A Christmas Song

[bren8410]

When u r playing the song and switch from the main riff to the love, love, love part. do u play the love part with u r fingers. if not how so? please help

[gravedigger]

I pluck the strings with my thumb for the bass E, and my index for the g string. I fret the 3-x-x-4 chord with my index and middle while the other two chords with my ring and pinky, as per Billies, Grey Street, etc.

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e------------------------------
b------------------------------
g---4----6----7----7---------
d------------------------------
a------------------------------
E---3----5----7----7---------

I think dave plays it this way though: pluck the strings with thumb and index as above, and I would suggest using your ring finger for the bass note on the first chord, your middle finger for the b string on the second chord, and your index on the bass note, ring finger on b string for the last chord.

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e------------------------------
b---0----2----3----3---------
g------------------------------
d------------------------------
a--------0----2----2---------
E---3-------------------------

I hope this helps.

peace,
Ken

[gravedigger]

I just read your question again, and realized that you didn't ask for how to play it, so I apologize. Yes, you do play it with your fingers. I suppose you could use a pick if you mute the other strings and strum, but it sounds better using your fingers.

[jkanter]

Dave uses his thumb and pointer finger to pluck the strings. To fret the notes, just follow the directions on the site and form a G chord....A chord....and a Bm chord....enjoy, peace

[MattyTrane]

he uses pointer the whole time? heh news to me.