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Fingerstyle Guitar Milestones
$19.99
Tommy Emmanuel’s Fingerstyle Guitar Milestones gives unparalleled insight into the technical approach of a modern-day master guitarist.
Through a series of carefully conceived exercises and etudes, you will build perfect fingerstyle technique from the ground up.
- Learn how to train the thumb to lock-in perfect basslines
- Develop great timekeeping to always play in the pocket
- Master true thumb / finger independence
- Discover Tommy’s method of creating syncopated rhythms that really groove
- Add stand-out embellishments to enhance your performance
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Description
Master Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar Technique – Tommy Emmanuel Style!
Tommy Emmanuel is one of the world’s most accomplished fingerstyle guitarists. With jaw-dropping technique and mesmerizing stage presence, he has set the standard for acoustic guitar performance.
In his new book Fingerstyle Guitar Milestones, he breaks down his acoustic guitar technique and teaches it to you, pick by pick! Itis perfect for the early intermediate player who wants to develop thumb and finger independence for ultimate fingerstyle guitar technique.
What You’ll Learn
Fingerstyle Guitar Milestones is divided into four clear milestones that highlight the essential components of his style. Each one teaches you great acoustic guitar technique and real music you can play immediately.
Milestone 1: Guitars, Gear and Mindset
Discover how Tommy thinks about everything from selecting guitars and thumbs picks, to how he approaches learning and memorizing songs. You’ll quickly understand what you should look for in your own gear and how to map your learning timeline.
Milestone 2: Mastering the “Boom Chick”
Gain masterful command of your thumb picking and learn all the steps to create Tommy’s signature percussive basslines. You’ll start with open position etudes then build up to barre chords and moveable patterns that help you access the whole fretboard.
Milestone 3: Adding the Fingers
Learn how to use the picking fingers to add melody and inner voices to your thumb work. You’ll build a repertoire of useful arpeggio patterns and syncopated rhythms to add new textures to your solo and accompaniment playing.
Milestone 4: Learning Songs
Now it’s time to combine all your new skills and learn to play three beautiful acoustic fingerstyle pieces. Each piece is broken down with slow and fast playthroughs as well as additional exercises to help you master them.
The Complete Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar Course from a Modern Master
Tommy Emmanuel’s Fingerstyle Guitar Milestones gives unparalleled insight into the technical approach of a modern-day master guitarist.
Through a series of carefully conceived exercises and etudes, you will build perfect fingerstyle technique from the ground up.
- Learn how to train the thumb to lock-in perfect basslines
- Develop great timekeeping to always play in the pocket
- Master true thumb / finger independence
- Discover Tommy’s method of creating syncopated rhythms that really groove
- Add stand-out embellishments to enhance your performance
Learn Three Fantastic Performance Pieces
Each exercise and etude combines to help you master three of Tommy’s favorite tunes that help you to become an accomplished fingerstyle guitarist. Tommy even walks you through each piece and describes how to play any tricky parts!
Hear It!
Tommy Emmanuel’s Fingerstyle Guitar Milestones comes with over 100 studio quality audio that’s FREE to download that let you really learn fingerstyle guitar perfectly. There are even slowed down versions of the full songs.
Tommy Emmanuel is one of the greatest acoustic guitarists on the planet – If you’re ready to learn fingerstyle guitar, you owe it to yourself to learn from a master.
Buy it now!
Reasons to Buy From Us
Over 1,000,000 happy customers.
No joke – and not a word of a lie, we’ve sold over a million music tuition methods on Amazon.
Over 10,000 5* Reviews
Our books are consistently the best-selling music titles on Amazon and have received tens of thousands of positive reviews.
Get every example in your book as an audio file – for free!
Reading from your screen is one thing, but learning music is all about hearing it in action. Every book contains a link to download every example and backing track right to your computer
Instant Delivery
Every book is delivered via download and email as soon as you hit buy now.
Learn from legendary musicians
We publish books by the greatest and most influential musicians in the world.
“Whenever I teach students, I ask them about what books they have and they always like the books from Fundamental Changes. You guys have a great reputation! And, of course, I thank you for the opportunity to publish my own book – you did it so well!”
Mike Stern
“I’ve published eight books with Fundamental Changes and each one beautifully teaches a different element of my musical voice on guitar”
Dr Martin Taylor MBE
“The artists you work with, and the quality of your work speaks for itself.”
Tommy Emmanuel
“Wow! You guys work hard and the material you produce is great!”
John Patitucci
“I wish these books had been available when I was learning to play. I can’t recommend them highly enough!”
Ulf Wakenius
“I can’t believe all the great books you’ve published!”
Jennifer Batten
“These books are great! You guys really know your s**t!”
