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One of the practical problems I've had with fingerstyle guitar is figuring out the best technique for practicing scales. And the problem really boils down to this: what exact type of fingerstyle picking are you using? The techniques for your …
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Learning fingerpicking guitar (or "fingerstyle guitar" as it's also called) can be overwhelming. You see YouTube's of people like Andy McKee or Tommy Emmanuel and you think, "not me". But playing this kind of music is like the …
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As modern acoustic fingerstyle playing has grown in popularity, so have the options for online lessons. There's video courses, tab sites, Skype lessons, and the options keep coming. One of the best I've found is StudyWithAdam.com, by Adam …
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Many players transition from using a traditional pick to playing fingerstyle guitar because it gives them better control, tone, and connection with the instrument. But fingerstyle can make it feel harder to play fast lead lines and melodies. So how …
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The classic melodies of Christmas music are just crying out for some acoustic fingerstyle arrangement. So here are six great albums that hit the spot, from fingerstyle greats like Tommy Emmanuel and Lawrence Juber. The arrangements vary - from …
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GUEST POST - The guitar has many warm-up methods that you can use before performing - either in the comfort of your own home or before a show. And with fingerstyle, this should include a combination of fretting and plucking hand exercises. This …
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Tommy Emmanuel is widely known as an apex acoustic guitar player - the top of the game, the cream of the crop, the man with the plan from the street with the beat. But everyone knows that. What I did not know was that he's also a phenomenal …
Finger picks brighten and clarify your fingerpicking. Using the flesh of your fingers to individually pick the strings usually creates a muted and muddy sound. But by attaching a plectrum to the end of each picking finger, each note is picked with …
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Tommy Emmanuel is widely hailed as the best acoustic guitar player in the world. He's got a cult following around the world. And, certainly, we're a tiny bit obsessed here at The Guitar Journal. So, imagine the delight upon finding that a …
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Effects pedals for fingerstyle guitar? Yes. Definitely. Acoustic guitar is typically a minimalist business. The truth, however, is that even a simple acoustic set up can benefit from a reverb, a stompbox tuner, a light delay....the list goes …
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I'm not sure it's possible to definitively say who are THE best 25 fingerstyle guitar players in the world. But I'm gonna try. Here are the top 25 fingerstyle guitar players, presented in alphabetical order. I couldn't bring myself to …
Cascading harmonics are a technique that combines alternatively plucking harmonics and open strings to create a harp-like effect. It’s a great technique that provides another shade of color to your playing palette. I was inspired to practice this …
I’m in the midst of an internal debate. What picking technique to I invest practice time in? I’ve played with picks, of course, over the years. Especially for electric. I’ve use my fingers and not-so-long nails for acoustic. Especially for …
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This is, by far, one of the coolest online resources I've seen for acoustic guitar: www.gtdb.org. Don't even bother to read this post, just go check it out. Guitar Tuning Database According to their homepage, gtdb.org has been going since 2011. …
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