A sample from Complete Fingerstyle Guitar Beginner
(Module 6 - Roll Pattern 2, Am to Em Breakdown)
List of videos in the Beginner & Intermediate Courses:
Complete Fingerstyle Beginner
1. Introduction
Welcome!
Practice Tips
How to Use This Course
The Gift of Music
2. Foundations
Overview
What Kind of Guitar?
Guitar Setup
Tuning Your Guitar
Strings, Picks & Capos
Fingernails
Posture
Stretching
Left Hand Position
Right Hand Position
Hammer-ons & Pull-offs
String Numbers & Names
Using A Metronome
How to Read a Chord Chart
How to Read Guitar Tab
Recording Yourself for Evaluation
15 Minute Practice Blocks
3. Open Chords
Overview
G Chord
D Chord
E Chord
C Chord
A Chord
Am Chord
Em Chord
Dm Chord
B7 Chord
Open Chord Tips
Practice Progression: G-D-Em-C
Practice Progression: E-A-B7-A
Practice Progression: Am-Dm-E
4. Barre Chords
Overview
F Chord
Fm Chord
F7 Chord
B Chord
Bm Chord
Barre Chord Tip
6th String Root Barre Chords
5th String Root Barre Chords
Practice Progression: Am-D
Practice Progression: Am-G-F-E
Hotel California Progression
5. Thumb Patterns
Overview
Palm Muting Technique
6th String Root Pattern
5th String Root Pattern
Moving From Am to Em
Moving From C to G
Getting It To Feel Right
6. Finger Patterns
Overview
One Finger Per String
String Grab 1
String Grab 2
Roll Pattern 1: Am to Em (Performance)
Roll Pattern 1: Am to Em (Breakdown)
Roll Pattern 1: C to G (Performance)
Roll Pattern 1: C to G (Breakdown)
Roll Pattern 2: Am to Em (Performance)
Roll Pattern 2: Am to Em (Breakdown)
Roll Pattern 2: C to G (Performance)
Roll Pattern 2: C to G (Breakdown)
Continuous Roll 1: Am to Em (Performance)
Continuous Roll 1: Am to Em (Breakdown)
Continuous Roll 1: C to G (Performance)
Continuous Roll 1: C to G (Breakdown)
Continuous Roll 2: Am to Em (Performance)
Continuous Roll 2: Am to Em (Breakdown)
Continuous Roll 2: C to G (Performance)
Continuous Roll 2: C to G (Breakdown)
7. Fingerstyle Blues Progressions
Overview
Blues In Em: Roll Pattern 1 | Performance
Blues In Em: Roll Pattern 1 | Breakdown
Blues In Em: Roll Pattern 2 | Performance
Blues In Em: Roll Pattern 2 | Performance
Blues In A: Chords Used
Blues In A: String Grab | Performance
Blues In A: String Grab | Breakdown
Blues In A: Roll Pattern | Performance
Blues In A: Roll Pattern | Breakdown
8. Freight Train
Overview
Chords Used
Thumb Pattern: Performance
Thumb Pattern: Breakdown
Freight Train : Performance
Phrase 1
Phrase 2
Phrase 3
Phrase 4
Putting It All Together
9. Streets Of London
Overview
Chords
Thumb Patterns: Performance
Thumb Patterns: Breakdown
Streets Of London: Performance
Verse Breakdown
Chorus Breakdown
Notes On Using A Capo
10. Blackbird
Overview
Performance
Chords Used
Breakdown Part 1
Breakdown Part 2
11. Rhythm & Groove
Overview
Note Subdivision
Tempo
Swing vs Straight Feel
The Groove
12.Chord Formulas
Overview
The 12 Notes
Major Chord Formula
Minor Chord Formula
Dominant 7th Chord Formula
Major 7th Chord Formula
Nashville Number System
Changing Keys
13. Scales
Overview
The Major Scale
The Natural Minor Scale
The Minor Pentatonic Scale
Scales In 3rds
Thank You
Complete Fingerstyle Intermediate
1. Introduction
Welcome!
Who Is This Course For
How Much Should I Practice?
