Finger Picking
A technique where the guitarist plucks the strings with individual fingers rather than using a pick, allowing for greater control and complexity in playing patterns and chord voicings.
Fingerpicking is a popular and expressive technique used in various music styles, such as folk, classical, and jazz, that allows guitarists to achieve a more delicate, nuanced sound than with a pick. By using the thumb and fingers to pluck individual strings, guitarists can create intricate picking patterns, simultaneous chord and melody lines, and a wide range of tonal variations. Fingerpicking requires a high degree of finger independence, as well as precise control over dynamics and articulation.
Developing a clean and consistent fingerpicking technique requires dedicated practice, focusing on hand positioning, finger strength, and coordination. Mastering fingerpicking can greatly expand a guitarist’s musical options, enabling them to explore new textures and approaches to their instrument.
Check out these Licklibrary guitar Lessons and Courses to learn more about finger picking on guitar, and find some songs lessons where you can use this technique.
John Williams: Cavatine - Song lesson
Levi Clay - Travis Picking Techniques
Giorgio Serci - Acoustic Fingerstyles part 1
