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His performance was friggin' amazing! I didn't even know he played til for some reason a few weeks ago the short popped in my feed. Now we've come full circle it would seem... 🤣😂
My inspiration to learn Travis picking, 32 years ago at 17 years old, was because I am Plectrum Dyslexic. I couldn't and never have been able to use a normal pick. I got to my final year in highschool and my music teacher wouldn't let me join the classroom jam sessions unless I used some form of pick. She handed me a thumb pick and my playing improved 100%. I was finally able to palm mute properly as using your thumb just don't quite sound the same when playing metal. Yes, that's right I use my thumb pick and Travis Picking to play everything from Folk right through to Thrash Metal.
@@bezwin235 Possibly because we were using acoustic guitars for the jam session and my strumming didn't quite have the same volume as the other guitars, I bite my finger nails so I only had the skin of my thumb making contact with the strings, it also slightly attenuated the higher frequencies of the guitar. I'm not sure, but she was adamant that I was not joining in unless I used some sort of pick. So the thumb pick was the only compromise I could adjust to.
When I learned how to correctly play Dust in the Wind 30 years ago I had no idea what Travis picking was. Some 5 years ago when I found out though I kinda impressed myself.
I love Travis picking. It’s almost all I do 🤣 you posted this as I’m doing it lol I’m glad your inspired 🫶 maybe one day, if I could get over my own nerves and shyness, I’d send you some stuff. (Jk) Btw, I play upside down like Eric gales too lol peace and love 🫶
