Playing 3 finger banjo style on Guitar

[@o.w.dobbins6927]

He doesn't play guitar, just banjo.....I wish I couldn't play my guitar like he can't! Great talent and video, thanks!

[@tpfbb]

haha ... thank you for the kind words

[@bernarddover1442]

What a class player

[@bernarddover1442]

Amazing

[@bernarddover1442]

But he's not polished ...rough and lots of mistakes..

[@nobrainsnoheadache2434]

Yeah it's like Sung Ha Jung the first time he tried electric :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ6bepZoidx6oM0

[@erikkibler3466]

It’s crazy this isn’t more widely done

[@mason87104]

You are very good! Nobody is going to say "so what?" Actually pretty funny considering I'm am trying figure what the heck you are doing ... you are so modest!

[@tpfbb]

thanks so much for the kind words ... let me know if I can answer any questions

[@nummynutz1]

I don't even play... yet, and I made it all the way through your video. I found it very interesting. I've been learning guitar theory for years and I own two and an amp. I have for years. I haven't yet figured out of if I'm too lazy or don't find the time to apply the knowledge that I do have. Lol. ALWAYS LEARNING!!!

[@doubpearce7035hacked]

thanks for watching .... and pick up that guitar !!

[@wecanonlywish9194]

You are SO much more talented, than your humilty allows, sir. Excellent examples .

[@PatchGuitar1]

Ummm HELL yes I watched until the end! This is the kind of fingerpicking innovation that makes the reeeeal good music

[@baronsecuna]

I’m a Mark Knophler fan and love his style ...this was a great video thanks for posting

[@tpfbb]

thx much ! I'm glad you got something out of it

[@MAP448]

My dad played 5 string banjo. He learned a lot on his own but was also fortunate enough to be able to learn about it from 1 of the greatest of all time, J.D. Crowe. I was fortunate enough to be able to grow up listening to my father play. I really enjoyed what you are doing. Ty for reminding me of my childhood & those wonderful days that seem so long ago now. You have great ideas. Ty for allowing others to hear them. Good luck.

[@tpfbb]

hey matthew ... yes I was also amazed by JD's playing. His influence constantly affects what I hear. Thx for your kind words

[@BrigantinosDoRoudos]

Beautiful sound! Think I need to get me some of those finger picks

[@theguyfromberlin]

It sounds fantastic Doub.

[@tpfbb]

thank you Stefan!!

[@sbogati]

This was amazing. I could spend hours with you learning what you know. Thank you thank you!!!!

[@tpfbb]

Thank you !! I have a lot of accompanying videos that show details re songs improv etc. enjoy and have fun

[@nilton61]

Lots of useful information, thank you

[@michaelbreshears5921]

Thanks for sharing your style! I’m having problems holding a pick after years of playing and I believe your style will be a solution! Thank you for sharing! ❤ 👍🤠

[@doubpearce7035hacked]

awesome !! good luck and have fun

[@roughout]

You underestimate your talent and entertainment. Thank you for being gracious and also polished in this inventive style.

[@tpfbb]

Dennis Koyle thank u very much

[@livinglifebetweentwoworlds3625]

I did watch to the end. I've been working on playing electric guitar with stainless steel fingerpicks for some years now. I saw the limitation of just the flat pick several years ago and I've thought about some of the advantages of the finger picks that you mentioned. ... multiple independent notes on different strings which I like, and I think gives an advantage over the flat pick (although there are plenty of good players that use the flat pick). Using the finger picks also means you can play the finger style without having to maintain your nails. I tried the nails thing for a while. No thanks!! I do wish there was a published system for this style. Luckily, I did have formal training on the guitar, so I didn't start out cold. But that was with a jazz guitarist, and he taught with a flat pick. Exploring this style has definitely involved trial and error. Perhaps this style is more similar to classical guitar, and maybe that's what you should study if you want to play this way. One thing about this style is that you can achieve fingerstyle like other players such as Chet Atkins. He's one of my role models, although I do have my own style. I personally play with three metal pro-picks with a cut out open blade design. I use them on the fingers, rather than just two as in your case, and of course a thumb pick. Even though these are cut out and open blades, I've noticed they can be "clicky" as they cross the strings. You have to be accurate about hitting the string with the flat part of the blade. I've also noticed you don't apparently get the clicky sound as much when you play with a plastic flat pick. This has led me to wonder if there's a finger pick that has a metal part that fits over your finger, but has a plastic blade. I'm replying to your video because I noticed that you appear to have finger picks with a plastic looking blade. If that's true, does this non-metal material help reduce the "clicky" sound? And who makes them, and where do you get them? Or did you make them yourself, and how did you go about putting them together? Thanks for sharing the video. Mike

