Kaki is one of the new breed of modern acoustic guitarists
Kaki King on tapping
Example 1: This example is the basic bass line that Kaki uses as the basis of all the other examples. The squares around the notes denote that you should play the notes by hammering your fingers on the neck - you don´t pick them.
Kaki Fig 1
Example 2: This example adds some basic chordal shapes to a bass line that is similar to bar 1. If you find this tricky, then try separating parts. The circles around the notes denote that you should tap the notes with your picking hand.
Kaki King Ex 2
Example 3: This is similar to example 2, but the chords move across the strings
Kaki King Ex 3
Example 4, part 1: To play this example you need bounce the palm of your hand against the string and the body of the guitar
Kaki King Ex 4 - part 1
Example 4, part 2: Remember, the squares around the notes denote a tap with the fret-hand.
Kaki King Ex 4 - part 2
Kaki King starts by demonstrating her 'over the neck' fret-hand technique and then goes on to show how to add chords and melody parts with the pick hand.
Some of these acoustic guitar techniques are quite tricky and will take a little while to master. Make sure you take things slowly and take the time to really nail example one before moving on to the other, more difficult, examples.
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