How To Add Fingerstyle To Any Song (easily)

Add fingerpicking to your favorite songs!
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In this video, we'll start with a simple fingerpicking pattern that will build your strength and accuracy. Learn how to apply this pattern to popular songs like "Everybody Hurts," "Unchained Melody," "Can't Help Falling in Love," and "Hallelujah."

We’ll also cover different time signatures (6/8, 3/4, 12/8) and show you how to adapt these patterns for songs in 4/4 time like Coldplay’s "Yellow" and Pink Floyd’s "Wish You Were Here."

Plus, get an introduction to a more intricate pattern used in songs like "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. With these techniques, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a proficient fingerstyle guitarist.

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▶️ Table of Contents

0:00 - Intro
0:56 - 6/8 Finger Picking Pattern
2:54 - Adapting the pattern to 3/4 and 12/8
3:21 - 4/4 AKA Common Time
4:11 - 4/4 Finger Picking Ascending Pattern
5:07 - 4/4 Finger Picking Descending Pattern
5:41 - A More Intricate Pattern
7:07 - Tips & Resources

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