Travis

Travis picking

Travis picking
  1. What is Travis style picking?
  2. Why do they call it Travis picking?
  3. Is dust in the wind Travis picking?

What is Travis style picking?

Travis picking, also called pattern picking or the alternating-thumb style, refers to an accompaniment style based on repeating a particular kind of right-hand pattern of thumb and finger moves throughout a song, adapting that pattern to the notes of each chord, and conforming to a specific way of choosing the bass ...

Why do they call it Travis picking?

Named after country guitarist Merle Travis, the Travis picking technique is achieved by alternating the thumb between two (and sometimes three) bass strings in steady quarter notes while the fingers pluck the higher strings, usually between the quarter notes (on the off-beats).

Is dust in the wind Travis picking?

Dust in the Wind uses a common picking pattern known as Travis picking. If you would like to learn more about Travis Picking or learn how to finger pick better, check out my Guitar Course where I have 20 lessons on finger picking.

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