6 Finger-picking Patterns and writing a Worship Song
Finger picking is a good way to add more interest and variety to your guitar playing! There are myriad fingerpicking styles you can learn to play. In this article is a video to help you learn six finger picking patterns. To see the music, visit our Worship Guitar Class Blog. You can type fingerpicking in the search box at the site.
View the video in one sitting to see what the finger picking patterns look like.I suggest you practice each of the patterns over and over until it is easy for you to play. Then try the next pattern. The finger picking patterns are progressively more difficult to play. As you are practicing the patterns, play them in a slow tempo and aim for smooth transitions between each chord.
There are a couple ideas that can help you. The first tip is to relax your hand after each pluck. Most guitarists play with too much tension. Another idea is to practice slowly and move between chords without a pause. Think ahead to the next chord before you need to change.
One of the popular picking patterns you will learn is the Travis Picking Pattern. The Travis Picking style is when you alternate the basses as the fingers play a syncopated melody on the top strings. Merle Travis made this pattern famous.
Use these patterns with other songs and as a spring board for making up other finger picking patterns. The patterns will become like second nature to you. It can be like driving a car. You will be able to play with ease and if you work on good technique from the beginning, it can become quite natural to play that with good technique all the time.
Do you like worships songs? You'll really enjoy our worship guitar class course. These Worship Guitar Lessons will teach you popular worship and praise songs. You can learn at any age and any level.
If you would like to learn more about Finger Picking, including playing instrumental solos, check out our Mastering Finger Picking course.
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