Acoustic/Folk Guitar Lessons

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	1. Irish Jig: Jackson's Morning Brush (#5330) by Rick Payman (9969) An arrangement of a traditional Irish jig for guitar in dropped-D tuning. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 7218 Hits · 5.00/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 10/13/2002

	2. Charlie (#3030) by Rick Payman (9969) A slow Latin style rhythm piece, dedicated to Charlie Gacsi - Get Well Soon. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 9995 Hits · 5.00/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 8/5/2007

	3. PolyRemnant (#2272) by Rick Payman (9969) An excerpt (or remnant) from an exercise for practicing 3-finger picking and thumb independance. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 5601 Hits · 5.00/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 1/22/2001

	4. No Particular Reason (#1271) by Rick Payman (9969) This sequence combines an open string arpeggio with an occasional sustained melody note played on the 1st string. Acoustic/Folk · Advanced · 4458 Hits · 5.00/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 7/12/2000

	5. The Wild Morris (#2624) by Sandra Goodfellow (6568) A traditional folk tune Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 5675 Hits · 5.00/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 3/18/2001

	6. Just Good Friends (#4352) by Rick Payman (9969) Two independent tunes which really don't belong together, but which seem to enjoy each others' company. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 3575 Hits · 5.00/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 4/14/2002

	7. OutBurst (#7213) by Rick Payman (9969) A tune/exercise based around an (open-string) A Major arpeggio. Added a new fingerstyle 'sweep' picking section. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 7551 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 10/31/2004

	8. One For Sandra (#1347) by Rick Payman (9969) Here's a simple (twelve-bar) sequence using the odd bass hammer-on, to Sanda Goodfellow. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 4356 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 7/23/2000

	9. Father To Son (#9347) by Rick Payman (9969) Part of a piece intended to be played as a Duet with my son, Jonathan. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 3757 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 3/19/2005

	10. Spell Bound (#5592) by Rick Payman (9969) A short sequence for experimentation. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 3349 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 10/2/2004

	11. Slow PolyRhythmic Hammer Combo (#1264) by Rick Payman (9969) This lesson presents a succulent combination of simple 2/3 polyrhythmic picking with a sprinkling of hammer-ons to taste. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 2978 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 7/11/2000

	12. The Rights Of Man (#12148) by Alfred Scoggins (4561) Nice Irish hornpipe Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 651 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 10/22/2012

	13. Swift, Major And Glad (#2554) by Rick Payman (9969) A little tune to cheer you up after playing Slow, Minor And Sad. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 5353 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 3/6/2001

	14. Snotty Lizardsquirt (#3222) by Rick Payman (9969) A little lick based on a coloured Hendrix chord. I have also now added a second part. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 4264 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 7/22/2001

	15. The Lady Sandra (#2421) by Rick Payman (9969) This was initially inspired by The Lord's Seat by Gordon Giltrap. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 3219 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 2/14/2001

	16. The Perpetual Emotion Machine (#4308) by Rick Payman (9969) An extended finger-picked open string arpeggio sequence. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 2708 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 3/14/2002

	17. Just A Little Talk With Jesus (#12135) by Carmen Butler (619) The old spiritual. The full lyrics will be on the last page. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 1365 Hits · 5.00/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 6/4/2011

	18. Cool Riff (#9864) by Zack Sheppard (213) A simple riff by a band.. >_> <_<... forgot the name Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 6414 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 6/20/2005

	19. Whole Nut Arpeggio (#1261) by Rick Payman (9969) This extremely brief sequence was inspired by the WholeNote Arpeggio Lessons and far too much Guinness ... Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 5509 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 7/11/2000

	20. Cowboy Hat (#6366) by Coco Gaston (963) Cowboy hat, original from uruguay by the author of rico normandy. Not very famous, never got far, partiture too hard to read, timing impossible. Look at it. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 4010 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 4/5/2003

