Fingerpicking methods
I use a fingerpicking method numbering my fingers on my right hand, a Thumb=1, index= 2 , middle-3 ,ring finger=4, and little-finger=5.The cadence I used is 1, 23, 1, 4, 23 and repeat with the thumb=1...
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You're talking about picking patterns. A classic reference, if you can find a used copy, is Abe & Malka, but there are lots of books like Russ Shipton's Complete Guitar Player that will give you a...
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I was taught the following. Using your numbering system: start with a pinch, playing two strings at once using 1 and 3; then 1 and 2; then 1 and 3; then 1 and 2. That's the pattern which is repreated...
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Quote:This is a variation of Travis picking.This is only remotely related to Travis picking. Travis picking is based on a repeating thumb bass pattern that is syncopated against the melody. Your...
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Thanks for the comment, Tom. My reason for using the term "Travis picking" is because that is what the guy who taught it to me called it - didn't mean to take the Travis name in vain. Whatever one...
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Quote:didn't mean to take the Travis name in vain.No 'fense taken. Here are a couple of examples of true Travis picking...I apologize for the sound quality...one take wonders in my studio with a new...
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Hey Tom, thanks for the songs! Nice work - so that's true Travis picking - I can easily see the basis for your remarks about loosely using the Travis name. But I'll not bring it up with my teacher,...
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