This is our first fingerstyle blues piece. It uses an 
alternating bass beneath a simple melody and sounds 
best when the bass notes are using the heel of your 
riht hand (this technique is called PALM MUTING, 
notated by P.M. between notation and TAB staves). 
"Shallow River Blues" is in the key of E, so most of the 
bass notes are open strings. Use your knowledge of 
common chords to help you with the left-hand 
fingerings, and practice the piece slowly until you can 
feel a natural flow in the right hand. Play the higher 
notes with your index and middle fingers, and 
remember to keep the bass chuggin' away