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Open-string 5 to 4 crossing.

Track the register change between strings 5 and 4, then reverse the order.

01 THE LITTLE IDEA

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Listen once, count with the click, then play the displayed pattern. Track the register change between strings 5 and 4, then reverse the order. Tap the indicated string/fret positions; the number keys use the currently selected chord shape. Picking direction and fretting technique are not scored. Pattern positions count from 1; 1.5 is the & of beat 1, and 1.25/1.75 are e/a. A2 (string 5, fret 0) at 1; D3 (string 4, fret 0) at 2; A2 (string 5, fret 0) at 3; D3 (string 4, fret 0) at 4; D3 (string 4, fret 0) at 5; A2 (string 5, fret 0) at 6. The pattern lasts 8 quarter-note beats; leave gaps silent.

Today’s little goalPlay the 8-beat pattern at 60 BPM with at least 80% recall and precision.

LISTEN IN PRACTICEOpen-string 5 to 4 crossingOpen the practice room to hear and try the example.

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