
For the switch, we will practice transitioning from D to A using a sliding finger. Begin fretting the D:
- Place the first finger on the second fret of the G string
- Place the second finger on the second fret of the High E
- Place the third finger on the third fret of the B string
- Strum only the highest four strings in pitch (D to High E),m avoiding the Low E and A strings, by using more forearm rotation and less elbow motion.
To transition from D to A:
- Remove the first and second fingers from the D shape simultaneously, leaving the third finger on the third fret of the B string
- Slide the third finger back one fret along the B string to the second fret.
- Place the first and second fingers down simultaneously on the second frets of the D and G strings, respectively.
- Strum only the highest five strings in pitch (D to High E),avoiding the Low E string.
To transition back from A to D:
- Remove the first and second fingers from the A shape simultaneously, leaving the third finger on the second fret of the B.
- Slide the third finger up one fret along the B string to the third fret
3. Place the first finger on the second fret of the G string
4. Place the second finger on the second fret of the High E string
5. Strum only the highest four strings in pitch (D to High E),m avoiding the Low E and A strings, by using more forearm rotation and less elbow motion.
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