netherlands. I used to live in Georgia for a while so I know this music and I fell in love with it. I just hate see guys like you play guitar…it makes me wanna throw away my guitar lol. You’re one of the best fingerpickers in my book, Mr. Doyle !! Greetings from the Netherlands

[@doyledykesmusic]

Don’t throw it away ! send it to me in Tennessee! HA! I miss going to the Netherlands. I felt an immediate connection there. Wonderful place and also and especially wonderful people. Keep playing my friend.

[@tjstevens001]

Enjoy your videos so much Doyle!

[@Morten_Nielsen1979]

Great playing for 45 minutes and no mistakes. Rhythm and everything just in place. Very impressive.

[@doyledykesmusic]

All mistakes are intentional… Thanks pal!

[@Morten_Nielsen1979]

@@doyledykesmusic I am not near your level, but I do know how difficult it is to make it through just one difficult fingerstyle song without making mistakes. I have been playing "Ghost riders in the Sky" for ages and I am still not ready to record it. The same goes for Apache. Keep on picking maestro! 🤠

[@cyberslayer1437]

I know you can't say who is the best guitar player, but I can say that there is NO ONE better! Thank you for the music Mr Dykes. I hope to see you play in person again.

[@general5104]

T H A N K Y O U !!! Doyle Dykes! I consider you a friend of mine! You did two different services at our church, GraceWorks Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Pastor was Dr. Dennis Newman. I bought one of all the CD 's you had with you and you showed me some of what you showed on this video. I've worn them out in my car. I am THANKFUL for the blessing God has put on you. You can make that guitar TALK !!! You make a BIG difference in music. You are one of the best guitarists in the world...bar none! EVER !!! I just sent this link to 42 of my friends. I SUBBED

[@BLOOZ976]

I had the pleasure of speaking with you at Action Sound in Hawkins TX recently, and enjoyed every word of our conversation. (You also autographed my Taylor DDX there in 2018.) It's a small world: Played with Skip Frye in Lakeland FL in the 90s (when he owned 6 String Music). He may be a great player, but there's only one Doyle Dykes. You truly are a gift from God.

[@curronhill2744]

Can’t wait for the videos!

[@sideman7117]

Bro. Doyle, thanks for sharing. I’ve been into fingerstyle for about 12 years. I wish I had started sooner, but it’s really a lot of fun and I get regular gigs.

[@danreid6712]

Spellbinding....OMG This fella makes Hendrix & SRV look like beginners! How can you remember so many notes & phrases? I am in total awe at your talents SIR Thanks & God Bless You, Amen

[@dougbornyk5060]

Thank you Brother Dykes for doing this. In fact, for doing this Whole Channel. God Bless You

[@doyledykesmusic]

Thank You!!

[@bareandmare]

Saved this for my Sat am Coffees . . . . . . thanks Doyle for the ear candy, and great conversation.

[@rickhays7092]

Thanks for these videos. My pastor at the time was telling me about you years ago and I finally had the privilege of attending a performance in West City church of God then in Anna IL a few years later with Taylor guitar promotion Such a humble Christian man. Love you Bro! Amazing!

[@anthonyfox1436]

One of the goats of fingerstyle

[@hailzico]

Loving every bit of your finger picking. You've got me back to playing my guitar. Always looking forward to your new videos. May God bless you and with your guitar ministry.

[@m.vonhollen6673]

Doyle, and everyone… Lucas Imbiriba doing “Bohemian Rhapsody”. There’s a link in one of the comments.

[@69telecasterplayer]

Such an inspiration! Thank you brother!

[@paulfarkas1169]

Man you play guitar like it was part of your hipbone at birth. I thought I heard all the maestro pickers. So exciting to find another original marvel. Wil be following you sir. You are as good as all the people you mentioned. By golly.

[@keithwigley1256]

And God said ..Let their be a guitarist ..and let part of my heart be heard..

[@ttiger9780]

Hard to beat that Olson. WOW! Great sound and beautiful, too. Doyle is so talented.

[@MrJudo2go]

That was absolutely WONDERFUL. I'm so glad I decided to watch this video. Music is Music and that's what you showed in this video. Thank you so much.

[@GianPieroFerrini]

Beautiful 👍 Many greetings from Italy

[@doyledykesmusic]

Buongiorno!!

[@robertlee8042]

You so windy and warm well. You have lead worthy bass and treble going together in opposite directions. I think you’re playing better in this vid than others.

[@jdwild1698]

Doyle , thank you brother ... you are pure inspiration man !!!

[@ranelsfingerstyleguitar4759]

Thank you, Doyle. You have inspired me to keep playing finger style for 3 years now. I am a church pastor and I thank God for you- thank you for this video… Thank you for mentioning Merle Travis, Chet and Tommy…i am a fan of them… God bless you, Doyle- hope you can come to Australia one day…!

