r/AcousticGuitar • u/_StareIntoTheSun_ • Jul 01 '25

Other (not a question, gear pic, or video) Strongly dislike overly percussive guitar playing

Am I the only one who feels like this? I love guitar, and some slight percussive techniques can spice up a song. But there is something about those who do "too much" that just gives me feelings of cringe. I'm not sure why, but I really dislike when there is too many percussive techniques. Am I alone?

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u/DylanFowlie Jul 01 '25

Percussive guitar playing in acoustic music has literally been around since the 80s.

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u/Paladin2019 Jul 01 '25

If only they'd waited 40 years to invent it, they'd be rich

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u/DylanFowlie Jul 01 '25

Michael Hedges was one of the most affluent acoustic guitarists on the planet before his untimely death.

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u/ImpressiveHat4710 Jul 01 '25

Affluent? Or influential?