Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson Inspired by 'The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie' by Colter Wall

Overview

• Goal: Learn the main progression and additional riffs inspired by Colter Wall, culminating in a complete arrangement to practice.
• Tools: Guitar, capo, thumb pick (optional).

Setup

• Capo: Place on the 2nd fret.
• Playing Style: Colter Wall uses fingers, but a thumb pick can be used.

Main Progression

General Tips

• Thumb Movement: Alternating bass notes with thumb.
• Chords: E minor and C major as primary chords.
• Melody Notes: Played between bass notes using pointer and middle fingers.

E Minor Chord Sequence

• **First Measure (E Minor) Setup: **
  • Hold E minor chord.
  • Add pinky on high E string, 3rd fret.
• Picking Sequence:
  • Low E string with thumb.
  • Pluck together: Thumb + Middle finger.
  • Pinky moves to 2nd string, 3rd fret with small bend.
  • Continue with thumb and pointer finger plucking.
• First Measure (E Minor) Details:
  • Finger movement sequence: High E string, then move pinky to 2nd string, then to 3rd string.

E Minor Chord Sequence (Continued)

• Second Measure:
  • E minor chord initially.
  • Sequence: Thumb + Middle alternating.
  • Lift E minor chord halfway, place middle finger on 2nd fret, 5th string for end.
  • Play Measures 1 and 2 together for full effect.

C Major Chord Sequence

• **Third Measure: **
  • Hold C major chord.
  • Thumb pick fifth string, followed by a triplet (lifting and hammering fretting hand's middle finger).
  • In the triplet, maintain thumb pick on bass line.
  • End with four eighth notes, pinky on high E string, 3rd fret, slight bend.
  • Repeat until smooth.

Additional Riffs and Measures

• Measure Four: Similar to Measure Three, but ends with a down-up strum over open strings, aiding transition.
• Measures Five through Eight:
  • Mostly repeat previous riffs.
  • Measure Eight: Slight complex melody over C chord.
  • Hammer pluck combination detailed, ending with a quick 'dirty' up strum over open strings.

Finale

• Measures 9-13: Begin similar to earlier measures, leading to final arrangement.

Practice and Play Along

• Breakdown of each line for practice.
• Gradual increase in speed.

Conclusion

• Practice these steps repeatedly.
• Focus on smooth transitions between chords and measures.