1. Beginner Guitar Level I
Welcome to
Beginner Guitar Level I
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2. Contacting me: bdoney@northampton.edu www.WilliamDoney.com
During breaks / after class
PPT is available from….
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3. If you could do ANYTHING you desire on the guitar or with music, what would that be?
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4. Let’s assume that you had all the talent in the world and had no musical limitations.
If that were true, what would your musical goals be then? What would you like to be able to play or do musically?
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5. The reality (truth) of learning guitar:
EVERYONE can learn to play guitar
it doesn’t really take natural “talent” to be good
all you need is desire and a guitar!
but, it’s not easy & your fingers will hurt
takes TIME & PATIENCE & COMMITMENT
~ 500 hours to become a ‘GOOD’ player
~ 10,000 hours to become a ‘MASTER’
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6. The reality (truth) of learning guitar (cont.):
the more you play, the better you get
practice = progress = fun!
keep a PRACTICE LOG - fill it out every day
it’s not the minutes, but the consistency
a few minutes every day is better than an hour 1-2x’s a week
if you like it, play it again. If you don’t, don’t….
keep a 15 Songs I Want To Play LIST
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7. The reality (truth) of learning guitar (cont.):
surround yourself with music, other players
the guitar “DIP”…. You will want to give up 
when things get tough
when you don’t feel like you are improving
everyone experiences it
90% of beginners experience in first 6 months
how will you handle it?
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8. So how do we become good players?
you must decide what is ‘good’ for you
don’t compare yourself with anyone else
only compete against yourself
but challenge each other, cheer each other on
learn from others (you can learn from everybody!)
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9. So how do we become good players? (cont.)
must master 2 things:
MUSIC THEORY
What notes to play
What scales work well over certain chords
Why some chords work and others don’t
TECHNICAL ABILITY
Develop physical ability
Muscle memory (remember all those hours??)
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10. So how do we become good players? (cont.)
must master 2 things:
MUSIC THEORY
Very mathematical
We’ll learn this slowly over time
TECHNICAL ABILITY
Learn this first so we can get playing NOW !!
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11. Parts of the Guitar: Acoustic vs. Electric
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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12. DIRECTIONS along the strings
Down
REMEMBER
Moving UP means going toward a “higher” pitch or note.
Moving DOWN is going toward a “lower” pitch or note.
Down Up or
Across
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge. Up
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13. OPEN Strings - NAMES e Note lower case “e” is the SKINNY string
(high note) e
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
1st string
(skinny “e”)
6th string
(fat “E”)
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14. BUT we place fingers BELOW the metal frets!
OPEN Strings – FRET #’s
Note lower case “e” is the SKINNY string
(high note) e
BUT we place fingers BELOW the metal frets!
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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15. C -> D -> E -> F -> G -> A -> B -> (C)
Musical Notes
C -> D -> E -> F -> G -> A -> B -> (C)
(just the WHITE keys on the piano)
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
‘repeats’
‘repeats’
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16. C -> D -> E -> F -> G -> A -> B -> (C)
Musical Notes (cont.)
C -> D -> E -> F -> G -> A -> B -> (C)
# = “sharp” b = “flat”
Read this as…
A sharp -or- B flat
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
‘repeats’
‘repeats’
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17. Each NOTE on the piano (black or white) = 1 FRET on the GUITAR
NOTES vs. FRETS
Each NOTE on the piano (black or white) = 1 FRET on the GUITAR
SO… if you move from the white “D” to the black “D#” key -> move 1 FRET
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
‘repeats’
‘repeats’
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18. Musical Notes (cont.) Represent this as a CIRCLE
C -> D -> E -> F -> G -> A -> B -> (C)
‘repeats’
G#/Ab
A#/Bb
These are the BLACK keys
on the piano
F#/Gb
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
C#/Db
Eb/D#
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19. Musical Notes (cont.) Up 1 FRET = move 1 NOTE
So… what NOTE would be....
2nd fret on “A” string?
4th fret on low “E” string?
1st fret on “B” string?
G#/Ab
A#/Bb
F#/Gb
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
C#/Db
Eb/D#
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20. How to hold & use a PICK Or you can use your fingers (or just THUMB)!
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
Or you can use
your fingers
(or just THUMB)!
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21. Tuning Your Guitar – “Tuning Up”
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
Clip-On
Phone APP
Directions: 1. pluck a string so ‘rings’..
2. turn TUNER
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22. Tuning Your Guitar – “Tuning Up”
LET’s DO THIS NOW AS A GROUP
Directions: 1. pluck LOW E string so ‘rings’..
