Again, at first we don’t use chord shapes. We want to give your brain time to focus on just the picking hand of the Travis pattern. So join me in this simple exercise designed to help you quickly build muscle memory in your right hand. You want to be able to pick it in your sleep!

Using no chords, we'll play 2 bars in the "low" position, 2 bars in the "middle" position, 2 bars in the "high" position, back for 2 bars in the "middle" position, then start over at the "bottom" on the "low" position. Do this at a tempo you are able to execute smoothly. It’s much better to start slowly and accurately. Stay in position! Keep breathing and do your best to stay relaxed, you want your picking to be effortless.

62 4 3 6 2 4
62 4 3 6 2 4

52 4 3 5 2 4
52 4 3 5 2 4

41 3 2 4 1 3
41 3 2 4 1 3

52 4 3 5 2 4
52 4 3 5 2 4

Repeat this exercise about 1000 times and you will have yourself a well-played Travis pick!