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The Chet Atkins/Merle Travis Style Picking Primer

 
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In this series of eight lessons, Andy Gurley will introduce you to the picking styles of Chet Atkins and Merle Travis. First up is the basic picking hand motion, then you'll start developing the use of your thumb. Adding finger syncopation is next, then we'll examine a progression using our basic pattern. Then it's time to develop independence with your fingers and thumb, and we'll conclude with some moveable shapes and final thoughts.

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Andy Gurley
Instructor Andy Gurley
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The Chet Atkins/Merle Travis Style Picking Primer
Tutorial Lessons
  1. Intro to the Atkins/Travis Picking Rhythm Style
  2. Basic Picking Hand Motion
  3. Developing the Thumb
  4. Adding Syncopation With Fingers
  5. Progression Using the Basic Pattern
  6. Adding Finger Independence
  7. Adding Thumb Independence
  8. Moveable Shapes and Final Thoughts