The last part of Artyom’s technique program consists of rasgueados. Rasgueados are very common in Spanish repertoire, but most guitarists don’t know the necessary flamenco technique to play them correctly. In typical classical guitar playing, the fingers move downward. However, rasgueados require the upward movement of the fingers, and this can be quite challenging at first. This technique begins with a total relaxation of the wrist.

Artyom recommends the exercises in this video to help bring both hands into focus while working together. He uses his AMI fingers in the right hand while moving gradually up the neck in his left hand. Don’t let Artyom’s high technical proficiency stop you from giving it a go! With time and effort, you will improve.

A trill is a rapid alternation between two notes which are often right next to each other on the fretboard. In Artyom’s opinion, trills are also the best workout for the left hand. In these exercises, we’ll start by practicing trills with just one finger at a time and gradually add more complexity as time goes on.