Video Finds: Yngwie Malmsteen Dazzles on Acoustic Guitar
We all know Yngwie Malmsteen can play more notes in 60 seconds than countless other guitarists.
But here he takes his unique agility and applies it to the acoustic guitar in a most tasty way.
Does this mean Malmsteen is getting soft, or dare we say it, romantic? Perhaps the latter — but never the former, as there's nothing unmanly about this performance. Not by a long shot!
Take a gander at some stunning acoustic chops. And see what's next for Malmsteen at yngwiemalmsteen.com.
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Acoustic Nation is written by Laura B. Whitmore, a music industry marketing veteran, music journalist and editor, who has contributed to Parade.com, Guitar World, and others. She has interviewed hundreds of musicians and hosts the She Rocks Podcast. As the founder of the Women’s International Music Network, she advocates for women in the music industry and produces the annual She Rocks Awards. She is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Positive Grid, making the world safe for guitar exploration everywhere! A guitarist and singer/songwriter, Laura is currently co-writing an album of pop songs that empower and energize girls.

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