Strumming is a core technique for all guitar players. In this lesson we’ll be learning Simon & Garfunkel’s classic, Mrs Robinson.
The song is full of great fills, bass movement and ‘that intro’ ! But strumming technique and feel is everything.
This is a driving rhythmic song by Simon & Garfunkel. It’s instantly recogniseable by it’s short intro.
It has a driving rhythm with some cool bass line movements and interesting chord progressions using standard chords.
It’s definitely a singalong strummer of a song. Great for beginner levels but enough in it to challenge intermediate level players.
We’ll be looking at the complete song, strumming hand techniques (including holding a plectrum) and keeping time.
This online course is aimed at Late Beginner to Intermediate.
It’s really for acoustic guitars but electric guitars are fine.
This online course includes:
Even though this session is 60 minutes long, don’t expect to master everything during the session. The tutor will go through all the key parts, demonstrating them and discussing the associated techniques and know-how.
The real work is done by you afterwards. Armed with the materials (PDFs, backing tracks and video recording), you’ll have all the tools to work on things at your own pace.
When you book you’ll have two options:
1. You want to join the live Zoom session.
You’ll receive the joining instructions on the day. Being live, you’ll be able to put your own questions directly to the tutor during the session. Choose option 1, Live lesson and materials.
2. Maybe you’d like to attend but can’t make it on this occasion?
You can buy the materials and receive them after the session (i.e. lesson PDF(s) and access to a Zoom recording of the live session). Choose option 2, Materials only.