Fingerstyle for the Curious Guitarist

Discover the world of fingerstyle guitar with this comprehensive course designed for all levels, from complete beginners to those looking to enhance their guitar playing skills. Whether you play acoustic guitar, electric guitar, or classical guitar, this course will unlock new musical possibilities.

What is Fingerstyle Guitar?

Fingerstyle is a captivating technique for playing the guitar that allows for intricate melodies and rhythmic accompaniment simultaneously. It's a popular approach used across diverse genres and often complements traditional flatpicking.

What You'll Learn:

• Essential Terminology: Quickly grasp the basics, including string names, how to read guitar tablature (TAB), and understanding picking fingers.
• Fingerstyle Techniques: Master fundamental building blocks like finger rolls, dyads, and triads, and learn how to combine them to create beautiful chord progressions.
• No Pick Required: Explore a wide range of fingerstyle approaches to playing any style of music without ever using a pick.
• Classical & Spanish Techniques: Delve into traditional classical guitar and Spanish guitar techniques, including open-handed strumming.
• TAB-Based Learning: All lessons are presented in easy-to-follow guitar tablature (TAB) format – no music reading skills necessary!
• Downloadable Resources: Each lesson often includes a PDF attachment containing the TAB and supplementary text lessons. Download, save, and print for convenient practice.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Confidently play a wide variety of songs using fingerstyle guitar.
• Develop your fingerpicking skills and create rich, textured arrangements.
• Expand your musical vocabulary and explore new creative avenues on your guitar.

Ready to embark on your fingerstyle guitar journey? Let's get started!