Acoustic Versatility: Core Skills for Guitarists (JamPlay)

The acoustic guitar may seem like a very one-dimensional instrument, but with the correct techniques, it can be expanded to truly become a versatile instrument that provides a wide range of colors, tones, and feels. Let's join Austin Filingo as he breaks down the skills required to unlock your acoustic playing and achieve a new level of versatility!

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Acoustic Versatility: Core Skills for Guitarists (JamPlay)

About this course

The acoustic guitar may seem like a very one-dimensional instrument, but with the correct techniques, it can be expanded to truly become a versatile instrument that provides a wide range of colors, tones, and feels. Let's join Austin Filingo as he breaks down the skills required to unlock your acoustic playing and achieve a new level of versatility!

What you'll learn

  • Apply scale and arpeggio knowledge to real-time improvisation
  • Target chord tones (especially thirds) to clearly outline harmonic movement
  • Apply consistent fingerings across different modal starting points
  • Create memorable melodic statements using limited notes
  • Adapt a single phrase to fit different chord changes by altering one or two notes
Release date: 08/17/2021 • 5h 37m runtime
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Sample lessons
Harmonics with Your Right Hand
Harmonics with Your Right Hand
Lesson
Open String Horizontal Licks
Open String Horizontal Licks
Lesson
Rhythmic Displacement With Phrasing
Rhythmic Displacement With Phrasing
Lesson
Targeting I IV V Scales/Modes On the Neck
Targeting I IV V Scales/Modes On the Neck
Lesson

What's included

38 lessons • 19 charts • 15 Jam Tracks

Introduction to: Acoustic Versatility
Austin Filingo introduces us to, 'Acoustic Versatility: Core Skills'!
Right Hand Placement - The Art to Acoustic Guitar
Let's get underway as Austin discusses the all-important right-hand, which is as important as the left in regards to creating a versatile acoustic sound.
Right Hand Placement - The Art to Acoustic Guitar
Let's get underway as Austin discusses the all-important right-hand, which is as important as the left in regards to creating a versatile acoustic sound.
Picking and Hybrid Picking
Should we play with a pick or our fingers? The answer is both. In this lesson, Austin will highlight some great hybrid picking techniques with a fun Swing-styled chord progression.
Picking and Hybrid Picking
Should we play with a pick or our fingers? The answer is both. In this lesson, Austin will highlight some great hybrid picking techniques with a fun Swing-styled chord progression.
Harmonics with Your Right Hand
Harmonics can add a layer of finesse to our playing. Here, Austin will cover some techniques to incorporate our right hand into the harmonic mix and expand our knowledge beyond the standard open harmonic positions!
Harmonics with Your Right Hand
Harmonics can add a layer of finesse to our playing. Here, Austin will cover some techniques to incorporate our right hand into the harmonic mix and expand our knowledge beyond the standard open harmonic positions!

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01/08/25

Great Starting Place

I am a self taught. Started playing about a year ago. I used Youtube videos, etc. . . wish I would have found this course earlier. Overall outstanding

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