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- Arpeggio BalladLEVEL 4This theme presents an intro of arpeggios and after that licks with a distorted tone.
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- Arpeggio EtudeLEVEL 6My go-to techniques for creative arpeggio phrasing
- Chopin Arpeggio WorkoutLEVEL 6Arpeggio exercises with cool melody.
- Diminished Arpeggio MadnessLEVEL 8Different possible ways of playing diminished arpeggios in the style of Michael Romeo and Jeff Loomis.
- Smooth Arpeggio LinesLEVEL 6The most important six arpeggio shapes in two octave patterns combined with cool licks. Easy to memorize and fun to play. Smooth sounding!
- Add9 Arpeggio BalladLEVEL 4Typical pop ballad with minor Add9 chords. We will play chords, bass and melody simultaneously, using hybrid picking and octaves
- 2 String Arpeggio WorkoutLEVEL 3Arpeggio workout over three octaves, to help you visualize the fretboard.
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Brooklyn 115th May 2020are you saying to keep thumb planted on string
Bogdan Radovic21st January 2015I can't find carcassi's étude no. 3 opus 60
Hi Noel, please let me know if this is the lesson you are looking for: CLICK HERE- Noel21st January 2015
I can't find carcassi's étude no. 3 opus 60
Daniel Realpe18th May 2010excellent playing and nice lesson!
Carlos Carrillo4th May 2008hey Kosei!!!
nice lesson!!!
Kosei Kubota5th January 2008What is the best way to practice this with a metronome? Triplets? Eight-Notes? Sixteenths?
Yes, I always use a metronome with this kind of practice.
Please refer to each video for metronome count (Triplets, 1/8 notes, etc..)
A tip to know is that a metronome is very helpful to keep you at a slow tempo.
Slow practice is important for technique, but people tend to play at a "comfortable" tempo.
Slow practice should be slower than your comfortable tempo, and that's when a metronome become useful.
shellshock19114th January 2008What is the best way to practice this with a metronome? Triplets? Eight-Notes? Sixteenths?
- Kosei Kubota3rd January 2008Been looking for a straightforward right-hand lesson, now I found it, love it.
Hi, Shellshock!
It's simple, yet effective. Hope you get the most out of it!!
KK - shellshock19112nd January 2008
Been looking for a straightforward right-hand lesson, now I found it, love it.
- Kosei Kubota22nd December 2007Kosei,
Your playing and your lessons are absolutely fantastic. Thank you very much for sharing your skills here.
I've always been daunted by classical music because of how intricate and difficult it is to play. Your lessons are very encouraging and have inspired me to give it a try.
Thanks,
Joel
Hi, Joel!
Thank you for your comments. It is most rewarding for me to know someone is picking up a classical guitar watching my lessons! Keep in touch!
KK 
Plaidman22nd December 2007Kosei,
Your playing and your lessons are absolutely fantastic. Thank you very much for sharing your skills here.
I've always been daunted by classical music because of how intricate and difficult it is to play. Your lessons are very encouraging and have inspired me to give it a try.
Thanks,
Joel- Kosei Kubota14th December 2007Hi Kosei, I need to practice these. Please can explain a little more about the technique of planting.
Jason
Hi, Jason.
Sorry for the late reply.
Planting is preparing the finger tips on the strings in advance.
Let's say you are playing p-i-m-a arpeggio on D, G, B, E strings.
As you play p on D string, plant i on G string, m on B string, a on E string at the same time.
When you play i on G string next, make sure to leave m and a on each string (do not lift up).
Then, play m on B string, but leave a on E string.
At last, play a on E string and as you do it, plant p on D string.
In this way, your finger (or thumb) is always touching the string, and it gives you the maximum stability and power.
It is difficult to tell it in words, but you can see me on the 5th clip of this lesson.
Good luck!
Kosei 
Guernseyman7th December 2007Hi Kosei, I need to practice these. Please can explain a little more about the technique of planting.
Jason- Kosei Kubota22nd October 2007QUOTE ([email protected] @ Oct 19 2007, 07:26 PM)nice i like it
and good video angles
Thanks. I've been trying different angles for my left hand and right hand. I found it beneficial for my own practicing, too.
KK 
Ben N19th October 2007nice i like it
and good video angles- Ben N19th October 2007
nice i like it
and good video angles - Kosei Kubota17th October 2007
Thank you, all.
I hesitated to post this lesson because some may think it is boring, but I am glad many of you like it.
My philosophy is that any exercises or studies could be fun when they deliver result.
KK 
Understudy17th October 2007Great stuff, I love it. Now all I need is for the wife to buy me a classical guitar. I'll have to continue using the acoustic for now. Kosei more lessons like this please !!!
Vinod Saranga16th October 2007Great Kosei,
It will be very helpful to those who are intersted in fingerpicking and those who wish to aquire a good classical guitar right hand technique.
krudtaa16th October 2007great righthand lesson. thanks
PlayAllDay16th October 2007Very good lesson Kosei and some lovely playing - excellent
Muris Varajic16th October 2007Great lesson and close look Kosei,thanks!
Kristofer Dahl16th October 2007If acoustic gmcers only got to one single right hand lesson, it should be this one!
Also - thanks for the cool close-ups Kosei!
- Lesson
- My notes
Hi, GMC! Some of you requested me for right hand lessons, so I picked up the famous Carcassi arpeggio studies.
Matteo Carcassi was 19th century guitarist from Italy, and he enjoyed international success in France and Germany. His classical guitar method became so popular, and it’s still in use.
When I started the classical guitar, I used to practice these everyday. Original studies include 22 arpeggio patterns. I have chosen 12 among them.
In the following lessons, I am showing 2 patterns each at a half tempo. Study them until you memorize. The left hand is simple C and G7 chord. If you get tired of it, you can change them to whatever chord you like. I often do my arpeggio exercises with open strings. It doesn’t sound pleasant, but I can focus on the right hand without tiring my left hand.
In each arpeggio pattern, I am showing "PLANTING" pattern.
Planting is an essential technique for secure and smooth right hand movement.
At first, those planting patterns may drive you crazy, but once you master them, you will be amazed how much you can control your finger and move them fast!
In general, your right hand must be steady, and only your thumb and fingers should be moving from the knuckle joints.
Work hard!
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