Level: 2/3
Tuning: Open G

R.L. Burnside's "Poor Black Mattie" is the holy grail of Hill Country tunes, master this piece and you'll have the envy of all those around you. The left hand is simple enough, but the right hand rhythm is where the challenge lies. Tom Feldmann takes you through three ways RL played the rhythm throughout his career, yes including the percussive "strike" that eludes so many.