Saint James Infirmary Blues finger picking lesson

[bjourne100]

Thanks for this lesson! Using it I can now play a really nice version of the song. For those who didn't get it: the picking pattern is G string, A string, G string again then D, B and high E plucked together.

[BestSoundTracker]

Nice tutorial, Try playing E7 instead of E.

Arlo Guthrie plays with a capo on the second fret and uses the chord shapes u show here. Only difference is that he plays the E7 shape instead of E.

[carandme1]

Excellent lesson. I've been playing around with this song for just a week or two, and your instruction is deadly. Thanks.

[mrsamrsame]

Is there tab available showing what is being picked in the first part of the vid with the embellishments? Having a great time with this version. Thanks for any info.

[thelatvianlord]

Thanks, man. That was really helpful; one of my favorite songs.

[fuciledacaccia]

Saw a group last week who played this song at the end of the show and brought the house down; and your fingerpicking version is way better!!! Great work!!