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Topic: Finger picking

I'm trying to learn how to "finger pick".  Does anyone know of some good sites (not DVDs) that demonstrate how to learn finger picking?

Thanks!

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Re: Finger picking

Not specifically, but the best finger-picker I've ever seen at work is Doc Watson.  Search on him.  I've got a book at home.  When I get there, I'll see who wrote it and post his name so you can search on it too.  Just because someone's a good finger-picker doesn't mean he/she knows squat about TEACHING finger picking.  I found the book to be useful.  Of course, everyone learns in their own way, so you may not like the guy's style at all. 

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Re: Finger picking

Hi lespaulguy

I know you do not want videos but have a look at this one

http://www.musicmoose.org/index.php?opt … ;Itemid=32

hopefully that will take you to a page where you can click on  "NEXT" and it will start, you get a good close up all the time as well as explaining.


Ken

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  • From: Texas
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Re: Finger picking

Thanks guys I'll check them out ... I like the video sites that show it "close up" so you can really see how they're playing

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