In the following example percussive strums are used, involving the left hand deadening technique.
F (Bar chord)
Apply this rhythm to the following progression, using all root 6 bar chords.
If this rhythm is applied to an open A "rock chord" the 5th string would be left open, while the 4th string is deadened by the left hand.
A (Open rock chord)
The 5th string is referred to as a "droning" string, with its sound continuously maintained. Play this rhythm with the 12 Bar Blues outlined in Lesson Eighteen.
The dampening technique (right hand) can also be used in with the same rhythm, in place of the percussive strum technique (left hand). This creates a different sound because the A string no longer drones.
A
Apply this rhythm to a 12 Bar Blues in A (see Lesson 11) using open chords.