LESSONS > FINGERSTYLE WORKOUT
in Fig. 5 and put all these things together.
There is a lot to absorb in this example, so
let’s look at a few areas to watch out for. Try
to play all the quarter-notes throughout the
example as staccato as possible. Remember,
the sound of stride piano has a real swinging, old-time feel. Keep everything relaxed
and locked in with the metronome.
In the 6th measure, we use some dimin-
ished 7th chords as a series of passing chords
in order to head back to the I chord in
measure 7. Since the shape of these chords
is identical, they are pretty easy to move up
and down the neck. In measure 11, we are
combining some augmented triads to create
a rolling lick that leads into the chromati-
cally descending chords in the turnaround.
Whether you are performing solo or as an
accompanist, playing stride guitar will set
you apart and turn some heads at the gig
once you get it down. I encourage you to
listen to all the players I mentioned above
and find a way to get more of their sounds
into the music you already know. Every
instrument has a rich history and tradition,
but they are all open to be folded into what
we do as guitar players. The more you know,
the better you sound!
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