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Repetitive chord-based arpeggio patterns using complex-time signatures, suitable for both plectrum and finger-style playing.
Acoustic/Folk ·
Advanced ·
12699 Hits ·
4.47/5 (17 ratings) ·
Last modified: 7/1/2002
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Here is a dynamic work in progress, "Prelude for Victor" to Victor Kern. It is inspired by Victors' single string runs, adapted to my open-string arpeggio style playing.
Acoustic/Folk ·
Advanced ·
7429 Hits ·
4.43/5 (7 ratings) ·
Last modified: 8/6/2000
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Desperate times call for disparate measures - these have 9 beats each.
Experimental ·
Intermediate ·
4345 Hits ·
4.43/5 (7 ratings) ·
Last modified: 2/15/2003
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A solo version of Penguin Cafe Orchestra's Music For A Found Harmonium for plectrum guitar in dropped-D tuning.
Acoustic/Folk ·
Intermediate ·
33307 Hits ·
4.41/5 (29 ratings) ·
Last modified: 4/27/2003
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Here is the second in a series of simple finger picking exercises aimed at beginners. This lesson introduces left hand open-string pull-offs.
Acoustic/Folk ·
Beginner ·
9506 Hits ·
4.41/5 (17 ratings) ·
Last modified: 9/11/2000
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Tricky picking.
Experimental ·
Intermediate ·
2604 Hits ·
4.40/5 (5 ratings) ·
Last modified: 10/28/2005
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A melodic finger-style piece with open string pull-offs and bass line.
Acoustic/Folk ·
Intermediate ·
40867 Hits ·
4.34/5 (73 ratings) ·
Last modified: 11/14/2005
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Some bluesy arpeggio patterns using alternating open-string picking in a melodic bluegrass style.
Acoustic/Folk ·
Intermediate ·
7746 Hits ·
4.33/5 (15 ratings) ·
Last modified: 9/15/2002
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Here's a random selection of some of my more
Folk/Country oriented picking licks. Ok, not exactly Country, but it sure ain't Jazz.
Acoustic/Folk ·
Intermediate ·
19060 Hits ·
4.33/5 (12 ratings) ·
Last modified: 7/30/2000
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A traditional Irish Jig in dropped-D tuning, played in a slow, simple style inspired by fiddle player Martin Hayes.
Acoustic/Folk ·
Intermediate ·
10507 Hits ·
4.33/5 (6 ratings) ·
Last modified: 10/15/2002
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Part of a tune inspired by this glorious morning.
Acoustic/Folk ·
Intermediate ·
4001 Hits ·
4.33/5 (6 ratings) ·
Last modified: 9/19/2002
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A short acoustic lick using hammers and pulls, inspired by the playing of Gordon Giltrap.
Acoustic/Folk ·
Intermediate ·
4643 Hits ·
4.33/5 (3 ratings) ·
Last modified: 9/9/2001
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A fingerstyle Waltz based around an arpeggiated chord progression.
Acoustic/Folk ·
Intermediate ·
2608 Hits ·
4.33/5 (3 ratings) ·
Last modified: 11/23/2003
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Part of an unfinished piece, for Sandra,
Acoustic/Folk ·
Intermediate ·
2304 Hits ·
4.33/5 (3 ratings) ·
Last modified: 4/10/2005
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This lesson presents a familiar (to my readers) open string arpeggio picking sequence with simple left-hand fingering to allow practice and development of right-hand speed.
Acoustic/Folk ·
Advanced ·
18566 Hits ·
4.32/5 (34 ratings) ·
Last modified: 7/19/2000
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Can't afford an acoustic multi-effects unit?
This piece mimics the sound of a flanger sweeping through harmonics or partials, with some delay thrown in for good measure.
Experimental ·
Beginner ·
14363 Hits ·
4.31/5 (29 ratings) ·
Last modified: 1/6/2001
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A short spanish (flamenco) style sequence which can be used as a right-hand finger workout.
Acoustic/Folk ·
Intermediate ·
17328 Hits ·
4.29/5 (7 ratings) ·
Last modified: 11/27/2000
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An original fingerstyle arpeggio study, inspired by the guitar tudes of Villa-Lobos.
Classical ·
Advanced ·
25000 Hits ·
4.28/5 (68 ratings) ·
Last modified: 4/29/2005
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Here's a slow, plain picked chord sequence (in 9/8) demonstrating the use of open strings to help play in Minor keys (in this case C Minor).
Acoustic/Folk ·
Beginner ·
11908 Hits ·
4.27/5 (15 ratings) ·
Last modified: 7/16/2000
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Here is the first in a series of simple finger picking exercises aimed at beginners wishing to learn [my] arpeggio style playing.
Acoustic/Folk ·
Beginner ·
30179 Hits ·
4.26/5 (31 ratings) ·
Last modified: 8/2/2000
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