Travis picking

[gwlee7]

Originally Posted by TBman

The hardest part of learning Travis/finger style coming from being an established flat picker is fighting the urge to reach for the pick out of frustration. I had to move all my picks out of reach and set aside special practice time just to learn finger style. (Now that's all I play).

I will keep that in mind as well.

[Blueser100]

Originally Posted by reeve21

A lot of us got started with this book by Mark Hanson.

https://www.amazon.com/Art-Contempor...40_&dpSrc=srch

I can also recommend Toby Walker's learning to fingerpicking video, very helpful.

http://www.littletobywalker.com/lear...ingerpick.html

Another vote for Mark Hanson. He is a great teacher. I took a workshop with him. I learned how to Travis pick from his books. And he answers emails!

[Yanto]

Hi all. Many thanks for the replies and the kind advice. I’ve been studying a few YouTube videos, and I’ve ordered the book by Mark Hanson that many recommended. Looking forward to getting some serious practice in. Ian

[gwlee7]

Steady as she goes. Taking my time and doing it right with the 1st Hanson book. Playing everything VERY slowly.