Eric Johnson
Main Band
Solo Artist
Main Guitar
Fender Stratocaster
#1 SONG
Cliffs of Dover
THE SOLO
S.R.V.
THE RIFF
Manhattan
| Birth Name | Eric Johnson |
| Birth Place | Austin, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Age | 71 (Born August 17, 1954) |
| Years Playing | 60 (started playing 1965) |
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| Genres | Blues, Country, Jazz, Rock |
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| Net Worth | US$ 1,000,000 |
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Eric Johnson Biography
Career Highlights
Releasing Debut Solo Album "Tones" in 1986
Winning a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 1991 for his song "Cliffs of Dover"
Releasing Breakthrough Album "Ah Via Musicom" in 1990
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Eric Johnson Techniques
Right Hand
Alternate PickingAlternate picking involves striking the string with both downstrokes and upstrokes in a continuous motion. It enhances speed and precision. Guitarists use this technique for rapid note sequences., Economy PickingEconomy picking combines alternate picking and sweep picking for efficiency. It reduces hand movement. Guitarists use it to play fast, smooth passages., 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
Finger VibratoFinger vibrato involves oscillating the finger on a fret. It adds expressiveness to notes. This technique is essential for emotional playing., HarmonicsHarmonics involve lightly touching the string at specific points to produce bell-like tones. They add tonal variety. This technique is used for special sound effects. Harmonics can be natural or artificial, depending on the method used., Lead GuitarLead guitar focuses on melody lines and solos. It often uses techniques like bends and vibrato. This role is prominent in rock and blues bands., LegatoLegato technique connects notes smoothly without breaks. It often uses hammer-ons and pull-offs. This technique creates fluid, connected melodies., Rhythm GuitarRhythm guitar focuses on chord progressions and rhythmic patterns. It provides harmonic support. This role is crucial in most band settings., SlideSlide guitar uses a slide to glide between notes, creating a smooth, continuous sound. It's common in blues music. This technique adds expressiveness., Volume SwellVolume swell involves gradually increasing the volume using the guitar's volume knob or a pedal. It creates a smooth, crescendo effect. This technique adds dynamic range., Whammy BarTechniques Breakdown
Eric Johnson Gear
Eric Johnson Tone Focus
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Eric Johnson Videos
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Eric Johnson Blowing Some Minds Live
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Johnson, Satriani, & Vai Dominating
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Joe Bonamassa and Eric Johnson Chatting
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1 Minute of Eric Johnson Soloing Magic
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Eric Johnson Brilliantly Performing One His Best Songs
Eric Johnson Guitar Tabs
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