Good Guitarist | 3 months ago
Travis Picking Guitar Lesson for Beginners!
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In this lesson, I'll share my magic formula for mastering any Travis picking pattern over any chord progression. Travis picking relies heavily on the thumb, laying a strong foundation with an alternating bass pattern. I'll walk you through the basic chord shapes and show you how to apply this technique seamlessly.
We'll cover:
- Thumb placement for each of the basic chords
- Tips to get comfortable with the bass notes
- 2-step method to create common picking patterns
By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to confidently Travis pick over any chord progression.
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▶️ Travis picking Guitar Lesson Table of Contents
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Chord Shape
2:52 - Exercise #1 - Bass Notes
4:54 - Exercise #2 Index+Middle Fingers
7:51 - Exercise #3 - Alternate Pattern
9:18 - Exceptions + Experimenting
10:27 - Tips & Resources
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-James
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