[@tpfbb]

I've played with SO many different finger combinations and pick configurations over the years. I started with Ernie Ball picky picks (very sharp) on IMR and a plastic thumb pick, then spent decades playing with Nationals on IM and a plastic thumbpick. I eventually made my own picks for exactly the reason you talk about. On 5 String banjo, the metal picks "chirp" loudly. The plastic blades reduce that by @75%. Today, I use all of the above ... I still use 3 Nationals that I've sharpened (like a picky pick) with a dremel tool. I also still use my plastic blade hybrids. I use small thumbpicks from diff makers, but mostly use the Fred Kelly slick picks. On a computer, I never lock myself into any of the fancy trackballs with lots of special functions, because I ALWAYS want to be comfortable walking up to ANY laptop with a regular mouse. For the same reason, I switch up my fingerpicks a LOT AND play bare fingered ... just to keep from getting locked into any one thing. Keep at it !!! and have fun !!

[@livinglifebetweentwoworlds3625]

Thanks for the reply. But you didn't answer the question about whether you make those finger picks with the plastic blades, or do you buy them somewhere? And if you make them, what tools do you need to cut off the metal blade from the metal finger pick, and how do you attach the plastic blade? I'm hoping you buy them pre-made somewhere ... just to save me the hassle of having to make them. But I do agree about one thing. That is, you don't lock yourself in. I'm a trained flat picker. I still remember how to do it. Sometimes for a particular song, you get a better sound from the flat pick, so I switch off .. depending. By the way, I like your guitar. I have a 6120 Nashville Gretsch. It's a thinner model.

[@tpfbb]

@@livinglifebetweentwoworlds3625 I said ... "I eventually made my own picks for exactly the reason you talk about. On 5 String banjo, the metal picks "chirp" loudly. The plastic blades reduce that by @75%." So I DO make my own. Normal wire nippers work to remove the metal blade. then I use a dremel tool to grind off the rough stuff and to get the amount of band that I want to keep. I cut blades off of plastic dunlop or national thumb picks, and shape the blade with an emory board or dremel, and use hot water to shape the right amount of curve. Then 3M VHB double sided sticky tape mounts the new plastic blade on.

[@tpfbb]

@@livinglifebetweentwoworlds3625 I'm happy to send you .jpgs if you give me email or anyplace I can drop

[@IllinoisWildlifeEncounters]

New Fan here. Love your skill set.....thank you for sharing...

[@tpfbb]

thanks so much !!! I'm still working on it every day ...

[@jayandriot6454]

Thanks, I made it all the way to 14:02. I’ve been noodling at guitar for 52 years and never played with finger picks. You convinced me to give them a go, we’ll see how this old dog does.

[@TheWaggaBloke]

I made it to the end and totally got it and Loved it I can’t use a flat pick either I’m a Finger picker as well Thank For Sharing and Keep them Coming I’ve just subscribed as well 👍🎸

[@doubpearce7035hacked]

thank u !! ... I posted quite a few banjo songs played in this manner .... most have slowed down licks so you can copy if you want to. do a quick search for banjo tunes on guitar or similar. tpfbb youtube site or doub pearce banjo

[@TheWaggaBloke]

@@doubpearce7035hacked ok! I’ll do that thank You once again for your time posting your Videos because We all do appreciate your efforts and Time

[@tpfbb]

@@TheWaggaBloke I enjoy sharing the vids, so I'm glad you are making use of the info ... have fun with it. feel free to post questions !!

[@fruitcakedrifter1286]

Wow...this is kick ass!....The Drifter loves this....

[@hippsgary]

Watched till the end. Thanks form posting! My interest in finger picking has turned from the 70s folk style or maybe a little Merle Travis style into more Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed. Your video fits perfectly!

[@tpfbb]

excellent ! glad to hear it ...

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

I stayed until the end partly because you’re talented and I was enjoying it and partly because I kept thinking at some point you would actually play a song.

