2 MUST KNOW Beginner Fingerpicking Patterns

2 MUST KNOW Beginner Fingerpicking Patterns ✅ Save 50% on Lauren’s Finger Picking Course: bit.ly/3bXsuHv - Welcome to my essential yet easy fingerpicking patterns for beginners. Now these techniques are not for absolute beginners that have just started with the guitar, but they are the first fingerpicking patterns I usually teach guitar students since they are usually pretty easy to accomplish.
In this beginner fingerpicking patterns lesson, I will go over my bass pluck finger picking pattern as well as 4 string, 5 string and 6 string chord arpeggios which is probably one of the most common ways to fingerpick songs in ¾ or 6/8 time.
I hope you enjoy my Fingerpicking Guitar Lesson for beginners and that you find the fingerpicking picking patterns helpful for the songs you are learning.
Easy Fingerpicking Patterns for Beginners Lesson Chapters:
0:00 - Intro & Background
1:19 - Bass Pluck Beginner Finger Picking Pattern
5:11 - Bass Pluck Close-up Demo
6:18 - Arpeggio Finger Picking Pattern
9:13 - Arpeggio Pattern Demo
✅ Buy Lauren's Complete 7 Level Beginner Guitar Course at: laurenbateman.mykajabi.com/co... 🔴 SUBSCRIBE for more free KZbin guitar lessons: bit.ly/2ZRWvls
✅ Stuff I Recommend for Guitar:
GUITARS & AMPS:
Fender Squier Strat with amp: amzn.to/2UdBRti
Ibanez Acoustic: amzn.to/33MDUHW
Fender Champion Amp: amzn.to/3apy8hC
Fender Acoustasonic Amp: amzn.to/3dkl1jQ
ACCESSORIES:
Dunlop Pick Variety Pack: amzn.to/2wxj0A7
D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strings: amzn.to/3dpTAoU
D'Addario Electric Guitar Strings: amzn.to/2xiY2Fg
Guitar Strap: amzn.to/3adXhM9
Kyser Capos: amzn.to/2QEZSHA
Snark Guitar Tuner: amzn.to/39alVfl
Camera I use to make this video: Canon EOS T7i: amzn.to/2Tdccjw
✅ Recommended Playlists:
🔴 For more beginner guitar songs, check out my playlist:
• Leaving On A Jet Plane...
🔴 For more beginner/intermediate guitar songs, check out my playlist:
• Looking to Improve You...
✅SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL:
Become a Patreon at: / laurenbateman
Or buy Lauren's Guitar Course at:
www.laurenbateman.com/course
✅ Connect With Lauren:
Facebook: / thelaurenbateman
FB guitar group: / 1603434229676207
Instagram: / thelaurenbateman
Twitter: / lauren_bateman
Original music: / lauren-bateman
Thank you for watching my easy fingerpicking patterns for beginners video.
Lauren :)
Lauren Bateman is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. If you enjoyed my Beginner Fingerpicking Patterns Guitar Lesson, consider purchases from the above links as the help support this channel.
#FingerpickingPatterns #BeginnerFingerPicking #HowToFingerpick

[@LaurenBateman]

✅ Save 50% on Lauren’s Finger Picking Course: bit.ly/3bXsuHv

[@AnaKJ808]

Thank you so much, I'm young and no one I know personally likes to fingerpick or play country music, so Thank you so much. Very Decent, easy, quick, simple, yet Beautiful. So thank you.

[@celiahallhall9225]

How much is your course Lauren

[@ambebetrandche2050]

hello

[@christophersmith3867]

As an interesting aside: Mother Mabel Carter of the famous Carter family referred to her finger picking style as the Carter scratch. Check it out on the old recordings of Wildwood Flower.

[@VillaofGreen]

@@AnaKJ808 welcome i try to play you guitar lesson

[@scottlytton5328]

omg i been watching tons of finger picking lessons and getting so confuse and it just HIT me like a load of rocks! thanks so much for whatever the heck in your lesson made it click....(big grin). new subber here

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for the sub!

[@eagledude3743]

Oh SO RIGHT, "5 DAYS AGO"

[@vivM.5497]

Me 2 so i said forget it

[@scottlytton5328]

@@vivM.5497 dont give up. Keep at it. Gind you an intro you love and get a tab and start plucking, once you hear the resemblance of music youll be hooked

[@vivM.5497]

@@scottlytton5328 im 66 its useless

[@RaidersSection339]

Hi Lauren. I think you are fantastic. I wanted to tell you, last year 2020 I bought two acoustic guitars for myself and my twin boys. You are the first person I played for my boys. I did this with the purpose of showing them that women can be kick a** guitar players. So I thank you for you being you. I'm a proud daddy. Keep up your great work, we appreciate you. We will continue to watch your videos. Take Care and Be Well.

