Guitar Virtuoso

Guitar Virtuoso emerged in the late 20th century, notably in the 1980s, as a flamboyant showcase of technical skill for those who believed that playing the guitar was less about melody and more about how many notes you could cram into a single second. Characterised by mind-boggling speed, intricate fingerwork, and the occasional hair-flinging solo, it often sounds like a race between the guitarist and their own fingers, which makes for a thrilling spectacle unless, of course, you prefer a bit of subtlety in your tunes. The genre is often dismissed by serious musicians as 'guitar wizardry', yet it remains a favourite for fans who enjoy the thrill of Overachiever's Anonymous in musical form.