With the same technique we can add other harmonic variations to the chords. We can look at a series of examples to use in C, F and G major.
In the first example we add a D note to the second string in the fingering of C major. Using a hammer-on and a pull-off, we can recreate a more open sound, that stands out in a particular way thanks to the second interval present between the D note (second string) and the E note (first string).

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Again on the chord of C major, we will use the A note, obtained in hammer-on from the G of the third open string. This rhythmic, very common even in other musical types (i.e. Irish folk music), develops a constant trend in a fun way.

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With the same style as the previous example, but this time developed on the chord of F major (barrč, in the classical fingering in the first position), we see the use of a typical blues passage, between the G# and A notes of the third string. The D note is also added in the third movement of the measure. Pay attention to the presence of the low final on the sixth string.

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Here is a series of hammer-on's on the chord of G major in the first position. As you can see, the hammer-on's are performed in beat in the second, third and fourth movements, between the open string and note at the second fret. In this specific case, we insert the E and A notes. Remember that we are always dealing alternate bass, this time played in beat on the sixth, fourth, third and again the fourth string.

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Now we will look at a base made of two complete chorus's, that uses all that we have seen up to now. For an explanation of any part, refer to the previously analyzed exercises. First, slowly study each measure so that you can then develop the entire base together.

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You can also listen to the guitar solo without the drum base.
In the next page we will begin to study the country phrasing, through the use of licks and phrases inherent to that style.



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