Fingerstyle Genre Study (JamPlay)

In this course, Trevor Gordon Hall will take you back in time, following the thread of events and influences that shaped contemporary fingerstyle guitar. He’ll explain how the Sears Catalog guitars suddenly made the instrument accessible to more people, inspiring new playing styles like the Delta blues. As you work your way from classical fingerstyle to more modern interpretations of this genre, you’ll learn how to weave the music theory concepts and playing techniques that you’ve learned into y

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Fingerstyle Genre Study (JamPlay)

About this course

In this course, Trevor Gordon Hall will take you back in time, following the thread of events and influences that shaped contemporary fingerstyle guitar. He’ll explain how the Sears Catalog guitars suddenly made the instrument accessible to more people, inspiring new playing styles like the Delta blues. As you work your way from classical fingerstyle to more modern interpretations of this genre, you’ll learn how to weave the music theory concepts and playing techniques that you’ve learned into your own everyday practice.

What you'll learn

  • Use chromatic approach notes (one fret above or below target) to connect chords
  • Execute independent thumb technique with chord melody
  • Apply staccato articulation for rhythmic feel in jazz context
  • Create snare drum sounds using different parts of the hand
  • Construct chromatic walking bass lines between jazz chords
Release date: 10/20/2021 • 2h 25m runtime
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Sample lessons
Ragtime Pattern Etude
Ragtime Pattern Etude
Jazz Walking Bass Pattern Etude
Jazz Walking Bass Pattern Etude
Hedges Style Multi-part Pattern Etude
Hedges Style Multi-part Pattern Etude

What's included

18 lessons • 12 charts

Introduction
Trevor kicks off the series!
Early Roots of Fingerstyle
In this lesson, Trevor dives into the rich history of the genre, sharing what makes Fingerstyle so unique.
Ragtime Pattern Etude
Trevor explores the old-timey feel of the Ragtime Pattern.
Delta Blues Pattern
Trevor shares what makes the groove of the Delta Blues Pattern so special.
Fingerstyle in Folk and Country
How did Fingerstyle Guitar become iconic within Folk & Country music?
Fahey Folk Pattern Etude
This rapid pattern is sure to be one you'll pull from your repertoire after learning it!
Taylor Folk Pattern Etude
This style utilizes hammer ons and pull offs, achieve this iconic sound with Trevor's guidance.

+ 11 more lessons

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Reviews

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Toto

04/29/26

Perfect

Well explained, a lot of different style of finger picking, the etudes are easy to learn and not too long, from country finger picking to more modern types with percussive and tapping elements, I recommend these lessons

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