Now try this example which uses p and m together on the first beat of each bar along with an alternating bass pattern. This style of fingerpicking is called clawhammer and originally came from Banjo playing. Clawhammer technique is applied to example 183, along with the following four new chords.
Cmaj7
C add9
Am add9
Asus
Not all clawhammer patterns involve notes played simultaneously. Here is another example of the style which uses another new chord: C suspended (Csus). You will learn more about suspended chords in the next lesson. The number 2 in the white circle indicates that you hold this note even though it is not part of the Csus chord. This will make the chord change from Csus to C easier.
Here is a popular piano piece by Beethoven arranged for guitar which features notes played simultaneously on the first beat of the bar. Take your time and have fun with it.