Acoustic Toolkit

  • Course
  • 13 Lessons

Welcome to the Acoustic Toolkit! In this class, you're going to learn all of the essential tools and techniques you need to know in order to take your acoustic playing to the next level! Whether you're an old pro, or just starting out - there's something here for you. Students will learn to master and explore elements of tone, fingerpicking styles, alternate tunings, use of capo, and fun effects + a whole lot more.

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Contents

Welcome!

Start here.
Preview

Elements of tone

Tonal considerations: using a pick
Preview
The 3 "tone" positions
Preview
Fingerstyle
Practical application

Fingerpicking

Right hand warm-up
Travis picking
Challenge: right hand etude
Classical tremolo

Neck Vibrato

Neck vibrato

Using the Capo

Capo techniques and tricks

Alternate tunings

Open and drop tunings

Practice, practice, practice.

Wrapping up!