Pattern One Extension (Key of A)
This extension of pattern one involves 5 additional notes, located at the 3rd, 9th and 10th frets. Be sure to play this pattern correctly, starting with the G note on the 6th string at the 3rd fret. Remember that this Blues pattern is still in the key of A (e.g., improvise against a Blues in A.
The Slide
The slide is a technique which involves a finger moving along the string to its new note. The finger maintains pressure on the string, so that a continuous sound is produced.
Slides occur as marked in the following diagram. When ascending the scale, the third finger is used for sliding; when descending, the first finger is used.
Pattern 1 - Extension Fingering
When sliding, make sure that your finger remains in contact with the string.
In music and tablature, the slide is indicated by a straight line joining the two notes in question, accompanied by the letter S.
The slide technique can be used between any two notes on the same string, and you should experiment with different combinations. The following exercises demonstrate how slides can be used in creating licks.
The first slide in the following example is a "quick" slide. Select a lower note and slide to the note in the tab quickly without giving any time value to the first note. A quick slide is indicated by a line and number only. The first note is not notated in the tablature.
