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Finger Picking

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  10,000 Reasons Intro | Guitar Tutorial
Feb 20, 2013
In this free lesson, you'll learn a finger picking intro for the Matt Redman song "10,000 Reasons." (a.k.a. bless the Lord Oh My Soul). This intro includes part of the melody-line of the song, so it is instanly recognizable.

  10,000 Reasons Cover
Dec 5, 2012
This is Stephen's acoustic cover of the Matt Redman song 10,000 reasons. "Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul; worship His holy name. Sing like never before, O my soul; I worship Your holy name."
  Deck the Halls Pt 2 | Guitar Tutorial
Nov 21, 2012
In this lesson you will learn the rest of the song "Deck the Halls." Build on what you learned in the last lesson to have another Christmas song under your belt!
  Deck The Halls Part 1 | Guitar Tutorial
Nov 14, 2012
In this lesson, you will learn a simple finger picking method that will allow you to play both the bass notes and the melody notes to the song "Deck the Halls." This song uses DADGAD tuning.
  The First Noel -- Part 3 | Guitar Tutorial
Nov 7, 2012
In this lesson, you'll learn the final section to the song "The First Noel." You'll see a great way to end the song and then hear the whole song put together. Give youself a Christmas present and learn this song you can play every year!
  The First Noel -- Part 2 | Guitar Tutorial
Oct 31, 2012
In this lesson, you'll learn the second part to "The First Noel." It includes a great use of the Em slide chords and a unique way to play part of the traditional carrol. Once you learn this lesson, you'll have most of the song covered!
  The First Noel -- Part 1 | Guitar Tutorial
Oct 24, 2012
In this lesson you will learn the first part of how to play the finger picking arrangement of "The First Noel." You have plenty of time to learn this in time for Christmas, so go for it!


  When Death Dies Solo | Guitar Tutorial
Oct 17, 2012
In this lesson, you will learn how to play the beginning part of the solo to the Gungor song "When Death Dies." You'll see how to play each part of the back and forth between the guitar and the cello.
  When Death Dies | Guitar Tutorial
Oct 10, 2012
In this free weekly lesson update, you'll learn the finger picking pattern to the Gungor song "When Death Dies." This is a very unusual pattern that is fairly difficult to play, yet a lot of fun!
  Em Slide Finger Picking Pattern | Guitar Tutorial
Aug 22, 2012
In this lesson you will learn a finger picking pattern that works well with the Em Slide chords you learned in a previous lesson. You, of course, can also apply this patter to other chord progressions for an interesting sound.

  Lord I Need You | Guitar Tutorial
Feb 29, 2012
In this weekly lesson, you will learn the finger picking pattern to the praise and worship song "Lord I Need You" by Chris Tomlin. This song is capo 4 using G chord family chords. 


  Beautiful Things 2 | Guitar Tutorial
Feb 1, 2012
In the last lesson you learn the verse and chorus of Beautiful Things. In this lesson, you will learn both the instramental turn-around and the bridge section of the Gungor song. This lesson also explains how to use octaves to create a unique sound. 

  Beautiful Things 1 | Guitar Tutorial
Jan 25, 2012
In this free weekly lesson, you will learn the verse and chorus of the Gongor song, "Beautiful Things." This is a great all-around song to learn drop D, unique chords, finger picking, and strumming.


  Silent Night Explained 2 | Guitar Tutorial
Jan 4, 2012
Learn the outro to "Silent Night" and also get a slowed-down recap of the entire song.
  Silent Night Explained 1 | Guitar Tutorial
Dec 7, 2011
In this lesson, you will learn how to play Stephen's version of "Silent Night." This finger picking song is a worthwhile challenge because it is such a timeless song!
  The First Noel | Free Example Video
Nov 29, 2011
Watch Stephen perform his rendition of the First Noel on guitar. Christmas is almost here!
  Silent Night | Free Example Video
Nov 23, 2011
Watch Stephen perform his rendition of Silent Night on guitar. Christmas is coming!



  "Fountains" Finger Picking (part 2) | Guitar Tutorial
Apr 6, 2011
Learn the lead guitar finger picking part to the Chris Tomlin song "Fountains" in this FREE weekly guitar lesson. This pattern will match one of the patterns used in part 1 and will complement the main rhythm guitar part.
  "Fountains" Finger Picking (part 1) | Guitar Tutorial
Mar 30, 2011
Learn the Chris Tomlin song "Fountains" in this FREE weekly guitar lesson that will show you different finger picking options.


  Finger Picking With a Pick | Guitar Tutorial
Sep 8, 2010
Did you know that you can finger pick as well as use a pick. A lot of guitarists like to have the option to do both. One section of a song might sound better with finger picking, and another section might sound better with strumming. This lesson will show you how to do just that!
 
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