Arranging pop songs for percussive guitar
In this video
Chris demonstrates a very cool pop-song/percussive fingerstyle arrangement of Billie Jean and Seven Nation Army, that shows off just how simple yet effective these techniques can be for a solo player!
Key learning points
Approach fitting in a ‘kick drum’ and ’snare’ string slap into a simple 4/4 song
Look at inspiration for songs, musical keys and types of riffs appropriate for this percussive style
Understand the motivations and the importance of creativity behind this style
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