Rolling Stone's List of Greatest Guitarists

Ry Cooder is a name often discussed amongst fellow guitarists, but one fairly unknown outside musical circles. Cooder spent a significant amount of time playing with The Rolling Stones, teaching Keith about open tunings. Cooder's slide guitar work remains his calling card.

The web is still short on good Ry Cooder resources, but the following couple of links should help you get a better understanding of Cooder's style:

How to Play Like Ry Cooder
watch Ry Cooder play his brand of acoustic slide guitar. Use the site tools to zoom in on Cooder's hands.

How to Sound Like Ry Cooder
offers insight into Cooder's guitars, amps and effects.

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