[@tpfbb]

thanks for watching ... I have a lot of vids on my channel that showcase songs if you are interested in browsing around it.

[@jmccormick1490]

You should do some lessons of that "banjo style" on guitar. There's a few youtubers with lessons for "banjo style" playing but not many.

[@tpfbb]

I have quite a few banjo tunes vids on youtube ... most of the scruggs style tunes anyway.

[@jmccormick1490]

@@tpfbb very nice. Think I just looked at your home page and didn't click on all videos. Now I see, lol. Thank you! Subscribed.

[@tpfbb]

@@jmccormick1490 excellent ! I hope the vids are helpful

[@jezzatakla]

This is my new favourite[English spelling] video.You are so talented,and ridiculously modest.Thanks so much.

[@tpfbb]

you are VERY kind ... thank you

[@django9858]

Excellent vid, thank you for sharing 👍👍👍

[@seanpenfold4374]

Excellent video and sweater too ;)

[@northernroots1]

Very cool sounds !

[@johnlambert6846]

I liked it! Sounds great! Very talented!

[@rogerletsom2127]

This was not boring at all! I discovered this video while searching "three finger banjo". I'm a bluegrass fan as well as a Chet Atkins fan. Thanks!

[@tpfbb]

thank you !

[@geraldillo]

I was already experimenting with these sorts of techniques , very helpful though thanks!

[@Tomingham59]

Made it easily. I pick with my fingers and gathered some new concepts from your video. Good inspiration to start my day !

[@nelliejeanbluegrass2485]

Made it to the end! I have played guitar since I was young, but have always preferred picking to strumming. Using a flat pick has been a challenge for me too from the get go. I love the banjo, and was hoping to find for ways to incorporate it's style on my guitar... Thanks for the video!

[@tpfbb]

ur welcome !

[@williammead9966]

Nice pickin. I watched till the end. Thumbs up!

[@tpfbb]

thx William

[@exapplerrelppaxe7952]

Stayed to the end and enjoyed every second. I take my hat off to you. I've never seen anyone who can play guitar like Earl Scruggs on banjo and "Donna Lee" like Charlie Parker (sort of).

[@landonlance2810]

I love the style

[@milksapfarms]

Inspirational video, thanks for taking the time to display and explain your style!

[@victorwong9622]

GREAT demonstration! PIM in classical parlance, but they don’t seem to use it. Looked all over the internet for this, thanks!!

[@victorwong9622]

Always been fascinated by the banjo, looks like I can stick to being a lousy guitar player and develop some banjo chops without having to buy a banjo…

[@victorwong9622]

Lesson starts at 3:50

[@victorwong9622]

Four note patterns at 5:00

[@doyledarby9020]

An eye opener, thanks

[@NickH81]

Guitar AND Arsenal in the same vid?!! Heaven

[@allensmith8905]

Great Steffan Grappelli!

[@yesbillybones]

Hey Doub, you are the only person I've ever come across who plays guitar like I do! I started out with acoustic guitar years (and years) ago, switched to bass, took up banjo, then switched back to acoustic but I don't usually detune the low string (unless I'm playing something in drop D). You are a lot more disciplined, I never really learned scales well (I was a lazy bastard when I was a kid), but I've just sort of given myself over to my peculiarities instead of trying to ram cross picking down my own throat. Really enjoyed this piece... gonna dial it in again a little later, and pay attention. Thanks man! :-)

[@tpfbb]

cool! dig in !!! all of my banjo vids are applicable to the way I play guitar. I like to be able to play my banjo repertoire AND jazz stuff in the same tuning because I'm old and stupid and get confused with diff tunings.I still tune to D tuning on the dgbd strings(to DF#AD) for tunes like Reuben but thats about it. Let me know if you have questions!

[@williamkitchin9946]

Great playing and thanks for the lesson! No it was not boring at all. Enjoyed every minute of it. As a matter of fact I'll probably watch many more times.

[@tpfbb]

awesome !! ... have fun with it

[@bikerthom]

Not boring at all very well done

[@tpfbb]

thx Thom

[@smileystarvi]

Never thought about 4 treble stings with a D on top being a banjo tuning. Hope to see more videos from you and hopefully some tab as well. Your outlook on guitar is VERY interesting. It will be fun to check out your other videos,,,,,to be perfectly sure.

[@tpfbb]

I hope you have fun checking out the vids. I have some tabs posted on my BHO pics page (pearcemusic). My banjo vids apply to this guitar tuning as well of course.

