Folk Genre Study
This course is for anyone who wants to learn more about folk music and its unique voices and playing styles. Taylor Sims will give you an overview of the history of American folk music while exploring the various types of playing this genre touches. You’ll also get familiar with folk legends like Stefan Grossman and Blind Blake who have inspired generations of guitar players.
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About this course
This course is for anyone who wants to learn more about folk music and its unique voices and playing styles. Taylor Sims will give you an overview of the history of American folk music while exploring the various types of playing this genre touches. You’ll also get familiar with folk legends like Stefan Grossman and Blind Blake who have inspired generations of guitar players.
What you'll learn
- Combine bass, chords, and melody simultaneously
- Add melody over steady bass line
- Understand the foundational importance of bass line in folk fingerstyle
- Understand Doc Watson's historical significance in American folk music
- Develop thumb independence for fingerstyle playing
Release date: 10/20/2021 • 2h 03m runtime
Sample lessons
Hallmark Techniques of Mississippi John Hurt
Style of Wildwood Flower
Hallmark Techniques of Woody Guthrie
What's included
17 lessons • 10 charts • 5 Jam Tracks
Introduction
Taylor introduces the course and what will be covered.
A Brief History of Folk Music
Explore the history of the genre with Taylor.
Mississippi John Hurt
Dive into the style of Mississippi John Hurt.
Hallmark Techniques of Mississippi John Hurt
These are the signature techniques that create the iconic sound.
Style of Lonesome Valley
What makes this song so unique?
Mother Maybelle Carter
Mother Maybelle Carter influenced lead guitar within Folk music.
Hallmark Techniques of Mother Maybelle Carter
What are the techniques that she was known for?
+ 10 more lessons
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