[@craftsmans2279]

You and tom bresh ive traveled miles im this ole semi my 30th year your right with me, love sundays

[@keithhull8956]

Absolute delight, listening to that. Thank you. 🙂

[@vincentverhoog8312]

I love every minut of your playing, thanks man!

[@JoshSmith33]

Doyle, I haven’t seen you in person since 2005 Jacksonville. You signed the back of the headstock on my 610ce. I look at that often and remember and cherish all the times I saw you play. I enjoy these videos and have shared them with some our up and coming kids at church. Please keep making these videos. God bless you Doyle.

[@ericshafor2567]

You are a cool guy to sit around with.

[@fueymanchoo1291]

Doyle, we need to get Gretsch to make you a signature guitar! Truly inspiring!

[@doyledykesmusic]

Wouldn’t that be something…I play Gretsch because I love them. Fred and Dinah Gretsch are very special friends to me as well. The guys that run the business now as far as production are under the fender umbrella. They have so much on their plate but I know them and I respect them a lot. I think they’re doing a great job with Gretsch.

[@donmoroz5502]

Doyle- I was fortunate enough to attend a demonstration concert put on by you with that Taylor shown on this video about 20 years or so in Moncton, NB, Canada. I sat there enthralled by you playing that resophonic maple guitar and also a few other Taylor's the music store had hanging on the wall. I watch every video of yours that I see on YT every time I trip over one. I love the music that comes out of your fingers, and the sounds coming out of your mouth sound pretty good too. GOD Bless! P.S. I think that shop was Moncton Music at the time. It's a Long and McQuade shop now.

[@doyledykesmusic]

You don’t know how much I’m miss going to Canada. Hopefully things will open back up for me up there. I truly loved representing Taylor but also Godin. It’s a totally different thing but a brilliant company. I love Canada. God bless you folks.

[@marksherrod5624]

Thank you Doyle!

[@sirvicemanone]

Doyle, I have loved your playing for many years. I remember learning about you in some demo programs you were doing for Taylor. I believe. You are definitely a treasure and 7m so glad 8 came across your channel and this video. You bring life to the guitar. Thank you

[@5150show]

Brilliant just subbed

[@doyledykesmusic]

Thanks so very much!

[@skelecaster]

I remember the Aurthur Smith show. Did you ever know String Bean?

[@doyledykesmusic]

No. He was killed the year before I worked for Grandpa. Grandpa sure loved ‘String’. I heard lots of stories.

[@robertkirk7162]

You are the greatest guitar player I have ever heard, in my opinion. Thanks for the video.

[@dougdavis8986]

I see a Roland JC60! I bought one in 1976. Still have it. Does some things very well.

[@markreddoch6047]

Started trying to play fingerstyle after seeing Tommy Jones on Nashville Now but with a flat pick. A little later I saw you live in Magee, MS. and changed to a thumb pick. That was probably early to mid nineties and still thumbpicking. Not very good but I have a blast trying to play! Thanks for what you do.

[@doyledykesmusic]

I was recently in Magee

[@wayne6339]

Doyle, I enjoyed this video immensely. You are such a wonderful player. I liked and subscribed and I look forward to enjoying more playing from you. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent. God bless you.

[@TTexas2]

Doyle Thank you so much for posting all this! My wife & I watched the whole video then replayed it again! Because of your video presentation, I am still inspired to continue playing GUITAR at age 86!. I still play your beautiful DDSM my wife bought at Weatherford, Texas

[@massimoculcasi2333]

Very good project, Doyle! I started studying fingerpicking with Stefan Grossman in Italy 40 years ago and I’m still exploring this world of which you’re a great lighthouse!

[@mariarusso1325]

Hi how are you doing.

[@massimoculcasi2333]

@@mariarusso1325 bene! Tu?

[@mariarusso1325]

@@massimoculcasi2333 Ciao buongiorno dalla California a te. Grazie per avermi scritto di nuovo sono felice. Dove vivi?

[@massimoculcasi2333]

@@mariarusso1325 a Roma

[@mariarusso1325]

@@massimoculcasi2333 Ok. Spero non ti dispiaccia l'amicizia a distanza? Mio nonno è italiano. Sono nato e cresciuto qui in California. Vorrei sapere e vedere se possiamo programmare di incontrarci un giorno. Voglio visitare l'Italia ma non so quando.

[@donbelisle9849]

I`m having so much fun tonight listening . Doyle such an entertainer, so modest, but yet he is a maestro. To watch him in his "zone" is so cool. This a great video. Thanks Doyle! Loved your personal touch. You are so connected to your art. When you play, you are one with it. Great vid dude!

[@johnnyx9892]

Brother Doyle I'm glad you're still kickin' and pickin'. A tip of the hat, and a prayer for Thom B. What a performer!