Do you have any tips on how to train your fingers to work more independently? I can easily play a single beat per bar base note with my finger picking, but I am trying to unlock the 4 beats per bar base note with a melody underneath. An example of what I am talking about is Little Black Submarines by the Black Keys. I am finding this skill so hard to obtain.
Finger picking
Do you have any tips on how to train your fingers to work more independently? I can easily play a single beat per bar base note with my finger picking, but I am trying to unlock the 4 beats per bar base note with a melody underneath. An example of what I am talking about is Little Black Submarines by the Black Keys. I am finding this skill so hard to obtain.
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Originally Posted by: chris.gresensDo you have any tips on how to train your fingers to work more independently?
That kind of fingerpicking is tricky to get used to. :) Try Caren's Travis picking lessons.
https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=1774
https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=2022
She breaks it down into easy to understand bits & shows you exactly what & how to practice it. You'll have to go slow & steady with lots of repetitious practice in order for it to become second nature.
Lisa also does a great job at breaking down the physical technique in her finger picking series.
https://www.guitartricks.com/instructor.php?input=311296#Acoustic_Fingerpicking_for_Beginners
If the beginner series is too easy, go the next section on intermediate skill level.
Hope this helps! Best of success with it!
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Originally Posted by: chris.gresens
Thanks for the reply Chris! I have started working through those lessons.
You're welcome! Best of success with your fingerpicking. ZZSmilieZZ
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