Break Away from Island Strum! || Fingerpicking Etude no. 14

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Channel: Rock Class 101 · 2018 · Music

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Get the TABS & Access the On-Screen TAB Viewer at: https://rockclass101.com/fingerpicking-etude-no-14/

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In this etude, you will learn a syncopated strumming pattern that will not only challenge you rhythmically, but will also help towards increasing reach in your left hand pinky. This etude is split into four themes, with each theme increasing in difficulty.

Theme 1 is entirely fingerpicked and establishes the syncopated “rhythmic theme” heard throughout the piece. Theme 2 takes the fingerpicked pattern from Theme 1, but adds chords and a strum pattern to the mix. In Theme 3, you’ll learn a new syncopated strum pattern that incorporates a four finger strum roll (as taught in our lesson on “La Gitanita“ [Link Below]). Lastly, our final theme is a variation on Theme 2.

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EXTRA HELPFUL LESSONS

Understand Rhythmic Notation & Counting: https://rockclass101.com/understanding-rhythmic-notation-ukulele/

Increase Left Hand Reach (Pinky Finger Exercises): https://rockclass101.com/increasing-left-hand-reach-ukulele/

"La Gitanita" - Learn the Mechanics Behind the 4 Finger Strum Technique with this Flamenco Piece: https://rockclass101.com/la-gitanita/

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