Fingerstyle technique is used in almost every genre and style of music, from timeless classical pieces to today’s top hits. Instead of strumming chords, pluck individual strings to “decorate” the harmony!
In this video, learn the basics of fingerstyle technique in under five minutes! Iren Arutyunyan is one half of Le Chic Guitar Duo and she has taught this technique to many budding guitarists. Iren uses PIMA fingerings throughout the demo (skip to 0:33 for a quick explanation) and then guides you through meters 2-8 with examples of how they fit into popular songs.
(1:22) – Variation from “Gran Jota” composed by Francisco Tarrega
(1:39) – “Study in E Minor Op. 48 No. 5” composed by Mauro Giuliani
(1:57) – Iren wrote this chord pattern
(2:19) – “Butcher Boy” – an arrangement found in Hall Leonard Guitar Method by Will Schmid
At the end, she’ll show you how to bring it all together in the classic Beatles song, Blackbird. If you would like to learn how to play these songs, please visit http://www.cordobaguitars.com/learn.php for the music!
Fingerstyle technique sure does look easy, but it will take time to master! We recommend playing along with the video, taking the time to pause, practice, and repeat the different segments. Most importantly, have fun!
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—— CREDITS ——
Video Production & Editing: Jocelyn Chang
Location: Cordoba Guitars HQ in Santa Monica, CA
Audio was recorded with an Apogee One through a Rode NT5 mic.
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Iren Arutyunyan is playing a Cordoba Luthier C9 SP.
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what is the name of first one
alguien sabe como se llama la cancion del minuto 2:19 porfa :D// someone knows what the name of the song is called 2:19 minute
please
Step 1: have great nails.
P I M P I
A simple song. But it sounds so beautiful!
I noticed the heel on the guitar looked very unique..any information about the design would be very appreciated. Fantastic, clear and concise tutorial btw:))
Subbed:)
love it!
that's awesome!!!
can u post tabs
of that piece you played in the end of the lesson
great lesson thank you.
How easily she does that 😍😍
do re mi fa sol do is most tune to chord the guitar i think so hmmmm
I cannot thank you enough for getting me out of a rut and progressing my learning. Inspirational stuff, keep it up. Thank you!!!
1st melody is asturias not malaguena
you are beautiful and your Gitarre too! Very clever! thanks
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Why P for thumb and not T, Why A for ring finger and not R? This doesn't make any sense nor is it intuitive to remember. Actually, 1, 2, 3, 4, numbering from the thumb would make more sense and be easier to remember.
wow!! the music! the sound! is just ammaaizing!!
u r so cute baby……..
Very nice video. Thank you Ms. Iren.
It's really fast for beginner like me. ughh