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Learn this “Cool Move on an A Chord”

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I hope you enjoy this video lesson! 🙂

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You’ll learn how to quickly & easily “spice up” your harmonies on any song. This easy one-finger move will add new colors and harmonic “richness” to anything that you play.

Here’s what real life students are saying…

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“If you are ready to take your fingerstyle playing to the next level, then Adam Rafferty’s lessons are for you.

The songs are beautifully put together, and taught in bite size pieces that enable one to progress towards learning the entire song.

Adam’s teaching style is such that it feels as if he is sitting in the room with you, walking you through the piece. I highly recommend these videos, it’s helped take my playing ability to a higher level.”

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Tim Shaw

“I first came across Adam Rafferty searching for “learning guitar.”

Adam´s playing appealed to me, and yet I learned even more from his approach, philosophy and attitude towards the instrument and towards music making and performance in general.

I have been a happy amateur guitar player all my life, and yet his insights gave me better habits.

It helped my focus on what is important, and I recommend his site to all my friends.”

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Sweden

“I am a guitar teacher by trade. As a teacher, player, and lover of guitar music I have been influenced by Adam in tons of positive ways.

Adam’s talent extends as a teacher just as easily as his ability to create amazing music.

He is inviting, concise, and helps you build confidence as a player approaching his catalog.

If you are willing to put in the effort, he provides all the tools you need to feel successful, and he presents the information in a sincere, insightful, and fun way!”

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“I have been following Adam Rafferty’s videos, DVD lessons and blogs online for several years now.

He is an exceptional performer and teacher and I have found that applying many of his techniques has improved my playing and my confidence immensely.

Though fingerstyle arrangements can be quite challenging, Adam reduces the work load by getting right to the techniques that ease the pain.

His gift is making a difficult piece sound simple and he helps me do the same.”

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Bob Brounley

professional fingerstyle guitarist from Florida

A Message From Adam

Spice up your guitar chords – quickly & easily...

I very much hope that this fun lesson brings new harmonic colors to your music!

You’ll be able to apply this move to other chords as well.

I’ll show you exactly how I do it – in the FREE PDF.

Groove on!

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Adam

Here’s What You’ll Get From This Lesson…

  • You’ll see chords in an entirely new way – as voices.
  • You’ll be able to add color and new harmonies to your playing – at will!
  • You’ll find new inspiring chord shapes which will help you compose and arrange more easily than you ever thought possible.
Start by downloading the FREE PDF for handy reference.
Watch the video, and follow along with the guitar in your hands.
You’ll be amazed as you quickly & easily start adding this move to your chordal playing – and hearing new, lush sounds come out of your guitar!

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Comments

  1. Robert Burr says

    April 16, 2014 at 1:11 am

    Thanks so much for this…I really like your approach to the instrument….Now I need to find a lesson for the right hand…Thanks again…Peace

    Reply
    • Marcelo says

      November 16, 2014 at 12:56 am

      Just great! Very generous lesson. I really enjoy it thanks a lot!

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      • adamrafferty says

        January 4, 2015 at 7:52 am

        Thanks Marcelo!

        Reply
  2. Kate Potter says

    May 3, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    Oh Man. I just think you are so cool….the best. I really dig how straitforward and generous your whole aproach is. I have only playing for a few years but my life has really changed . Every day I just cant wait to get to my guitar. Now that I have found you, I am unstoppable. Thanks for your every kind and hearty note.

    Big love,

    Kate

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    • adamrafferty says

      May 5, 2014 at 10:28 am

      Kate thanks. Got your lovely email too! Stay in touch.

      Reply
  3. John C says

    July 20, 2014 at 1:03 am

    This is a gift. I started playing when I was 13 today I am 57, If I had this back then ……….

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    • adamrafferty says

      March 3, 2015 at 12:03 am

      Thanks John! ENjoy…

      Reply
  4. Mark 'Strordini' Woodward says

    October 29, 2014 at 10:14 am

    I think that “is” was the correct usage…something about the state of your strings ….”IS”…We are talking about the state (singular) of the strings (plural).

    I am of course willing to be wrong…thanks for the tunes

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    • adamrafferty says

      June 13, 2015 at 6:26 pm

      Sorry if I got tongue tied….

      Reply
  5. Jim Cinnater says

    March 25, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    It’s me, Jim, Adam………..”Texas” Jim………..I’ve tried to access the videos on your new site and no problem with tabs but the videos won’t play?? Is this a compatibility issue with computer systems or issue from your site???

    Jim C.

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  6. Carlo says

    March 26, 2015 at 8:39 am

    Great Adam…
    … but I’m a little discouraged, because listening to the sound that I can draw from my guitar compared to you, I realize I’m VERY far from being able to play something pleasant…

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    • adamrafferty says

      December 27, 2015 at 6:00 am

      Carlo, just keep going. I get discouraged verey day, and then I keep practicing! 🙂 Thanks for commenting and sorry for the late reply! – AR

      Reply
  7. dimitar says

    March 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    WOW! You are great!

    Reply
  8. Dardo Dini says

    September 24, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    Thank you Adam!!!! all your comments inspire me to keep feeding the fire cooking my own soup pot. I hope someday really will have a good taste. From Argentina, Thank you again. Dardo.

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  9. clency says

    November 17, 2016 at 6:10 am

    merci thank you for this lesson i am 67 today and just discovered that guitar playing could bring joy and fun

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  10. Eric J Cain says

    May 22, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    This really is a “Cool Move” on each of the chords you used Adam. If you could give me the chord names of each of the chords, say in the key of A (or A add 2), I would appreciate it. This lesson is truly wonderful, and easily adapted. Thank you so much for you sharing your gifts and talents. God bless you.

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    • adamrafferty says

      May 24, 2018 at 4:22 am

      Enjoy Eric!

      Reply
  11. Simon says

    February 10, 2019 at 6:15 am

    Excellent.

    Reply

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