Creative Acoustic Guitar

Guitars Lessons by Nik Harrison

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Creative Acoustic Guitar Course Insights

LickLibrary’s "Creative Acoustic Guitar" course offers a rich, in-depth learning experience for guitarists at every level. Through detailed lessons, the course aims to enhance left and right-hand strength, introduce creatively voiced chords, improve hand coordination, and teach percussive playing techniques. Additionally, it incorporates a backing track, providing an essential tool for practice and skill enhancement. Below, we explore the benefits of each course component and their impact on learners. These lessons are taught by Nik Harrison.

Course Overview

Enhancing Left and Right-Hand Strength and Stamina

The development of strength and stamina in both hands is pivotal for guitarists aiming for precision and longevity in their play. This course provides targeted exercises designed to build the endurance necessary for executing complex chords and solos with ease. Such foundational skills are crucial for performing extended pieces and intricate passages without experiencing fatigue, making it an essential course for both enthusiastic hobbyists and seasoned musicians.

Mastering Creatively Voiced Chords

Learning to play creatively voiced chords enriches a guitarist's sound palette, offering new avenues of musical expression. This course guides students through the construction and application of these chords, enhancing their ability to craft distinctive and impactful acoustic textures. Mastering creatively voiced chords elevates a musician's compositions and performances, infusing them with depth and uniqueness.

Improving Coordination

For seamless and proficient guitar playing, coordination between the hands is essential. Our course emphasizes exercises that refine the synchronization of the fretting and picking/strumming hands. This coordination is vital for accurately delivering complex rhythms and leads, ensuring each note and chord resonates clearly and expressively.

Learning Percussive Techniques

Percussive techniques infuse acoustic guitar music with rhythm and vitality, making it more compelling and dynamic. This course teaches various percussive skills, enabling students to weave them into their playing. These techniques contribute to a richer, more layered sound, enhancing the overall musical experience.

The Advantages of Practicing with a Backing Track

The inclusion of a backing track in this course offers significant benefits for timing, rhythm, and musicality. Practicing alongside a backing track mimics the experience of playing with other musicians, fostering an immersive learning environment. This approach encourages creative experimentation with the techniques covered in the course, leading to more engaging and effective practice sessions.

Guitar Techniques Covered

Here is a comprehensive list of guitar techniques featured in the "Creative Acoustic Guitar" course, each linked to additional resources on LickLibrary's website for further study and exploration:

This curated selection ensures learners not only grasp the techniques but also their practical application in music. Completing this course, students will possess a profound skill set, ready to enhance their guitar performances with these rich musical techniques.

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Technical Details

  • Code

    RDR0572

  • Artist

    Nik Harrison

  • Media

    Online Stream, Download, DVD

  • Media format

    PAL + NTSC

  • Genre

    Acoustic, Instrumental, Contemporary

  • Skill level

    Expert, Suitable For All

  • EIN No

    5060088826263

  • TAB Included

  • NB: If purchasing as 'DVD', please ensure that your DVD player fully supports the 'Media format' (PAL + NTSC) that this product is available in, as indicated above.

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