Carol
Best thing is to break it down by measure. Work the fret hand first as this will be easiest. Once the fret hand fingers know where to go work on the picking pattern. Many of the phrases repeat. Measures 1 2 3 are the same as 5 6 and 7. Then work the A#dim chord found in measures 9 and 13. After playing this measure by itself repeatedly your fingers will find the G on the B string (8th fret) and the A# on the E string (6th fret) without looking. After mastering the A#dim the A#5 is a snap. Anyway.. you get the idea.
The best thing is that this piece of music sounds fantastic at any speed. So practice it slowly. You'll get it. I didn't think I would manage it at first either. Enjoy it, feel it, express it.
Hats off to Kirk for another great piece and another great lesson.
Mike
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