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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

The Spider Exercise


An exercise to increase left hand (fretting hand) independence. 

Left hand fingerings while holding down other two fingers...

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Friday, April 26, 2013

Travis Picking - Lesson 4


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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Travis Picking - Lesson 3


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Friday, April 19, 2013

Travis Picking - Lesson 2


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Thursday, April 11, 2013

The Travis Picking Pattern - Lesson 1


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