Play 1000's Of Songs With The Travis Picking Pattern - Part 1

Acoustic Guitar Lessons
Acoustic Guitar Lessons
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Published 2021-08-01
In this video, I am going to show you the most useful fingerpicking pattern you are likely to learn called the travis picking pattern. The travis picking pattern can be found in literally thousands of songs, and has been used by many guitar greats such as Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, and Tommy Emmanuel to name a few.

Once you’ve leaned the basics surrounding this pattern, you will be capable of playing many travis picking songs.

In part 1 of this lesson, I will take you through a number of travis picking exercises to ensure you get this fingerpicking pattern down.

The most important part is the bass, and developing the independency between your thumb that will be playing the bass part, and the fingers of your picking hand.

I will show you very effective ways to develop this independence setting you up for what comes in part 2 of this lesson.


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All Comments (21)
  • @DO-qy3tq
    This really is the best introduction I have seen to Travis picking. Too often tutors skip the most basic elements of what can be a tricky guitar skill to master. Without good foundations it will always be a struggle.
  • @danielegemei6334
    Thank you so much. It's been a week since i started watching trevis style contents... this video was the missing key and now i can keep a simple tune. I really don't know how to thank you.
  • @thadstuart8544
    Explained very well and easy to understand the principles. You're a great teacher. Thanks!!
  • @dakotahstr
    I'm going to get this. This is great! You explain it is easy Steps! Thank you. Will be watching you over and over again!!
  • @user-ls9nm9uy5s
    Nice video and presentation on Travis picking. Thank you for sharing ! Much appreciated Simon !
  • @reinotsurugi
    Thank you! I do love learning new picking pat'ns.
  • @t9620
    Awesome lesson! Thanks so much!🙏🎸
  • @trusarmor4957
    this is an amazing intro to Travis picking. AND a practice routine too! super helpful. thanks you for this.
  • @SurviveOutdoors
    Looked at a multitude of Travis picking videos. Ty. You excell. Makes it straight forward. Got you closer to a 1000 subs. You deserve it.
  • @MrFrogman54
    New to your channel, very glad to have found it. Excellent lesson, thank you !
  • @simonk9561
    Nice lesson well presented and subscribed, look forward to learning this, thanks.