Explanation: The pattern displayed
above utilizes the thumb, the index, the middle and the ring fingers.
In the notated section, on the top, the letter P is used to
indicate the use of the thumb, the letter I is used to
indicate the use of the index finger, the letter M is used
to indicate the use of the middle finger and the letter A is
used top indicate the use of the ring finger. The chord charts
above them show the chords that are used in this exercise.
This is the last of three patterns used to teach fingerstyle patterns that use the thumb, index, middle
and ring fingers.
After learning these, feel free to create and experiment with
variations of your own. Below the notation section is
the tablature. If you are unfamiliar with how guitar
tablature works, CLICK HERE
for an explanation. This pattern is a variation of the
second pattern. Every time the thumb is used on the D
string, the ring finger is also used on the high E. |