by Brother John April 26, 2007 8:23 am
Here are some basic fingerpicking patterns in the alternating bass style designed to provide the ground work to be able to play like Mississippi John Hurt.
Pattern 1 (Clip1) C
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Pattern 2 (clip2) C
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Pattern 3 (clip3) E
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Click here for more finger picking patterns for beginners.
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