The Technique

When you start out with finger tapping, the most important thing is to start slowly and get the technique bang on. The most important point is that all the notes are absolutely even, in volume and speed. This will mean you will need to work on your hammer-ons and pull-offs just as much as you will your finger tap. As for the finger tap itself, simply choose a single finger to use for the tap, and then use that finger each time. You can also block off the lower strings (to make less noise) with your wrist to help keep the overall sound clean and tidy as possible.

The Arpeggios

For this piece in particular, we are using 4 single string arpeggios. The arpeggios are A minor, F major, Csus2 and G major. They are shown via the fretboard below. The highest note in the arpeggio is the finger tapped note.

Arpeggios

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Arpeggios Finger Tapping

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