How To Play: "Early Morning Rain" Gordon Lightfoot

A Great lesson for the singersongwriter solo artist. Incorporate Travis Picking Concepts to bring this classic folk/pop tune to life. Done in the style reminiscent of the 6o's folk fingerstyle accompaniment. Enjoy.
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[@theronb1177]

Thanks, Brett! I've been getting back to some of the folkie stuff we did way back when so I appreciate the tips you've provided.

[@BrettPenza]

@@theronb1177 Glad to hear that! 60’s-70’s crazy times but the music was gold, wasn’t it? Comparing to today’s “selections”, never knew how great we had it. Hope it helps. Thanks for listening.

[@BrettPenza]

@@theronb1177 A great era for singer/songwriters and music in general. I find myself going back often. Thanks for listening, hope it helps. Spread the joy!

[@karengittins6648]

That's so beautiful. Thank you very much . I'll be practicing all weekend... 🙏💖

[@BrettPenza]

@@karengittins6648 thanks for listening. Share the joy!

[@robertsweeney9183]

Nice lesson
Well done.

[@BrettPenza]

@@robertsweeney9183 Thanks very much. Spread the word. Still trying to get some traction on YT. Appreciate it.

[@LloydCohen-js8xw]

So you’re pinching on the first beat and then going to your index instead of your thumb to the fourth ?

[@BrettPenza]

Hi Lloyd, Thanks for watching. If I understand, The Basic movement is Thumb on all Beats 1-2-3-4. Thumb plays Strings 6-5-4 on rotation. Index plays 3rd string, Middle plays 2nd, Ring plays 1st. Usually, Thumb & a finger on Beat 1. Then rotating Thumb on beat 2-3-4, with the finger(depending on string required) on the & of the beat. Sometimes beat 4 is a pinch like beat 1, depends on what sound you want. Hope that helps, if not let me know, I’ll do a vid to clarify. Thanks again.