Learn This EASY Travis Picking Pattern - Beginner Fingerstyle

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  • Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
  • Learn an easy Travis picking pattern for the acoustic guitar that you can use in many many songs.
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    00:00 Intro
    01:02 What is Travis Picking?
    02:40 How to use your thumb to pluck the guitar strings
    03:36 How to use your index finger in the travis picking pattern
    05:20 Final travis picking pattern for beginners
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 75

  • @Relaxandlearnguitar
    @Relaxandlearnguitar  Рік тому +3

    Be sure and check out this video for another fingerpicking pattern that sounds great: ua-cam.com/video/B2ZvkR-bR-k/v-deo.html

  • @jimmunro2136
    @jimmunro2136 Рік тому +8

    At 75 years young, i am loving your clips.

  • @blueser100
    @blueser100 Рік тому +3

    Thanks again Kevin. Travis picking is a gateway to so many classic acoustic hit songs. It’s so easy to sound good just noodling once you get the patterns down.

  • @jasper_north
    @jasper_north Рік тому +2

    The key to all songs! Love the John Prine intro.

  • @pammartin3554
    @pammartin3554 Рік тому +1

    He Kevin - I just got my email from you, little history of myself - I’m 68 (soon to be 69 LOL). I have been playing tenor and baritone ukuleles 7 years and my husband surprised me with a Zager easy play guitar for Christmas, so I dive right in to playing and loving it so now I’m try to fingerpick and it’s not going the greatest and by a miracle I found you on UA-cam 😉😁 - I spent the morning going through some of your songs and you are so easy to follow so I think I’m back on track. I have been playing a lot of country tunes and gospel tunes already and was happy to see you do more of the oldies rock. Thank you and bless you for all you do.

    • @Relaxandlearnguitar
      @Relaxandlearnguitar  Рік тому

      Hi Pam! Welcome to RLG and thanks for watching. Stick with it and I will see you soon!

  • @felixfonseca5573
    @felixfonseca5573 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you. MY Son has been playing the Bass and Guitar for 10 years. He loves it so much. He was stricken with Schizophrenia and stopped playing. I went and purchased a Drum Set and began to learn the Drums, Bass and Electric Guitar just so we could play together. I have been playing for about a year now, practicing five to ten minutes a day ( I work a lot of hours). We play together Fridays and Saturdays. Thank you for showing us in such a calm and practical way.

    • @felixfonseca5573
      @felixfonseca5573 11 місяців тому

      By the way, I started at 53.

    • @Relaxandlearnguitar
      @Relaxandlearnguitar  11 місяців тому

      You are so welcome and thanks for sharing your story! Keep on picking! Thanks for tuning in :)

  • @OregonBreault
    @OregonBreault Рік тому +1

    Great lesson. At 54 yrs and now 3 months into this journey, I’m glad I was pointed to your channel. The Fender app runs its course in another 30 days, after which I’m happy to subscribe so you can keep this up!

    • @Relaxandlearnguitar
      @Relaxandlearnguitar  Рік тому

      Thanks and happy to help! We would love to see you in the membership! Keep on pickin

  • @sharkybrown6226
    @sharkybrown6226 7 місяців тому +1

    Just want to say one thing - Gotta love your teaching style! I’m getting a lot out of it. From a retired old fogie learning to do some picking.

  • @tedosullivan7888
    @tedosullivan7888 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi Kevin,Vicki and Little Maggi Mae.
    Thankyou so much for the Travis picking lesson.Kevin you are the best teacher, you make it easy to follow and you are very clear on how to.
    Thanks to you I'm getting better at playing guitar.I even bought a new carbon fiber 6 string.A,real Kool lindo.i have a beautiful Canadian made Norman that plays beautiful.My wife even likes how well I've progressed.
    Thanks again
    Ted

    • @Relaxandlearnguitar
      @Relaxandlearnguitar  7 місяців тому

      Hi Ted. You are most welcome and I love hearing that you are learning and playing that new guitar!

  • @suzienava4898
    @suzienava4898 Рік тому +3

    Love this and I'm so happy that your channel is catching on. 🙂

  • @cyrilmoussoki3193
    @cyrilmoussoki3193 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing, I will learn this Travis picking this night after the factory.

    • @Relaxandlearnguitar
      @Relaxandlearnguitar  Рік тому

      You are most welcome. You can get a lot of mileage from this one :)

  • @stevefreedman3130
    @stevefreedman3130 4 місяці тому +1

    Wow, thanks Kevin
    Will do.
    Take care.

  • @photojeffd
    @photojeffd Рік тому +3

    Good stuff, as always! Travis picking is my favorite! Very soothing melodies and pretty easy to learn!

  • @j80hdmanos
    @j80hdmanos Рік тому +1

    Thanks for posting these videos, I may or may not perfect it , but you opened the door to understanding the how to.

  • @frankaq3951
    @frankaq3951 Рік тому +2

    Awesome lesson!

  • @irishjohn3528
    @irishjohn3528 6 місяців тому +1

    Really delighted I found this, thank you.

  • @Stratocaster1974
    @Stratocaster1974 5 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video! I love the simplicity of it. I started out on your "I'll Fly Away" video and this is a perfect lesson to advance to.

  • @johnweldin4633
    @johnweldin4633 8 місяців тому +1

    Really appreciate the lessons thank you.

