Three Four Time Rhythm Patterns
Practice the following ^ time rhythm patterns holding a C chord shape. Apply all of these patterns to the previous chord progression.
E Minor Chord
Em
To play the Em chord, use the second and third fingers of your left hand as shown in the diagram. Strum all six strings. The Em chord shape is just the E chord shape with the first finger lifted off.
The following chord progression is in ^ time and uses the three minor chords introduced. Use your first finger as a pivot when changing between Dm and G7. Use your second finger as a pivot when changing between G7 and Em.
Wah Wah Pedal
Guitar Effects…
The Wah Wah pedal imitates the "Wah" sound used by Jazz trumpeters waving a mute in front of the trumpet. It is a great expression tool for the electric guitar, enabling the guitarist to create talking and crying sounds by moving the foot up and down on the pedal. The Wah Wah pedal was made famous by Jimi Hendrix. He used a model called the "Cry Baby" which is shown in the accompanying photo.