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww Shannon glad to be a kick ass guitar player and a good role model. 💪🎸🎶

[@gazman1001]

Best instruction on YT. 😁😁😁

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@RobertJones-wp9kx]

75 yrs young and I have been playing with a guitar for many years. Now I am trying to actually play. I have listened to many instructors over the years and I have to say that I love the way you teach. I think I can finally learn to play and enjoy the guitar. Thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

You can do it! Glad I was able to help

[@judymoore9229]

Getting my first guitar today !!! Can't wait to follow your videos. 73 years old

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes!!!!! So awesome Judy.

[@abhilashvattem6224]

I rarely comment but I thank you deeply for not being naive towards beginners as the tone of your voice is purely motivational and pushing me to do more. I've understood from you that rushing into wanting to play is a mistake and the process is ever so important. Subscribed with all of my heart, Thank you!

[@LaurenBateman]

Awww thank you so much!

[@betterworldok3802]

I don't need to pay for a private music teacher, now I have real musicians who can really teach. I have subscribed already, I am so happy I have come across your videos. Thank you so much

[@LaurenBateman]

Welcome to the channel!!!!

[@betterworldok3802]

@@LaurenBateman I'll be using the most of the lessons. Its amazing how you explain it thoroughly and patiently

[@denisplante1983]

So enjoying the guitar lessons. Lauren is a wonderful teacher and so easy to follow. She seems to have a real sense of patience about her when teaching. 😊

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@pilotactor777]

-i asked in one of my last comments how to get past a plateau-well here it is-greatest teacher out there. Thankyou

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!

[@WildCaptures]

The close ups on the strings are such a huge help, thanks again 👍👍

[@LaurenBateman]

Happy to help!

[@johnhayesuk]

I like the simplicity of these little exercises thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you like them!

[@patrickmcatackney6599]

Hi, just want to say that you are very good teacher/instructor. Keep it up. Thanks heaps.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you too!

[@Fleurlovin909]

Loved how she. Replies to each and every comments..... Even if she has 100ksubs.... A lot of utubers dont...... Awesome..... ❤❤

[@LaurenBateman]

Aseem, thanks for noticing that. I try as best as I can. It's not always possible but I definitely try my best 😎

[@haviskam]

You teach as if you're actually singing. Great way of teaching you have. Thanks. I'm filled up with tons of inspiration now!

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thank you. I'm a singer as well so it's part of my teaching style. I think it helps people hear and understand things better when it's musical. If not, it sure does make it fun.

[@rajnishbabajee4628]

You are an AMAZING teacher. Bless you. Regards from Mauritius.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! 😃

[@komleivon5562]

No other music teachers teach like you teach...simply amazing Thanksssss

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you Kom

[@Jovid1864]

She explains in a very unique way that you get it very quickly.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks 😃

[@AtifKhan-be3gw]

I stumbled upon this channel and it’s way better than anything else I’ve seen on KZbin. Laura speaks to me! Will soon get on her formal lessons. Cannot playing her videos one after another! Thank you for doing this.

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@nilsonbonilla6296]

YOU REALLY HELPED ME NAIL THAT ONE!! I REALLY APPRECIATE IT!!!

[@nilsonbonilla6296]

IT IS PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!

[@LaurenBateman]

So happy to help!!!!

[@sarahbane4696]

Thank you, your explanations are so clear and easy to follow 👍

[@LaurenBateman]

You are welcome!

[@urbancommute5239]

Thank you for being such an amazing instructor, I've finally found someone that teaches arpeggio in the manner that I needed.

[@LaurenBateman]

Wow, thank you!

[@pilotactor777]

She is amazing

[@patelcoroven]

I guitar is my life though I don't have one thanks for hearting my comment I love you so much

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!

[@patrickhaag]

Hi Lauren ,Just discover you’re videos . I’m 58 and trying to learn guitar. Your videos are very easy to fallow.Thanks,Patrick Haag

[@LaurenBateman]

You are so welcome!

[@152902]

Thank you Lauren. I'm a beginner and thanks my KZbin algorithm brought me to this tutorial and I am happy to be your new subscriber.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you for subscribing!

[@kimmofardin6118]

Thank you so much for sharing this. You have a GREAT teaching style! That was an awesome lesson - it was crystal clear for me. I'm so happy I found your channel!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're very welcome, Kim! Glad you found me. Welcome to the channel.

[@reedofurantia606]

Thank you so much Lauren! The struggle gets so much easier with practice.

[@LaurenBateman]

You got this!

