I play acoustic covers of songs and try to show both hands for educational reasons. I always appreciate when other artists do the same. After all, this is a forum for learning. And with that in mind, I’ve also produced a few tutorials for guitar players wanting to learn finger style guitar... particularly “Travis style pattern picking.”
I utilize this alternating-bass Travis-style picking pattern in most of my covers that are in 4/4 time. I had several requests to show this technique and how to do it. Please refer to my tutorials.
When someone comments on my videos, I always respond as I appreciate the feedback. I always visit your channel too. Please like and share my videos. Remember, music is the universal language that binds us inextricably together. Peace and love to all.
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Hi i have this exact same condition. Did you make a follow up video? Do you think it may be guitar related? I picked up guitar a few years ago and sometimes play for long periods of Time.
@@me-fv5xb … I did make a follow up video called Du Quarvain’s tinosynovitis. Check it out. I explaine what it is and how I cured it. I also produced a video on my trigger finger experience.
@@DennisAnthonisthanks ! I must have missed it, but found it now. I had de quervain before but pain was located at the outside base of the thumb. for future reference, what i did before was wear a thumb stabilizer ..but Thanks for directing me to correct diagnosis! Now i know what to do
Most instructors have the thumb play only the E, A, and D strings whereas you also include it to play G. Is there a reason for this? Many thanks.
@@dj2028 .. it’s just a pattern I was taught and I’ve stuck with it. Since then, I’ve learned to move the pattern around for different songs. Check out my latest lesson (How to fingerpick “Just Like That” by Bonnie Raitt) to see what I mean. It should help.
Beautiful
@@tonyanthonis5524 … hey cus. Thanks. R U playing anywhere this weekend?
It's a great cover. Even though John Prine is known and loved by many, not everyone can perform one of his songs and make the listener feel what he is trying to convey. You do that very well sir. John would approve.
@@AubreyMay-j4s … Thank you Aubrey for your kind words.
How does one “optimize” their KZread channel ?
Love this Dennis!
@@tonyanthonis5524 … Thank you. I appreciate you stopping by.
I've watched and participated in many tutorials over about an 8 year period........but yours is the very best on a song I have been wanting to learn......Thank you....
@@stevemutchler1061 … You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. I’m glad the lessons are helpful.
Thank you so much. I have now with your help started to master this beautiful piece of music.
@@shadowtaz15 … You’re welcome my friend. Remember, 15 minutes a day until you assign the pattern to muscle memory, where you’re playing it unconsciously, it becomes an epiphany. You’re ready to soar.
Dam, you make that look easy. I'm just starting
@@Papa-sm1wk … Be persistent. Practice 15 minutes per day. You’ll get there. Thanks for watching.
Best explanation ive found so far than you , Its simple its works :) Funny how so "Many" can play and so few can teach simplicity
@@vic1mr … thanks for watching and thank you for taking the time to comment.
Yes i am having same kind of problem since month or so,looking for remedy
Yes!!!! Thank you!!!!!
@@bobloblaw8099 .. you’re welcome. Thanks for watching.
John Prine tribute by Dennis Callahan Songwriter
@@hackwilson1467 .. I’ll check it out .
Really nice Dennis. Great job mixing the sound. Nice fingerpicking. Very clean.
Thanks for listening and for taking the time to comment. I appreciate the support.
My thumb is also like that suffering 5 months.
Surely with palm muting your thumb ends up behind your fingers😮😮
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Im so much in pains, im experiencing it right now.
@@luckybenhebrew526 … check out my follow-up video “De Quarvain’s Tenosynovitis” to see how I resolved the issue.
Put hands in hot water not boiling water just hot
I did that too; it helped. I forgot to mention that. Thanks.
i don't see your follow up video concerning your thumb....
kzread.info/dash/bejne/g66tlsqze9rThKw.htmlsi=f6WFomiS08zsoPIo Here it is. Thanks for watching .
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Thanks Bruno. I appreciate you stopping by and I really appreciate the like.
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Thank you Bruno.
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Beth is my sister-in-law. These are three very talented musicians. Thanks for watching Bruno. I really appreciate your support.
i play bass. my issue is at the base of my thumb. it feels like its popping in and out of socket or something. very annoying!!!!
I have been trying to work out how you were playing the bass run but the Mike kept obscuring my vision many thanks😊😊😊
You’re very welcome.
Thanks for explaining this to us your students😂😊😊
You’re welcome. I’m glad it helped. Did you see my other lesson on how to play “Caravan of Fools?”
