I have been practicing the short drill you suggested in your video and have been trying to build in chord changes to avoid monotony. Which 4 strings do you pick for a C Chord?
I usually use strings 2, 3, 4, and 5, but sometimes I vary the pattern. The idea is to get the tones in your memory so you can play them at will to make variations and melodies.
Thanks, I have a 6 string, with in person lessons starting this month. This has been one of the best videos on learning picking I've seen I see you're not using finger picks, is there a reason?
I played guitar with fingerpicks for 30 years, but I eventually started playing without them. I like the feel of the strings under my fingers, even if it sacrifices some volume. If I play out with someone, especially if I have to use a mic, I wear picks the for a little more projection.
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Thank you. Going to try this tomorrow
Tring to use a tubby, ringy 5 string banjo to play jazz is like driving a school bus in a Nascar race.
The 12 String Guitar can do it too, because wearing finger picks makes it easier to strike both strings per pair.
I have been practicing the short drill you suggested in your video and have been trying to build in chord changes to avoid monotony. Which 4 strings do you pick for a C Chord?
I usually use strings 2, 3, 4, and 5, but sometimes I vary the pattern. The idea is to get the tones in your memory so you can play them at will to make variations and melodies.
Do you have a sequence in your videos that follow through after the basic finger picking video?
Not really. There are a couple in forward and reverse rolls you might want to check out. Thanks for watching!
Thanks, I have a 6 string, with in person lessons starting this month. This has been one of the best videos on learning picking I've seen
I see you're not using finger picks, is there a reason?
I played guitar with fingerpicks for 30 years, but I eventually started playing without them. I like the feel of the strings under my fingers, even if it sacrifices some volume. If I play out with someone, especially if I have to use a mic, I wear picks the for a little more projection.
A Closed Back Banjitar
I have e an open/closed back. I'm not taking it apart until my lessons start and can be shown a proper setup.
Isn’t this called Travis picking?
Merle Travis gets credit for a particular style of alternating-bass picking. This is more of the old Piedmont style.
Where is your left hand though?
This video was just about the picking hand! This was also an early video. I have become more skilled ad making them over time lol.