[@chandimarathnayake1874]

A good lesson!!! thank a million for your Teaching ways !!! GOOD LUCK; MADAM

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! You too!

[@3nien]

You are an excellent teacher.

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thank you!

[@glennrudzik1007]

Lauren thank you for this finger picking vid. Your a really good teacher. Thank you for taking the time to produce these great guitar vids!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks! 😃

[@dianamarieabbott3880]

Hey thanks 😊 you are great 👍

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank.you!!!!

[@michaeljohnson2256]

love your teaching style. I am a 63 year old beginner and find you real easy to follow. Thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

So happy to have you 😊

[@farafina1]

The best fingerpicking tutorial out there!!! I watched a few others and couldn’t figure it out.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you very much for watching! Really glad to help.

[@diamondminer9263]

Very informative, down to the last detail, it’s easy to see that anyone who is a beginner that follows your teachings would greatly improve and actually become a guitar player. Great amount of details from every angle went into this video. Laura, you are the real deal.

[@LaurenBateman]

I appreciate that!

[@ottokraus7764]

I agree 100%. Your lessons have helped me so much! THANK YOU!!!

[@user-zg1qz8oz2u]

Really enjoyed this lesson. Thanks so much! 🤘🎸

[@LaurenBateman]

You got it’

[@ptsmith4660]

Lauren, I haven't been on the site lately, been cruising around at multiple guitar sites, etc. Your teaching is the best .. glad I'm back here.

[@LaurenBateman]

You're very welcome!

[@michaelhoulahan8300]

Lauren has an awesome smile.

[@LaurenBateman]

Awww 😄

[@haroldsanchez8235]

Good morning teacher 🍎 Another excellent and easy to follow lesson my wife just complimented me on my picking thank you so much 👊🏽

[@LaurenBateman]

Harold, what an amazing moment. Love when that happens!

[@13angielf]

This is an awesome technique- thank you for explaining in such an easy way!

[@LaurenBateman]

I'm glad that you found this super helpful.

[@dottym-videodiary3700]

wow this is great, I can't wait for my husband to wake up so I can try this, and learn it and apply it to music i write. I am a newbie guitar player

[@LaurenBateman]

Best of luck!

[@alongjebat1641]

New lefties learner here...thank you..easy to adapt with lefties side

[@LaurenBateman]

Love my lefties AND my righties.

[@SongwritinginAppalachia]

Wonderful class!!! Thank you very much

[@LaurenBateman]

You got it!

[@alanthew6490]

Fantastic teaching style, I find your videos really great to follow and I always come away thinking I can give that a go. Many thanks.

[@LaurenBateman]

You’re welcome Alan!

[@mimicat3065]

Awesome.. Very simple and clear.. Thanx so much..

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you liked it

[@mimicat3065]

I appreciate the simplicity and the encouragement .. as if you were saying,, you can do it too”.. thanx so much..

[@alfredoliguori2468]

You always explain so good no one like you numero uno

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thank you!

[@imabyugrl4262]

Lauren-I am a novice and your videos have helped me so much. I have been trying to learn fingerpicking songs recently so this video is much needed! Bring 60y/o and finally getting time to teach myself guitar, I want to learn everything NOW but trying to play songs that use fingerpicking has been so frustrating. This exercise will help alot. Thanks for your great teaching approach!! Much appreciated!!!!!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome!

[@denniewhittemore5651]

Perfect! Thank you !

[@LaurenBateman]

You go it!

[@josephatneko2804]

You are a good teacher, continue.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! 😃

[@roselirsumaylo386]

What a nice tutorial of guitar flucking, thank you maam!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!

[@karencampbell1946]

Thank you, I've just started learning to play, love how you teach, I've liked and subscribed 😉🎶🎸

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome, thank you! Welcome to the channel!

[@Markboe]

Wow... that's a wonderful guitar lesson for beginners. I've tried so many videos to learn from it but these i can live with and with these i already can see the future of my learning development in guitar lesson. Thanks for the video and will keep checking out your video. Cheers

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome 😃

[@marcelflo2765]

Thank you Lauren Bateman 👍😁

[@LaurenBateman]

You’re welcome!

[@thomasdixon7075]

That second pattern I really like, I've only been playing guitar for about 4years, almost 60 yrs old, self taught, playing in a worship setting so that pattern will work nicely in a lot of our songs...thank you...and God bless

[@LaurenBateman]

You're right Thomas

[@sayanadak7857]

Great lesson, it actually helps me

[@LaurenBateman]

Hey Sayan, thank you so much. Glad I was able to help

[@leslieworthey9198]

Love your videos I have been playing for many decades... I am self taught and know I have missed and have not practiced some of the basic picking and strumming techniques. Thank you for breaking things down so simple.

