This challenging jazz riff requires precise note articulation without lingering on any note too long. Jazz often features sparse notes, balanced by rich chords and driving bass lines. While there’s no bass line in this intro, feel free to experiment with creating your own.
Intro Composition:
- Measure 1: Use your 1st finger on the 4th fret of the D string, and your 3rd and 4th fingers on the G and B strings. Play a modified D chord on the 6th and 7th frets of the D, G, and B strings using your 1st and 3rd fingers.
- Measure 2: Barre your 4th finger on the 6th fret of the top three strings, using your 1st finger on the 4th fret of the D string. Play the 6th fret on the high E string, then the 4th fret on the D string. Use your 2nd and 3rd fingers on the 5th frets of the G and B strings.
- Measure 3: Use your 1st finger on the 3rd frets of the D and G strings, and your 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the B string. Play the riff on the 4th and 6th frets of the high E string. Finish with your 1st finger on the 4th fret of the D string, your 2nd on the 5th fret of the B string, and your 3rd and 4th on the 6th frets of the G and high E strings.
- Measure 4: Use your 2nd and 3rd fingers on the 10th frets, and your 1st finger on the 9th fret. Play the 11th fret with your 4th finger. Move to the 5th fret and barre with your 1st finger, using your 2nd finger on the 6th fret of the G string. Finish with your 4th finger on the 8th fret of the high E string, and your 1st finger on the 6th fret of the high E string.
