Overview
This video's objective is to offer a complete overview of acoustic guitar techniques. The two main approaches to the acoustic guitar are covered in detail: Flatpicking and Fingerpicking. The necessary tools for the complete guitarist including tuning tools, capos, flatpicks, strings and fingerpicks are illustrated through detailed lessons. This video follows a methodology approach to make the learning process easy and painless...songs are introduced to reinforce the lessons taught. Many exercises are illustrated to establish a solid foundation and to facilitate the learning process. After accomplishing all of the exercises and lessons, you'll be well prepared to play acoustic guitar within most settings.
Introduction to the Acoustic Guitar
by Mickey Cochran
2 Hours in Length
Produced by:
Wisdom of the Wood
www.wisdomofthewood.com
In association with:
Morgan Monroe
www.morganmonroe.com
Section I
An Overview of the Many Styles and Approaches to Playing the Acoustic Guitar (A sampling of different styles demonstrated through songs):
"Arkansas Traveler"
Bluegrass Style Guitar
Banjo Kick-Offs
Crosspicking
"Salt Creek"
"Home Sweet Home"
Country Style Guitar
"Tennessee Waltz"
by Redd Stewart/Pee Wee King
Carter Style Guitar
A foundation of country.
"Wildwood Flower"
by Mother Maybelle Carter
Rock Style Guitar
Common Boogie Rhythms
Power Chords
Blues Style Guitar
Blues Structure
Jazz Style Guitar
Jazz Chordal Coloring
Defines the Style
Fingerstyle Guitar
Alternating Bass
"Freight Train"
by Elizabeth Cotten
A further example of fingerstyle guitar demonstrating the alternating bass in drop D tuning.
"Hummingbird Train"
by Mickey Cochran
Section 2
The Features of your Acoustic Guitar
Things to Keep in Mind
Understanding Guitar Construction will assist you in becoming a complete guitarist...
Note: The bridge pins in this section are referenced as end pins...
Section 3
Tuning Your Guitar
"The Electronic Tuner"
"Relative Tuning"
or Tuning the Guitar to Itself
Section 4
Proper Position
How to Develop Good Form
Learning to Play in a Sitting Position
Section 5
Your First Flatpicking Exercise Scales & Chords
Learning Scales
Key of C
Key of G
Key of D
Key of A
Learning Chords
Key of C
Key of G
Key of D
Key of A
Adding Arpeggios to
Your Chordal Studies
Learning to combine melodies with chords.
"Wildwood Flower"
Adding a Bass Strum
"Scarborough Fair"
Learning the bass strum technique as applied to
the Key of Dm "Scarborough Fair"
5 Steps to a Productive Practice Schedule
In Conclusion
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Wisdom of the Wood has a wide variety of videos available covering most all acoustic instruments: banjo, mandolin, Dobro®, guitar, mandola and
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Thanks for spending your time with me in learning to play your Guitar. I hope you've gained inspiration and have further desire to progress in your guitar studies. Hopefully I've accomplished my goal in providing a methodology approach to learning by including many daily exercises which contribute to a solid foundation in becoming an accomplished guitar Player. Keep on Pickin', Mickey
Videography by:
Alex Kinnan
Content Photography:
Alex Kinnan
Cover Photography:
Shelley Cochran
Poduction & Design:
Mickey Cochran
Copyright ©2003 Mickey Cochran
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Keep on Pickin', Mickey Cochran
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