Mark Knopfler
Main Band
Dire Straits
Main Guitar
Fender Stratocaster
#1 SONG
Sultans of Swing
THE SOLO
Sultans of Swing
THE RIFF
Money for Nothing
| Birth Name | Mark Freuder Knopfler |
| Birth Place | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Nationality | British |
| Age | 76 (Born August 12, 1949) |
| Years Playing | 61 (started playing 1964) |
| Bands |
|
| Genres | Blues, Country, 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., Folk, Rock |
| Influences |
|
| Collaborations | ,
|
| Net Worth | US$ 100,000,000 |
Share & Salute The Legend
Mark Knopfler Biography
Career Highlights
Winning Grammy Awards for Best Country Instrumental Performance in 1991 and 2006
Being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Dire Straits in 2018
Performing at Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Tribute Concert in 1988
Mark Knopfler Techniques
Right Hand
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., 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., Left Hand MutingLeft hand muting involves dampening strings with the fretting hand. It creates a staccato effect. This technique is useful for rhythmic precision., Rhythm GuitarRhythm guitar focuses on chord progressions and rhythmic patterns. It provides harmonic support. This role is crucial in most band settings., SlideTechniques Breakdown
More detail coming. Check back soon!
Mark Knopfler Gear
Mark Knopfler Tone Focus
More detail coming. Check back soon!
Mark Knopfler Videos
Note that you can move away from this tab and continue to listen to the video. Enjoying reading about your favorite guitarists while enjoying their skills.
-
Mark Knopfler & Chet Atkins - Instrumental Medley
-
Sultans of Swing - Best Guitar Solo of Mark Knopfler
-
Mark Knopfler & Eric Clapton - Brothers In Arms
-
Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, Sting & Phil Collins - Money for Nothing Live
Mark Knopfler Guitar Tabs
Here are some GND selected tabs with our difficulty ratings to help you choose what challenge level is right for you.
Have your say!
GND Team rating
GND Team Overall
(4.1)
GND REaders Rating
GND Reader Overall