NUGGETS: NAME THAT TUNE
Fig. 1
__ =
Fig. 1
3
E
E7
Am
Eº7
3
4
3
3
0
2
3
3
0
2
1
0
E
B7/F#
0
0
1
0
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
Though he was not the first to record descending chordal turnarounds, Robert
Johnson certainly helped to popularize them. Fig. 1 incorporates string 1 open as
a chiming, high E “pedal tone” in a manner he sometimes favored.
Fig. 2
__ =
Fig. 2
3
A
0
A7/G
D/F#
Dm/F
A/E
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
E7
0
3
1
0
2
0
Fig. 2 shows a pattern utilized by Johnson in several of his timeless compositions.
Again, the root A note on the top string at fret 5 functions as a “pedal tone.” Be aware
how this example is easily moveable to other keys. Performance Tip: Utilize the
pinky for the high A and “walk” down string 4 with the ring, middle, and index fingers.
Likewise, also employ the index for the E note on string 4 in measure 2. Either hybrid
picking or fingerstyle with the thumb and index is required to execute the double stops.
OCT/NOV
DIGITAL EDITION
GUITAR TRICKS INSIDER
15