Fingerpicking basics - patterns to get you started...

Fingerpicking can seem a bit tricky at first, but if you get a couple of patterns together that you can use for lots of different styles and tunes, it all starts to get a bit easier. Subscribe for more lessons coming soon, and leave any questions in the comments... I'm available for one to one lessons too, either online or in person, just send a DM. 😁
I'm playing my Alvarez MDR70SB, more on that here - bit.ly/MDR70SB

[@PPKSuhonen]

I'm simple man. When i see ben with acoustic, i click so fast.. amazing fingerpicker

[@kevincrouch3956]

Thanks Ben, a really valuable lesson. I've been watching you for years on the Anderton's channel and know what a monster guitar player you are. It's great to see that you are also a great teacher.

[@bensmithguitar]

That's very kind, thank you 😊

[@metoo9644]

You are by far, my favorite guitar player on youtube

[@bensmithguitar]

That's very kind of you. 🙏

[@oliverk191]

Great advice on the travis picking! Put a movie on and just do the thumb thats how i learnt

[@beexpressplumbing]

No chapters on here even though you said there were. Don't worry. I look forward to your videos anyway :-)

[@Malagrass]

That guitar sounds a lot better than when you revealed it.

[@bensmithguitar]

It's breaking in really nicely. 😁

[@mrartistbill]

Ben have you tried a Fred Kelly speed pick. They’re already shorter than the Dunlops. Until you can get your custom made thumb picks.

[@bensmithguitar]

@@mrartistbill yeah, I used to use their slick pick. The speed pick isn't stiff enough for me, as I use up strokes as well as down strokes. It was just too bendy!

[@mrartistbill]

If you don't mind, what thumb pick do you use? I hope you do a ton of lessons, I love your weird ass style of guitar playing😂

[@bensmithguitar]

🤣 Love that comment! At the moment I'm using a cut down Dunlop tortoiseshell Medium. I cut the tip down. When he make me some more I like to use some hand carved ones by a guy called DaveDavePicks on instagram. They're super heavy, but fitted to each persons thumb.