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Path to Finger Freedom

a full-fledged fingerstylist? In part four, we addressed essential elementary plucking patterns, starting with a “clean” thumb to provide a solid anchor in the low end. Taking the next step to incorporate a melody on top requires an “educated” thumb. It’s a serious discipline, akin to learning stride piano, where one hand plays bass and the other plays melody, except that on guitar both hands participate to create a uniquely

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