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Learn to Play this Tasty, Funky Blues Groove on E7 Using Harmonics, Percussion and Slaps – Instantly.

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You’ll love this tasty, yet easy to play groove pattern. In just minutes, you’ll learn how to combine slaps, percussion and harmonics, right on your guitar. Get started now.

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A Message From Adam

Slap Fingerstyle Groove on E7 - by Adam Rafferty

Learn new combinations of harmonics, percussive slaps and bluesy bends (and it’s easier to play than you think)!

I very much hope that this fun lesson brings a new depth of groove to your music.

This lesson will probably give you many new creative ideas and inspiration.

It could be ‘just the thing’ you & your guitar need right now.

I’ll show you exactly to play it in the FREE PDF.

Groove on!

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Adam

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

  • You’ll learn about how to play groove slaps – and put them “in the pocket.”
  • You’ll see how to combine several different parts at once so they “mesh like gears” yet are EASY to play.
  • You’ll have “aha” moments and play guitar more easily than you ever thought possible.
  • You’ll get hooked on this bluesy, tasty and fun pattern – and probably have bursts of creativity and inspiration after learning this.
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 new levels of percussion, slaps and harmonics your guitar playing!

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Comments

  1. george ovitt says

    March 17, 2014 at 12:46 am

    excellent lesson, thanks for your serious approach to the instrument.

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  2. klaus eber says

    April 18, 2014 at 5:33 am

    Adam, thanks a lot for the lesson.
    Relatively easy to play BUT most groovy.
    Is suited for a short jam session.

    Greetings
    Klaus

    Reply
  3. Jayson Angove says

    May 17, 2014 at 9:42 am

    Just wanted to say that the lesson was eye opening and I really appreciate you taking the time to make it. You have a great feel with the guitar.

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    • adamrafferty says

      March 2, 2015 at 11:57 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Barbara says

    August 20, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    Hi Adam
    I just found your website while I was feeling so sorry for myself with my ego standing in my way on that seemingly endless plateau…thank you, now I`m happy again! :o)
    Yours
    Barbara

    Reply
  5. Achim Lange says

    January 25, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    Hi Adam,
    what a nice groove!
    I didn´t believe that i can play it with my fingers. But it goes and i am happy. So i will train index- and middlefinger with this lesson every day when i´m back home from working.

    greetings from achim

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    • adamrafferty says

      February 11, 2015 at 8:18 pm

      Enjoy Achim!

      Reply
  6. Nick says

    November 17, 2015 at 12:27 am

    What model Maton do you play

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    • adamrafferty says

      December 27, 2015 at 5:47 am

      Here ya go:

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