@ThePumalives The term Travis picking is more about the alternating bass notes with the thumb and the syncopation of the other notes than how many fingers one uses. The other notes might be played with one, two or even three fingers. You are correct that Merl Travis played mostly with a thumb and one finger.
Oh terrific! I need to have a talk with my thumb...maybe threaten it to lead & not follow. LOL!
Thanks Stan, this really is great! Kind of nice not having to sit thru' a lot of instructional talking but just be able to pick along...if possible. ;)
I was hoping it made sense w/o any words. Most fun you'll ever have with your thumb. Thanks and one other tip is to practice the strum on open strings so you can do it lots w/o killing your left hand.
Well it does make lots of sense! Let's face it - the notes are there & so are your fingers, so it's really only a matter of watching & listening. But I like that I can do a sort of dueling guitars with you.
It's actually better for me without the chatter. Speaking for myself only, your instruction in the info area is all I need.
that's great! i bet you picked it right up too. perfect for your guitar. my first try at a tutorial. I used to call it the Puff the Magic Dragon strum but Travis is much more cool.
perfect i can learn it :D thank you so much :)
malayabiz 1 year ago
@malayabiz You are very welcome!! Have fun picking and thank you for your nice comment.
SW94929 1 year ago
i'm sorry friend, but travispicking is two fingers, not three or four that's classic fingerpicking.
ThePumalives 1 year ago
@ThePumalives The term Travis picking is more about the alternating bass notes with the thumb and the syncopation of the other notes than how many fingers one uses. The other notes might be played with one, two or even three fingers. You are correct that Merl Travis played mostly with a thumb and one finger.
SW94929 1 year ago 2
the written part was so useful as well as the video. thank you!!!!!
serena1523 1 year ago
@serena1523 Thanks so much for your comment! Happy picking!
SW94929 1 year ago
Oh terrific! I need to have a talk with my thumb...maybe threaten it to lead & not follow. LOL!
Thanks Stan, this really is great! Kind of nice not having to sit thru' a lot of instructional talking but just be able to pick along...if possible. ;)
Gingerjake2 2 years ago
I was hoping it made sense w/o any words. Most fun you'll ever have with your thumb. Thanks and one other tip is to practice the strum on open strings so you can do it lots w/o killing your left hand.
SW94929 2 years ago
Well it does make lots of sense! Let's face it - the notes are there & so are your fingers, so it's really only a matter of watching & listening. But I like that I can do a sort of dueling guitars with you.
It's actually better for me without the chatter. Speaking for myself only, your instruction in the info area is all I need.
Gingerjake2 2 years ago
Thanks Stan, your lesson was useful. This picking pattern can really be used in many places.
maggiesband 2 years ago
that's great! i bet you picked it right up too. perfect for your guitar. my first try at a tutorial. I used to call it the Puff the Magic Dragon strum but Travis is much more cool.
SW94929 2 years ago