[@bmoraga01]

Off the charts incredible, Doub! Thanks for sharing. I'm wondering about how it would sound if the ring finger is included in the picking sequence. Best regards!

[@tybor328]

Make it to the end? I've watched this like 5 times :) This is so cool. Gonna work on these techniques.

[@tpfbb]

That's great !! Thanks for letting me know ... Have fun with it ...

[@MyCrazyDogs32]

I read your comments about the custom picks you made of metal and plastic blades. I saw you flash the picks at the beginning of the video and thought the blades looked plastic. That is a great solution to the "chirping" problem, with everything that is touching the strings is now plastic. And I guess it is the same plastic if you are making the blades from the same material as your thumb pick.

[@tpfbb]

I've given details a few times ... maybe on other youtube vids .... BUT in a nutshell: I cut the blades off of a couple of thumbpicks (u could use any type you like, but I use tortoise plastic nationals or dunlops), then shape them with emory nail file boards. I cut with wire nippers or a dremel tool. I cut the blades off of a pair of Propik or National fingerpicks (again use whatever you like), and adhere the thumbpick blades to the inside surface of the finger pick band with 3M VHB double sided foam tape. They have lots of thicknesses available, but I use the WHITE semi thin VHB. If you can find my pearcemusic profile on banjohangout.com, there are pictures etc in my photos tabs ... AND discussions in the threads www.banjohangout.org/

[@MyCrazyDogs32]

Thank you for the reply! It's very interesting, and I genius solution.

[@kennethslumley]

Well this video is 4 years old now. I'm guessing by now Your one hell of a guitar player.

[@tpfbb]

haha ... thank you ... I just keep working at it ...

[@matiasrios2719]

That was awesome, I was one that watched to the end. I would like to hear how this sounds along with other instruments 🎸

[@brucemitchell8631]

Bravo! I too am a 5 string player, and love to pick guitar (with picks) like you! I prefer standard guitar tuning, however, and use rolls, "grips" and strums with the nails. It's freakin' fun.

[@Tyrannocaster]

That's just excellent, and two thumbs up for including Donna Lee. I'm a pick player who's trying to expand and this is the way I was heading, so I'm glad to see that that four-finger roll (don't really know what to call it, as there are only three involved, LOL) actually works. At least it does for you. :-) Thanks so much.

[@tpfbb]

glad you liked it and thx much for the kind words.

[@SMart7751]

Dude! That is just so good. When I looked up the word “cool” in the online dictionary, this video was there!!

[@briandunstan3503]

Thank you mate, I've been playing guitar for 50 years and I've just been offered a banjo, , I don't know much about banjos ,but it was my first influence, I used to listen to the man next door playing it every Sunday afternoon,he used to give a concert for all his relatives, my first influence was hearing him play "whislin ruferss" ,the trouble is we moved away ,and then I heard Bob Dylan, my interest changed to guitar, so now I am trying to bring back my youth,so you just gave me a new influence, so thanks again. I will keep watching you. 🤗,,

[@tpfbb]

awesome Brian ... thx for commenting

[@picksalot1]

I use that same thumb, index, middle finger pattern when picking 3-note per string sequences - easy and works great. I tried it on other note patterns, but it never worked well for me. Fortunately, I discovered a very easy solution. When playing "even-note" patterns (2, 4, 6, etc.), I alternate with thumb and index or index and thumb - depending on if the pattern is ascending or descending. But, when playing "odd-note" patterns (3, 5, 7, etc.), I play the first note or the last note of each group in the pattern with the "middle finger" and the other notes in the group with thumb and index. It's pretty easy to figure out just by testing it on 3-note patterns . (3-note patterns: pim, pim, pim or mip, mip, mip, and for 5-note patterns: pipim, pipim, pipim or mipip, mipip, mipip). For those who haven't heard of "Scotty Anderson" just search on KZbin for his name and "Red Hot Guitar." Be prepared to have you mind blown. He plays finger style, and must be eating a steady diet of Carolina Reaper peppers because he plays blazing fast, and hot! Thanks Doub for you cool Bass/banjo tuning tip!

