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Posted by: EvsT70 Apr 25 2014, 11:08 AM

Hi GMCers,

For years I've dabbled with 'percussive acoustic guitar' or some call it 'extreme folk' etc. however I've never progressed to far at all.

Is there a series on GMC for this genre? I've looked at Ramiro's AMAZING lessons. But it's too advanced for me.

I'm looking for something to challenge me (I'd get bored and lose interest with a beginner lesson) but I'd not be able to deal with an advanced lesson.

Thanks.

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Apr 25 2014, 11:55 PM

Check out these two lessons which feature percussive playing on acoustic and electric yet are not too advanced :

- http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Acoustic-Slap-Rhythm/
- http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Slap-Guitar/

For getting started with the genre, I would suggest picking up the rhythm percussive part from this lesson just to get used to playing "drums" on the acoustic and keeping the beat going : http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Acoustic-Alternative-Rock/

Last but not least, I would recommend checking out some of my slap bass lessons.
The techniques from bass translate very well to the guitar and can be very useful in percussive guitar style of playing.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 26 2014, 08:50 AM

Hey mate Bogdan has good recommendations here - I would also add these two - they are a little bit more challenging, but I think they hit the spot in respect to what you want - let me know what you think:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/funk_rhythms_and__slap/

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Slap-Pop-Dreamy-Acoustic-Workshop/

Posted by: EvsT70 Apr 26 2014, 11:57 AM

That's fantastic.

Massively appreciate the links, advice and tips.

Thanks!!!

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 26 2014, 12:49 PM

All the best to you bro! I'd be the proudest to see a take on my acoustic lesson

Posted by: Marius Pop May 2 2014, 08:33 PM

i also recommend you a cover from john mayer called neon in percussive playing,this version can also be played on acoustic guitar.hope you'll enjoy it
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/John_Mayer-Neon/

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu May 3 2014, 10:49 AM

Excellent addition from Marius - he did a great job with this lesson and I'm sure you can benefit a lot from learning it and especially transposing it onto the acoustic guitar.

Posted by: SeeJay May 5 2014, 07:42 PM

What are some 'extreme folk' (hate that term already ) artists to check out?

I'm intrigued.

Seems like you're describing the kinds of guys who stand on the street corners playing the same slapadoo songs on homemade 10 string instruments for tips. (My mom is usually impressed)

QUOTE (EvsT70 @ Apr 25 2014, 10:08 AM)

Hi GMCers,

For years I've dabbled with 'percussive acoustic guitar' or some call it 'extreme folk' etc. however I've never progressed to far at all.

Is there a series on GMC for this genre? I've looked at Ramiro's AMAZING lessons. But it's too advanced for me.

I'm looking for something to challenge me (I'd get bored and lose interest with a beginner lesson) but I'd not be able to deal with an advanced lesson.

Thanks.

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu May 5 2014, 08:30 PM

My favorites at the moment:

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