Technique

Hybrid picking—the technique of using a flatpick between your thumb and index finger while plucking higher strings with your middle,

Legato playing—derived from the Italian word for “tied together”—is a technique that produces smooth, fluid passages where notes blend seamlessly

Polyrhythms occur when two contrasting rhythmic patterns with different pulse divisions are played simultaneously. Rather than sounding chaotic, a well-executed

Rhythm is what turns a collection of notes into a compelling groove. While straight, on-the-beat strumming provides stability, syncopation is