[@TheApexpower]

I have been trying to develop this exact style for the last year or so. I have been playing the straight standard style of ragtime syncopated forever but I really like the feel and the flow of playing like this. I also have been playing a claw hammer style where I am playing the melody with my thumb pick. Just a whole new approach. The three note chord patterns too I agree allow you to emphasize the harmony within the chord changes. Really enjoyed your video. I am going to experiment with your approach. Thanksi

[@doubpearce7035hacked]

awesome !! have fun with it ... I met and did a gig with Johnny in the early 1990's :)

[@tpfbb]

Yes it is ... I used to have a Bartolini jazz pickup mounted that way ... I removed it and put it on a different guitar a few years back 👍🏻

[@sojnab1]

watched to the end,im a banjo picker and will be watching(to the end) a lot more for i just subscribed!

[@danbgt]

I guess I am in that small group. I am new to guitar and have really gravitated toward fingerstyle. I’m an old guy. Been playing drums forever so rhythm is not a problem. Can’t seem to warm up to the pick. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!! I did make it to the end! More than once!

[@tpfbb]

danbgt awesome !!! Thanks for the feedback

[@chucku.farley]

Jesus..this guy is great!

[@jimbreen7009]

Interesting stuff there! I started classical guitar before I went into rock blues jazz etc. I use a flat pick and fingers for certain styles, jazz and chicken picking, tired of changing techniques when switching from acoustic guitar to electric guitar…I use a thumb pic when I play acoustic, I’m now trying lighter thumbtacks while I play electric, Funny to be switching things up at this point in my career LOL thanks for the video!

[@tpfbb]

I’ve been changing my style for 50 years😎 … I’m constantly trying to do what I do better. Keeps me young and off the streets 😉

[@thomastommy1192]

How does he tune his guitar? I wish he would have explained that better. Awesome video thanks for sharing.

[@samevans9285]

E A DG B D [BASS][BANJO]

[@tpfbb]

Thanks Sam ! Yes right EADGBD

[@allendean9807]

... et cetera.. not a guitar player? Sir, you are an accomplished multi string instrumentalist.... bravo

[@tpfbb]

thank u

[@Guitaroverkill]

Gone up to cripple creek to see my gal. Foggy mountain sounded good too. Those descending and ascending riffs could have been in a Rush tune.

[@RagtimeAnnie]

(Another banjo player too) I've always wanted to try to add a 7th string to a Telecaster, and tune it to the octave G like on a 5 string banjo (pickup switch to turn it off for rhythm playing) Then ... be able to play Keith "Melodic Style" and those wild "Chromatic Runs" like Tony Trischka /Bella Fleck etc. My ultimate guitar experiment would then include a B and G Bender for those "Pedal Steel" style licks, and de-tuners on the high and low E's (drop to D). It's a great dream ....

[@doubpearce7035hacked]

good idea !!! go for it

[@davidgreen6238]

I made it to the end (but I was doing a few other things at the same time). I played guitar before banjo so I sometimes use finger style or strum techniques - especially in clawhammer.

[@zappa85]

Great video. There were some really cool ideas in there.

[@tpfbb]

Thanks for watching guys ...

[@AdamSmith3000]

Damn, that's COOL! Thanks :-)

[@jacobmoll3582]

Doub Pearce it's difficult to watch both hands at the same time.

[@FuntimeVideoChannel]

Doub Pearce .........thanks

[@joecheesecake6480]

This is great. I love it

[@justaguitarplayer2059]

Great playing ! What are the names of the songs you were playing to demonstrate the 5 finger banjo techniques? ...so cool. I’d like to learn them note for note

[@rpsivan2000]

Superb sir

[@tpfbb]

thank u!

[@World-as-i-c-it]

Cool, very nice!

[@DanielHatchman]

Came here with intention to learn. Only learned that this is so crazy that I couldn’t even comprehend it.

[@tpfbb]

Daniel Hatchman I admit I am a bit crazy ... sorry the video didn’t help you.

[@ErwinKrismawan]

thanks for the video. this is what I need and want to do exactly.

[@doubpearce7035hacked]

great !!! have fun with it ...

[@rogeratkinson592]

Incredible!

[@tpfbb]

Roger Atkinson thank you !

[@Kumquat_Lord]

I want to see a metal guitarist pick up banjo triple picking, that would be some incredible shredding.

