Flatpicking Guitar Essentials

Eric Thompson teaches the exciting art of crosspicking, which is an exhilarating flatpicking technique that is an essential part of every bluegrass guitarist's arsenal. Utilizing repeated patterns on three-string groups, crosspicking captures the bounce of a fiddler's double shuffle and the drive of three-finger banjo Scruggs-style rolls. Eric instructs you on three full hours of note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction contained on the three companion CDs. The 32-page book contains 12 songs taught in three easy to understand lessons. Eric will help you hone your crosspicking technique in no time 'flat'! / Guitare (Flatpick) Et Plectre / 32 pages / niveau : Débutant/Intermédiaire / Partition/3-Cd Set - Format: 11,75 X 8,75

The Flatpicking Sourcebook is a comprehensive collection that teaches the fundamental techniques involved in this important playing method. Written by Italian virtuoso Beppe Gambetta this weighty bookcovers all the essentials along with examples in standard notation tab and downloadable demonstrations. Flatpicking is a Guitar technique that involves playing with a plectrum as opposed to the fingers. Amaster of this technique and many styles of music Beppe Gambetta is your guide in this newly-translated edition of his definitive guide to playing in this style.  From the fundamentals- left and right hand techniques plectrum grip - all the way to solo pieces duets and ensemble arrangements this is both a fantastic introduction to Flatpicking Guitar and a useful resource for moreexperienced players looking for a reference work. Other essential topics in The Flatpicking Sourcebook are warm-ups strumming crosspicking scales improvisation open tunings anddifferent arrangements. Not only will Gambetta teach you how to flatpick you will get important practice with the 75 exercises licks solo pieces and other arrangements also demonstrating the full extent of thisfascinating and rich style. The accompanying download card includes demonstrations of all the material by Beppe Gambetta himself letting you hear a true master show you how it'sdone. This thorough and authoritative Flatpicking Sourcebook is a detailed guide to the techniques and fundamentals of an inimitable style passed down through generations ofgenius musicians.

For 'Flatpicking Guitar'. Includes TAB notation.An exciting and varied collection of 35 traditional tunes from around the world arranged for easy flatpicking guitar. All tunes are written clearly in standard notation as well as guitar tablature. An accompanying CD contains all the tunes played at a manageable speed accompanied by a backing band of guitars bass mandolin fiddle and percussion.The tunes come from Africa North and South America Europe The Middle East Asia and Australia and are specially arranged by the author with the beginning/intermediate guitarist in mind. On the CD the tunes are played 2 or 3 times so you can really get into thefeel of the tune when playing along. The speed of the tunes is quite slow but not so slow as to take away from the essential feel of the music.There is a mine of great music to be discovered from around the world a sample of which can be found in this unusual and stimulating selection which may well prove to be a springboard to further studies of traditional styles.

This method is aimed at those looking to explore all the facets and techniques of beautiful folk Guitar or simply acoustic Guitar in general. This book provides advice on techniques like fingerpicking and flatpicking as well as arpeggio and chord accompaniment. The use of the capo an essential part of folk Guitar is covered in a separate chapter along with alternate tunings. Finally techniques like slide hammer-ons pull-offs are covered along with basic percussive techniques. All this is illustrated with a number of acoustic tunes in the style of great artists like Bob Dylan Tracy Chapman Cat Stevens Simon and Garfunkel and The Beatles.  The accompanying CDallows these techniques to be played along to professional backing tracks while the DVD shows the number of accompaniments presented in the method. This method is aimed at those looking to explore all the facets and techniques of beautiful folk Guitar or simply acoustic Guitar in general. This book provides advice on techniques like fingerpicking and flatpicking as well as arpeggio and chord accompaniment. The use of the capo an essential part of folk Guitar is covered in a separate chapter along with alternate tunings. Finally techniques like slide hammer-ons pull-offs are covered along with basic percussive techniques. All this is illustrated with a number of acoustic tunes in the style of great artists like Bob Dylan Tracy Chapman Cat Stevens Simon and Garfunkel and TheBeatles.  The accompanying CD allows these techniques to be played along to professional backing tracks while the DVD shows the number of accompaniments presented in the method.

In this new multi-volume series author Joe Carr introduces beginning to intermediate guitarists to classic bluegrass ballads and waltzes. The object of the series is to ground players in good technique and to impart the essentialskills required for continued self-guided development. The tunes are presented in both 'Carter-style' and flatpicking arrangements. Perfect for beginning lead guitarists.