[@LaurenBateman]

Very welcome

[@blainekeller6057]

Excellent Lauren !! I noticed Paul plucking like this in Yesterday ! Thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes!!!

[@chirilas5217]

Great tutorial Lauren. Congratulations.👏👍

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@davidallenkralikmusic]

Thank you, Lauren, for your corner here on KZbin. It's obvious that you are truly interested in teaching people how to play and it is reflected in what you are doing. Your channel is a rarity among the "teaching" channels.

[@LaurenBateman]

Awww thank you so much. That means a lot. I love what I do. So blessed to be able to share my teaching with the world.

[@DanDDirges]

New sub and a HUGE fan of your videos! So easy to follow along even I can understand!

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on. Thank you!!!

[@odangsagala8816]

TANKS YOU VERY MUCH, SIMPLE LESSON BUT VERY MPORTANT

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@Jimgoodwin846]

Like them both…REALLY LIKE the arpeggio picking pattern.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@elmiguel6725]

Hi Lauren, thanks from Mahwah, NJ home of the late great Les Paul, for the close up at about 5:10, nobody ever does that and it's hard to see and deceiving from straight ahead, so thanks again, and you explained well also.

[@LaurenBateman]

Oh you're welcome. I always try to do a close-up. Sometimes I forget but I always try to do it

[@bruceringrose7539]

Bass-Pluck, also known as Bass-Scratch, great way to begin fingerpicking!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for sharing. Never heard it called that before.

[@BanjoPicker]

Nice...a very clear and straight ahead lesson. Thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!

[@michaelpappas3857]

Awesome teaching Lauren!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks so much!

[@pilotactor777]

5 hours in-cant stop watching

[@LaurenBateman]

Go for more!

[@dianasantiago7164]

🙄I like this teacher She is faithful,Dedicated,Hard working Teacher🧐

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@michellebeckstrom6110]

You're clear explanations, non condescending voice and talent shines through. Thank you lauren

[@LaurenBateman]

Michelle, thank you kindly. I really appreciate that.

[@juleslemelle9027]

🎼Dedication, devotion,🎶.. yeah that girl can play,.. turning my nightie into the day!

[@LaurenBateman]

Ha ha thanks Jules.

[@gordongartrelle5332]

Hi Lauren. Tough day of practice for me today. Lots of distraction and I became frustrated and stopped without finishing practice for the first time since I started playing a month ago. This video helped me get my head back on straight and I will try to practice later 🙂. Thanks.

[@LaurenBateman]

Awww glad it helped. There will always be ups and downs on your guitar journey. Don’t give up!

[@flouisbailey]

Gordon and others don't be too hard on yourself, my journey of nine months has taught me life gets in the way of guitar playing. Lauren is a fabulous teacher and very encouraging. The young high-energy Andy and Justin teaching style I like but can't keep up. Five minutes of finger exercises have often fulfilled my guitar goal for a day. You look like a kid to me stay with it.

[@curtisdahl3249]

Thanks I’m just learning and have watched a few different videos you’re video is awesome I really enjoy your style of teaching clear and simple thanks again Curtis

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thanks Curtis!

[@jermaineallen5026]

Very thorough and easy to navigate thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@priyadharmasena6067]

Excellent teaching. Very clear

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@mib7483]

Thanks Lauren, I had never seen the first pattern. I just purchased my first solid wood acoustic guitar and need more education on proper humidifying and acoustic guitar amps. I saw your recommendations on amps but would like more education on why these amps and how to use them.

[@LaurenBateman]

Hey Dale, yeah I can definitely do an amp video for sure.

[@oruthra5648]

Talented and pretty

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thanks Art

[@dennismcwhertersr.1768]

Great video, and yes, I would have asked. I try to pay attention to detail. I guess its the 30 years I spent as a police officer. Also, I know you have said this numerous times, but I would like to donate a little to you for all the free video lessons you have provided. I am not too bad of a player for only playing 13 months. I am always learning and you are one of the sites I always turn to.

[@dennismcwhertersr.1768]

Never mind, I located and join your Patreon. Best of luck

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you Dennis

[@drtosseyfamilyadventures6240]

I have given up on finger picking but I think I will certainly try this

[@LaurenBateman]

Definitely do. This is a good starting point.

[@dianasantiago7164]

🎸 guitar is one cool instrument When I start practising I can't Stop I stay still dark the neighbors have not yet complain about the noise,ha I also can play the recorder Soon when I Learn to play the guitar properly I will be going to the board walk close to the blue sea to play my 🎸 guitar. Cool,cool lesson love that quit Melody the guitar makes,waw,(Emosa musica la 🎸 guitar)Beautiful Music the quitar,Ermosa,Gracias.

