Beginner guitar: how to play fingerstyle guitar

Beginner guitar: How to play fingerstyle acoustic guitar
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Compared with simple strumming, the beautiful and intricate sounds of fingerstyle guitar are a step up, technically speaking.

Still, you shouldn’t be intimidated by this way of playing. Follow a few simple tips and try out our practice exercises here and you’ll be able to tackle countless numbers of fingerpicked songs. 

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