How to get started with songwriting
In this video
Chris explains why songwriting in a percussive fingerstyle genre is inspiring, compared to only studying existing pieces. As in all forms of music, musicians look to emulate techniques and to improvise these in their own way to forge a path for original composition.
Key learning points
How and why musicians take inspiration to create their own music
What a percussive fingerstyle player feels inspired by
Introduction to Percussive Acoustic Guitar
Do you need a special guitar for percussive playing?
Absolute Beginners Percussive Lesson
Percussive Belly Beats
Decorative Percussive Fills
Drifting - Song Example 1
DADGAD tuning and techniques
Ariel Boundaries - Song example 2
Edinburgh - Song example 3
Stolen Lines - Song example 4
How to get started with songwriting
Arranging pop songs for percussive guitar
Answering FAQ's from students about Fingerstyle