Meditative Fingerpicking Tutorial for Guitar (2-Finger Travis Pick)
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
- Lessons (in-person in Brooklyn, NY, or zoom): blazlessons@gmail.com
Fingerpicking on the guitar sounds (and looks) harder than it is. If you're willing to take a few minutes to get each component, putting it all together takes very little time. You can do it!
This is the two-finger Travis Pick, based on the style of legendary guitar player/singer/songwriter Merle Travis (1917--1983). I believe Travis usually used 2 fingers, but it is easy (and fun) to add another finger (or two).
I have a similar tutorial for another fingerpicking pattern here:
• New Meditative Fingerp...
0:00 Intro
0:22 Left hand
0:1:15 Step 1--Thumb
0:3:45 Step 2--Index Finger G String
0:5:51 Step 3--Index Finger B String
0:10:12 Bonus--Double G's
OMG, where have you been all my life? I have learnt so much in such a short time. I'm 71 years old and now I may be able to play the Guitar, Cheers my friend. Stuart from the UK.
Same here!! 😊
Same here, i am 73 and now very happy with that lesson. 🤗Thank you so much. Greets from Germany
I agree this guy is amazing❤
OMG he da man 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Same here, I am 79
Excellent, finally a RUclips guitar guru with the patients required to demonstrate at a rate that guitar learners need to see and emulate. You sir are a valuable resource. I didn't realize how helpful your video was until I came back to it and followed you carefully. THANK YOU
thank you for your comment and you are very welcome
Yes Golden Music Teacher Indeed!!!!!
@@BLazLessons hi. I'm Janine. I believe you can teach me. Do u teach
@@BLazLessons wowzzzzza. So is there a way you can teach me the last part of your video. How I can learn where to find the root 🌹
Thanks
Janine
Please make more videos. You have a talent for teaching. This was so relaxing. If you did a whole series of meditative finger-picking exercises, I'd watch them all.
Thank you for taking time with us. I'm 75 years old and enjoyed your instruction. Please keep this no rush approach.
Glad you liked it, and I will.
Me too 🎉
@@colleensmith6655ur 75 yrs too?😮
@@mailord7901 I am also 75 and this was an excellent video.
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I’m 71, frustrated fingerpicker stuck on one pattern. This is huge! Watched some of your scales videos and it all clicked. Other folks just make my eyes glaze over! You’re not in a studio showing off with your fancy equipment. You just give. We need you, man!
thank you, that is encouraging, I will give you more!
Really was great. Thank you.
For 30+ years I've never gotten figer style down.
I mainly play metal and always admired finger style, but could never get my fingers to coordinate
In the short time of this video I made more progress than I have in 30 years...
I will obviously keep coming back every day to this until it is 2nd nature, but I'm so impressed and happy right now
I watch so many tutorials and usually there’s too much/not enough of certain key elements; excruciatingly long intro; uncomfortable pace, etc., etc. Not this one! It’s just…perfect. I REALLY appreciate your teaching style. You make learning fun and easy. Very relaxing and engaging personality. I “Liked” and subscribed immediately. I’ll be back for more. Thank you so much!
That really makes me happy to hear, thank you!
Ditto
Awesome
Usually tutorials are too fast and not easy to see which strings they are playing and I just give up! This is just ace, thank you so much! Kathie
Me too! 😃
I've been trying to learn fingerpicking online for 10 months but this is the first video that made sense to me
That make me so happy.
You, sir, are a Godsend! Teacher Extraordinare!!!!!
A Non-guitarist/Percussion Dreamer's Gift!
I'm a non-percussionist guitarist dreamer!
I have just started practicing my ever first guitar at the age of 62 which I bought about two weeks ago. Watching your channel and your method of teaching I appreciated very much. It never to late to learn an instrument, in order your mind and soul alive. I am having fun by your tutorial method. Many thanks.
