We're re-issuing one of Chris's most popular lessons with re-mastered video and updated loop points. From Chris:
One of the most overlooked tools in a flatpicker's toolbox is the use of dynamics. It can be very easy, especially as a flatpicker, to always play as loud as possible. This is understandable: in a stringband the guitar is much quieter than any of the other instruments. However, there is a lot of musical drama that's easily accessible to you by just considering the large, phrase-length dynamic contours that are possible. This week we I'm teaching the intro that I played on last week's video with special emphasis on the dynamics. Give it a try. The extra drama you can get from playing dynamically is relatively low-hanging fruit!
Chris
Topics and/or subjects covered in this lesson:
Bluegrass
Loop 0:00 Run-Through of Introduction to With Body and Soul
Loop 0:35 Playing With Dynamics
Loop 4:46 Breakdown of Introduction
Loop 17:37 Slow Practice Loop of Introduction
Loop 18:31 Ending Variations
Loop 20:32 Closing Thoughts and Outro
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