Modernes Fingerpicking Band 2: Guitar Book & CD

Band 2 builds on the first volume with genuinely musical material that doesn't sacrifice technique for the sake of entertainment. The inclusion of both standard notation and tablature alongside the CD makes this accessible to students regardless of their reading fluency, while the 128-page scope gives you plenty of repertoire to develop nuance and control.

Structured yet musical. The material balances exercise-like clarity with pieces that feel rewarding to play, avoiding the sterile feel of pure technical drills while maintaining the discipline needed to build real skill.

Guitarists who have completed a first fingerpicking method and are ready to deepen their technique through systematic, engaging repertoire. This book works equally well for private students and self-directed learners who benefit from clear progressions and recorded models.

• Refer to the CD for each piece before working it out on your own. Hearing the intended tempo and phrasing prevents students from locking into slower, mechanical interpretations.
• Practice patterns with a metronome at a tempo where you can maintain relaxed finger movement. Speed comes from consistency, not rushing.
• Review hand position frequently. Fingerpicking demands independent finger control, and tension creeps in when students slide into casual playing habits.
• Use the tablature as a learning tool, but transition to reading standard notation for pieces you'll perform. The notation captures articulation and timing nuances the tab alone cannot show.

Assign this as the core text for intermediate fingerstyle guitarists in your studio or class. The CD provides accountability and pacing; students can verify their progress by matching tempo and tone quality with the recordings.

• Consistent alternating fingerpicking patterns (p-i-m-a sequences)
• Independent finger control and finger independence
• Reading standard notation alongside tablature
• Matching recorded tempo and phrasing
• Muting and clarity techniques specific to fingerstyle playing
• Building stamina for continuous fingerpicking passages