Now you will have the opportunity to try some chord progressions which feature the root 6 major and minor bar chords. The progressions are carefully st out in order of difficulty and use a variety of different rhythms.
As you change from one root 6 major bar chord to another do not lift your fingers off the strings. It is only necessary to release the pressure in the left hand maintain the shape of the bar chord as you change to the next position.
Study the following diagrams of the chords used in the following diagrams.
Rhythm Pattern
This example consists of two bars of A (5th fret) and two bars of G (3rd fret). A basic rhythm of four down-strums to a bar is used to assist with the changing of the chords. After repeating the example finish with one strum of the first chord (A).
Rhythm Pattern
The next example is an eight bar progression using G (3rd fret), Am (5th fret), Bm (7th fret) and C (8th fret). A basic rhythm counted 1 and 2 and 3, 4, is used.
Rhythm Pattern
This example introduces the chord F# (2nd fret). A basic syncopated rhythm counted as "1 and 2 and miss and 4 and", is used.
Rhythm Pattern
This time a sixteenth note rhythm pattern is used. Use you second, third and fourth fingers for the basic E chord. This will assist with changing to the F# chord.
Rhythm Pattern
This example introduces the F major chord (1st fret)