In this lesson we’ll look at a beautiful fingerstyle arrangement of Amazing Grace. There are two variations, a basic version plus a more advanced version, both suitable for the intermediate picker. The guitar is tuned in Drop D and for this lesson I’ve used the capo at fret 2, putting us in the key of E. Go to lesson...
Angeline The Baker is a popular fiddle tune and in this lesson we’ll look at a Travis picking arrangement. In the key of D, the guitar is tuned to Open D (DADF#AD), which works great for the melody and as part of this lesson we’ll break down the tune, working through the rhythm & technique. Go to lesson...
‘Tis the season! The First Noel is a traditional English Christmas carol and in this lesson we’ll look at an intermediate fingerstyle arrangement, in the key of D, played in drop D tuning. There are two variations within the arrangement, the first sticking close to the melody with a focus on 2 part harmony, while the second variation embellishes the melody while also developing a 3 part harmony. Go to lesson...
Lazy John is an American Old Time song with a really sweet melody. In this lesson we’ll look at an intermediate fingerstyle arrangement, in the key of G, with 2 variations. We’ll focus on the right-hand techniques used which include Travis picking & the floating technique and I’d suggest this arrangement is suitable for the intermediate picker. Go to lesson...