"Picking Up Speed" by Steve Kaufman

For more info on this lesson: https://homespun.com/shop/hs_speed1

Unlock your true flatpicking guitar speed with this masterclass lesson from 3-time National Flatpicking Champion, Steve Kaufman.

If you've ever felt stuck at a certain tempo, this lesson is your key to breaking through those barriers. Steve reveals that the secret to picking up speed isn't about shortcuts or tricks; it's about mastering the core mechanics of your right and left hands. In this sample from his full Homespun course, you'll learn the essential philosophy behind clean, fast, and effortless playing, focusing on perfect coordination and a light, relaxed touch that will transform your technique and prevent fatigue.

Dive deep into the specific drills and exercises that Steve Kaufman uses to build and maintain his world-class speed. He provides a detailed breakdown of right-hand pendulum motion, left-hand fretting efficiency, and the power of triplets for supercharging your right-hand engine.

Follow along as Steve demonstrates these principles with a slow, note-for-note walkthrough of the classic bluegrass tune "Old Joe Clark." You'll also get a taste of other fun, speed-building tunes like "Bluegrass Boogie" and learn how to apply these concepts to any song in your repertoire.

These aren't just exercises; they are the building blocks of professional-level flatpicking.

Ready to take your playing from intermediate to incredible? This is just a glimpse of the invaluable instruction available in Steve Kaufman's complete lesson, "Picking Up Speed."

To get the full course, complete with detailed tablature and hours of in-depth guidance, visit Homespun today.

Stop struggling and start flying across the fretboard by learning from a true master of the craft. Find this and hundreds of other great music lessons at https://www.homespun.com.


#Flatpicking
#GuitarLesson
#BluegrassGuitar
#SteveKaufman
#Homespun
#AcousticGuitar
0:00 Introduction

0:14 The Real Secret to Picking Up Speed
0:54 The #1 Left-Hand Technique for Effortless Playing
1:31 "Old Joe Clark" Slow Lesson & Demonstration
2:33 Using "Speed Licks" and Special Runs
3:06 How Triplets Build Incredible Right-Hand Spee