Fingerpicking pattern one involves the use of the thumb (p), index finger (i), and middle finger (m). They will be played in the following order:
The thumb will play a bass note, and the index and middle fingers will play the second and first strings respectively.
Hold a C chord and play fingerpicking pattern one:
Pattern 1
C
This pattern (and all future patterns) can be applied to any chord. Become thoroughly familiar with it.