Par TROXEL JEFF. Guitarist, composer, songwriter, and Mel Bay author?Jeff Troxel has been successful in the flatpicking contest world as well as being a sought-after college and summer camp instructor. In this book, he shares a lifetime of knowledge about one specific role of the bluegrass guitarist? that of accompaniment or ?backup?.Beginning in Chapter One, Troxel lays the foundation for what is to come in rendering alternating bass lines, chord progressions, ornamentation, intros, endings, bass runs, chord-melodies, pedal tones, and other essential concepts that contribute to effective rhythm guitar playing.Five appendices address: Basic Music Theory, Capos and Transposition, Tuning, Guitars, Picks and Strings, and Lead Sheets for the dozen bluegrass tunes featured in the book.All music appears in standard notation and tablature with 69 audio tracks. By the time you finish reading and playing the examples in this book, you?ll be ready to jam or perform with the best!Includes access to online audio. / Date parution : 2022-06-08/ Etude / Guitare

Book With Online Audio and Video-Co-authored by William Bay and Michael Christiansen Mastering The Guitar is an innovative exciting new way to learn the Guitar. This extremely comprehensive method applies theinternationally acclaimed Mel Bay teaching concept to the vast array of musical styles and techniques found in today's music. Written in notation and tablature it covers Guitar solo and accompaniment styles ranging from Celtic toClassic to Cajun; from Flamenco to fiddle tunes to rock; from Baroque to blues to bluegrass; and from Latin to jazz to Reggae. A special feature of this method is that it teaches both flatpicking and fingerstyle solo andaccompaniment techniques.The two books in level 1 present essential foundational studies for contemporary Guitar performance. Book 1A covers the keys of C Am G and Em in great depth presenting over 155 solos andduets and more than 140 scale and picking studies chord etudes and accompaniment pieces. Book 1B covers the keys of D A E F Dm and Bf. In addition Book 1B has over 130 solos and duets and over 40 comprehensive scale andpicking studies. Numerous chord progression studies and chord accompaniment pieces and etudes are also included.A Technique Studies book is available which will bring an added level of flatpicking and fingerpickingexcellence to each key presented in Book 1A and Book 1B. The advanced levels of this method introduce a creative and unique approach to learning and mastering the higher positions on the Guitar fingerboard. Mastering The Guitar 1A comes with audio examples and videos to download online.

DVD One: From the Beginning-Steve Kaufman's comprehensive '101-level course' lays down all the groundwork needed to really dig into the flatpicking style. He starts at the beginning with close-up examinations of how to hold and use the pick the distinctions between lead and chord playing and how to get good clarity from your hand positions. Steve introduces you to a variety of essential techniques and skills concentrating on the pick and the finer points of strumming and accompanying vocals. His detailed instruction will help you develop your mastery of ringing and sustain notes ahmmer-ons pull-offs note bending C runs and other skills. With this method you get ampleopportunity to advance at your own pace. You'll play along with Steve on slow renditions of popular flatpicking tunes gradually working up to regular speed;

Media Type : Book+CD+DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Series : Mastering Guitar Number of pages : 144 Mastering the Guitar is an innovative, exciting way to learn the guitar. Co-authored by William Bay and Mike Christiansen, this extremely comprehensive method applies the array of musical styles and techniques found in today's music. Written in notation and tablature, it covers a vast array of guitar solo and accompaniment styles. A special feature of this method is that it teaches both flatpicking and fingerstyle solo and accompaniment techniques. We feel that Mastering the Guitar is the most comprehensive approach to guitar technique repertoire and performance to be found anywhere. Volume 1A: Presents the essential foundational studies for contemporary guitar performance; Immediately introduces the student to the concept of playing contemporary music through the creative use of tablature; Logically and methodically teaches note-reading, utilizing the notes in first position on each string in numerous pages of playing material (over 155 solos and duets in the keys of C, A minor, G, and E minor); Contains more than 140 scale and picking studies, chord etudes, and accompaniment pieces, teaching contemporary techniques such as the slur, hammer-on, pull-off, vibrato and slide; Includes in-depth sections on back-up guitar and rhythm; Incorporates guitar duet material. Includes DVD.

This is the first in a series of beginning method books that uses traditional American music to teach authentic techniques and songs. From the folk blues and old-time music of yesterday have come the rock country and jazz of today. This method will give you a foundation for understanding playing and enjoying these essential traditions and styles on the instrument that truly represents American music: the acoustic guitar. Working in both tablature and standard notation you'll learn how to find notes on the fingerboard a variety of basic chords and strums country backup basics waltz time and melodies with half notes and rests. At the end you'll knowdozens of the tunes that form the backbone of American music and you’ll be able to play them using a variety of flatpicking and fingerpicking techniques! Whether you are studying with a teacher or on your own this comprehensive approach with graded lessons and supplementary songs is the tool you need to get started!

20 Swing Tunes That Every Parking Lot Picker Should Know teaches essential swing Guitar repertoire to bluegrass flatpickers. Steve's unique method features three levels: - a beginner's version in which he teaches the basic melody - an intermediate arrangement that will give players a solid musical grounding - and a full-blown solo that will challenge any aspiring swing guitarist. Backup tracks make for productive and exciting practice sessions. Tunes include After You've Gone Back Home Again in Indiana Georgia on My Mind Limehouse Blues It's Only a Paper Moon Over the Rainbow Summertime The Sunny Side of theStreet and more.