  • @user-no8wv5um6g
    @user-no8wv5um6g 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you 🙏 very good video waiting for the next 🙏🙏

  • @stevefreedman3130
    @stevefreedman3130 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Kevin.
    I'll work on both methods and let you know when that happy "breakthrough" comes and I have it right.
    I'm thinking it's not unlike learning to ride a bike or learning how to swing a golf club.
    Again thank you.
    I'll click subscribe since I know that helps you.
    Best wishes,
    Steve

    • @Relaxandlearnguitar
      @Relaxandlearnguitar  4 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for the support and we are happy to help. Breakthrough is just up ahead :)

  • @johnwsmethurst3796
    @johnwsmethurst3796 Рік тому +1

    Hi kevin & Vicky
    The Travis pattern your playing as you say is great
    I have been doing the same pattern for the last two weeks
    A great song for this is ( loves gonna live here ) by buck owens
    All the very best
    John .s
    Manchester
    ENGLAND

  • @brianodonnell586
    @brianodonnell586 Рік тому +1

    Really prefer Fingerstyle for playing Guitar. Many thanks Kevin. Vicky and Maggie Mae.

  • @tedosullivan7888
    @tedosullivan7888 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @CarlWinter-oy8uf
    @CarlWinter-oy8uf 4 місяці тому +1

    Sounds fabulous ---do you have any TAB to practise Travis picking technique?

    • @Relaxandlearnguitar
      @Relaxandlearnguitar  4 місяці тому

      Thanks. I can make a not. I currently offer tabs for all of my lessons inside our membership.

  • @stevefreedman3130
    @stevefreedman3130 4 місяці тому +1

    Kevin
    I like your lesson. Thanks.
    For some reason I find it easier and natural for me to do a two finger thumb and index Travis picking. Will that give me the same sound as the three finger method you're doing? Do you have a two finger lesson?
    Again thank you

    • @Relaxandlearnguitar
      @Relaxandlearnguitar  4 місяці тому

      It can. Just have to move your fingers more because your index finger plays different notes too. If it sounds good it is good. :). I don’t have a lesson on that yet.

  • @BHPerry
    @BHPerry Рік тому +1

    Great. Your shirt reminds me. Imagine would be a good song..!!

    • @Relaxandlearnguitar
      @Relaxandlearnguitar  Рік тому

      Thanks. And here is that amazing Lennon song ua-cam.com/video/ZrC-Xu-SC-U/v-deo.html

  • @garvdarb
    @garvdarb 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey Kevin, I've watched Merle pick and like John prine. It looks like they only use their Thumb and index. Can you have a look at this.

    • @Relaxandlearnguitar
      @Relaxandlearnguitar  2 місяці тому

      You are right. I find that way a little more advanced. This is more of a beginner lesson. Good place to start. Have another Travis picking lesson in the works that sounds more Prine.

    • @garvdarb
      @garvdarb 2 місяці тому

      @Relaxandlearnguitar Ha! I'm just trying to get into a bit of picn and thumb n index seems so much in the KISS that I like for me. (Keep it simple Stupid) system that I rely on!

  • @marciahammond9735
    @marciahammond9735 2 місяці тому +1

    Some teachers do 5243
    You do 5342
    Does this matter? Will I not get confused later on?

    • @Relaxandlearnguitar
      @Relaxandlearnguitar  2 місяці тому

      Both are correct. There are different patterns. Travis picking is when you alternate those bass strings with the high strings.

  • @LCARSADV
    @LCARSADV 9 місяців тому +1

    Why do half the video teach the bass alternating differently? The other half teach 5,4,6,4 for a C etc instead of 5,4,5,4 Which way is correct?

    • @Relaxandlearnguitar
      @Relaxandlearnguitar  9 місяців тому

      Both are correct. The alternating bass is for folks further along.

  • @Ords86
    @Ords86 Рік тому +1

    What does the thumb play on a D chord?

  • @angeloseminerio7179
    @angeloseminerio7179 Рік тому +1

    Trying to log in to sign up ??

  • @RomayPM
    @RomayPM Рік тому +2

    Hi Kevin, Vicky and Maggie May. Love this fingerstyle BUT........Aaaaaaaargh 😵‍💫🥴😂

    • @Relaxandlearnguitar
      @Relaxandlearnguitar  Рік тому +2

      A little each day…..

    • @RomayPM
      @RomayPM Рік тому +1

      @@Relaxandlearnguitar 😂🤣😂

    • @blueser100
      @blueser100 Рік тому +2

      Try practicing the patterns in front of the 📺 😊

    • @RomayPM
      @RomayPM Рік тому +2

      @blueser100 Thanks Blueser 😊

    • @mikehayes5167
      @mikehayes5167 Рік тому +1

      Right there with you Rosie lol

  • @johndobecki8247
    @johndobecki8247 Рік тому +1

    What is the pattern for a D chord?

    • @Relaxandlearnguitar
      @Relaxandlearnguitar  Рік тому

      Strings 4 3 2 1. A little tight.

    • @joserosenberg903
      @joserosenberg903 Рік тому +1

      Would 4231 (D) not follow the 6342 (G) and 5342 (C) logic? Humbly asking. Love your tutorials Kevin. José

    • @Relaxandlearnguitar
      @Relaxandlearnguitar  Рік тому +1

      @@joserosenberg903 yep. Sorry about that. It is 4 2 3 1. Thanks for the catch :)