First Lessons Flatpicking Guitar

This new book is perfect for beginners, players with a little experience, and guitarists who want a good grounding in the flatpicking style. Using popular American fiddle tunes, Joe introduces the important basics of good flatpicking, including pick direction, fingering, and hand position. The accompanying online audio and video provide a clear performance of each exercise and tune. An introduction to playing up the neck in closed positions is included, as well as several of Joe's advanced arrangements of jam session favorites. Includes: Wildwood Flower, Soldier's Joy, Red Haired Boy, Whiskey Before Breakfast, Old Joe Clark, Salt Creek, and more.


• Perfect for beginners, players with a little experience, and guitarists wanting a good grounding in flatpicking style.
• Uses popular American fiddle tunes.
• Introduces basics of good flatpicking, pick direction, fingering, and hand position.
• Companion online audio and video of all exercises and tunes.