Flatpicking Guitar Repertoire: “The Locktender’s Reel"-A Modern Fiddle Tune by Guitarist Eric Skye

In his Pickin’ column, guitarist Alan Barnosky tends to focus on classic repertoire, but for this lesson, he breaks down a modern fiddle tune, “The Locktender’s Reel,” by Portland, Oregon-based jazz guitarist Eric Skye. See the May/June 2024 issue (available at store.acousticguitar.com) for the backstory on this lovely composition, as well as a transcription based on Skye’s recording with mandolinist Tim Connell.

[@markskywalker71]

Hi Alan, I was waiting for this video lesson. I really like Eric's fiddle tune because has a nice fresh melody. Thank you for doing an article for Acoustic Guitar Magazine!!! (Ciao da Milano)

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Multiple down strokes or upstrokes can be among the most counter intuitive practices. I start to shiver like a chihuahua when I think about it.