How to Play Guitar Like Paul Simon - Fingerstyle Folk + Classical Lesson

Learn to combine Travis-style, folk, and classical techniques!
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Hello friends,
Welcome back to Swift Guitar Lessons for another fingerstyle tutorial! There comes a time in every acoustic players journey where simple strumming patterns fail to satisfy, and more complex and melodic rhythm concepts become a point of interest. Unlocking the sound of 1960's fingerstyle masters like Paul Simon, Dave Van Ronk, and Paul McCartney requires a firm understanding of harmony and essential fingerstyle patterns.

Each of the aforementioned legends have shared a common interest in folk and classical guitar, allowing them to compose mesmerizing musical passages that have stood the test of time. So, in today's session, let's explore how to infuse some classical flavor into your folkstyle picking and transition between chords just like rhyming Simon. Enjoy your practice! -Rob

Navigation:
0:00 - Major Scale in 3rds
2:50 - Chord Transitions
3:28 - Practice Riff
5:15 - 1.4.5 Travis Picking

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