Tag Archives: Travis Picking

Fingerpicking or Fingerstyle?

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Dave

If I’m playing something up-tempo and aggressive then I’m definately a down-home, primitive fingerpicker. If, on the other hand, I’m doing something moody or contemplative then I’m a sophisticated, city-slicking fingerstylist. Another thing ’bout pickin’ nomenclature: whence the “Travis Picking” … Continue reading →

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My first fingerpicking lesson

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Dave

Sometimes I look back wistfully and muse upon odd events that have defined the directions I would take in life. Apropos my music, one of the events that had a profound impact was a casual ten minutes with a friend … Continue reading →