Rock in B minor — alternating bass fingerstyle
On this grid, G is the only chord offering a genuine alternating-bass option; Bm, D and A each have only one bass string. Combined with Bm's full barre (all four fingers engaged, no margin), this version stacks the two most demanding technical difficulties already identified on this grid — fitting, given it's the catalogue's highest level.
Tips
On G only, consciously work the alternation between the two bass strings.
On Bm, D and A, don't look for an alternation that doesn't exist: the thumb stays on its single available string.
Master the Bm barre in simple fingerstyle separately before adding the alternating bass on the rest of the grid.
Chord progression — Bm
Bar 1
Bm
i
Bar 2
G
VI
Bar 3
D
III
Bar 4
A
VII
Chords
Related sheets
- One-hand tapping (Level 6)
- Rock in D (Drop D) — alternating bass fingerstyle (Level 6)
- Rock in B minor (variant) — alternating bass fingerstyle (Level 6)