Another common way of using the constant bass style is to play a shuffle rhythm with the thumb. This creates a strong feeling of movement and is particularly effective when playing with a singer or harp player. To begin with, it is worth practicing the right hand by itself on open strings as shown in the following example.
Once you are comfortable with these rhythms on open strings, try adding some chords with the left hand as demonstrated here.
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