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Next we are going to look the G scale on the D string, starting with the D note. This scale is shown below in figure 2-1. Figure 2-2 shows the D string scale combined with the B string scale. If you play through this tab using the right hand pattern shown in figure 2-3, you may notice that pieces of this phrase are patterns that were used by Jimmie Rodgers in some of his tunes.
Next, practice the cross-picking pattern in figure 2-4. After your right hand becomes familiar with this cross-picking roll, combine the roll with the harmonize scale in figure 2-2 as shown in figure 2-5. The G note acts as a drone note here and produces a nice sounding phrase. Once you are familiar with playing the pattern both forwards and backwards, try incorporating pieces of it over a G chord in an arrangement of a song that you already know.
In the next lesson, I'll show you some more examples of how to use double-stops and cross-picking in conjunction with harmonized scales.
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