Dust In The Windby Kansas

Every fingerstyle guitarist eventually learns Dust In The Wind—and for good reason. This Kansas classic is one of the finest introductions to Travis-style fingerpicking, teaching steady alternating bass patterns, right-hand independence, and rhythmic consistency. Master this pattern and you'll discover it appearing in countless songs throughout your guitar journey.

Dust In The Wind is a classic Travis-style fingerpicking song that is a ‘must learn’ lesson for all guitar students. It uses a steady alternating bass technique in a repetitive pattern. The main difficulty is getting it up to speed but it will come with practice. It appeared on Kansas’s 1978 album Point Of Know Return.