Joining the Circle: Tips and Tactics for Making Music with Others
Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, a duo for more than 40 years, share some of the things they've learned about how to approach playing with others.
Cathy Fink
Cathy Fink is a Grammy Award-winning multi-instrumentalist. She teaches bluegrass and Americana guitar and performs around the world with her partner, Marcy Marxer.
Learn These Essential Americana Accompaniment Patterns in D Major
Make your I-IV-V boom-chuck accompaniments in D sound more interesting by adding some variety to your bass lines.
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How to Play Boom-Chuck Guitar Variations in G, the Most Common Bluegrass Key
Here we continue exploring boom-chuck, with an emphasis on moving bass lines
How to Add Bass Lines to the Boom-Chuck Guitar Strum
Learn how to use different kinds of bass lines to add variety to boom-chuck accompaniment in the keys of E and A major.
How to Play the Boom-Chuck Strumming Pattern on Guitar
In this guitar lesson we will break down the classic boom-chuck pattern heard throughout American roots music and begin to use it on songs.
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How to Add Variety to Basic Guitar Strumming Patterns and Use Them When Playing Songs
Here are some patterns you can practice on their own and then use in traditional songs
Guitar Basics: 3 Simple Tips to Get Better at Strumming
Learn to get comfortable holding a pick, then try some common strums of increasing complexity
Learn to Play Rock-Solid Rhythm Guitar
In this guitar lesson you will focus on tightening up your timing on rhythm guitar using a variety of different strumming rhythms.
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Weekly Workout: Try These American Roots Licks for Warming Up or Composing on Guitar
Grammy Award-winning roots musician Cathy Fink teaches licks drawn from folk, country, and bluegrass, perfect for warming up or songwriting on guitar.