Fingerpicking Fri. Video 08
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by: Tommy Young
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Acoustic Guitar Lessons made straightforward! [Fingerpicking Friday] In this episode of Fingerpicking Fri. I have utilized a chord sequence from a prior lesson with what I call the"All Grab" method.
This just suggests that I grab all the strings at the same time instead of playing the everyday arpeggio/damaged chord style fingerpicking.
I also went a step further and added a percussive hit on beats 2 and 4 for that added spice. Check out the video below.
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Cool isn't it? The frosty thing about this approach is that you are literally playing all of the notes of the chord at the same time and that sounds quite different to strumming for 2 reasons.
1. When you strum a chord the notes are sounded one after the other as your pick travels across the strings.
2. When you strum the chords you also get the sound of the pick which is not true with the"All Grab" methodology.
When it comes to playing the guitar and doing music it's all about expression at the end of the day. The more ways you've got to play a chord or a chunk of music, the more expressive you may be.
To date we've looked at basic strumming patterns and then added ties, rests and ghost notes. We've looked at basic fingerpicking patterns as well as this"All Grab" technique. That alone should add some variety to your playing.
Just remember that ata the end of the day these strategies are just disparate approaches and the one you'll end up choosing will eventually depend on the song. Don't fall into the trap of just employing a system for technique's sake. Make it count and confirm it serves a purpose!
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