Intro to Expression Techniques on Guitar

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About Course

Intro to Expression Techniques on Guitar is a focused course designed for guitarists aiming to enhance their expressive playing skills. Led by instructor Costas Baltazanis, the course delves into fundamental techniques that add depth and emotion to guitar performances. Students will explore methods such as slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, dynamics, vibrato, bending, muting, ghost notes, and rhythmic displacement. Each lesson is crafted to build a strong foundation in expressive techniques, enabling players to convey a wider range of emotions through their instrument.

The curriculum is structured to provide practical demonstrations and exercises that reinforce each technique. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a toolkit of expressive skills applicable across various musical genres. This course is ideal for beginners seeking to move beyond basic chord progressions and scales, aiming to bring more feeling and nuance to their playing.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Master slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs to enhance melodic transitions
  • Develop control over dynamics and vibrato for emotional expression
  • Learn bending techniques to add character to notes
  • Incorporate muting and ghost notes for rhythmic complexity
  • Understand and apply rhythmic displacement to create groove variations
  • Build a foundation for expressive playing across musical styles

Course Content

Expression Techniques
Costas shows some Expression Techniques for Guitar that are important for anyone's playing.

  • Slide, Hammer-On, and Pull-Off
    07:34
  • Dynamics and Vibrato
    04:01
  • Bending
    04:14
  • Muting and Ghost Notes
    05:01
  • Rhythmic Displacement
    06:40

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