What are fundamental acoustic guitar techniques? Basic strumming, flatpicking, and fingerpicking are all techniques that provide a solid foundation on the instrument. Legato moves like hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides also fall under the umbrella of fundamental technique. The lessons here are perfect for beginning and intermediate guitar players.
Learn These 5 Easy Pieces from ‘The Song Train’
Harvey Reid says, “the best way to learn to play music is by playing songs, and there is no better place to start than some good songs that are easy to play.”
Learn How To Shift Between Chords
This brief exercise is excerpted from Rhythm and Strumming Basics by Josh Workman. Let’s start working on some chord shifting by changing between G and C chords on each beat (Example 6). Allow your fingers to change as slowly as necessary for a smooth transition. If the open strings continue…
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Video Lesson: Three Tips for Playing Chords Cleanly
Getting a full chord sound depends on where you place your fingers and how hard you press on the strings.
Learn to Play Chord Fills
There are an infinite number of licks that can be built with suspended chords.
Develop Accuracy and Coordination Between Your Fretting and Picking Hands
This exercise includes the fretting hand, and is designed to aid in coordination—the goal is to get both hands working together.
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Want to Play Like Johnny Cash? Learn the Boom-Chuck Rhythm in 3 Easy Steps
The boom-chuck beat is one of the first rhythms guitarists learn, and for good reason: you can play thousands of acoustic-guitar songs in this style.
Rhythm & Strumming Basics | Acoustic Guitar Champions
Step-by-step, learn the techniques you need to enhance your acoustic-guitar playing skills with a host of complex rhythms.