Quick strumming on the guitar. Picking the guitar

Arpeggio or also Arpeggiature comes from the Italian word arpa - harp and literally means “as on a harp”. This term refers to the method of playing chords on the guitar and some other instruments, when the notes of the chord follow one after another. Typically, arpeggios are indicated by an arc or wavy line before the chord. Chords played using arpeggios are also called “broken” or broken.

In the most general terms strumming guitar looks like this:

Left hand – presses the strings on the fretboard, forming a chord

Right hand – plucks the strings, performing arpeggios

Right hand fingering

When playing arpeggios, you must follow these rules::

Thumb - R– strikes only the bass strings
Forefinger - i– interacts only with the 3rd string
Middle finger - m– strikes only the 2nd string
Unnamed – a– works only on the 1st string.

Basic types of fingerpicking on a guitar

The easiest way to pluck the strings on a guitar is considered to be direct arpeggio. The scheme for its execution can be depicted as follows: 6 – 3 – 2 – 1. That is, first you should hit the 6th string with the finger of your right hand, then the third, then the 2nd, and finally the 1st.

Now we will analyze each action in detail.

So, first of all, the right hand is set to its original position. The left hand is free, the strings are “open”. A direct arpeggio begins with the thumb of the right palm hitting the bass string, for example, the sixth. The remaining fingers at this moment stand on their strings without moving. Then they take turns entering. The index finger strikes the third string. Middle finger - second. Well, the last finger to be used is the ring finger, which produces sound from the first string. This ends the full cycle of this type of arpeggio. The position of the right hand remains unchanged. After the end of the first cycle, it can be repeated several times in a row.

Other types of arpeggios are also performed using the same scheme.

Scheme reverse arpeggio looks like this: 6 – 1 – 2 – 3. Its performance technique is the same as that of its direct analogue, only after the 6th string the first is played, after it the second and the 3rd string ends the cycle.

Wave-like arpeggio. Scheme: 6 – 3 – 2 – 1 – 2 – 3.

Broken arpeggio. Scheme: 6 – 3 – 2 – 3 – 1 – 3 – 2 – 3.

What beautiful and at the same time simple guitar pickings exist?

The following are recommended as relatively simple and at the same time quite pleasant-sounding pieces that use these techniques:

M. Giuliani “Allegro” is a piece that every beginning guitarist simply must learn by heart. Played in first position. Practices broken and reverse arpeggio techniques, with much more attention paid to the first. Here you can download the notes “Allegro” in the form of an image, and from this link the tablature of the work in Guitar Pro 6 format.

M. Giuliani “Stream” - is entirely built on the technique of wave-like arpeggio. It is somewhat more complicated due to the fact that it is played in different positions and requires the use of a barre once. Here you can download sheet music and tabs of M. Giuliani’s wonderful work “A Stream”.
V. Gomez “Romance” - is entirely based on the direct arpeggio technique. Consists of two parts, performed in different positions. In the first part, barres are used about 2 times. In the second part, barre is used quite often. In general, the second part is an order of magnitude more complex than the first and the works proposed above. Here you can download tablatures of Romance Gomez in .gpx format.

Getting acquainted with these works will help you master all types of guitar picking. In addition, the above pieces are included in the “golden classics” of the guitarist, and should be learned by every beginner.

The most popular stringed musical instrument is the guitar. Almost everyone can learn to play it, regardless of gender and age. The main thing in this matter is desire and perseverance.

You can play the guitar by strumming, fingerpicking, tablature, or sheet music. The last two methods of sound extraction are the most complex and are suitable for more experienced musicians. For beginners, it is important to learn how to play in combat and use busts. While the technique of fighting can be mastered in the first few lessons, many people fail to master the technique for a long time.

What is busting

Picking is the production of sounds in which the fingers of the right hand touch the strings in a certain order. Picking produces more melodic and deeper melodies. There are a huge number of fingerpicks on the guitar, about 60 basic ones can be counted, in practice about 20 are useful, but for beginners the ability to play 3-5 types of fingerpicking will be top class.

Let us remind you that the numbering of the strings on a guitar comes from the bottom. Thus, the thinnest and lowest string is the first, and the thickest is the sixth.

