Below is the lesson for Fingerpicking Etude no. 35: “H/Os, P/Os, Slides, Triplets, & Swing”.

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This fingerpicking etude helps you develop hammer-on, pull-off, and slide techniques while playing with a swung rhythmic feel. If you need a recap on the difference between straight and swung rhythms, check out this lesson. Additionally, this piece incorporates eighth note triplets. For a quick explanation of the rhythm behind eighth note triplets, check out this short clip.

Note: Slide technique is taught in our beginner’s course in module 3, unit 5.

Part 1 – Performance & Free Lesson

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