Double the speed
EXERCISE #5
As you continue to develop your cavaquinho playing skills, you’ll want to focus on increasing your speed and control. This is where speed exercises can be beneficial. In this lesson, we’ll provide a simple exercise that will help you get faster with your cavaquinho strumming. The exercise involves following a basic strumming pattern and doubling the frequency of your strums every eight measures. As you play this exercise, focus on maintaining a steady tempo and using a simple, fluid motion to produce a smooth, even strumming pattern.
Double the speed
EXERCISE #6
As you continue to develop your cavaquinho playing skills, you’ll want to focus on increasing your speed and control. This is where speed exercises can be beneficial. This lesson will provide a simple exercise to help you get faster with your cavaquinho downward strumming. The exercise involves following a basic strumming pattern and doubling the frequency of your strums every eight measures, the same as the previous one. Still, you play this exercise with only the downward strumming.
Double the speed
EXERCISE #7
As you continue to develop your cavaquinho playing skills, you’ll want to focus on increasing your speed and control. This is where speed exercises can be really helpful. This lesson will provide a simple exercise to help you get faster with your cavaquinho upward strumming. The exercise involves following a basic strumming pattern and doubling the frequency of your strums every eight measures. As you play this exercise, focus on maintaining a steady tempo and using a simple, fluid motion to produce a smooth, even strumming pattern.
Double the speed
EXERCISE #8
In the previous lessons, we covered some basic strumming exercises that will help you develop your cavaquinho playing skills. Now, it’s time to take on a more complex strumming pattern. This exercise is similar to Exercise #5, but it involves doubling the number of times you hit the strings on each strum. This will require you to use more precise finger and wrist control, as well as maintain a steady tempo.
We covered a series of strumming exercises to help you develop your cavaquinho playing skills. We started with some basic strumming patterns and gradually increased the tempo and complexity of the exercises. Practicing these exercises regularly improves your speed, control, and overall musicianship on the cavaquinho. Remember to start slowly and maintain a steady tempo and smooth, even strumming pattern. With practice and dedication, you’ll be able to master these strumming exercises and take your cavaquinho playing to the next level. Great job!
