Practicing Tips

Learning Overview
Begin your journey with 'Funky Butt', a bluesy treasure in the finger-style guitar realm, specifically tailored for beginners. This song, synonymous with Mississippi John Hurt, introduces you to the nuanced techniques of Blues, Fingerstyle and Fingerpicking methods. Broaden your scope of understanding with the features offered by the Tunefox platform to help you master the track.

Mastering the Lick Switcher
An essential axle of Tunefox’s wheel, the Lick Switcher, empowers you to add a new array of licks to your repertoire. By enabling changes to individual measures, you experience different versions of the same song, thereby offering a holistic learning experience. Tap into the measures to uncover hidden licks waiting to be explored and personalized in your arrangement.

Getting Comfy with the Arrange Slider
The Arrange slider is your go-to feature for customized difficulty settings. Slide left to strip the arrangement down to its core with fewer "fill-in" notes, making it ideal for beginners. Slide right to embrace a more complex arrangement teeming with additional notes that round off the full song. This feature gives you control over how you wish to approach the song.

Tuning the Tempo
With the tempo slider, alter the song’s speed to complement your learning pace. Slowing down can help you get a clean grasp of intricate segments, while speeding up can challenge you to match the original tempo. It’s all about finding the right beat that suits your practice rhythm.

Jamming with Backing Tracks
Learning and playing should go hand-in-hand, and a backing track is a tuneful companion. Emulating bluegrass feels is best captured with this feature. Play along with realistic backing tracks which prepares you for live sessions, giving a spotlight to selected measures on repeat. Use the 'Speed Up' function to gradually increase your confidence and speed, starting from a comfortable tempo and progressively reaching the song's actual speed.

General Practice Tips
Impress upon yourself the importance of consistent practice and taking breaks to avoid fatigue. Patience is key as mastering the guitar is a journey, not a sprint. Listen closely to the song several times to familiarize yourself with the nuances. Experimenting is a part of learning, so don’t hesitate to develop your unique style while adhering to the song's core. Happy picking!