Arranging pop songs for percussive guitar

Chris demonstrates a very cool pop-song/percussive fingerstyle arrangement of Billie Jean and Seven Nation Army, that shows off just how simple yet effective these techniques can be for a solo player! 

Key learning points

• Approach fitting in a ‘kick drum’ and ’snare’ string slap into a simple 4/4 song

• Look at inspiration for songs, musical keys and types of riffs appropriate for this percussive style

• Understand the motivations and the importance of creativity behind this style