"Inside out, outside in" with C major

Check out this game changing fingerstyle pattern!

• Remember that ALL picked and strummed lessons CAN be done with fingerstyle

• Keep in mind Claw hand method or orthodox method

• Inside Out is a the most common pattern and has the most practice benefits leading to full Travis Picking in any key in the most incremental way - YOU decide the level based on the guidelines

Levels 1 - 3 Fingerstyle Patterns

Level 1 - Inside out

• Fret an open C major chord shape

• Assign Thumb to strings 4 and 5

• Index and Middle finger to strings 3 and 2

• Start separate if needed and then combine

Level 2 - Inside out with Travis Picking

• Fret an open C major chord shape

• “Travis picking” all about the note choices - Covered in depth in Johnny Cash song tutorials and this Country Course

• Assign Thumb to strings 4, 5, 6

• Index and Middle finger to strings 3 and 2

• Start separate if needed and then combine

Level 3 - Inside out, outside in

• Demo with C major chord

• Assign Thumb to strings 4, 5, 6

• Index, Middle and Ring finger to strings 3, 2, 1

• Start separate if needed and then combine

Recommended chord changes

• C, C/B to Am

• G, G/F (essentially just a passing note) to Em