Fingerpicking Pattern Twelve
Fingerpicking pattern 12 introduces the thumb playing a bass note on every beat:
Pattern 12
In all previous examples only the 4th, 5th and 6th strings have been used as bass notes. However, in this example, the 3rd and 4th strings are being used.
Use pattern 12 on the following examples, which introduces three new chords:
Dsus
D(add E)
A(add B)
Pattern Twelve
> This is an accent sign - play louder.
* This is a D chord shape with an E note added. It is also another form of the Asus chord. Likewise, A (add B) is an A chord shape with the B note added and is another form of the Esus chord.
This example is similar to the previous one, except based around the A chord. The bass notes are played on the 4th and 5th strings.
Pattern Twelve
Combine the two examples and pay special attention to smooth changes between all chords.
