Travis Picking Made Easy – Learn the Magic Formula!
Want to be able to make your own travis picking patterns on guitar?
Play any Travis picking pattern over any chord progression
In this lesson, I’ll share my magic formula for mastering any Travis picking pattern over any chord progression. Travis picking relies heavily on the thumb, laying a strong foundation with an alternating bass pattern. I’ll walk you through the basic chord shapes and show you how to apply this technique seamlessly.
We’ll cover:
- Thumb placement for each of the basic chords
- Tips to get comfortable with the bass notes
- 2-step method to create common picking patterns
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to confidently Travis pick over any chord progression.
Table of Contents
- Intro
- 0:48 – Chord Shape
- 2:52 – Exercise #1 – Bass Notes
- 4:54 – Exercise #2 Index+Middle Fingers
- 7:51 – Exercise #3 – Alternate Pattern
- 9:18 – Exceptions + Experimenting
- 10:27 – Tips & Resources
