Truefire Folk Genre Study [TUTORiAL]

This course is for anyone who wants to learn more about folk music and its unique voices and playing styles. Taylor Sims will give you an overview of the history of American folk music while exploring the various types of playing this genre touches. You’ll also get familiar with folk legends like Stefan Grossman and Blind Blake who have inspired generations of guitar players.

What you'll learn

• Combine bass, chords, and melody simultaneously
• Add melody over steady bass line
• Understand the foundational importance of bass line in folk fingerstyle
• Understand Doc Watson's historical significance in American folk music
• Develop thumb independence for fingerstyle playing

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