[@ljcarson73]

superb lesson ...and forgiven for being an arsenal fan :) ...thank you

[@tpfbb]

Haha … I’m actually NOT an arsenal fan. It was a gift 😎 thanks for the kind words

[@thomasfarmer1730]

Well done sir

[@rpsivan2000]

What is the make of your guitar? looking awesome kindly share

[@tpfbb]

Thank you for the kind comments! It’s actually a Chinese gretsch…. About $650 ish but I like it a lot.

[@coddycopeland8944]

Sick dude

[@benmaddux8104]

Rule #1....There are no rules. Thanks for the insight. It appears you can play anything on everything. Thats talent,,,:)

[@tpfbb]

Thanks much Ben ... I think I have less talent ... but more curiosity ;-)

[@benmaddux8104]

We share the same curiosity. You just have more of it....;)

[@nickguzik8020]

Thanks a lot for your video). Greetings from Russia

[@tpfbb]

greetings back atcha

[@kubel83]

Very nice tutorial. I have JTV-69 (Variax) that can simulater the banjo and with my Line 6 Helix effect pad i can tune the strings like you. Digital ofc but it works. But yeah great video. Learned a lot.

[@tpfbb]

glad you liked it ... ur set up sounds fun

[@dirtykidrecords5511]

now this is very intresting so what if u had someone play the guitar parts to song on a 6 string bango and had the bango part played on the guitar?

[@namenotfound34]

That's really incredible, can you do lessons for this, like licks, or just standards.

[@tpfbb]

i do teach lessons ...

[@analogalien]

Nice job. I really enjoyed this and I'm going to do it too. :)

[@cryptoskywalker6000]

That was cool. Thanks.

[@moreme40]

Great video. I also don’t much like the flat pick. Plus, most of my guitar heroes are/were finger pickers( Atkins, Reed, Wariner, Mason)

[@chrisscarfo8832]

How could i NOT make it till the end?!?! Such a good idea. Thank.You.sir!

[@tpfbb]

Haha ... thanks ! I hope the video helps u !

[@chrisscarfo8832]

Doub Pearce id looooove some simple scale tabs.... ;) .Also just bar all the strings on the 3rd fret and you have a G chord, no?

[@tpfbb]

Chris Scarfo there are banjo scale tabs on my BHO page (pearcemusic) pics tab and lots of informative things. All applied to the top 4 strings DGBD. Also Re: the top 4 strings the open notes make a G major chord ... capo up 3 and u get Bb Major

[@chrisscarfo8832]

Doub Pearce ok cool. Im sure the site is cool too. Im an o.k. banjo player and more seriously a drummer. Ill be able to play some guitar besides just strumming chords. Not only that, fine sir you've probably helped my love life....lmao...all jokes aside, i thank you. I could make videos for drums,but i dont. Thank god for ya'll that do this for the sake of others. Cheers!

[@tpfbb]

Chris Scarfo excellent !! I'm glad u are getting some use out of this ... 😎

[@markbrown7103]

This is super cool I really like it I’m a Fingerstyle guitarist I been playing for 47 years but this is really cool but I’m like you I can’t stand the flat Pick 🎸👍🏼🎼🎶

[@tpfbb]

thanks Mark !

[@LooMinn]

You've got the chops to play in any musical genre! Any suggestions for someone who just can't seem to feel comfortable with thumb pick and/or finger picks? Did you have any discomfort problems adjusting to fingerpicks when you first started out on the banjo? Thank You. p.s. Please include me in your "small niche of people interested in doing this".☺️

[@tpfbb]

LooMinn I’ve been playing with fingerpicks since I was about 13-14 so I can’t remember a time when they were uncomfortable. Believe me, they will eventually feel like part of your fingers. I DO play with no pics tho, at times. Picks are needed for cleanliness and volume. Not so much for gentle noodling...

[@LooMinn]

@@@tpfbb I read you loud and clear, thanks for your response. Also, thank you for explaining about lowering the guitar's high E to a D. Recently picked up a banjitar and after lowering the high E to a D , it really puts the instrument more into the banjo universe.

[@alexeyschezel8641]

thank you!! this is what I want to play on the guitar !

[@multibucker]

Awesome, I'm gonna try this, thx!

[@likhound]

I sure enjoyed this , I play a similar style myself.

[@browill9]

Awesomeness. Thanx Doug

[@kenrunnels3891]

Man that was crazy good you are a bad man sir can't play guitar hummmmm ?

[@tpfbb]

ur too nice ... thank you

[@weggiemiller41]

This rules.

