Pop in G (4 chords) — muted strums
As with the catalogue's already-present rhythm version, these four chords (G, D, Em, C) are all in open position, with no barre at all. But unlike a power chord (2 or 3 strings to mute), G and Em each use all 6 strings of the guitar: the palm has to cover a much wider area to watch than on one of the catalogue's metal grids.
Tips
Mute each chord separately, counting its active strings: G and Em (6 strings each) demand the widest palm coverage in this grid.
Compare with one of the catalogue's muted power-chord grids: the palm width needed here is noticeably greater.
Once all four chords are mastered muted separately, chain them while keeping each palm adjustment automatic.
Chord progression — G
Bar 1
G
I
Bar 2
D
V
Bar 3
Em
vi
Bar 4
C
IV
Chords
Related sheets
- D minor pentatonic scale — position 1 (Level 2)
- Arpeggios in C — getting started (Level 2)
- Pop in E — chord change (Level 2)