40 Fingers is an Italian acoustic guitar quartet, founded in 2017 in Trieste. The members are Matteo Brenci, Emanuele Grafitti, Enrico Maria Milanesi, and Andrea Vittori. The original lineup included guitarist Marco Steffè, with whom they recorded their debut album "40 Fingers." Enrico Maria Milanesi joined the group in October 2019, completing the current lineup.
The quartet is known for its innovative sound, specializing in fingerpicking technique, and performs a diverse repertoire of original compositions and arrangements. Their music blends genres from jazz and Latin styles to popular film themes and modern classics. Their captivating performances include reinterpretations of works by Queen, Astor Piazzolla, The Beatles, Eagles, Toto, Dire Straits, and Eric Clapton.
The quartet gained wide recognition when their arrangement of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” surpassed 11 million views on YouTube. Their passion for film scores led to notable arrangements of themes from "Star Wars," "Harry Potter," "The Last of the Mohicans," Disney medleys, and "Game of Thrones."
40 Fingers has collaborated with various national and international artists, including Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli, American singer Tori Kelly, and Andy Summers from The Police. The quartet aims to captivate audiences worldwide with their unique and virtuosic performances.
