Country Fingerpicking Guitar

Fingerpicking techniques for traditional and contemporary Country guitar combine progressions with varying right-hand styles.

Tuning techniques for accurate guitar notes and pitch using electronic tuners.

Progressive guitar styles covered include folk, open tunings, jazz, rock, blues, and ragtime, accompanied by visual aids.

Covers reading and using chord diagrams with left-hand fingering, notation symbols, and barring techniques.

Tablature notation is introduced as a method for representing guitar fretboard notes and mastering its use.

Fingerpicking techniques and fundamental principles for guitar playing are covered.

Correct playing position for fingerpicking guitar covers seating, instrument hold, and right and left arm placement.

Covers fundamental hand techniques, such as left and right hand finger placement, thumb positioning, and arching for optimal playing mechanics.

Fingernail length and shape can impact instrument tone, with optimal placement at 2-3mm, rounded edges promoting clear sound.

The free stroke is a right-handed fingerpicking technique characterized by fingers moving freely away from strings.

The art of picking guitar with small circular motions is examined through two distinct techniques: classical and contemporary.

Naming conventions for left and right hand fingers are covered with visual aids to aid understanding.

Finger placement for right-hand technique focuses on positioning fingers i and m above strings 2 and 1.

Index finger plays third string while middle finger plays second string in this technique.

Right-hand bracing techniques are covered, including two approaches to stabilize the hand for fingerpicking.

Recognizes and applies common Country music chord progressions, starting with basic chords within a key.

The 16-bar Country progression is a widely used chord sequence in Country music that applies across various keys.

V7 and I7 chords are introduced to country music's 16-bar progression, expanding harmonic options and songwriting possibilities.

Analyzes the fundamental structure of country music, featuring its iconic 8-bar progression with explored variations and chord substitutions.

Emphasizing a strong beat and chordal foundation, this explores the fundamental technique of alternating thumb style fingerpicking in Country music.

Fingerpicking techniques focus on repeating string orders and adapting to chord changes.

Develops a basic Country fingerstyle pattern for playing a G chord, emphasizing thumb strikes and string sequence.

Applies country-inspired fingerpicking techniques to a G-C-D chord progression, focusing on switching between chords with the left hand.

Dropping the last note of a chord prepares for smooth transitions between chords.

Introduces the concept of playing open strings to facilitate smooth chord changes.

Fingerpicking techniques involve reversing the order of strings to improve finger independence.

Introduces advanced Country picking patterns and techniques for developing a strong foundation in fingerstyle guitar.

The method combines simultaneous thumb and finger playing of bass and treble notes to produce balanced tone and volume.

Covers fingerpicking techniques for the third country pattern, including the pinch method on the downbeat.

Reversed country fingerpicking patterns are introduced, along with techniques for combining them to create varied rhythms.

Covers techniques for playing five and six fingerpicking patterns with focus on pinch accents on the second beat.

Covers techniques for placing right-hand fingers on different strings, including the second position for index and middle fingers.

Alternative chord fingerings for accommodating right-hand picking patterns are covered.

Introduces various fingerings for the basic D chord, exploring extended right-hand capabilities.

Introduces various F chord fingerings to expand guitar playing possibilities.

Country fingerpicking techniques emulate bass lines and styles of renowned Country guitarists.

Introduces techniques for creating country-style bass lines with optional notes for added depth.

Introduces the basics of playing Country songs in waltz time, including the 3/4 time signature and modified bass lines.

Arpeggios are a right-hand technique used in Country ballads, allowing for creation of unique rhythmic patterns.

Arpeggios rely on efficient right-hand finger usage for effective mastery.

Covers creation and connection of bass runs between chords, a core technique in jazz and pop music.

Picking patterns for country music are introduced, building on established techniques and accompanied by song examples.

Pick-up notes and Country-style chord progressions are applied to incomplete bar structures.

The technique involves using the index and middle fingers to play consecutive notes simultaneously.

Introduces harmonious playing by developing the skill of simultaneously playing three notes with equal tone and volume.

Incorporating notes from Major and Blues scales adds variety to chords, while fingerpicking patterns are enhanced and unique licks are created.

E major and Blues scale notes applied to create E chord licks.

Covers A chord licks using A major and blues scales notes.

Covers artificial note production using the pull-off technique, a left-hand approach.

Covers techniques for crafting and playing C chord licks utilizing notes from the C major and blues scales.

Simultaneous four-note picking techniques are covered to achieve balanced tone and volume.

Introduces techniques for creating complex G chord licks combining G major and blues scales.

Introduces techniques for creating D chord-based licks using notes from the D major and Blues scales.

The art of notetaking covers manual techniques for creating notes using the left hand.

Applies alternative fingering for root-six major bar chords to free up the 4th finger and create melodic phrases.

Introduces techniques for playing B chord licks using the root-five-major bar chord, including extensions and phrasing ideas.

Combines fingerpicking techniques with melodies and bass lines in classic songs like When the Saints Go Marching In and others.

Country-style fingerpicking techniques are introduced, focusing on creating a richer musical experience through nuanced playing.

Introduces the fundamental country bass line pattern and its application in well-known songs.

Techniques for creating bass runs are covered, including doubling the bass.

Combines techniques for playing melodies on bass strings and treble strings.

Chord-based licks are introduced in various fretboard positions, concentrating on G and C chords with a shared bass note.

Develops a distinctive banjo-inspired picking technique using a consistent open D string and right-hand strokes on the top four strings.

Picking techniques are combined for country-style solos, blending melody and chords.