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How to Do the Rock Tapping Technique on the Guitar: Video Series

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Learn how to use a hammer, add variation to taps and play arpeggios on the guitar with your left hand with expert tips and advice on guitar lessons and music lessons in this free video series.

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  1. Playing lead guitar requires skill and precision. Learn how to master this instrument by using the tapping technique in this free video series.

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  2. A good technique to incorporate when you're playing your guitar by tapping is a hammer. Learn strategies for how to easily and effectively play the guitar in this free video series.

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  3. A good technique to incorporate when you're playing your guitar by tapping is a pull off. Learn strategies for how to easily and effectively play the guitar in this free video series.

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  4. Learn how to add variations to tapping with expert tips and advice on music lessons in this free video clip on left handed guitars.

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  5. Learn how to add variations to tapping with expert tips and advice on music lessons in this free video clip on left handed guitars.

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  6. A good technique to incorporate when you're playing your guitar by tapping is to tap with a pick. Learn strategies for how to easily and effectively play the guitar in this free video series.

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  7. A good technique to incorporate when you're playing your guitar by tapping is to add bends. Learn strategies for how to easily and effectively play the guitar in this free video series.

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  8. Tap harmonics can add depth and vary the melody when you're playing the guitar. Learn strategies for how to easily and effectively play the guitar in this free video series.

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  9. Tap arpeggios can vary the sound on your guitar. Learn strategies for how to easily and effectively play the guitar in this free video series.

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  10. Though normal tap arpeggios are already a good way to vary your guitar's sound, you can also utilize variations within those arpeggios to achieve an even more unique tone. Learn strategies for how to easily and effectively play the guitar in this free video series.

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The guitar has been around for nearly 5,000 years, developed from even more ancient instruments akin to the sitar, it has been inspiring audiences since its first chord was strummed. It is the primary instrument involved with many genres of music including country, blues, flamenco, rock, and pop, and has been celebrated as one of the most expressive instruments in the world. Whether blending acoustic harmonies on a classical guitar or shredding solos on an electric guitar, the importance of the guitar to 20th century music cannot be ignored.

In this free video series, our expert Stephen Haediges will show you how to play the guitar from a left handed persons perspective. He will teach you how to play the guitar using a tapping technique made famous by Eddie Van Halen. Stephen will show you how to play the lead using the tapping technique, add hammer ons, pull offs, and several other variations. He will also show you how to add bends, harmonics, arpeggios, and he'll even show you how to do it with a pick!

 
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Stephen Haendiges Stephen Haendiges is a seasoned musician, guitarist, teacher, composer and performer with over 15 years of experience. Stephen has recorded and performed in top clubs all around the north and southeast regions of the United States. Stephen has performed original and acoustic duo acts with a variety of bands all around the Tampa Bay area. Stephen has recorded numerous CD's with music styles ranging from classic rock to new metal.dkdk

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