Tomo, I noticed that when I try to do the Bb7, there are two issues I have:
1. It is difficult for me to mute the 1st string (E) because the weight of my first finger comes down so hard on it. It needs only slight pressure to mute. I think that I am fretting my hand too straight. I notice that you mute a bit diagonally, where the bottom of your index finger slants slightly to cover the top of the 4th fret. That seems to work better for me.
2. Because I'm trying to keep my first finger from pressing too hard, my middle finger doesn't fret the root correctly. This is why you couldn't hear the root last time.
I will keep working on these nuances.
Thank you Scott for sharing these.
Yes. It is very difficult mute by your first finger without pressing down hard. This will take some time. 2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers... use less as possible pressure to press those notes
Your first finger should feel very loose. This process... it will take some time and best to do slowly and try your best everyday. You are doing great!
Tomo