Basic rules: how to play guitar by fingerpicking

Pickings are indicated by numbers, where each number implies the number of the string that needs to be pulled. For example, the search 5-3-2-1-2-3 is one of the simplest. Let's figure out how to play it... Put any simple chord that you like best, you can use Am or Em. Now with the thumb of your right hand you pluck the fifth string, then with your index finger - the third, with your middle finger - the second and with your ring finger - the first. It’s better to repeat the picking on one chord several times to “get your hand going”; you can even play without holding the strings with your left hand. If everything works out, then try alternating the bass, that is, pluck the 6th string once, and then the 5th. When it works well with alternation, then you can try changing the chords. Over time, your hand will get used to it, and you will be able to play any melodies with ease.

Another simple and beautiful picking is bass (5th or 6th string) - 3-2 and 1 (together) - 3. Here you need to pay attention to the fact that the second and first strings need to be pulled together, the so-called pluck. If the first fingerpicking is more suitable for slow songs, then this type of fingerpicking can also be used in more dynamic melodies.

The following picking sounds very beautiful: bass – 3-2-3-1-3-2-3 This picking will not work the first time, you need to practice it longer. But he's worth learning how to play.

In fact, in order to play any bust you need to remember a few simple rules:

Finger placement (the thumb always plucks the bass string, the index finger the third, the middle finger the second and the ring finger the first).
The chords will need to be pressed harder than when playing by strumming, since when plucked, all the strings will sound, and any string that is not pressed will ring unpleasantly.
You can play the guitar using your fingers, nails, or a pick. If you play with your fingers, the sound is deeper and more velvety; when played with a fingernail or a pick, the sound is ringing and loud. It's better to practice playing in all ways.

The guitar is a very accessible instrument; anyone can learn to play it, regardless of talent. The main thing is desire and perseverance in achieving mastery.

You can play the guitar in different ways - strumming, tablature or notes, as well as fingerpicking. Playing with notes and tablature is the most difficult and is suitable only for experienced musicians who have already mastered the instrument. It will be easier for beginners to master combat and busting. And if combat is easy to learn, then busting is a little more difficult.

What is Bust?

Picking is when a musician touches the strings in a certain order to create deep and melodic music. There are a huge number of searches in the world, the main ones are about 60, about 20 are constantly used, and three or five are enough for beginners for the first time.

We remind you that strings are always numbered from the bottom. The bottom (the thinnest) is the first string, and the top is the sixth.

Let's learn to play by bust. Basic Rules

The search 5-3-2-1-2-3 is considered the simplest. As you can see, each number means a string that needs to be pulled. Let's figure out how to do this easier. Play any simple chord, maybe Am or Em. Now pluck the fifth string with your thumb, the third string with your index finger, the second string with your middle finger, and the first string with your ring finger. It takes a little practice to get the hang of it. When you can act without hesitation, try alternating the bass, that is, pluck the sixth string once, and then the fifth. Once you master alternation, you can safely change chords.

There is one more overkill: bass and a combination of 3-2 and 1 strings. Here it will be a little difficult to control the first and second strings, which will need to be plucked. This selection is suitable for dynamic songs, while the first one is suitable for slow ones.

There is another beautiful bust. This is a bass with 3-2-3-1-3-2-3. It's not easy to learn to play, but the results are worth it.

In order to play bust you need to remember a few rules:

Finger placement. You should always position your hand correctly to make the game easier.
The chords need to be pressed harder. Any understrength string will ring unpleasantly.
It is better to play the guitar with the help of a mediator, although when playing with your fingers the sound comes out deeper, more velvety, and when using a mediator it is more sonorous.

Video lessons

We continue learning to play the guitar. We have already talked to you about many chords, and now it’s time to talk about guitar playing techniques. One of these methods is strumming the guitar.
In music theory, picking is called an arpeggio. The word bust itself comes from the principle that underlies this technique of the game. This is alternately plucking the guitar strings with the fingers of the right hand (for left-handed people). So today we have a fingerpicking guitar lesson.

To understand how to play the guitar, let’s first understand the designation of the fingers of the right hand to make it easier to explain the technique. These designations are: p (pulgar) - thumb, i (index) - index finger, m (medio) - middle, a (anular) - ring finger, e (extremo) - little finger. Usually the little finger is not involved in picking.

When you have thoroughly mastered the basic types of picking on the guitar, then perhaps it will be convenient for you to use your little finger. Also, when playing the guitar, fingerpicking, and in general when playing the guitar, is very important.

