Taught by renowned guitaristÂ
Marco Tamayo
Cuban virtuoso guitarist Marco Tamayo shares his wealth of knowledge and experience of technique and musicality. In this course, he will walk you through left-hand control, muscle action, and finger strength to cover all the common issues and pitfalls. The final lesson demonstrates how to harness technical mastery for assured musical performance through the relationship between body and mind.
Introduction
Achieve virtuosity on the guitar with the guidance of world-renowned guitarist Marco Tamayo. In this course, you will learn that virtuosity is not just a physical skill, but a state of mind. By understanding the importance of clarity of thought and performing with relaxation, you will be able to unlock your full potential as a musician.
Left Hand Position
Here Tamayo demonstrates ideal left-hand positions while highlighting common pitfalls and misunderstandings. His insights into finger angles, pressure and relaxation, thumb placement, and much more will fine-tune the efficiency and accuracy of your playing.
Slurs
Develop those slurs and ornaments. With Tamayo’s guidance, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and trills can sound full, brisk, and controlled with any fingering combination.
Shifts
Land those shifts accurately every time. This lesson covers guide fingers and natural hand shapes for reliable position changes at any tempo.
Barre
This lesson covers one of the most common stumbling blocks among developing guitar players. Learn how to utilize the hand’s natural leverage to your advantage to play barres with ease.
Mind and Body
The final lesson in this course ties everything together. Developing technical mastery should be geared towards a musical goal, guided by the interplay between the mind and body. Tamayo takes a dive into these relationships and the processes to achieve the best musical outcome.
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