Best Fingerstyle Guitarists In The World | Part 1 | Guitar Got Talent

This is the video of a very well refined group of Fingerstyle Guitarists from all around the world who has shown their immense talent in handling the instrument for quite sometime. All Guitarists shown in this video are unique and has their own style and vibe while playing. So, no individual positions given either from bottom to top or vice versa.
Those Guitarists who are part of a band or main event is vocals are not included in this video. And some other criteria has been followed before making this video. And please let me know if I've missed anyone who are still active and their sole weapon is the Guitar.
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Thanks to all the following Guitarists who inspired me for making this video,
Tommy Emmanuel
Jon Gomm
Ewan Dobson
Andy McKee
Mike Dawes
Estas Tonne
Tobias Rauscher
Luca Stricagnoli
Calum Graham
Don Ross
Igor Presnakyov
Antoine Dufour
Kaki King
Kotaro Oshio
Jimmy Wahlsteen
Trace Bundy
Sungha Jung
Alexander Misko
Marcin Patrzalek
Erik Mongrain
Justin King
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[@guitargottalent8288]

Also Check out the latest compilation of 'Best Fingerstyle Guitarists In The world - Part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4fSl5mlgNV4kK8

[@Demasiocorazon]

You dont know David Qualey.

[@bramsatria79]

Bro..check this out... A simple humble guitarist..with no sound effect or hi quality additional tools.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJe3e5Jvhdp8oJY

[@Blegedes449]

Check this videos guys amazing fingerstyle u can sing together👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIOxaXWld7GdaKc

[@user-yd1mc7ik3y]

Guitar Got Talent Hello, Estas Tonne is not Russian,he is Ukrainian please fix that,it’s very important.Thank you.

[@jayarcatawe4467]

Guitar Got Talent alip bata twisted the adjuster to expand the tone of the string,,

[@metalscholar5681]

Alip_ba_ta from Indonesia, you gotta watch his videos. Very natural, videos shot in a very simple way, modest house..but his skill is so exceptional. Check out his cover of Eric Clapton's wonderful tonight

[@kurniawabhidayat448]

Up

[@lilfroggy3962]

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[@lupuscotot9125]

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[@TANTRAStudio]

Up

[@plendusoke1032]

Agreee👍

[@coooolibri]

most of these i listened to more than 10 years ago, and even today. my highlight was meeting don ross in germany on a small concert. was really lucky to know a friend of him doing the mixing there, and i got to backstage for a picture. back than i was way to nervous to ask him anything :D

[@jdwisdom9433]

The dynamics of this piece are a lesson in themselves. This piece presented itself as my first inspirational music as a child when I first heard it on Disney's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea". Some of you can remember that far back. Thank You! JD

[@sobreaver]

7:30 Marcin Patrzalek 8:46 Ewan Dobson All great talents !! Those two are my fav :)

[@diggin2195]

ewan dobsons was fake, but still cool I guess

[@zainalarifin7794]

I think Alip ba ta is the best finger style in the UNIVERSE

[@sobreaver]

@@zainalarifin7794 hmmm interesting, thanks for the suggestion :P

[@sobreaver]

@@zainalarifin7794 NgopaDidaPurtuSamjat... was listening.. not bad.. ok hmm about to move on, maybe what else, bang beat switch, super interesting song indeed it is truly a trilogy, a trilogic masterpiece ! ;)

[@tonyrosa4750]

Completely blown away by all . Speechless, what a joy just soaking it in no words just sound translates into emotions. Beautiful endorphin boost.

[@wanttosayadrem2551]

Marcin is a class of its own but the rest of that compilation are also very professional and highly skilled

[@CarlosnNeoOne]

Marcin is a very special talent, his knowledge, skill and authenticity are way beyond his young age.

[@frankbarzaga3090]

Alexander Misko’s beautiful interpretation of Billie Jean is sublime and got me interested in fingerstyle guitar.

[@diegoarmandosanchezfrausto7917]

I love the song absence

[@deniskuzmic]

Display of amazing talent. Packed in 13 minutes. Just wow!! Not everyone's cup of tea and that's fine, but the skill is undeniable.

[@guitar1950]

Yes they are all amazing talents, but you are right, not all are my cup of tea. I prefer a melodic sound on acoustic guitar. Percussion and tapping are fine if incorporated into a piece where more appropriate. But then, they all blow my talent off the planet so I can't criticize their efforts. I just couldn't listen to that style all day. But give me Tommy Emmanuel, Richard Smith, Loren and Mark, and now I've heard Nick Charles.

