The ONE Fingerpicking Pattern Every Guitarist Must Know (Play 1,000+ Songs!)

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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
In this lesson, you’ll learn the one fingerpicking pattern—rooted in classic Travis picking—that unlocks Landslide, Don’t Think Twice, Clay Pigeons, and countless other folk guitar songs. We walk through the exact chords (C, G/B, Am7), break down the thumb–index–thumb–middle cycle, and play it slowly and up to speed so you can master it instantly. This simple, repeatable pattern makes solo guitar sound full and professional, helping you play with the depth, flow, and confidence of your favorite artists.

⌚️TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro & What You’ll Learn
0:22 – Chord Shapes Overview
0:56 – Intro to Travis Picking
1:28 – Pattern Demonstration (Slow)
2:18 – Play-Along: Slow Tempo
3:25 – Play-Along: Medium Tempo
4:12 – Full Speed Performance
5:10 – Outro & Next Steps