Contrary Motion For Guitar
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Module 1: Interval Foundations12 Lessons
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Welcome To The Course
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What Is Contrary Motion
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The Basics Of Intervals - Vertical Style
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Interval Exercise: Position 1
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Interval Exercise: Position 2
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Interval Exercise: Position 3
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Interval Exercise: Position 4
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Interval Exercise: Position 5
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Interval Exercise: Position 6
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Interval Exercise: Position 7
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Interval Exercise: Full Fretboard Slowly
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Interval Exercise: Full Fretboard Faster
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Welcome To The Course
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Module 2: Right Hand Development4 Lessons
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Module 3: Exploring 6ths10 Lessons
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Module 4: Expanding Contrary Motion4 Lessons
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Module 5: Creating Musical Lines5 Lessons
Module 2: Right Hand Development
Module Overview
The right hand is the engine of guitar playing. In this module, we explore how its natural mechanics: muscles, tendons, and neural connections, shape precision and expression. By understanding and training these mechanics, you’ll unlock smoother, more confident interval playing.
Learning Focus
In this lesson, you’ll:
- Develop picking patterns that balance clarity and flow.
- Train finger independence through controlled speed variations.
- Strengthen coordination between muscles, tendons, and brain signals.
Context & Reference
The right hand is a remarkable system of movement. Each finger doesn’t work alone, it relies on a network of tendons and small muscles that the brain coordinates with split-second timing. This means progress comes not from brute strength, but from training efficiency and awareness. By practicing with attention to relaxation and control, you’re not just exercising fingers, you’re rewiring the brain to make every movement natural, fast, and musical.