[@LaurenBateman]

It is one cool instrument!

[@dianasantiago7164]

@@LaurenBateman Ok,Cool,Love the Amazing Grace that you sent Thanks

[@liamkelly1724]

Hi Lauren, what does spider finger movement mean on guitar 🎸. Love your videos so clear and concise, brilliant teacher. Muchas gracias 😎 Liam kilkee clare ireland 🍀. 🎸🎸🎸

[@LaurenBateman]

Are you talking about the spider exercises? Those are finger dexterity exercises.

[@rodbrock4759]

Very good instructions. When making the C Major chord you can hold don't Big E string with little finger. This is a full chord C and allows you to pick Big E string. If little finger won't stretch, no big deal. This is just another ideal

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for the feedback

[@AnxietyManagement]

your energy is so cool. I don't even know how to play guitar I enjoyed your video.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyed the videos 😃

[@robstart5348]

I'm a 4 year player who has felt plateaued and I don't always "understand" the youtube videos -- but yours really got through to me and I'm looking forward to watching more and learning more, thank you very much

[@LaurenBateman]

I appreciate that!

[@rebeccaabraham8652]

Very nice guitar! Can’t believe you didn’t mention the most famous song in the world that uses the arpeggio pattern - House of the rising sun - as performed by Eric Burdon and the Animals....

[@LaurenBateman]

Yea great song! I play that with a pick and a rake pattern.

[@flouisbailey]

Yes, great song to play at different skill levels.

[@kenramsey7241]

Have just started to Travis pick and have only 2 patterns that I use its good to see other patterns. Thank you for opening my ears.

[@LaurenBateman]

Wonderful!

[@louissmith4218]

I find this very simplified. Thanks

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jannemartensson9578]

A knife is needed to cut bread with 😂luck you are not a left-handed guitarist. Good job Lauren 💞🎸 Regards Janne

[@LaurenBateman]

Ha ha. Thanks. New knives so super sharp. Ouch!

[@jannemartensson9578]

@@LaurenBateman These are the ones they are for... My wonderful teacher 🤣🤣🙏🎸

[@davida357]

You tube waited this long to recommend you to me.... Uuugh... Well finally...

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad that you found me. 😉

[@kennethcf4925]

snap lol

[@tomo-thebear3891]

Believe me i've been through many many videos looking for picking patterns and for me you explain it so clearly that i can understand it. Thank you so much. Love from Scotland!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@tinavillacrusis]

im finally able to fingerpick, at least beginner level, thanks to you 🤩

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes!!!!!

[@chriscarlson7809]

Good morning Lauren, I'm having a senior moment. On the first pattern ,I understand the bass pluck but what strings are you picking? Do you pluck those strings together. Is it the 1 2 3 strings? Thank you. Maybe I need more coffee👍

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes. Bottom three strings. 1, 2 & 3

[@chriscarlson7809]

@@LaurenBateman thank you very much. Have a great weekend.

[@marcgreene6343]

While Jeff Buckley recorded a wonderful version of Hallelujah, the song is by Leonard Cohen

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes it is!

[@akhriezokezo3688]

Good teacher for beginners like me

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks. My specialty.

[@mosespaul901]

Great n fantastic, clearly, beautiful teachings,,, thank you so much,,,

[@LaurenBateman]

Welcome!

[@crossroadbapistminstery9732]

as you can see I am in another line of work now

[@raegangrooms6723]

Thank you for a tutorial that is ACTUALLY HELPFUL for a beginner!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're very welcome Reagan 😊

[@pandorastelevision9442]

I just begun learning guitar. You are my inspiration. Keep up.Love you lots

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on!!!!

[@pandorastelevision9442]

@@LaurenBateman Thank love.🥰😍

[@bonecruncher2641]

I struggle so much with finger picking, I’m that bad that my finger ends up in my ear when I’m trying to pick my nose.

[@bahaar2825]

😅

[@LaurenBateman]

LOL

[@Benthing.]

@@LaurenBateman haha 😆

[@dianasantiago7164]

Teacher why are you sooo Beautiful🤗

[@LaurenBateman]

My mother had good genes!

[@christineweatherford5852]

Agreed she is beautiful

[@DLAmy]

Rocky Road would be Awesome to Learn how to get started... Thank You for your teaching..

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome!!!

[@DLAmy]

@@LaurenBateman Rock Racoon DAH

[@LovepreetSingh-lp7hw]

Arpeggio is exactly what i was finding.. Thanks miss :)

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome 😊