[@anodinnuralamsyah9371]

next Alip_ba_ta fingerstyle check it out..

[@scottgavin2733]

Lot of notes and....

[@tacowizard]

@KHALID SALAHI don't be an ass

[@Paragonx135]

Mike Dawes is the only fingerstyle player I know, whose playing doesn't sound like it's "all over the place". To me, his sound is the cleanest and he sounds most like multiple separate instruments playing together.

[@mamakica8017]

cek alif bata please

[@TheBobFath3r]

Dudes awesome!

[@thomasowens5824]

Agreed.

[@Corbs_]

Mike dawes the goat

[@charlewis715]

Mike Dawes is the very best in my humble opinion.

[@sisgaia]

It was my extreme pleasure to see Estas Tonne perform in person. His compositions don't always end when you think that they are over, and sometimes he ends a song and remains holding the guitar as if he is about to continue, so by the end of the concert, people were so confused about when to applaud that he actually had to gesture to the audience to acknowledge that the song had indeed ended. That being said, his performance was nothing short of phenomenal.

[@alexn.4355]

monotonous and monotonous .... the same thing for years and years

[@xI777Ix]

@@alexn.4355 Right. I see him as very overrated. His compositions are all the same and not very difficult to play. So they neither impress the ear nor the eye.

[@Ian-bq7gp]

It's subjective too don't forget. I think he is so gifted and he is very well known for busking

[@MrJdsenior]

If you like that sort of thing, go watch the "House of the Rising Sun" cover by Luca Sestak, piano and drums. Stick with it, he really opens up somewhere after the halfway point. My favorite cover of that song. At the end the drummer uses a very cool effect on the cymbal that I've never seen, and you'll see Luca smile at the point I'm talking about with the early clapping, which your comment brought to mind. Luca understands what a long pause can do for music, and utilizes them occasionally, to great effect. It was done at one of the major jazz or blues festivals, don't remember where.

[@anybodyhandle]

@@alexn.4355just boring- you are right 😢

[@bedadesain44]

alip ba ta finger style from Indonesia is amazing, he doesn't just play the guitar but plays a musical instrument in one guitar .... and he really enjoyed it, playing as if a song was in his soul 🙏🙏

[@niloahin8048]

Yea, watch his video on The last Mohican.. How amazing he can prosuce that harmonika sound on his guitar

[@danielibnz]

Wonderful compilation. Most of them I knew though not all, so I learnt of new players. Thanks for putting all this together

[@jetsfan1957]

WOW!!!...It's all very impressive...relaxing and energetic at the same time!!.. Could listen to them all for hours upon hours!!..

[@maguritegeist6231]

It’s 3:32am and I’m wide awake!! This was a wonderful treasure!!! 🏴‍☠️ Subscribed!!!

[@musicfromthesoul7058]

Amazing Talent from those guitarists, I am just starting out my guitar journey, literally weeks ago... But I am loving learning guitar now ❤

[@ssdtrain1]

Andy Mckee and Mike Dawes !!! Totally awesome !!!

[@jonathonx.coudrille6390]

Delightful selection, beautifully put together. A nice 'time capsule' for future guitarists.

[@jamierupert7563]

Agreed. Thank you for putting into words what I couldn't figure out how to say. Just enough of each one to not knock it out and drag it down for so long.

[@ExcelCannabisLimited]

To have 1/100th the talent of some of these guys would be amazing. Never played a guitar in my life but have always wanted to learn how. Guess it’s never too late

[@CVO_MAN]

This video is great because it shows that there are so many guitar virtuoso and doesn't exist "the best" but just OUR favorite one.

[@MrFukyootoob]

Every single one is spectacular, Mike Dawes amazing

[@inthegarage342]

Tommy Emanuel still gets my vote

[@hawkeye7077]

Monte Montgomery gets mine also

[@tendanganindonesia5562]

With all respect to other guitarists in the list, he is and Igor P are at different league.

[@martys9041]

Don't forget his brother Phil - RIP mate

[@gheffz]

I am with you on Tommy ... possibly the best acoustics guitarist in the world. _I don't think the one in this clip shows what he can really do!_

[@squintonian]

Tommy's pinpoint accuracy and dexterity playing across a variety of genres is simply unsurpassed - absolute brilliance !!

[@stompthedragon4010]

Man, these guys and their music are magic.

[@vancesaylor6694]

Once again you killed that . You make every song sound better.

