A close-up view of a person strumming an acoustic guitar, focusing on hand and strings.

Travis Picking

In the book, I only gave a brief overview of Travis Picking. But let me tell you, I could write a whole book about it! Just getting the motion of your right hand alone takes so much time. So, while you wait for a deeper dive, you can still start practicing the basics. Here are a few more Travis Picking songs to work on. Don’t forget to pay attention to your fingering on your right hand. Take your time, and let your thumb lead the way.