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Travis Picking Made Easy – Learn the Magic Formula!

Travis Picking Guitar Lesson for Beginners!

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.

Travis Picking Made Easy – Learn the Magic Formula!

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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

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