Learning to Flatpick - Vol. 3

Move beyond the basics into the finer points of flatpick guitar style with this video lesson focusing on speed-building and the essential elements of style. Steve covers rhythmic crosspicking techniques, left- and right-hand positions, and a dynamic variety of slides, arpeggios, bends, accents, intros, and endings.

Videos

• Intro (02:33) - In this first video, Steve Kaufman welcomes us to the course.

• Tuning & "Liberty" (01:12) - Steve tunes up the guitar and plays the song "Liberty".

• "Liberty" - Medium Version (00:58) - Steve shows us the song at a medium tempo.

• "Liberty" - Broken Down (04:57) - In this video, Steve further breaks down the song.

• "Liberty" - Rhythm Part (02:41) - Steve teaches us the rhythm part of the song.

• "Liberty" Crosspicking First Part (01:24) - In this video, Steve discusses the crosspicking in the first part.

• "Liberty" - Played Up To Speed (01:23) - Steve plays

• "Salt Creek" - Slow Version (01:03) - Watch as Steve plays a slowed down version of the song

• "Salt Creek" - Broken Down (05:21) - Steve breaks down the song.

• "Salt Creek" - Rhythm Part (02:18) - Steve shows us the rhythm part of the song.

• "Salt Creek" Moderate Speed (05:01) - In this video, Steve plays the song at a moderate tempo.

• Attacking The Strings (05:19) - Steve discusses his philosophy of attacking the strings.

• "Blackberry Blossom" (01:34) - Steve plays us the song ?Blackberry Blossom?.

• "Blackberry Blossom" - First Part Broken Down (03:21) - In this video, Steve breaks down the first part.

• "Blackberry Blossom" - Second Part Broken Down (02:56) - Steve breaks down the second part.

• "Blackberry Blossom" - Slower Version (01:08) - Steve plays the song at a slower speed.

• "Blackberry Blossom" - Up The Neck (04:29) - Steve shows his technique for playing up the neck.

• Building Speed (07:39) - In this video, Steve discusses how to build your playing speed.

• "Clarinet Polka" (02:25) - Steve plays the song ?Clarinet Polka?.

• "Clarinet Polka" - First Part Broken Down (03:07) - Steve breaks down the first part.

• "Clarinet Polka" - Second Part Broken Down (03:35) - In this video, Steve breaks down the second part.

• "Clarinet Polka" - Third Part Broken Down (04:30) - Steve breaks down the third part of the song.

• "Clarinet Polka" - Rhythm Part (03:07) - Steve teaches us the rhythm part.

• "Home Sweet Home" (00:57) - Watch as Steve plays the song ?Home Sweet Home?.

• "Home Sweet Home" - Broken Down (10:14) - Steve breaks down the song.

• "Ragtime Annie" (01:14) - In this video, Steve plays the song ?Ragtime Annie?.

• "Ragtime Annie" - Broken Down (06:44) - Steve breaks down the song.

• Outro (02:57) - Steve wraps up the course.