Root or Bass Notes
These notes/strings are the root or bass notes of the chords
When strumming, start from this string and strum down
When using a picking pattern, begin with this note first, played with the thumb

5th String
A, A7, Am, B7, C, C7

6th String
E, E7, Em, G, G7

4th String
D, D7, Dm, F

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