[@demej00]

I made it. Great playing! I love fingerpicking!

[@tpfbb]

thx much

[@ryansouthard4929]

Wonderful, do use a compressor at all?

[@tpfbb]

Ryan Southard the signal path here is a Protools input with a gentle delay and reverb... I don’t think I had any compression in the chain. My normal amp set up is a TC reverb into a tweed Princeton ...

[@topikalle1533]

Name of the tune(s), around after 2:38? Please! So beautiful, I'd love to learn to play it!

[@tpfbb]

that's my version of the A part of Clinch Mtn Backstep. A Ralph Stanley tune

[@Rockin23]

Love it!

[@robbadapple6085]

Nice!

[@tpfbb]

thx Rob

[@mikejolls2560]

That's a great video. Thank you SOOOO MUCH for sharing this. I learned to play guitar 50 years ago and was trained with the flat pick. Some years later, I discovered Chet Atkins and his style … Mr. Fingerpicker. Now THERE was a consumate player. Then years after that, I decided that I wanted to explore his style, to be able to pick multiple strings at one time to play thirds, fifths, etc. I tried growing my nails like Mr. Chet, but that was a disaster. So, I decided to try to use fingerpicks. That was a major departure and learning curve to learn to pick all over again. I'm still learning but I can somewhat carry it off.Here are a couple of questions.First, have you ever tried going beyond the 3 finger method and expanded to include your ring finger? I get the whole 3 finger thing and playing the triad chords, and that's a great sound. But with the 4th pick (including thumb pick) you can do that 4 note arpeggio and get the fuller sound of 4 note chords.Also, what kind of finger picks do you use (I don't mean brand). Can I assume with your banjo experience, you use the full metal fingerpick that completely covers the finger? I ask because I'm using what is called a "pro pick". I hope I can describe it. The pick part is not a solid pick. It's almost like a wire that is bent in an arch and is attached to the metal band that goes around your finger. So It's like cutting out the inside of a full metal fingerpick and just leaving the outside rim of metal. The metal is a little loop. When you pick, the edge of the wire is only hitting the string. The problem I'm having is that the wire gets caught on the string a little. To my ear, this causes a popping sound as it the outside rim of metal disengages from the string. I'm thinking that a traditional metal finger pick that completely covers the finger (like you're using) would just slide off the string. I guess the acid test is go buy some and try my theory out. I'm just looking for some insight here, to see if you think I'm on the right track.Also, does any particular type/brand of string work better to produce the best sound, and perhaps deaden any clicking sound?Finally, have you noticed that to get the least amount of pick noise, you need to not hit the string at an angle. I'm finding if the flat part of the pick hits the string, that produces the least amount of pick noise.Any info you can provide would be great.If you could, please send reply to my email .. [e-mail]. And again, thanks for posting. This was very informative. There just aren't a lot of videos on this style. What I know I've had to learn by trial and error.

[@tpfbb]

I'll reply here Mike ... I have used about every type of fingerpick there is at one point or another, including many of the different ProPiks. I now use a plastic bladed pick with metal band that I make myself using normal metal fingerpicks for the band and heavy plastic guitar picks for the blade. I play with 4 fingers often but used just for comping and chordal Jazz. You can see this in many of my other videos. The plastic blade on my picks reduce the pick "chirp" that happens with metal blade fingerpicks. I use D'Addario regular nickel roundwound strings on this guitar ... I think the hi E is a .010. I hit the strings with the edge of the pick blade somewhat.

[@mikejolls2560]

I see the fingerpicks with the plastic blades .. can you describe how you made them?

[@tpfbb]

@@mikejolls2560 I cut the blades off of a pair of metal piks and then file'd, emory board's, dremel tool'd, the rough stuff off. I then made a pair of blades by shaping guitar pix or the blades from plastic thumb picks to the desired shape, then emory board and 400 paper to smooth. Hot water to shape bend in pick. Attach blade to metal band with 3M VHB hi bond double sided sticky tape (easy to find online). You might have to make a few pairs until you find the combo of blade shape, band type, and blade thickness that you like. The picks in this vid have been in use for several years on 5 string banjo and guitar

[@samnooney]

can you please do a tutorial video on how to play with this style

[@tpfbb]

Hi Sam ... I've done several tune explanations videos. Is there something specific you would like to ask about?