Hey Friend,
Alright, let's do one more progression from E major before we move on to new adventures.
I decided to use some different inversions of the chords so you can hear the difference in action.
The progression is a I V IV pattern, which means we're using the three major chords from the key of E major - E, A and B. However, the addition of the open strings adds another dynamic.
For instance, the A major chord (2nd inversion) becomes an add9 chord with the addition of the B open string. B is the second note in an A major scale, which is the scale we use to construct an A major triad.
Also, the B chord with E as the root (B/E) can also be called a Badd11. This is because E doesn't occur naturally in a B major chord. So instead of three notes (B, D#, F#), we have four with the addition of the E note.
This exercise still keeps your fingers on three strings, but incorporates the remaining open strings to give the progression some lift. When you play it, use a fluid, easy strum to keep it light.
While you have fun with this, I'm going to go mud some walls (use joint compound to seal seams in the drywall, for the uninitiated). Have a good one!
Peace~
Dave
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