Example 9: "The Odd Couple"

- Example Nine is going to be once again, double-stops.…A play-through at one time,…the first four measures will be a turn around,…a count in the actual example.…Let's give it a listen.…(funky music)…Two, three, four.…(funky music)…Alright, let's break that down.…

In the key of E, we're going to play G-sharp…and B, or three one, in the open second string.…That's our double stops.…We're going to play that, using our shuffle feel,…and then we're going to shift to these two notes,…barred at the second fret, strings three and two,…and then the third one,…three, four and two, three,…and then back to the bar.…

Now, take a look at my right hand for a minute.…I'm muting the strings with the heel of my right hand.…That's an option.…I just chose to do it because I like the sound of iI.…You don't have to do that.…(strumming)…Let the notes ring.…Either or.…I take the same shape, and move it up…to the fifth position for A.…(strumming)…The fingering changes a little bit…because I'm on different frets,…and back to the E.…

For the five-chord or the B,…