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Acoustic Fingerpicking Step-by-Step, Level 1A

 
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In this lesson, we'll learn to use the Four-Step Fingerpicking Pattern with a syncopated rhythm, while switching between two chords. This will also involve switching between two different bass notes.


For the chord A major seventh, you will use the fifth string (A string) played open as the bass note. For the chord D major seventh, you will use the fourth string (D string) played open as the bass note.


Notice how the chemistry of the chords (Major Seventh form) lends a jazzy flavor to the music.


In this exercise, we will play two measures of each chord, and then switch to the other chord while maintaining the syncopated rhythm. See if you can play this along with me.

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Lisa McCormick
Instructor Lisa McCormick
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Acoustic Fingerpicking Step-by-Step, Level 1A
Tutorial Lessons
  1. Getting Started: The Four-Step Pattern
  2. Changing Chords, with the 4-Step Pattern
  3. 2-Chord Practice Drill #1
  4. 2-Chord Practice Drill #2
  5. 3-Chord Practice Drill
  6. All the Pretty Little Horses (song to play!)
  7. Simple Gifts (song to play!)
  8. Build Your Speed: Practice Drill #3
  9. Build Your Speed: Practice Drill #4
  10. The Wabash Cannonball: Prep & Practice
  11. Wabash Cannonball (song to play!)
  12. Let's Slant the Rhythm!
  13. Play it Folky
  14. Play it Jazzy
  15. Play it Bluesy
  16. Hush Little Baby (song to play!)
  17. Build Your Speed: Practice Drill #5
  18. Build Your Speed: Practice Drill #6
  19. Freight Train Blues (song to play!)