
Prepare for the journey of a lifetime as Classical Kyle and his trusty sidekick Sean take you through the very basics of finger picking guitar.
Fingerstyle guitar is all about learning patterns and applying them musically. Here is your first one!
The thumb is known as the Mayor of the hand, so let's make sure he/she isn't corrupt and stealing from Hand City's resources, proper movement is key.
Time to kick it into gear and start learning a song! We even go over how to potentially use a backing track as you'll see next lecture.
Super simple backing track that changes the image of the chord on screen with the music. The audio file is also available here and let me know if you'd rather have different tempos!
Classic song by the Beatles that is actually quite easy to learn!
We all know what it's like to live in the shadows, some more than others. Let's play a song about it.
There's a Landslide of info and wisdom coming down upon your, right onto your fingers! OUCH!
Although we seem very well-to-do, we're not above swinging a hammer. Join us, won't you?
Don't be frightened by the title of this song, it's actually quite beautiful (unlike most murders).
Classic opening line from one of my all time favorite guitar players, Elliott Smith.
Plants aren't just for the smelly cashier at Whole Foods. You can, too!
Travis picking is one of the most enjoyable and versatile styles of fingerpicking. Plus it sounds great on electric!
Great song by a great modern performer/writer, Shakey Graves.
No class would be complete without paying respects to Led Zeppelin!
Time to start applying everything you've learned already and moving it all over the fretboard!
A few parting thoughts from your best buds!
A classic Spanish piece by Francisco Tarrega. A great addition to your repertoire that will bring a 'tear' to the eyes of those who listen to it!
This is the demonstration, Lecture 20 will be the tutorial!
It's a lot of notes, but totally worth it! Enjoy!
Taking you from the ABSOLUTE beginner basics of proper fingerstyle guitar technique to learning repeatable patterns. The goal here is to quickly get you playing the songs you love without forming bad habits. Aside from helpful exercises and backing tracks (with donwloadable tablature and chord sheets) this class will teach you how to play classic songs from artists like The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, Bill Withers, Elliott Smith and more!