Originally Posted by: Deanhorneck

I am learning power chords in Guitar Fundamentals 2 and was looking for any tips on how to mute strings 3, 2 and 1. I want to learn the oppening riff to Blitzkrieg Bop as I believe it will be good practice for learning power chord transition but Its hard to get a good strumming pattern going with the high strings un-muted.

[p]Essentially you have to work at muting the upper strings with the lower pads of your index finger. So, it's like playing a normal barre chord, but instead of putting pressure on the upper strings, you position your index finger to apply light pressure.

Just enough to mute, but not so much that the notes ring. This tutorial on muting techniques might help.

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=2281

Have fun playing that tune!