This is a free lesson for classical guitar by Peter Vogl. We will discuss the proper technique for using your thumb to play strings. This concept applies to classical and fingerstyle guitar. It's important to use proper technique when you first start playing. Bad habits are easily created and hard to kick. Pay attention to your thumb and maker sure you're following the tips from the video.
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Classical Guitar: Beginning Concepts by Peter Vogl is a downloadable Quicktime video lesson covering the basic elements of playing classical guitar. This fingerpicking lesson will cover proper right hand position and technique and teach you several fingerpicking patterns to play over simple chords. In this 18 minute video, Peter uses a nylon string classical guitar but the instruction is applicable to any type of guitar. The concepts covered in this lesson are the first step in learning how to play more complex classical and folk fingerpicking songs. $4.99
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| Beginning Classical Concepts | Amazing Grace |
| Em Etude | C Tremolo |
| Em Etude 2 | D Arpeggio |
| Em Arpeggio |