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Step 1
Begin by dropping your lowest string down in tone. Loosen the tuner until the low E string becomes a low D. Tune this to the D string, which is third from the bottom. Tune the low string until it sounds exactly an octave lower than the D string.
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Step 2
Put your index finger on the third fret of the bottom 3 strings, which are the D string, the A string and now the low D string.
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Step 3
Alternate between picking the low D string and the D string. Calling the high D string 1, and the low D string 2, pick the strings in the following pattern: 1, 2, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1 and 2.
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Step 4
Strum the bottom 3 strings. Do this to the rhythm of 4 quarter notes followed by 4 eighth notes.
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Step 5
Mute with your left hand on the upper neck of the guitar. Do this during the fast eighth notes so that the longer notes sound more open.
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Step 6
Use an effects pedal to get the "wa-wa" sound of the song. Simply step on the pedal with your left foot as if tapping your foot to the beat of the song.