Awesome, more soon
I usually don't ever leave comments, but I felt like I really had to show my appreciation for this video! learning guitar has been really frustrating for me. oftentimes the videos I watch go too fast or don't explain things well enough, however this wasn't the case for me in this video! I really enjoy your teaching style and I feel like this was really beginner friendly as well. I believe this could be a good exercise as well just to practice picking. this taught me alot and was very soothing and relaxing, I subscribed and will be watching more videos!
“Just chill, you CAN stay here. This is a third of the thing. I’d say half or more…” lol😂THE best and so true, what an amazing perspective and personality
Thank you..this is the speed and the amount of info i am capable of following in my beginner status
Great that's what I was shooting for.
It’s the suggestion of “relaxing” for ME. You make me WANT to practice it. I just want to sit & relax & practice this two finger picking pattern. The power of suggestion is magic. Excellent lesson. Thank you so much!❤️❤️❤️😁
Thank you for such an enlightening, encouraging and informative finger picking lesson. I admit that it took a couple of day’s trying to get my 70 y/o brain to coordinate with my right hand, but after more than a few rewinds of your patient video I am extremely pleased with my progress. I will admit that my left hand fingertips are suffering, but I couldn’t be happier.
It's a Friday night, here as I write , and you are so correct that this is easy. But what I find hard is remembering the melody when I am working on other pieces of music. Nonetheless, I am determined to burn it into my brain. Thanks for the lesson.
When you say the melody , do you mean the picking pattern?
why do Americans say 'you are so correct' and not 'you are so right'? Correct is when you get a question right and a tick.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I’m just starting to learn guitar at 62 yo and this gave me so much confidence and joy. This is a truly excellent, and relaxing, tutorial.
I'm 66 years old and I've been playing the guitar for 50 years. The finger picking I do uses thumb an forefinger, I don't even remember where I learned it. What you're showing is the next logical step for me. but i'll want more, i hope you'll teach a few songs using this method.
Best finger picking lesson I've seen on RUclips.. subscribed 👍🏼
Thanks
I'm so glad you got something from it and I appreciate your support! More to come.
I've been learning to play guitar for a year and a half. Getting lessons from RUclips. I have to say, this video is the best I seen. Your very clear, you make it simple. I got it. Thank you.
Merry Christmas 2023
I have been a strummer for around 15 years and always wanted to Travis pick ,this is by far the simplest and most explanative very easy to follow lessons i have came across ,thank you Mr B Laz Lessons i am on my way to play many Bob Dylan Songs ,
You are welcome, and Bobby D has many great songs
Even though I’ve been a picker for a while I still found this approach interesting. A great introduction.
Glad to hear it
brilliant my friend, simple patient and great for my dyslexia. at 64 and a beginner I sat and played along, with daily practice I will be gigging SHORTLY lol thank you for keeping it simple 😋
I accidentally found your channel and I'm so grateful that I did. I'm on my way to plat the Travis pick. Thank you so much ❤ from Australia 🇦🇺
I love the way you focus on unconscious muscle memory and musicality at the start. Without that, the other elements fall away.
Love it. ❤
This is very true.
Been a pick player for fifty years, first thing on youtube that got me to have a go at fingerpicking, thanks pal, I subscribed.
Glad to have you
I can feel the meditative state already just about 2min. In! Thanks🎉❤! Appreciate your time
You got it
Love how you took it real slow and calmly. Lots of times lessons are stressful but your method helped me understand it with low pressure and just feeling for it. Thanks!
Thank you ! This is really great and I have not yet used my guitar . Was just looking checking it out ! I will definately come back ! No blah blah blah ! You go straight to the point ! Thank you !🎸
Yeah do it with the guitar!
I was so relaxed in ur training , I didn't even hear the honking..normally I hear every breath. Thank you!!!
LOVE your teaching style! Seeing your fingers and the notes on screen. I’m RUclips taught at 60 and you make it so enjoyable.
Absolutely brilliant! You have a very addictive teaching style! Thank you!
Yesssssssss
your laid back teaching style is so helpful.
Thank you I'm glad because that makes it easier for me
Yeah watched this lesson a few times now, got the pattern memorized, just consistently playing this to teach my fingers. Great teaching style by the way - Thank You!
