Shakti John mclaughlin Guitar Concepts Part 2

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Shakti John Mclaughlin Guitar Concepts Part 2

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With Alternate Picking it is essential to hear the rhythm so that your brain can process what you are about to play.

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Shakti John Mclaughlin Guitar Concepts Part 2

It is essential to still hear the “Ta Ka Di Mi” or “1 e and a” etc when there is silence or a rest. That way you will “Stay in the groove” with a tight smooth rhythmic attack to your playing.

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Shakti John Mclaughlin Guitar Concepts Part 2

As per usual it is also essential try to accent the 1st and 3rd notes in each 4 note grouping.

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Shakti John Mclaughlin Guitar Concepts Part 2

FULL SHAKIT GUITAR EXERCIES:

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Shakti John Mclaughlin Guitar Concepts Part 2

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Shakti-John McLaughlin Raga Guitar Concepts

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Hi Guys!…This line starts with the interval of a fourth with strict alternate picking starting on a downstroke. Also, notice the Slur/Slide in red and the repeated notes.

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Shakti-John McLaughlin Raga Guitar Concepts

Try and accent the 1st and 3rd notes in each 4 note grouping for “Smooth” picking:

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Shakti-John McLaughlin Raga Guitar Concepts
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Shakti-John McLaughlin Raga Guitar Concepts

We finish this little line with the famous John Mclaughlin “SHAKTI” Chord!

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Shakti Chord [John Mclaughlin “Joy]

HERE IS THE FULL SHAKTI LINE:

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Shakti-John McLaughlin Raga Guitar Concepts

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How John mclaughlin Plays Quick Guitar Lines

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How John Mclaughlin plays fast guitar lines with accenting the 1st and 3rd notes

The key to this short Lick is to employ “Alternate Picking” guitar technique starting on a down stroke! NEXT: Try to accent the 1st and 3rd notes of each 4 note grouping [Tetrachords]. This will make your picking stable and even with solid timing.

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How John Mclaughlin plays fast guitar lines with accenting the 1st and 3rd notes

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Whole Acoustic McLaughlin Quick Lick:

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How John Mclaughlin plays fast guitar lines with accenting the 1st and 3rd notes

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