{"id":142009,"date":"2023-09-15T05:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T12:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/?p=142009"},"modified":"2023-09-14T21:42:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T04:42:44","slug":"massimo-varini-how-to-improve-finger-independence-and-hybrid-picking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acousticguitar.com\/massimo-varini-how-to-improve-finger-independence-and-hybrid-picking\/","title":{"rendered":"Massimo Varini: How to Improve Finger Independence and Hybrid Picking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RWZXF0uK5lU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Sponsored by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elixirstrings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Elixir<\/a><sup><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elixirstrings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u00ae<\/a><\/sup><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elixirstrings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Strings<\/a><\/strong>:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hybrid picking is a great technique for acoustic guitar players to master but using both plectrum and fingers on your picking hand can be a challenge &#8211; even if you\u2019re used to fingerpicking. Building some simple exercises into your guitar practice routine is the way to develop this advanced guitar technique, slowly but surely building speed and complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this short acoustic guitar video tutorial, Elixir Strings artist Massimo Varini demonstrates some musical hybrid picking patterns that will help improve accuracy, stamina, and dynamic control in your picking hand. Check out the Elixir Strings&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;channel for the rest of Massimo\u2019s Hybrid Picking Series at&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLfeeOafGlj5ZIh0MRxXqRheZwITj-t2Rm&amp;si=yItu9ANPuJssL0RQ\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>bit.ly\/3R11YBp<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3qOq58U\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3qOq58U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download free pdf tabs of this lesson here<\/a><\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3qOq58U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3qOq58U<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explaining why he\u2019s such a fan of Elixir Strings on both his electric and acoustic guitars, Massimo says, \u201cElixir Strings have unbeatable durability and an awesome sound. They are comfortable and feel great to play. Once you try Elixir you can\u2019t go back to other strings!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about&nbsp;<em>Elixir<\/em>&nbsp;Acoustic Strings: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnRveUt1VzFFSlJiZVEyWklZWGU2UFpCc29DZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsUzBxc3hnNFRiWFJlZ2N5WjZWOFN3TVZTdGdhUUZ5R0xVNDRBSXIzNzBWcWNVUTFlTFRMTXVsZTc4RWJJLUx3T25PRHJwSTV3WnFSLVYtTzZOS25WWXJGQ0JnZENZZ3hWUl9CU0FsQ01tc3VMMzNhTQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elixirstrings.com%2Fproducts&amp;v=mhMf_HtYz4E\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.elixirstrings.com\/products<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow Elixir Strings on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWNZM3IyTkZnNmhXemtDVXVCcVIyalJvV1Y1QXxBQ3Jtc0tuamVkM0hmdXNMeHFfX0EwS0NPdV9WUG9vdUN1NWxIb1pGVXRKckhCV1JuNzJxX1ZSbXJ5Nmhva2V4YWtYWFotMXdsMFN5Wks4d25SOUxpazUzX3VacXNOWFEyVkRORnlmd2E1dF8zZWkydUdyQnJfYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Felixir_strings&amp;v=mhMf_HtYz4E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elixir_strings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Massimo\u2019s lesson? Subscribe to the Elixir Strings&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;channel for more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/ElixirStringsMedia?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/ElixirStringsMedia?sub_confirmation=1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More from Massimo: Check out more lessons:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.youtube.com\/massimovarini__;!!MIVpWs_L!5daau2O5Kdc3BA-KvnHwtLyNok897TAlDzfK0GxAZzyv-AvizEewTyUTqxITC9Q$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/massimovarini<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow him on Facebook:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/varinimassimo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.facebook.com\/varinimassimo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn More:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.massimovarini.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.massimovarini.it<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sponsored by&nbsp;Elixir\u00ae&nbsp;Strings: Hybrid picking is a great technique for acoustic guitar players to master but using both plectrum and fingers on your picking hand can be a challenge &#8211; even if you\u2019re used to fingerpicking. 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