You are very welcome and thank you for letting me know
Thanks everybody for the love on this video
I agree with Stuart! Wow. I am 62 and just started. So meditative.. and I am actually getting there.. Thank you!
Pure magic! I was close to giving up on learning this technique until I stumbled on your channel. At 69 years old, new tricks don’t come easy, but your patience and calm teaching style made all the difference. Thanks!
Wow finally someone I can relate to thank you I actually learned something
You are welcome and hopefully I can make some more good ones
Duuuuude! 🙏 Thank you most sincerely. You are SO patient to spend this much time with this-for people like us. I’ve been a stummer for 40 years. I could never get a proper handle on finger-picking. I will by the end of the weekend.
you got it!
Thank you thank you! Dropped all social media and picked up instruments and books! You are very soothing to watch ❤️❤️
Thank you and you're welcome
Respect
Thank you so much for this tutorial! 75 years young learning to play. Your ability to break it down into manageable sections is brilliant! Thank you for posting. Linda from the US.
How have you only got 11k subscribers, this is easily the best tutorial I’ve seen on fingerpicking! I mean two fingers even my little brain can manage that…
thank you, I'm actually shocked I have so many subscribers, but I have come to terms with it and I'm ready to lean into it
Please do more videos like this. Its the perfect learning lesson. I‘ve never seen a better guitar tutorial. For real!
Thanks, will do!
That was the best guitar lesson I have ever come across!!Well done.
you moved slow and thougtfully
you articlated and spoke very clearly
you made the chord and picking shapes soooo much easier to see
you lingered
thank you I appreciate that, more to come
Please could you make more videos like this pretty please 🙏 😅 i cant find anyone as soothing as you on youtube AND i actually learnt to finger pick, i have been struggling for years to learn to do this
My old man and I just started learning how to play and we love your videos. They’re very easy to understand and very fun!
that's great to hear--family jams
You're the most patient teacher out there! Keep at it!
Thank you for that! I will try to keep them coming
First time I could feel the Travis picking! Thanks!
Glad to hear that
I much prefer these ‘follow along in real time’-style lessons as I rediscover guitar after a looooong break. Thank you!
That's good news to me because I also think it is the best way
Very good lesson. This is the way my guitar teacher taught me. Thanks I've been looking for a good lesson. I needed to relearn. Forgot it was so many years ago.
Thanks I'm glad you're back on your guitar, keep playing.
Exactly what samgee said, this is perfect and I have been watching ALOT of guitar tutorials.
Best Travis lesson. First lesson that really worked for me
I'm very glad
This is a great instructional video 👍. I’ve watched so many that I couldn’t learn. This is perfect. I’m hoping I can get my picking hand to cooperate consistently. It will take some time but that’s ok. I’m a Buddhist and I totally get the Zen 🎋📿☯️. 👍☮️🌞🎸🎵
You got it, it will come, I have no doubt
Thank you for sharing and taking the time to get down to our level ...
You're welcome but I don't see any level as being below me, music can be deep or shallow at any level, so it was good for me as well to slow down
That is amazingly meditative, thank you for the lesson!!
My buddy, I’m only on min 1 and have already subscribed! You’re calm, calculated and encouraged inspirational way about passing on knowledge is something very unique. I’m looking forward to see what you are offering here cuz I feel I’ve hit a gold mine with finding ya! Thx and one love for all
Really nice! Love the approach. Great teacher. Liked and subscribed!
I really appreciate that and it motivates me to make more.
Same here, feels like a personal lesson.
From the depths of my soul I thank you, for what you are, an excellent teacher. I am a musician for Jesus Christ of Nazareth our Lord! Amen. Nice note I learn, at the same time
I want, to make you by also of my work. There, is already something? Merci pour tout, et que Dieu, vous prette, encor long vie
@@rile623 thank you for your heartfelt comment
Vielen Dank für die guten und ruhigen Erklärungen. Ich habe gelernt!
Thank you for this. You did a great job explaining it in a relaxed and simple way
You're very welcome!
