Finger picking pattern P-M-I-A on acoustic guitar Video Lesson
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Lesson Overview
Here is a good finger picking pattern you can practice over pretty much any chord. In this lesson, I am using the pattern P-M-I-A, which means thumb - middle finger - index finger - ring finger. Don't ask why that doesn't match up with the letter abbreviations - I don't really understand it myself. The letters P-I-M-A are a kind of standard for indicating which right hand fingers are being used and when.
Anyhow, in this example I am playing over C - Am - Dm and G7. In my example, the thumb is always playing the root note - the lowest note of these chords. You can of course apply this same picking pattern over any chord you like. Try it and let me know what you think. I'll post more examples of picking patterns in future lessons.
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Guys, the finger letters in Italian are:
P-Pollice
I-Indice
M-Medio
A-Anulare
Finger names share the same latin root, in this case English doesn't rule the strings. Music hasn't language barriers.
;-)
Nice lesson, but I wouldn't call it finger picking, more of an arpeggiated accompaniment rhythm pattern. I know these terms are often confusing so... great lesson!
Comment added on July 10, 2008The letters P I M A originate from the home of the classical guitar... Spain and the Spanish language:
P = Pulgar [thumb]
I = Indice [index finger]
M = Medio [middle finger]
A = Anular [ring finger]
Top lesson as always.
Hope this helps!
Really I love to learn the finger picking and from your video its much useful for me to practice it.
Comment added on June 18, 2008Hi! Thanks for the lessons.
If I may, the letter P-M-I-A commes from the name of the fingers in french.
P: Pouce
M: Majeur
I: Index
A: Annulaire
I usually finger pick 'Whatever' when I play. But these tips will help me structure my picking a bit better. Thanks
I rest my pinky on the pickguard when I play... anything wrong with that?
I enjoy your lessons , they are easy to understand
Comment added on June 17, 2008Why don't you add a comment to this video?
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