Pop in D — fingerstyle
The D, A, Bm, G progression played fingerstyle: the thumb covers the bass note of each chord while the index, middle and ring finger pick the treble strings in rhythm, no pick involved.
Tips
Keep the thumb perfectly steady on the bass notes before worrying about the fingers: it's what holds the whole pattern's tempo together.
Understanding this type of exercise
E-A-B fingerstyle
The cadence without a pick: the thumb plays the root (E, A, B), the index, middle and ring finger pick the treble strings. One finger per string; work the thumb bass alone first.
Chord progression — D
Bar 1
D
Bar 2
A
Bar 3
Bm
Bar 4
G
Chords
The same exercise in other keys
Related sheets
- Pop in G — advanced sequence (Level 4)
- Pop in F — syncopated rhythm (Level 4)
- Pop in D — syncopated muted strums (Level 4)