Beginner Guitar licks

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Mar 14, 2025 - 8:56:17 AM

js1219

9 posts since 11/9/2024

I've played guitar for 4 years and banjo for a year and a half, and I just started flat-picking about 2 months ago.
There are 3 basic licks for banjo that fit almost any song for beginners, depending on what the root note is.
Is there anything like that for beginner flat-picking?

Thanks, Juan Solo

Mar 15, 2025 - 4:27:28 AM

Texasbanjo

USA

313 posts since 4/22/2009

You can always do the G, C, D runs/riffs at the end of a musical phrase. And yes, there are many basic licks/riffs for guitar. Get a good beginner book and maybe it will have a few to learn. Go to jams and festivals and listen to other guitar pickers and if you hear something that you like, ask if they'll share it with you.