Two Step Help

[myonlybliss]

I have a question about Two-Step. I find it very difficult to hit the 31x3xx chord. I use my ring finger on the 1st string 3rd fret, my index on the 1st fret second string, and my pinky on the 3rd fret fourth string---is this correct?? I have a terribly difficult time getting the 1 to ring. My ring finger muffles it. And when i do get it to ring---the third string is not muted anymore. Any ideas on what I can do to remedy this?

Also-- Are there any videos of Two Step?


Thanks,

Brandon

[Sciaracastro]

try not to mute the 1 w/ the ring finger and mute the D string w/ the index

[seth_southerland]

try to use just your fingertip on the e string, make sure that the fingertip bone is perpindicular to the fretboard so that it wont touch and mute the a string, and as for the a string, put your index finger onto that string at an angle so that you can play the string and mute the other one

these chords require your fingers to be at a certain angle to the fretboard to be able to sound right

[Duffman]

like seth said, just tilt your hand up and use more of your finger tip to fret the notes. also, you just need to practice. eventually it will click and you'll be able to switch to these minor chords instinctively.

also, about the D string. you don't need to mute that. in fact, D is the 5th of a Gm chord. so let it ring away if its easier.

[myonlybliss]

Thanks guys

Can't wait to get home and give it a try!

[charliemike]

The 1 and the high 3 are the same note. Don't worry if you mute it.

[myonlybliss]

The 1 and the high 3 are the same note. Don't worry if you mute it.

This is also true for Tripping Billies (and grey street) I think---you can let the D ring throughout. example--- 2xx2xx or 2x02xx

BUT........how do we know for sure that Dave isn't playing the open D?
Isn't it impossible to tell just by watching his videos whether he is muting or letting ring that open D??? Just wondered how JKanter came to his conclusion on the muted D.

[sunglassesatnight]

The 1 and the high 3 are the same note. Don't worry if you mute it.

This is also true for Tripping Billies (and grey street) I think---you can let the D ring throughout. example--- 2xx2xx or 2x02xx

BUT........how do we know for sure that Dave isn't playing the open D?
Isn't it impossible to tell just by watching his videos whether he is muting or letting ring that open D??? Just wondered how JKanter came to his conclusion on the muted D.

I just wondered if it mattered. Nope.

[seth_southerland]

pretty sure he mutes it

[Sciaracastro]

The 1 and the high 3 are the same note. Don't worry if you mute it.

he HAS TO mute it...i mean, what about each other chord w/ that shape?
he has to learn how to mute that string...