Guitar Finger Independence Method (Book + Online Audio)
As a guitarist, have you ever dreamed of playing contrapuntal bass lines and melodies? Or maybe you would like to sound more like a pianist, able to perform fluently with independent right and left hands.

Playing multiple lines simultaneously can be one of the most physically and mentally demanding challenges posed by the guitar. Using the concept of planted notes—a fretting-hand finger that remains in place while the other fingers play scale-like passages o ...more
Product Number:
30969M
Format:
Book + Online Audio
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Notation Type:
Standard Notation and Tab
Pages:
136
Binding:
Squareback Saddle Stitched
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
1-5134-7289-5
ISBN13:
978-15134-7289-8
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
12/14/2023
As a guitarist, have you ever dreamed of playing contrapuntal bass lines and melodies? Or maybe you would like to sound more like a pianist, able to perform fluently with independent right and left hands.

Playing multiple lines simultaneously can be one of the most physically and mentally demanding challenges posed by the guitar. Using the concept of planted notes—a fretting-hand finger that remains in place while the other fingers play scale-like passages or arpeggios— this book will methodically guide you towards right and left-hand finger independence.

Written in standard notation and tablature, this no-nonsense revolutionary method is the first of its kind. Together with 95 online audio recordings, it will help you build finger independence in both hands, approaching that of a pianist! Includes access to online audio.

Chapter 1: Introduction and Warmup

• Preface

• About the Author

• The Chromatic Scale Warmup

• 1.1

• Left and Right-Hand Technique

Chapter 2: Technique and Prerequisite Scales

• Prerequisite Scales - Planted Note in Lower Register

• 2.1 to 2.4

• Prerequisite Scales - Planted Note in Upper Register

• 2.5 to 2.8

Chapter 3: Studies in Thirds with Planted Note in Lower Register

• The Four Directions Used

• The Importance of Offset Rhythm

• Part 1: Basic Intervals in Thirds - Low Planted Note

• 3.1 to 3.16

• Part 2: Studies in Thirds with Planted Note in Lower Register

• 3.17 to 3.32

• “When the Saints Go Marching In” Etude #1

• 3.33

Chapter 4: Studies in Thirds with Planted Note in Upper Register

• Part 1: Basic Third Intervals - High Planted Note

• 4.1 to 4.16

• Part 2: Offset Intervals of a Third - High Planted Note

• 4.17 to 4.32

• “When the Saints Go Marching In” Etude #2

• 4.33

Chapter 5: Triad Arpeggio Studies with Planted Note in Lower Register

• Part 1: Basic Triad Arpeggios - Low Planted Note

• 5.1 to 5.16

• Part 2: Offset Rhythm Triad Arpeggios - Low Planted Note

• 5.17 to 5.32

• Jigsaw Etude

• 5.33

Chapter 6: Triad Arpeggio Studies with Planted Note in Upper Register

• Part 1: Basic Triad Arpeggios - High Planted Note

• 6.1 to 6.16

• Part 2: Offset Third Arpeggios - High Planted Note

• 6.17 to 6.32

• Baroque Style Etude

• 6.33

Chapter 7: 7th Arpeggio Studies with Planted Note in Lower Register

• Part 1: Basic 7th Arpeggios (without offset rhythm) - Low Planted Note

• 7.1 to 7.16

• Part 2: Offset Rhythm with 7th Arpeggios - Low Planted Notes

• 7.17 to 7.32

• Secondary Dominant Exercise

• 7.33

Chapter 8: 7th Arpeggio Studies with Planted Note in Upper Register

• Part 1: Basic 7th Arpeggios - High Planted Note

• 8.1 to 8.16

• Part 2: Offset Rhythm 7th Arpeggios - High Planted Note

• 8.17 to 8.32

• “Danny, Take the High Road”

• 8.33

• “Take the High Road, Danny”

• 8.34

Chapter 9: Advanced Concepts: Next Steps for the Advanced Guitarist

• Part 1: Interval Studies1

• 9.1 to 9.5

• Part 2: Two Planted Notes

• 9.6 to 9.8

• Part 3: Moving Planted Notes

• 9.9 to 9.11

• Part 4: Planted Notes on Other Strings and Roots

• 9.12 to 9.17

• “Blues Etude”

• 9.18

• Excerpt from “Invention No 1 in C Major” by J S Bach

• 9.19

 
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