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- What is Travis fingerpicking?
- How many fingers Travis picking?
- Why do they call it Travis picking?
- Is fingerpicking harder than strumming?
What is Travis fingerpicking?
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 many fingers Travis picking?
Two-finger technique
Travis picking in its simplest form is a two-finger picking style where the thumb switches between two different bass notes. This is usually, but not always, the root or the 5th of the chord you are playing.
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 fingerpicking harder than strumming?
Fingerstyle is harder than strumming because you are picking individual notes and this requires greater finger dexterity. Learning to fingerpick or play fingerstyle can also open up a new world of musically creative possibilities.
