In FE Vol 1, I'm up to Examples 16-17 incorporating 1/8 notes. More challenging than the preceding examples for sure but sounds more interesting musically. I was playing example 16 at around 100 bpm, wondering if I can get it up to 110-120 bpm. Worked out the mechanics of Ex. 17 last night and had it going at 70-80 bpm. It will sound nice when I have it smooth at 100-110 bpm.
This is great material. It supplements the Bluegrass and Roots Music Rhythm course I am taking on Peghead Nation. The two in combination seem to be a good work plan to gain a solid foundation in flatpicking skills.
The funny thing about flatpicking to me is that I am not really a bluegrass fan at all but I have enjoyed playing the country/bluegrass song examples in the Peghead Nation course work. I'm applying what I am learning to music l like to play. That's pretty cool too.
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Doerr Trinity 12 Fret 00 (Lutz/Maple)
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