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Lesson 80 | The Slur-Integrated Arpeggio

Master the synchronization between a fixed right-hand pattern and left-hand slurs, focusing on structural stability within chordal shapes.

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The "Ghost Pluck" Synchronization

This lesson utilizes a fixed fingerpicking pattern. The unique challenge here is the "skipped" stroke where the right hand remains silent while the left hand executes a descending slur. To achieve a sophisticated and even flow, ensure your internal rhythm remains steady during this "ghost pluck." The slur must carry the melodic weight and rhythmic timing of a plucked note to maintain the piece's momentum.

The Chordal Anchor Strategy

Unlike previous lessons where slurs were isolated, these articulations now occur around a fixed chord position. Treat the slurring finger as a temporary "add-on." By keeping the core chord fixed, you provide the hand with a stable architecture, allowing the slur to ring out without disturbing the surrounding harmony.

Dual-Finger Pressure Protocol

When executing a descending slur between two fretted notes (such as in measure 1), both fingers must be pressing their respective frets before the first note is even plucked. This "Double-Press" ensures the second note of the slur has the precision and resonance of a freshly plucked string.

The Play along

I've found that at the begining of the learning journey it can be very helpful to have a recording to follow along. Remember that you can easily change YouTube video playback speed on any device by clicking the settings gear icon, selecting Playback speed, and choosing a different speed from the menu, or even setting a custom speed.

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