This etude is a great study for understanding dynamics and breaking out of the “comfort zone” (frets 1-5) by utilizing the entire neck for fingerpicking chords.
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“Still Into You” – Paramore
An intimate arrangement that combines fingerpicking and strumming to create a beautiful backdrop for the vocals.
“When the Saints Go Marching In” – Traditional
Made popular by Louis Armstrong, our arrangement is a fingerstyle take on this classic gospel hymn.
“I Don’t Know My Name” – Grace VanderWaal
The song that catapulted America’s Got Talent winner Grace VanderWaal to overnight fame.
“Stranger Things Theme” – TV Show
An 80’s inspired synth theme with a hint of Halloween.
“Ode To Joy” – Ludwig van Beethoven
A classical fingerstyle take on a timeless song.
“Happy Birthday” – Traditional
The classic birthday anthem with a twist! This is one of those songs that should be in everyone’s repertoire.
“Ukulele Duet” a.k.a. “Autumn’s Dance” – Rock Class 101
This song uses a combination of basic open chords played with a back beat strum pattern and a melody that incorporates a few techniques.
“SpongeBob SquarePants Theme” – TV Show
This is a great beginner fingerstyle piece that can be easily learned in an hour.
“Fingerpicking Etude” – Rock Class 101
I composed this etude for the beginner fingerstyle player. This song utilizes a four finger approach.