Dmaj7
Em/D bass
D
Dmaj7
G
Gm
D
Dmaj7
A7
D
Fingerpicking introductions using three and four string chords, such as this example, are featured in many songs.
In this example the technique of a droning string is introduced. This involves a string sounding continuously throughout a series of chord changes. Use pattern 13 (pa i m a) throughout, played on the first four strings only (except for the A bass note in bars 6 and 7).
Pattern 13