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I desperately want to learn fingerstyle guitar.

This is a discussion on I desperately want to learn fingerstyle guitar. within the Guitar Lessons, Tutorials & Tips forums, part of the Guitar Gear, Tablature & Beginners Forum category; I can play acoustic very well(solo). My interest fell upon fingerstyle. Tell me how do you learn it professionally. I ...

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    I desperately want to learn fingerstyle guitar.

    I can play acoustic very well(solo). My interest fell upon fingerstyle. Tell me how do you learn it professionally. I am presently following vids in youtube. You could also recommend me a good video. And tell me how long did it take you to learn fingerstyle.(i practice for one and half hour on average evry day) how long will it take for me.

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    it took me just 2 days to get the basic hang of it to be honest. it's quite easy, search for tutorials on google and youtube then just keep practicing
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    go to trinity or calcutta school of music or a.r rehman school of music...you need to have a classical nylon string guitar...dont go to any private classes...specially for finger styles...and yes you gotta have nails...i dont live in kolkata but still on sundays i go to kolkata from jamshedpur my native place which takes 4hours by train...you gotta be dedicated to music...

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    you don't need nails on a steel string (which most people play)
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    well he didnt mention whether he wants to learn them on a steel or nylon string guitar...it would be easier for him to play finger style on a nylon string guitar as the distance between the strings are more as compared to steel strings...i wont recommend him to play on a steel string unless he has mastered his playing as joe pass ...even i saw those youtube videos...

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    It depends on the style you want to play. Fingerstyle could range from Mark Knopfler to Joe Pass to Paco de Lucia to Extreme. The more you practice, the more comfortable you'll be at it. How long is relative because some people learn faster than others. What sort of music do you want to play?

    You don't need nails on either but it's good to have them because they give you a better tone (even on a steel string). Like suvro said, the nylon string guitars are more comfortable to play fingerstyle classical on because of the wider spacing between strings but I wouldn't call it a must. I think you can go to anyone who knows how to play the style you want to learn. Just hope that the people teaching you are sound guitarists and good teachers.
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    hmm...i would say join calcutta school of music for classical,carlton kitto for jazz,and for all round development amyt dutta...mine teacher mr. Carlton

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    and yes for keyboard louis banks and drums nandan bagchi

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    Carlton Kito is a legend but I don't think he teaches anymore? I also remember a lot of students were pretty scared of him even at CSM when I used to go there (though I wasn't taught by him). Sadly, I've never heard him play but I've heard lots of great stories about him.
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    you will find some of his video on youtube check them out...sorry i cant give you provide you with the direct video link...coz m browsing thru my mobile...nah he still teaches guitar as well as bass...you completed your gradation or wat...from csm...guess the current teacher over there is shyamal dutta...even amyt dutta learnt from carlton sir...the way he blends the terrific jazz solos with advanced 4 notes are commendable...his chord theory is too strong...he himself learnt from duke ellington who discovered swing jazz...he used to get free lessons from barklee...isnt that amazing ...but his main genre is bebop...he is very strict with his playing ...never user hammer ons and pull offs...though sometimes i feel like doing them...i really want to learn classical music..may be from csm or trinity...do you have any idea ...how much they charge...also want to learn some rock and roll stuffs from amyt dutta...btw how much amyt dutta charges...

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    will any one help me out...how to start a new thread...

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    btw bjr ...are you a male or a female

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sumanovo razor View Post
    you will find some of his video on youtube check them out...sorry i cant give you provide you with the direct video link...coz m browsing thru my mobile...nah he still teaches guitar as well as bass...you completed your gradation or wat...from csm...guess the current teacher over there is shyamal dutta...even amyt dutta learnt from carlton sir...the way he blends the terrific jazz solos with advanced 4 notes are commendable...his chord theory is too strong...he himself learnt from duke ellington who discovered swing jazz...he used to get free lessons from barklee...isnt that amazing ...but his main genre is bebop...he is very strict with his playing ...never user hammer ons and pull offs...though sometimes i feel like doing them...i really want to learn classical music..may be from csm or trinity...do you have any idea ...how much they charge...also want to learn some rock and roll stuffs from amyt dutta...btw how much amyt dutta charges...
    His name is Shyamal De and yes, I assume he's still there. I started lessons there but lacked the discipline to continue. I think Amyt Dutta went to him initially but stopped quite early. CSM is rather overpriced. They charged 600 for 45 minutes a week, the last I remember. I'm not sure Amyt Dutta is the right person to go to to learn Rock and Roll. He used to charge 400 rs a month the last time I went to him but that was about 4 years ago. I hear that he now charges per class.
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    ow...lacked the discipline as in...

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    Did not practice.
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    and surely I’ll buy mine !
    And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
    for auld lang syne.

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