Alternate Your Thumb for Travis Picking - Beginner Fingerpicking Guitar Tutorial on I'll Fly Away

Learn how to play a beautiful and classic fingerpicking pattern with this beginner-friendly Travis picking guitar tutorial. In this lesson, I’ll show you step-by-step how to alternate your thumb while fingerpicking the timeless hymn “I’ll Fly Away.”

🎯 Perfect for beginners who want to add a folk sound to their playing.

In this video you’ll learn:
✅ How to alternate your thumb between bass strings
✅ How to keep a steady rhythm while picking
✅ Tips for smooth finger transitions
✅ How to apply this technique to “I’ll Fly Away” and similar songs

🎶 This is a great introduction to the Travis picking style that you can use in countless folk, country, and gospel tunes!

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