Thumb Songs 1 & 2 | from Sketches I

Posted by on Aug 21, 2019 in #techandtone | No Comments
Thumb Songs 1 & 2 | from Sketches I

I will let this tutorial video on thumb technique speak for itself. Here’s a quick overview of the principles involved: The thumb has three joints and is closely tied to the position and movements of the wrist

Legato in Single String Etude #5 by Frank A. Wallace

Posted by on Jul 10, 2019 in #techandtone, video | No Comments
Legato in Single String Etude #5 by Frank A. Wallace

  Legato melodies sing Single String Etude #5 provides more opportunity to improve your melodic skills. What are melodic skills? This series of videos and articles offers a simple oversight of various techniques to enhance your playing:

Single String Etude #4 | thumb rest or free stroke?

Posted by on Jun 26, 2018 in #techandtone, Blog, video | No Comments
Single String Etude #4 | thumb rest or free stroke?

Rest or free stroke? The thumb is a remarkable digit that can easily move between rest or free stroke with striking musical results. A precise angle of approach to the string combined with a small tempo change

Shifting melodically on the guitar | Single String Etude #2

Posted by on May 21, 2018 in #techandtone | No Comments
Shifting melodically on the guitar | Single String Etude #2

Shifting to Learn Shifting is a technique that I believe should be taught very early in a guitarist’s studies. Fear of upper positions is created when we get stuck playing chords and arpeggios in first and second