Appreciate your patience and teaching in a simple way. God Bless
Thanks for the tutorial, I've been Travis picking for a few years now, it takes time to learn but it's worth learning, kev in the sunny UK🇬🇧👍
Thanks Kev I appreciate the support
Thank you so much, came across your lesson on RUclips. You have just blown my mind in one short lesson. 🤯 😳
Oh and hello from Scotland. 🏴
Very happy to hear that
It's so relaxing to play!
I cant wait to start playing this. Thank you!!!
Brilliant! Really good job on sharing that little rift with us. I’ve just picked up the guitar after a 20 year hiatus and I think I’ve found the perfect entry point. Thanks again.
Thank you for taking the time to teach us.
You are so welcome, I enjoy it
Likewise, I’ve been tutored out until you !!! Your time and effort is appreciated. I really get it. Finally!!. Thank you so very much. I have saved this video for re running to practice. Cheers.
I never learned to finger pick, and your lesson made this look possible.😊. thank you. I will give it a try!
I just came across this video. I love your teaching style. I subscribed. I look forward to more lesson from you.
Thank you for your comment, see you soon!
This was awesome. Cant wait to watch more of your videos
OK I have some follow ups coming soon
Thank you !! I’m also 71 and you’ve simplified it perfectly! Really easy to do with your help!!
Brilliant instruction! Hope you’ll post more. Thanks, Jasper
I am totally a beginner. Thank you for your easy and relaxing teaching. I liked and subscribed. may you teach simple songs like yesterday, let it be, i feel comfortable with your unique teaching
Yes my friend I will do it! And thank you.
Power cord riffer from the 80's. Starting to learn again after a 25 year break. Always loved good fingerstyle plaing. Awesome introduction to this style. thank you so much. Some james Taylor style playing would be great as well
You got it
I have looked at many you tubes and your are far the best! I finally got! You make it so simple, easy, relaxing, and fun! You are awesome! Thank you, thank you!
Wow, thank you!
Thanks, I'll be practicing this!
Great! For me as a beginner i am happy that i found you here! Super to learn: the pace is great, your voice is fine, the explanation wonderful and i had fun from the first second on! Thanks for your work and your content! 👏👏👏
Meditation through music ❤ Such a beautiful tutorial, thank you so much ❤
Outstanding lesson
This a guided meditation. Feel great and learned something. Thank you.
Best instructions I’ve seen yet, totally chilled out delivery and you emphasise what playing music should be about, thank you
i appreciate that
such a good teacher. please make more of these
Thank you and I sure will
I adore the way you teach ~ including the hilarious “omg are you serious, a car alarm?” You are amazing because you give us something to parrot… thw only way I can learn this new game. I’m hooked and feel some power today because you taught me this pattern. More please!
thank you for all that!
Thank you for sharing this lesson.
This is an excellent tutorial. Thank you! Looking forward to seeing some more .
Awesome, thank you!
Beautiful tutorial, thank you so much ❤
Very patient & encouraging teacher!
Super great tutorial. Congratulations for being so patient teaching. This is what we need to start this difficult and beautiful style. Bravo👏👏👍
Excellent video! So calming! Thank you!
Looks I found myself a new teacher! Love this lesson! Thank you!🙏🏻
I am here for you, just trying to get into a rhythm making more vids
Thank you. I watch and try to follow this often as a morning meditation.
Thank you for this calming tutorial!
You are so welcome!
Please continue , it’s great for us oldies , thank you 🎸
Excellent tutorial 👍
You are phenomenal! You are so good at teaching and also so gentle at the same time. I seriously love you. Thankyou thankyou ❤
Exactly what i was looking for! This is a real teacher. Thankyou so much!❤
Love this! thanks, I need a lot of practice, but you make it easier.
Brilliant tutorial ❤
Dude I love how chilled you are with this leason! You make it so easy to do, thankyou very much.... i was getting frustrated trying to learn a tune, but then happend to stumble on you finger picking WOW ! love it, play every day, thanks Boss.🤘
Subscribed after a minute of watching. Great traching style. Thanks for your help and advice😊
You are so welcome and I hope I can keep making good vids for you