Fingerpicking Patterns in ^ Time
Fingerpicking Pattern 3
Here is this new pattern applied to the C chord with an alternating bass. This pattern occurs once in one bar of ^ time, so you can only alternate the bass note if the chord is played for more than one bar.
The following chord progression uses fingerpicking pattern 3. The thumb (p) plays the root note of each chord. Make use of pivot fingers when changing from C to Am and G7 to Dm.
Fingerpicking Pattern 3
The following three songs are in ^ time and use fingerpicking pattern 3.
Use fingerpicking pattern 3 to accompany the melody of Scarborough Fair. This song is a folk music standard. When a chord is held for more than one bar, e.g., Am in bars 1 and 2, alternate the bass to make the fingerpicking accompaniment more interesting.
You may find the chord changes to and from G are easier if the G chord is played with the second, third and fourth fingers as an alternative fingering. The abbreviation rit. in bar 18 indicates to gradually slow down.
Fingerpicking Pattern 3
F
The following song Silent Night uses the F major chord shape as shown in the chord diagram.
Silent Night is one of the most popular Christmas songs. Once again, use alternating bass notes when a chord is held for more than one bar. Play the bass notes that sound the best to you. Remember, as long as you are holding the chord shape the bass note will sound correct.
Fingerpicking Pattern 3
When playing the accompaniment to this song, do not start picking until bar 2. Use a combination of root notes (for chords that are played for one bar) and alternate bass notes (for the chords that are held for more than one bar).
Fingerpicking Pattern 3