Setting up the right hand for guitar picking

So, now we will look at some basic guitar picking for beginners.

Guitar fingerpicking scheme No. 1

How to play guitar by fingerpicking? The first option can be considered one of the simplest pickings on the guitar. To begin, press, for example, the Am chord (A Minor). The pattern for playing with the right hand (according to the image) will be as follows: 5 (p) -3 (i) -2 (m) -1 (a) -2 (m) -3 (i). Let me explain this diagram in more detail. With our thumb we pluck the bass string. These can be the 6th, 5th or 4th strings depending on the chord you plucked. In this case, it is the fifth string (the root of the chord is the note A). Next, we pluck the third string with our index finger, then pluck the second string with our middle finger, the first string with our ring finger, the second string with our middle finger, and the first string with our index finger. And this pattern is repeated the required number of times. At first, this exercise should be done slowly, achieving automaticity. Then gradually speed up the pace. After a while, you will not think about which finger to pull, which string. Playing the guitar by fingerpicking will be brought to automaticity.

Guitar fingerpicking scheme No. 2

Let's consider the following scheme on the same chord Am (A Minor). The pattern for playing with the right hand is now: 5 (p) -3 (i) -2 (m) -3 (i) -1 (a) -3 (i) -2 (m) -3 (i). Let me just remind you once again that the numbers are the string number, and the letters are the designation of the fingers. As in the previous example, we start with the fifth string. We pull it with our thumb. Then, using the index and middle fingers, we alternately pluck the third, second, and again third strings. Use your ring finger to pluck the first string. And once again we repeat the selection of the third, second and third strings again.

Guitar fingerpicking scheme No. 3

And another guitar picking scheme based on the chord Am (A Minor): 5 (p) -3 (i) -21 (ma) -3 (i). Its peculiarity is that the second and first strings need to be pulled simultaneously at the right moment. The playing pattern is as follows: we pluck the fifth string with our thumb, then with our index finger we pluck the third string, then we simultaneously pluck the first and second strings with our middle and ring fingers, and finally we pluck the third string with our index finger again.

There can be a large number of types of searches. When you master these three, you will be able to come up with some of your own combinations. Once again I would like to draw your attention to the fact that at first you need to play the exercises slowly and gradually increase the tempo, making sure that you are playing well at the slow tempo.

In this lesson, I think it would be appropriate to tell you about Picking the guitar. What is fingerpicking, what types of fingerpicking are there and how to use them for beginning guitarists.

Bust- this is string hooking, a type of guitar playing when you hook the strings with the fingers of your right hand: either in order or not.

Now let's try to figure it out a little.
Let's take you to the simplest type of fingerpicking on a guitar:

4321

These numbers are the numbers of the strings that you should pluck with your right hand fingers. Basically, all fingerpicking starts with the thumb, and then the three-finger variety begins. Here's how we get it:

First string. Third finger.

Video:

Video 1

Let me explain again. As we remember, we studied finger numbering in the first lesson.

On a chord we already know Am, and you can also use open strings (when the left hand does not pinch anything), you play like this:
with the thumb of your right hand you pluck the 4th string, do it as if from top to bottom, pluck the 3rd string with your first finger, but as if from bottom to top with the pad of your finger, the 2nd string with the second finger, similar to the first, 1st string - third finger. After that, you repeat everything again, without making any pauses, you must maintain the rhythm.
Thus, we have a bust.

I hope there is nothing complicated here.

Types of fingerpicking on the guitar

But this is not the only type of guitar picking in the world. There are quite a few types of search. Another of the most common searches, which I would like to tell you about, has the following scheme:

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Decoding

Bass string (6th, 5th or 4th). Thumb;
Third string. First finger;
Second string. Second finger;
Third string. First finger;
First string. Third finger;
Third string. First finger;
Second string. Second finger;
Third string. First finger.

How it is played is shown in the video (View 2)

Video:

Video 2

In this case, the 4th string acts as a bass string. But you must remember that the bass string can be: 4th, 5th or 6th strings.

In addition, there are the following types of fingerpicking on the guitar:

4312
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4 (12) (12)

Note: The last type of search 4 (12) (12) means that first you pluck the 4th string, and then the 1st and 2nd together, and again the 1st and 2nd together. Together means the first string with the ring finger and the second with the index finger, together, at once. Remember this, because you will encounter such a thing again.