In this section the concept of pattern picking is introduced. This is the easiest method of fingerpicking and it involves the right hand playing a set pattern throughout different chord changes (i.e., a chord progression). Each pattern is numbered for easy reference and together they form a basic fingerpicking repertoire.
A supplementary list of songs is provided at the end of this section for additional use of the fingerpicking patterns introduced.
Appendices 1 and 2, covering the topics of tuning and notation, should be read before starting this section.