Wow you sound just like Johnny. Great job
Thanks for listening.
Maybe less hard but never easy
Easy for most.
Tom, once you learn the pattern it’s very easy after that. It takes practice and perseverance. Once you assign the pattern to muscle memory you’re home free. Have you viewed any of my later lessons? The diagrams and pattern illustrations are better. Don’t give up.
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Dennis, I’m loving your glorious cover of this classic!
Thank you Dan! I appreciate you stopping by. This was an earlier post when I was still learning. Do you play?
@@DennisAnthonis - my KZread Channel is at www.youtube.com/@DanStedingMrCowMusic
Thank you for this tutorial, I'm getting the hang of it now! There's one thing I don't understand: why is the bass note of the E chord being played on the A string? Wouldn't it make more sense to play it on the E string?
… excellent observation. Yes, the bass note for the E-Major or Em chords should be the 6th string (the thickest string). I may have inadvertently hit the A-string. Check out some of the other tutorials. They may be helpful as well. Good luck Jacqueline. If you have other questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
It's even on the sheet at 4:33 ! So that totally confused me, but thanks for responding, so the low E string it is.
Dennis. What can I say. I’ve been messing about for years trying to master travis picking. I’ve watched your videos for the last two nights and learned more in 2 nights than I have ever over the past 10 years. Brilliant, absolute brilliant. Super teacher, Ian, 59, UK
Thanks for listening and for taking the time to comment. I’m glad the lessons are helping. Once you learn the pattern and can change briskly between chords, you’re there!
Get checked for rheumatoid arthritis
No rheumatoid arthritis.
Hi Dennis, I woke up with this condition a month ago and it is still lingering. How long did it take for your thumb to stop clicking and the pain to go away once you started your therapy routine? By chance did you have a painful knot at the base of your thumb too? I am watching a lot of videos to learn about this. Just noticed days I have more salt in my diet causes more intense flare ups. And had to cut out all inflammatory foods. Thanks much.
Once I started the therapy, it didn’t take long for it to resolve (maybe a month) and it’s never returned. I hope your s does the same.
@@DennisAnthonis Great. Thanks
Dennis do you have a list of songs we could play using this method.
Any cover I do on my channel where I’m fingerpicking, you can bet it’s this pattern. Check them out and I think you can follow along.
Thank you
You’re welcome my friend. Glad the lessons are helping.
Hey, thank you very much sir. Great video
You’re welcome. I’m glad the lessons are helpful. ❤️🤝
Just beautiful D. Great song.
Love ya Beth. ❤️
Nice way to start out! Very helpful and lots of good tidbits and tips!!!!
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I’m the lessons are helpful.
And the best to you, Dennis.
Thank you.❤️🤝
Repetitive motion injuries plague guitarists constantly. Here’s my experience with trigger finger. Please share.
Your voice is so fluid, soft and moving. It's beautiful ❤️
Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words.
Nice!
Thanks again Bill. I recorded this one about 5 years ago. I believe it was my first attempt with an open-chord tuning. I appreciate your support.
Thanks for this and all your Travis videos. They have been a real help.
Glad to hear. Once the pattern clicks and you begin transitioning between chords faster with fluidity, you’re home free.
Thanks! Good one.
Nice one! 👍🎶
Thanks for stopping by Chuck.
It's inflammation of the thumb tendon sheathing.
That’s right. Check out my follow-up post on this…“DeQuarvane’s Tenosynovitis.
Wow, same for me but opposite hand. Not sure if it’s repetitive motion, I click on a mouse 8 hours a day, but it could be. I am doing some hand stretching exercises which has helped the pain on the ball of my hand, but me thumb still clicks and sometimes locks. I sleep with a heating pad around it and it give some relief. I will have to see a doctor soon, but I don’t want surgery. I’m hoping magnesium helps along with vitamin D
Please see my follow-up post on this… “De Quarvain’s Tenosynovitis and how I resolved the issue.” Something like that.
When you start to tell us what strings to play and when , the music overtakes your voice. Basically I was watching you play with no vocals to guide
Sorry. That was my first tutorial. Please check out my lesson, “How to Fingerpick ‘Just Like That’ by Bonnie Raitt. It’s the same pattern but with better illustrations, explanations, and volume. Honestly, check it out and get back to me.
Very good lesson. Thanks Dennis!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. I appreciate your support.
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. This was my first tutorial. Subsequent lessons are greatly improved. ❤️🤝
Just awesome my brother.
Thanks Beth. It means more coming from a real musician.