[@nonethelessbysignificantvi197]

Lots of great players from Canada! But Tommy Emmanuel is my favorite in the world for me

[@charleskelbley385]

I have been watching Igor Presnyakov for years and glad that others appreciate his talent as well.

[@Chris-TMH]

That was a really good list of guitar players! I knew a few of these people but I'm glad I watched the video because now I have more musicians to check out 😁

[@bennyc409]

The technical ability on display here is ridiculous. But Tommy Emmanuel also has that certain groove and feeling and understanding of the melody of a song which sets him apart.

[@alienscc2555]

Luca Stricagnoli, Tommy Emmanuel, Alexandr Misko! Great!

[@antonantonov7076]

Marcin is also great!!!

[@masle3019]

Fingerstyle ❤, uff espectacular, este estilo es muy completo.

[@50ccAdventure]

Luca always bringing the dope backgrounds

[@ariffhanafi87]

Wahhh uncle igor ada dalam list 😄😄. Mantap uncle. Kopi mana kopi

[@Jaisha26]

Ben Lacy. Enjoyed the video. Thank you!

[@minicooper1568]

Tommy Emmanuel by far the best technical player I think I've ever seen with speed to burn even though he's older. Probably forgets more about guitar by breakfast than the young ones ever learn! My opinion

[@dazblue5515]

Agreed... lucky to have seen him a few times, and once in a very small venue, stood about 3 feet from him... watching him play was incredible

[@redikurti8334]

Tommy is the father of them all newplayers but alex misko will be the best composer and alreadt is top notch as tecnique i think

[@redikurti8334]

But again he has a lot lf work to do to be as good as tommy or jon gomm

[@jdmforever5583]

Marcin is in a whole different level then Tommy

[@marekgieniec3253]

@@dazblue5515 he has a worthy successor, here is how he olays Tommy's Tall Fiddler. And he was only 17 when it was recorded kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2WuoayBqsh9oaM

[@junulock]

That is quite the basket of talent you have put together. Amazing; and each with their own voice and distinctive style of playing. Thank you.

[@davidbell5017]

Thanks, artist’s at work, great tune’s , great instruments.knew most, but you gave me a few new names to investigate on KZbin. Great time spent listening.

[@bone9683]

davidbell .. You´re right. I´m searching and listening such guitar players since Corona. There´s one fingerstyle player I´m watching again and again, his name is Eiro Nareth, a Russian guitarist ( Alex Misko also is Russian ). If you like, check it out (youtube).

[@jkhalbs]

Ewan Dobson has been top of my list for years now. Just unlike anything else.

[@og1ie]

Nice selection of talent.

[@Ledgerblaze.]

Great stuff you have got here!

[@Santilll]

The both guitars sounding like one!!! Amazing! Players!? I have not enough words!

[@dr.burnquistxoidel5388]

Great video. Most of my favorites and turned on to some new fingers but i think Michael Hedges should've been in there...even being late to the gig

[@abufhairuzmustafa7686]

Kent nishiruma ,Alex misko ,sungha and alif ba ta .. the young generation finger style guitarists of millennial .. salute to this guys ..👍👍

[@MultiShmed]

I have been with incredible musicians that have not nor do need the fame. This list just exemplifies such brilliant musicians.

[@charlesfoleysr6610]

Every one of these features artists showed fantastic artistic ability!

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

Well that was great. Probably..all of it LIVE. This is So fascinating to learn some highly skilled virtuoso player's names which I hadn't heard of before... Anyway, I Love this Bluegrass finger-picking style of music, and how tradition is being maintained by performers like Billy Strings to name but one. Cheers from U.K. LOVE IT.

[@CinBjarne]

8:16 Beautifully simple and articulate. Heart melting. What you play often trumps even the most fantastic of finger gymnastics.

[@Olesia_Kurilo]

Very beautiful!!!!

[@shyfacetroubadour]

Wow! Some incredible guitarist here whom I’ve never heard of!

[@dadgonewild381]

Awesome! Lots of Canadians plus my fried Igor. My favorite is a tie between Justin King & the Polish -both new to me..so thanks.

[@andrejatodorovic4094]

If we do not count an absolute bloody legend like Tommy Emmanuel and we take into consideration only younger generation, then definitely the best two out of all of them are: 1. Aleksandr Misko 2. Sungha Jung

[@jimmaculate3802]

Tommy is tasteless, the opposite of his hero, Chet Atkins.

[@dinosman5232]

I agree with Metal Scholar ......You should include him (Alip ba ta from indonesia) very humble guy - see him playing especially the Hotel California, wonderful tonight and others.

