How To Get Started With TRAVIS Picking... The Fun Way

Travis picking is wonderful... but many guitarists struggle with it at first.

In this super simple lesson, I'll give you some simple tips on how to begin your old-school Travis-picking adventure! If you like the sound of Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Tommy Emmanuel, and even many fingerstyle blues players, then you will enjoy this lesson.


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- Dan Thorpe

[lauradsong]

Thank you for clean no-fuss Travis picking lesson!

[lizbarnett]

Boom Chick Travis picking! Very cool. Thanks for a fun and informative lesson.

[vernwimer]

That was very informative and a great way to get started today! Thanks

[frankiess]

Chet played guitar with Mother Maybelle Carter.

[TomVerachtert]

Thanks, Dan. Great introduction to Travis Picking. I've been using many of these techniques in my playing, country and western mostly. Hadn't used the muted bass strings; will give it a go. Thanks.

[smkelly]

Thanks, Dan. Great stuff. Can’t wait for that next one.

[larryfleeman]

9:37 Love the video (and the new studio look, BTW). Okay, the teaser about adding some extra notes in as well as the pinches has my curiosity up. Please share more if you’re so inclined.

[RichardHeuett-swbj]

Brilliant intro to Travis picking. Thanks Dan.

[dangarrioch]

Another great lesson Dan. If you’re looking for a great, easy to follow, guitar instructor I would highly recommend Dan Thorpe!
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