The Most Iconic James Taylor Riff You’ve Never Played | Fingerstyle Lesson

In this lesson I break down the iconic fingerstyle guitar riff from “Shower the People” by James Taylor. This is one of the most recognizable guitar lines in the song but yet, many have never played it. In this tutorial I walk through exactly how to play it cleanly on acoustic guitar. James Taylor’s fingerstyle approach has influenced countless players, and this riff is a great example of his melodic and rhythmic style. If you enjoy learning classic guitar parts like this, consider subscribing. I post guitar tutorials, covers, and breakdowns of iconic licks from great songwriters. Full cover of Shower the People:    • Shower the People – James Taylor | Fingers...   0:00 Intro 0:51 Capo, tuning and double stops 1:26 Version 1 5:45 Playthrough 6:21 Version 2 6:54 JT's Version #jamestaylor #fingerstyleguitar #guitarlesson GEAR I USE 🎸 Want to get the same sound and look? Here is the equipment I use for my covers and tutorials: 🎙️Condenser Mic: Great for capturing the natural resonance of an acoustic guitar — https://amzn.to/41Fjdw3 🌈RGB Lighting: Used for adding a professional colored glow to the background — https://amzn.to/4s94BQq 💡Studio Lighting: My main lighting setup for clear and soft video quality — https://amzn.to/3PInGLW 📱Music Display: Reliable way to keep tabs or lyrics visible while recording — https://amzn.to/4sP0g6j Capo: I love these capos — https://amzn.to/4sHCiJX Studio Cables: The 2 ft cables are great for studio recording — https://amzn.to/4bKp6y2 🎸Guitars: Eastman AC522CE-GB Norman B20 (6) Martin Custom X Series Fender Stratocaster (American) Cordoba C5-CE (nylon string) JaneRock JR-43 BK (12 string) Alvarez ABT60 (baritone)