[@rizvanhassan7251]

Appearence of ABT 's youtube will humiliateed em

[@richardweidner1625]

that was friggin awesome. thank you

[@chrisharrisseacaptainchris]

Soma them dudes are just flat out ,genus savants!.unbelievable playing!!!

[@martijobarrett4527]

Go, MARCIN!😀👍💞

[@Jamesdylandean]

I play around with finger style somewhat and have enjoyed Chet, Doc and Jerry in the past. What a solid base they set for those that followed. I like Tony, especially when he contains himself a bit, like in his Deep Water Blues. And of the many wonderful creations that you featured here, I identified the closest with Sugha Jung and Alexander Misko.

[@guitardave3028]

I tend to agree...not a fan of turning a guitar into a drum kit...chet and Jerry set the bar very high and joe Robinson and Tommy answered the call us many others.

[@Sketchi9Dkid]

That fixed guitar with the projection was really awesome, id love to have the for a gig!!! You could tell an incredible story with a set like that!!!

[@dwaynehendricks7842]

Holy sh*t, what a compilation!! More please, more!

[@MetalproF1]

And the best of all of times... Michael Hedges ✨🙏🏻

[@billygarrison6530]

Thank you for putting this on KZbin. Very nice!

[@ZERGG0]

Most of this content taken from official Candyrat Records channel: kzbin.info/door/MJecdKUslHToOEpeuRGwXg Billy enjoy genuine videos

[@Nevertoosweet2eat]

Why would anyone give a thumbs down to guitar styles not to mention extreme talent and excellent ability and talent, well, unless they are jealous or deaf.

[@zachneeb7923]

Great video man!

[@BigBSinclair]

Misko is my favorite! They're all incredible!

[@movemelody1]

The best fingerstyle guitarist is Marcin Patrzałek from Poland.

[@BigBSinclair]

@@movemelody1 Thanks. I'll have to check him out!

[@aksireaksi2624]

alif ba ta... You should react that man.. So amazing

[@daviddiangellidaviddiangel1304]

Unbelievably beautiful! Thx!

[@jinnij.caiman]

I’ve been chillin to Andy me for 15 years, still one of the best. Just across the board talented!

[@cantemirash]

Marcel Dadi should have been on the list.Great selection, no doubt. Martin from Poland was so cool. Tommy is my all time favourite.

[@fredbrennion1572]

Dadi was right up there with Chet and Jerry. He died in the crash of TWA 800. It was a center fuel tank vapor explosion, not a US Navy shootdown as the early rumors suggested.

[@Tralman1965]

Phil Keaggy and Adrian Legg are two of my favorites.

[@Puterized]

WoW. Thank you for that heavenly journey.

[@Heather22056]

Great and thanks.

[@eydanvladislav599]

I like Marcin, Sungha Jung, Tommy, Alexander Miska, and Estas Tone.

[@tharockefeller]

Absolutely .

[@nebedward]

Alexander: Misko Genius Antoine Defour: Makes it look easy Luca Stricagnoli: legend on multiple instruments

[@christopherkane2842]

This was absolutely incredible

[@EricaDyson]

Wonderful. I am in awe.

[@cleojadelibaton255]

If you are looking for our great Sungha Jung, well, he is in 8: 16 . He played "Riverflows in you". Thanks me later!💓

[@bobprentiss8215]

Best, for the most part, *percussive* finger style guitarists. But pretty cool.

[@stevieb.1473]

Thanks for the enlightenment.

[@user-ok8rn7zk3w]

Absolutely all amazing artists I could listen to this all night

[@BrianJohnson-or5hw]

Eiro Nareth needs to come in this conversation...touch, tone and technique. His dynamics are the best I have ever heard.

[@bone9683]

@BrianJohnson-or5hw ... ´totally agree ! This vid came out in August 2018. Five year ago, I think the name "Eiro Nareth" was known in Russia but still not known by guitar fans round the world.

[@ciaa581]

i love misko skill, its very very awesome, clean, n martin patrazalek too, from indonesia with love ❤️❤️❤️ 🇮🇩 #AlexanderMiskoFans

[@robertdievendorf3312]

Very talented players all. They certainly bend the concept of what “finger style” guitar is. Some have created their own new genres.

[@lmwlmw4468]

Brilliant...!!!

[@diyabansal9]

I was literally finding Luca Stricagnoli ..♥️

[@johnirwin7979]

Your two compilations are very nice, but, you appear to be missing the one guitarist that was a primary influence to almost everyone on your lists: Michael Hedges!

