Andy McKee Musicarium Guitar Songbook

Master Andy McKee's virtuoso Acoustic Guitar Techniques· Ready to level up your acoustic guitar playing? Andy McKee shot to fame when his tune Drifting went viral on YouTube. This jaw-dropping, groundbreaking performance has since seen a staggering 59 million views. He now sets the standard for advanced acoustic guitar after advancing the art with a new canon of essential techniques for modern fingerstyle players.In his Musicarium Guitar Songbook, Andy McKee demonstrates five of his classic original tunes and teaches, step by step, how to perform them.You'll master his iconic songs,DriftingEbon CoastHeather's SongFor My FatherRylynnA masterclass in advanced acoustic fingerstyle techniqueAndy breaks down each tune in detail and discusses his techniques and musical approach. Section by section, each tune is analyzed and explained. Special techniques, such as the percussion and over-the-neck power chords of Drifting and the breathtaking harmonics of Rylynn are given special attention as Andy teaches exactly how to play them. You'll learn...How to use percussive guitar techniques to expand your creative choicesHow to coordinate the left and right hands to play highly syncopated parts for spectacular effectsHow to get the most from altered tuningsHow to combine tapping and strumming with musical picking techniquesAndy's economical approach that makes each piece as easy to play as possibleRaise your fingerstyle game with this acoustic masterclassYou've heard him play, but you'll discover that Andy is also a consummate, patient teacher. No detail is glossed over as he shows exactly how he approaches his beautiful, original compositions where artistry and technical mastery collide. By learning these pieces you'll gain deep technical insights and inspirational ideas into:Perfectly executed slapped harmonicsMichael Hedges-style explosive pull-offsHammer-ons from nowhereEric Johnson-style runsStunning altered-tuning chord voicings...and much more!