	21. Down A Dirt Road (#7464) by Kyle Richardson (338) A short intro to a song I wrote called "Down a Dirt Road", you need to fingerstyle this one if you want to play it. Acoustic/Folk · Advanced · 3145 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/10/2004

	22. Kirk's Groove (#7807) by Rick Payman (9969) Initially inspired by a blues slide lesson of Kirk Lorange, the feel here ended up quite different ... Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 2915 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 3/29/2004

	23. First Of The Year (#7433) by Rick Payman (9969) A short piece to ring in the New Year. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 2136 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 1/3/2004

	24. BrushStrokes (#10244) by Rick Payman (9969) A picking style incorporating downward brush strokes. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 1850 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 10/28/2005

	25. The Bridal Bells (#8903) by Rick Payman (9969) A new tune in development, which makes a good pull-off/hammer-on exercise for all left-hand fingers Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 1530 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 11/20/2004

	26. AU CLAIR DE LA LUNE (#8042) by Charles Gacsi (42523) This is a little French Folk song. Easy solo for beginner level. Acoustic/Folk · Beginner · 10499 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 10/28/2004

	27. Prelude For Clive (#7339) by Rick Payman (9969) This piece may be considered as an extended Open String Arpeggio exercise, or enjoyed in it's own right. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 9687 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 12/17/2003

	28. AY - AY - AY (#8086) by Charles Gacsi (42523) This is a Creole Folk Song. Sound good. Some of the tune is in a different position on the neck. Skill above beginning level needed. Could be a recital number. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 9168 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/13/2004

	29. VOLGA BOATMAN'S SONG (#8093) by Charles Gacsi (42523) This is a Russian Folk Song. Men moving heavy boats in seas. Working together in slow rhythmic timing. Chords are easy, but there is a complex passage that will take some skill to accomplish cleanly. Could be recital tune. Acoustic/Folk · Beginner · 8143 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/15/2004

	30. LOCH LOMOND (#8124) by Charles Gacsi (42523) This is an old tune. Scotland according to the lyrics. Easy chords, including several minor chords. For backing, it was a surprise to me to find that the blues track sounded ok Acoustic/Folk · Beginner · 7936 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 6/14/2004

	31. Country Girl 2 (PolyAnna) (#7774) by Rick Payman (9969) A very satisfying piece of polyrhythmic country picking. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 5616 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 3/19/2004

	32. Kiss (#4594) by Tom Limbach (230) Keep It Short & Simple.Easy picking pattern with a smooth melody Acoustic/Folk · Beginner · 5312 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 5/14/2002

	33. Bring The Ale (#7228) by George Guevara (597) Bring me a drink! Acoustic/Folk · Advanced · 5026 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 11/25/2003

	34. Easy Travis Style Progression (#9117) by Dave Sharp (87) A simple chord progression played using a traditional fingerstyle picking pattern. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 4546 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 1/5/2005

	35. Foot In Mouth Disease (#2015) by Steve Suomu (680) A bridge for Rick's tune Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 4444 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 12/15/2000

	36. Reflexion (#3199) by Rick Payman (9969) A piece of reflection. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 3228 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/15/2001

	37. Midnight Reflection (#4910) by Jay Smurf (502) Currently this is only a two bar intro to a work in progress but I figured I would give everyone a taste. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 2074 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/16/2002

	38. Learn To Finger-pick Melodies In The Major And Minor Key (#11981) by Rhys Bowen (1037) How to fingerpick a melody on top of broken chords, using a capo if necessary. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 1329 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 7/8/2012

	39. The DayDreamer (#2216) by Rick Payman (9969) This relaxing piece is played up the neck and makes use of open first and second strings. Updated. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 16524 Hits · 4.96/5 (27 ratings) · Last modified: 5/12/2012

	40. African Echos (#4365) by Rick Payman (9969) One of those elegant picking patterns that just appears from nowhere and demands to be played! Includes suggested left- and right-hand fingerings. Acoustic/Folk · Intermediate · 16291 Hits · 4.94/5 (17 ratings) · Last modified: 5/14/2012