Level: 3
Tuning: Crossnote

In this lesson Tom Feldmann takes you through Skip James' 1931 recording of "Four O'Clock Blues." Get your pinching fingers ready because this piece is a pinching marathon, specifically the fills between the verses. Much of what Skip does is pinched notes using the 1st and 3rd strings, or sometimes 1st and 4th with no bass. This style of playing is tricky at first, especially those of us used to a consistent bass line, but once learned it not becomes second nature it will free you to play more melodic runs without the security of the bass.