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Shown at fret 5 = A minor pentatonic. Slide the whole shape to change key. Roots in red.
| String | Note |
|---|---|
| 6 (thick) | E |
| 5 | A |
| 4 | D |
| 3 | G |
| 2 | B |
| 1 (thin) | e |
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| Name | In C |
|---|---|
| I–IV–V | C F G |
| I–V–vi–IV | C G Am F |
| ii–V–I | Dm G C |
| I–vi–IV–V | C Am F G |
| 12-bar blues (E) | E–A–E / B7–A–E |
| Numeral | Quality |
|---|---|
| I | major |
| ii | minor |
| iii | minor |
| IV | major |
| V | major |
| vi | minor |
| vii° | diminished |
Classic pattern: D D U U D U — count "1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &", keep the hand moving even when not striking. Eighth notes: "1&2&3&4&". Sixteenths: "1 e & a".
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