Kekina's Bounce
Song Lessons
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Here’s an original tune that I came up with for a student of mine to help him with his timing while fingerpicking. While I was showing it to him, he remarked on the bouncing motion the thumb makes while keeping time. So that’s how it got its name! It’s a great way to help get started with Travis picking.
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