Guitar Habits
Guitar Setup and Action
2. Practice
Overview
The Importance of Guitar Repertoire
Goal Setting
Keeping A Practice Journal
Building Muscle Memory
TAB Notation vs Learning By Ear
Recommended Songs To Learn
Choosing Songs To Learn or Arrange
Different Groove Types
Working With A Metronome
Finger Roll Technique
Developing Your Touch
Strings, Picks, Capos, Fingernails
Practicing With A Mirror
Staying Inspired
Visualization
3. Chord Progressions
Overview
G Descending Performance
G Descending Chords
G Descending Breakdown
E Descending Performance
E Descending Chords
E Descending Breakdown
Blues In Am Performance
Blues In Am Chords
Blues In Am Breakdown
Blues In E Performance
Blues In E Chords
Blues In E Breakdown
4. Rolling Techniques
Overview
Rolling E Performance
Rolling E Breakdown
Rolling B Performance
Rolling B Breakdown
Rolling Em Performance
Rolling Em Breakdown
Am Motif Performance
Am Motif Breakdown
5. Fingerstyle Embellishments
Overview
Finger Roll Exercise Performance
Finger Roll Exercise Breakdown
D Embellishments Performance
D Embellishments Breakdown
Em Embellishments Performance
Em Embellishments Breakdown
6. Left Hand Techniques
Overview
Stretches
Index & Middle Fingers
Middle & Ring Fingers
Ring & Pinky Fingers
Index, Middle & Ring Fingers
Index, Ring & Pinky Fingers
Cool Down
7. Windy & Warm
Overview
Performance
Breakdown Part 1
Breakdown Part 2
8. Doc’s Guitar
Overview
Performance
Breakdown Part 1
Breakdown Part 2
Breakdown Part 3
Putting It All Together
9. Yesterday
Overview
Performance
Chords Used
Breakdown Part 1
Breakdown Part 2
10. Scales
Overview
C Major Scale Performance
C Major Scale Breakdown
C Major Scale Improvisation
G Major Scale Performance
G Major Scale Breakdown
G Major Scale Improvisation
11. Unlocking The Fretboard
Overview
A Minor Pentatonic Position 1
A Minor Pentatonic Position 2
A Minor Pentatonic Position 3
A Minor Pentatonic Improvisation
C Major Scale Position 1
C Major Scale Position 2
C Major Scale Position 3
C Major Scale Improvisation
12. Open String Runs
Overview
Open Strings G Performance
Open Strings G Breakdown
Open Strings Am Performance
Open Strings Am Breakdown
Open Strings E Performance
Open Strings E Breakdown
Open Strings C Major Performance
Open Strings C Major Breakdown
13. Songwriting
Overview
Rhythm, Melody, Harmony
Finding Some Chords
Finding A Melody
The Process
Thank You
Complete Fingerstyle Advanced
1. Introduction
Who Am I?
Who Is This Course For?
My Goal
How To Read The TAB In This Course
2. Foundations: Good to Great
Overview
Timing
Repertoire
Practicing
Dynamics
Finding Your Sound
Mentors
Experience
Versatility
Via Negativa
The Virtuoso
Beyond Fingerstyle
Invisible Technique
Adding Vocals
Health & Wellness
Staying Inspired
3. Amazing Grace
Overview
Chords Performance
Chords Breakdown
Low Melody Performance
Low Melody Breakdown
High Melody Performance
High Melody Breakdown
Improvising Performance
Improvising Breakdown
4. Cascading Harp Harmonics
Overview
The Mechanics
The Pattern Performance
The Pattern Breakdown
Dm9 Performance
Dm9 Breakdown
C6 Breakdown
C Major Scale Performance
C Major Scale Breakdown
7th & 12th Fret Roll Performance
7th & 12th Fret Roll Breakdown
5. Arranging For Fingerstyle Guitar
Overview
Bassline & Melody
Moondance Performance
Moondance Breakdown
All My Loving Performance
All My Loving Breakdown
Criteria For A Great Arrangement
AABA And Other Forms
Keeping It Interesting
Why I Use Software To Arrange
6. Fingerstyle Improvising
Overview
Scales
Playing Over The Changes
5 Jazz Standards To Learn
Ways To Practice Improvising
Single Lines With A Thumbpick
Play The Blues
Blues In G Performance
Blues In G Breakdown
7. Cannonball Rag
Overview
Performance
Intro
A Section
B Section
Putting It All Together
Fingerstyle Strength Training
Soloing: Performance
Soloing: Breakdown
8. Fireflies
Overview
Performance
Intro Breakdown
A Section Breakdown
B Section Breakdown
Modulation Breakdown
Putting It All Together
9. Byron's Bounce
Overview
Performance
Intro Breakdown
A Section Breakdown
B Section Breakdown
Variations
Putting It All Together
10. Misty
Overview
Performance
A Section
B Section
Modulation
Putting It All Together
11. Recording An Album
Overview
Why Record An Album
Step 1 - Choosing Material
Step 2 - Choosing A Producer
Step 3 - The Recording Process
Step 4 - Putting It Out
Mistakes To Avoid
12. Performing As A Fingerstyle Guitarist
Overview
Step 1 - Getting Experience
Step 2 - Connecting With The People
Step 3 - Getting Paid
Step 4 - Touring
Collaboration
Mentors
13. Making A Living In Music
Overview
Being A Session Musician
Being A Touring Sideman
Being A Touring Performer
Being A Recording Artist
Being A Songwriter
Business Fundamentals
Relationships
Thank You