Easy Fingerpicking Favorites
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9:59 Introduction
In this video, Happy introduces the course by playing a medley and then going over hand techniques, tuning, and pick choices.
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16:43 Railroad Bill
Happy shows us how to play Railroad Bill, and then goes through the song again slowed down with some variations of the tune.
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9:28 Creole Belle
In this video, we are introduced to Creole Belle and shown the song with a slowed down version and variations.
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6:09 Cocaine Blues
Happy explores the song Cocaine Blues. He also demonstrates slowed down so we can better understand.
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7:19 Freight Train
Freight Train is arguably the grandfather of all fingerpicking tunes and we are shown this classic with a few variations.
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11:55 Make Me a Pallet On Your Floor
In this final video, we are shown a blues inspired fingerpicking song in the key of E followed by Happy's final thoughts.
Product Overview
In this vintage Homespun video series, you’ll learn to play five easy songs that should be in every fingerpicker's repertoire, including the necessary techniques so you can create your own arrangements and styles!
Happy Traum is your instructor and plays each tune ("Railroad Bill," "My Creole Belle”, "Cocaine Blues”, "Freight Train”, and “Make Me A Pallet On Your Floor”) in its simplest form, then moves the appropriate notes off the beat (while the bass maintains its steady, on-the-beat rhythm) so you can clearly understand where the syncopated notes go.
Finally, you'll add important techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, bass runs, jump notes, walk-ups, and turnarounds to make your playing come alive. You'll then be ready to create your own arrangements to any fingerpicking tune!
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Reviews
Submitted 4 years ago
Great stuff!
Well-taught; simple but fun. Learned that Happy studied with Brownie McGhee, which made me tune in even more.
I am a: Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Pro Tools
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Reviews
Submitted 4 years ago
Great stuff!
Well-taught; simple but fun. Learned that Happy studied with Brownie McGhee, which made me tune in even more.
I am a: Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Pro Tools
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tutorial videoBasic Theory That Every Guitarist Should Know
Learn how the guitar strings, frets, notes, scales and chords all work together to make music in this in-depth Homespun music instruction series.
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tutorial videoConquer the Challenge of the Steady Thumb
In this Homespun video tutorial series, master thumbpicker Happy Traum reveals ways to develop and keep your groove steady and in-time.
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tutorial videoEasy Fingerpicking Favorites
In this vintage Homespun video series, you’ll learn to play five easy songs that should be in every fingerpicker's repertoire, including the necessary techniques so you can create your own arrangements and styles!
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tutorial videoEasy Steps to Acoustic Blues Guitar Pt 1
So you want to play the blues? Well, veteran guitarist, instructor and Homespun Tapes founder Happy Traum offers the very best way for you to get started!
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tutorial videoEasy Steps to Acoustic Blues Guitar Pt 2
So you want to play the blues? Well, veteran guitarist, instructor and Homespun Tapes founder Happy Traum offers the very best way for you to get started!
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