Travis picking example

1. What is Travis style picking?
2. How does Travis picking work?
3. What songs have 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 ...

How does Travis picking work?

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).

What songs have Travis picking?

Travis Picking Song Title