[Bill_Brown]

Hi @PhoenixRising , one alternative would be to simply barre the B & hiE strings (only) with the index. Have the thumb on your picking hand play the open A (and loE when required) string only to maintain the “bass pulse”, and don’t worry about the fretted notes on the D string. Also, DO NOT lock your fretting wrist, allow it to move freely so you can make the “stretch”.