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    The Top 5 John Mayer Styles Of All Time

    A lot of people do not know that Mayer is as good with the undone and unplugged style as he is with the smooth, quick and Clapton inspired movements. If you have the six-strings and an interest in playing guitar, you have probably heard a lot about John Mayer, and his dented and repaired public image; but never have his skills been questioned. Right now, we are going to look at 5 John Mayer styles that are THE BEST of all time.

    No Such Thing

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    No such thing holds a special place in John Mayer’s life. His strumming and simple movements were right on point and carried the right amount of punch to put him right into the public eye. If you are a starter, No Such Thing is one song that you can put on your learner’s list.

    Thumb Fretted Chords

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    Not the easiest chords, but a definite thing that every Mayer fan dreams of learning. John Mayer’s thumb fretted style can be compared to the likes of legendary Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

    “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room”

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    A lot of guitar critics love Mayer’s style in this song; and at the same time, a lot of critics hate it. His six-string skills are evident in the slow-burning song that Mayer manages to keep in the mid-air throughout and then drop it with a beautiful ending.

    Dead & Company

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    Fans were not confident but when Mayer started to play the guitar, things changed for everyone. Mayer yet again showed the world how versatile he is, and if you have any doubts, check out the following video.

    Blues

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    Mayer has paired up with the best in the Blues like Clapton and BB King and impressed them. His finger movement while playing the mellow tunes of blues are better than any other kind of Rock music he plays.