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The fingerpicking course

Introduction

This course will enable you to learn the fingerpicking technique so easy and fun. It is not a simple exposition of exercises but it is a true path of learning that will guide you step by step towards the implementation of complete songs of average technical difficulty.

The course is designed so that even beginners can learn through it. Every aspect of the technique is explained in detail and all the fingering and the techniques used are clearly indicated.

The exercises have been designed, written and tested in the field during the past 16 years to teach fingerpicking to my many students. Are already extensively tested and their results are guaranteed.

Is also very large section devoted to songs, you will find a wide variety of musical genres, but all united by great comprehensiveness typical fingerpicking technique, be able to play the melody of the song and the accompaniment with the alternating bass.

It is divided into three levels of increasing difficulty: the first is designed for beginners and there are numerous combinations studied fingering for both hands. In the second step introduces new technical difficulties. In the third, finally addressing some technical guitar and some songs we study intermediate level using these techniques.
All this is proposed and organized in a very gradual sequence which introduce one new element at a time.

Not only the beginner but also the guitarist in the studies already initiated can find, especially in the second and third level, these exercises and these songs help to perfect the technique of alternating bass. After completing the course he will have acquired the basic technical skills necessary to stud tunes of advanced level. Indeed, the control and mastery of the thumb of right hand account of the crucial aspects of fingerpicking technique, it has to move continuously on low strings and be fully independent from the other fingers, the exercises offered in the course are designed to achieve the necessary independence and coordination of thumb.

The course is entirely written in tablature for a clear choice, because most students initially don't read music and then the use of tablature will allow everyone to quickly perform the songs and exercises progressing very quickly.
The elements of the theory necessary for an understanding of some symbols, chords and rhythmic divisions are explained in very simple, the guiding principle used here is "learn through practice the theory."

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