

Tango guitar : Pick techniques
This is a collection of essential pick techniques for tango guitar playing in the traditional “guitarrero” style. Guitarreros general play by ear and are the ones responsible for developing the most essential, traditional way of playing the guitar in tango. Semi-muted strum This concept was passed on by the legendary Bartolomé Palermo to his students. The palm is used to create a partial mute*, right where the strings meet the saddle. Giving weight to the pick, make a solid,