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If you've read Part 1 of this tutorial, you're probably amazed at how easy basic finger style guitar can be. Now, by simply changing one small thing that we learned last time out, even beginners will be able to find themselves playing a little Dust in the Wind...
Cat's In The Cradle - Songs for Intermediates #23There's a little bit of everything in this lesson, from easy arpeggios and strumming to some basic Travis style finger picking patterns. As always, David picks the song apart into small pieces that even many beginners can get with some concerted practice. Have fun learning this Harry Chapin classic!
Let Your Fingers Do the Talking - Basic Travis Finger Picking Tutorial (part 1)Finger style guitar is easier than you think! In this lesson we'll start with the very basics and get you going on some very cool (and very simple) finger picking patterns. Plus, we'll toss in Bob Dylan's Blowin' In The Wind as an incentive to help you practice more!
Walk Of Life - Songs for Intermediates #22This is more of a mini-lesson, taking a song you know with fairly easy chords and coming up with an arrangement that will work for the single guitar. And with a simple strumming pattern and the strategic use of a capo, even beginners can have some fun with it.
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Bass Guitar by David Hodge
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