[@crf-uv5rd]

I’m glad someone finally mentioned Michael Hedges - the predecessor of and innovator of many of these techniques. Obvious inspiration and influence (whether they know it or not) of many or most of these guitarists. And most likely the best and deepest composer of all of them. One of the saddest days of my life when he passed away in 1997. Supreme and sublime talent.

[@alphadni]

Beautiful !

[@BENEIZYK]

Amazing!

[@mrright9512]

In my opinion, Mrcin Patrzalek - Poland- Asturias (leyenda) by Isaac Albenz, He took a classic to the next level at timestamp 7:30

[@dennislane100]

Look closely,and you will see the signature,"Tommy Emmanuel,CGP"on his guitar.The ultimate accolade!

[@jdmforever5583]

I agree Marcin # ☝️

[@indyboutrup72]

You can added : Alip Ba Ta here. Good one finger style guitarist from Indonesia.

[@tyg715]

Guitar is the greatest instrument. It's always great to listen to it.

[@gregglockhart9551]

Thank you! What a pleasure!

[@anzgabriel]

They are all outstanding artists. My choice is Shunga Jung because I'm addicted to his style and technic, plus he started from a very young age and hi is still young (22), he plays already more than 1.000 themes, also composed many of them and also plays other instruments (piano, electric guitarr, ukelele, harp ukelele). He is very versatile, clean playing, simple but yet sophisticated, with outstanding timing. To me, easy to listen for hours.

[@maxraabe5745]

@ Gabriel Andr 👍 me too Sungha Ju 💎💎🎶

[@xI777Ix]

I also see him as one of the best. He has the best right hand I have seen. He also actually plays the guitar, doesn't tap or rub it like half of the rest "finger-style" dudes. He does some tap every now and then but it's to support the strings, not the other way around. Him and Tommy Emanuel can play very accurately and delicately while actually strumming/picking really aggressively, which I like.

[@Gatotkoco22]

just see josephine alexandra,, she style like sung ha jung (her inspiration) but the sound more rich and complete.. the tone, tempo, detail ,speed , anad accurate are so perfect,, like same the original song version

[@rjlkc4668]

I would have been a little upset if he wasn’t on this list.

[@anzgabriel]

@@Gatotkoco22 Yes she is wonderful too, but after listening a few songs I get saturated. An other really good an underrated fingerstyle guitarist is Kent Nishimura (Japan). His technique, complexity, soul and musicality is from an other world, recognised by experimented musicians. But at this level is more a matter of taste... Is unfair comparing within so many outstanding ones.

[@Simon_Mag]

Талантливые люди. Это как же надо чувствовать инструмент, что бы так играть.

[@Venus_45]

Оо а я думала что тут нет русских

[@Simon_Mag]

@@Venus_45 А тут русских и нет. Жалею, что комментарий написал на русском языке.

[@Venus_45]

@@Simon_Mag :(

[@voxac30withstrat]

I saw this show when it first came on. LOVED it. What a shame its no longer on. I guess you have to be into guitars like me

[@sisgaia]

I had the good fortune to see Estas Tonne perform live in a fairly intimate hall. It was mesmerizing.

[@banmadabon]

You gotta be a chick...

[@zhizhou1652]

Alip ba ta..best humble person . playing so smooth and harmony no one is like him....

[@zhizhou1652]

@Elina Setyasti nwn buk..

[@Cormac2023]

Luca Stricagnoli - Italy That instrument! 😯

[@bradf1467]

Those Rides were pretty cool too.

[@Cormac2023]

@@bradf1467, exactly

[@iGoogleEarth]

Amazing Talent!!

[@keshanizm]

Yes they are amazing! I wanna see Kent Nishimura here also. Mind boggling talent!

[@williambaldwin2047]

Luca and Marcin get my vote, for what it's worth..😎

[@phythonking7116]

This is the best list of Fingerstyle guitarists so far..good quality video..should get more subscriber's!

[@marithesdolor1071]

no one can play guitar like sungha jung..

[@DogSpeak]

The best I ever seen was this kid named Randy. He was in a band called Shovel Head. I sat in with him a couple times at this coffee house in New Britain Ct back in the early 90's. His Mom was a classical pianist. He carved out his own scalloped neck and had I think two piano strings and 4 various guitar strings. He played the guitar laying down on his lap like a piano and had it run through midi so he could play sax or what ever sound he wanted. It was so rich and full coming from just one instrument. I'm really surprised I've never seen him on one of these videos. He was way ahead of his time.