Here are some eighth note rhythm patterns in * time. Any rhythm pattern can be used on any chord progression.
Practice the following eighth note patterns holding a G chord and then apply these patterns to the chord progressions in Lessons One and Two.
To Play the E7 chord, use the first and second fingers of your left hand as shown in the diagram, and strum all six strings. The E7 chord shape is just the E chord shape with the third finger lifted off.
The following chord progression contains an E7 chord and uses eighth note rhythm pattern 1.
When changing between the A and D chord s first finger as a pivot. When changing between D and E7 slide your first finger along the third string.
Rhythm Pattern
To play the A7 chord, use the second and third fingers of your left hand as shown in the diagram, and strum all six strings.
Practice new chord changes using a basic rhythm pattern first. Once you are confident with the progression then use the eighth note rhythm pattern. You can apply any rhythm pattern to a chord progression. This chord progression uses eighth note rhythm pattern 5.
Slide fingers can be used between some chord changers.
Rhythm Pattern