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Marrying Style And Shape

Fingerstyle Chords

It’s all about guitar real estate using 3 basic styles. These 3 basic styles are the foundation for any and every chord style or shape… Read More »Marrying Style And Shape

Chord Changes With A 4 Step Pattern

Fingerstyle Chords

Naturally, you will need to be able to change from one chord to another as you play fingerstyle, so the best way to do this… Read More »Chord Changes With A 4 Step Pattern

4. The Crab Bird Pinch Method

Fingerstyle Basics

In this lesson you’ll learn how to add your middle finger (you know…the bird) into the arrangement, enabling you to start adding higher notes to… Read More »4. The Crab Bird Pinch Method

3. The Crab Pinch Method

Fingerstyle Basics

It’s exactly what it sounds like. You’ll learn how to pinch a variety of strings (just like a crab) using your thumb (T) and 1st… Read More »3. The Crab Pinch Method

2. Thumbs Up: Your Most Valuable Tool

Fingerstyle Basics

Your thumb is the most valuable tool when learning to fingerpick. It helps maintain a steady rhythm over basic chords and progressions. Your thumb sets… Read More »2. Thumbs Up: Your Most Valuable Tool

1. Finger Formations & Flexibility

Fingerstyle Basics

This lesson shows you how I found my own comfortable picking hand formation. We’ll likely share the same common ground, but I’ll also show you… Read More »1. Finger Formations & Flexibility