Goin' Away

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Hopkins' distinctive style was shaped by countless hours spent playing informally without a backing band. His finger picking technique allowed him to play bass, rhythm, lead, and e ven percussion simultaneously, creating a rich, full sound. His approach incorporated both "alternating" and "monotonic" bass lines, as well as chromatic turnarounds and single-note leads. He often tapped or slapped the body of his guitar to add percussive rhythm. Show more