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Originally Posted by Brooklyn Bob
Travis picking is all about the thumb. Get it working like a metronome and then start filling in the blanks with the other fingers.
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This is excellent advice. When I started Travis picking, I found that keeping my thumb going was the key. This video was helpful to me:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6b371mNkCw
Good luck!
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Acoustics:
Martin D35
Martin OM-16GT
Gibson J-45 Standard
Breedlove Pursuit Concerto CE
Takamine F400S 12-string
Yamaha FG800
Citation CIT8000 "The Survivor"
Electrics:
Fender Standard Stratocaster (2004)
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