2. turn TUNER on headstock
3. always tune UP to the correct note
4. repeat for other strings
NOTE: tighten string = increase tension = increase pitch
loosen string = less tension = lower pitch
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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23. Fingers & Numbering System
(for RIGHT handed players)
MIDDLE T
RING
INDEX
PINKY
THUMB
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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24. Music Notation vs. Tablature
Traditional Music Notation
“aka” piano or sheet music
what “most” instruments use
Tablature or “TAB”
Simplified method for guitarists
Lines represent our 6 strings
“E” on bottom, little “e” on top
#’s represent FRET #
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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25. How To Read TABLATURE (“TAB”)
Play one note
after the other
Play all at
same time 5 5
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge. 3 5 3 3
“0” means “open” string,
no finger required!
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26. Practice: “Put finger at……”
Put index finger on “A” string at 2nd FRET
Put 3rd finger on “big E” string at 4th FRET
Put middle finger on “D” string at 5th FRET
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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27. Picking HOLDING PICK – thumb & first finger
(single notes)
HOLDING PICK – thumb & first finger
BRACING PICKING HAND – find bridge, rotate hand,
drop pinky or pinky & ring
3. PICK DIRECTION – 90° to string
4. EXERCISES – use METRONOME
SINGLE STRING: DOWN – DOWN ….
SINGLE STRING: UP – UP ….
SINGLE STRING: DOWN – UP ….
SINGLE STRING: DOWN – DOWN – UP – UP ….
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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28. Picking (cont.) 5. MORE EXERCISES – use METRONOME (cont.)
(single notes)
5. MORE EXERCISES – use METRONOME (cont.)
TWO STRINGS: DOWN – DOWN ….
TWO STRINGS: UP – UP ….
TWO STRINGS: DOWN – DOWN – UP – UP ….
TWO STRINGS: DOWN – UP ….
THREE STRINGS: ……
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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29. Sample Song using Tablature
The Troggs – “Wild Thing” riff 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
Let’s try it together!
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30. Sample Song using Tablature
Rolling Stones – “Satisfaction” riff
Traditional Music Notation
Tablature or “TAB” 2 3 3 3 2 2
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
Let’s try it together!
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31. Sample Song using Tablature
Deep Purple – “Smoke On The Water” riff 3 5 3 6 5 3 5 3
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
Let’s try it together!
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32. All songs using Tablature
Deep Purple – “Smoke On The Water” riff 3 5 3 6 5 3 5 3
The Troggs – “Wild Thing” riff 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
Rolling Stones – “Satisfaction” riff 2 3 3 3 2 2
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33. Can You Figure Out This Song from TAB?
???? 10 9 12 10 12 12
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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34. Can You Figure Out This Song from TAB?
???? 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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35. Can You Figure Out This Song from TAB?
???? 5 3 5 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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36. Can You Figure Out This Song from TAB?
???? 8 8 8 6 5 8 6 5 8 6 5 6 5 7 7 7
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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37. Can You Write the TAB for “Old MacDonald”?
HINT: start on 5th fret of low “E” string as first note(s)
Old MacDonald Had a Farm
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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38. More complicated songs include some/all of these
Miscellaneous TAB notation
More complicated songs include some/all of these 3 H5
5 P3
<12> 12
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
“hammer ON” “pull OFF” “harmonic” “slide up to”
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39. SO….. JUST WORK ON THEM A FEW NOTES AT A TIME !!!
TAB songs can be difficult !!!
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
SO… JUST WORK ON THEM A FEW NOTES AT A TIME !!!
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40. Intervals 1 NOTE = a “note” 2 NOTES = an “INTERVAL” If you play….…. 5
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge. 5 8 10 3 6 8
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41. Using TWO fingers (1st & 3rd)
Songs with INTERVALS
Smoke On The Water 5 8 10 5 8 11 10 5 8 10 8 5 3 6 8 3 6 9 8 3 6 8 6 3
Using TWO fingers (1st & 3rd)
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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42. Using TWO fingers (1st & 3rd)
Songs using Intervals (cont.)
The Troggs – “Wild Thing” riff 5 5 7 7 5 5 5 5 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3
Using TWO fingers (1st & 3rd)
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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43. Using THREE fingers (1st, 3rd, & 4th)
Songs using Intervals (cont.)
The Troggs – “Wild Thing” riff 5 5 7 7 5 5 5 5 5 5 7 7 5 5 5 5 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3
Using THREE fingers (1st, 3rd, & 4th)
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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44. Introduction to CHORDS
If you play….….
1 NOTE = a “note”
2 NOTES = an “interval”
3 or more NOTES = a CHORD
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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45. Introduction to CHORDS (cont.)
Most SHEET MUSIC has “LETTERS” above the music notation lines.
These represent the CHORD to be played for that part of the song.
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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46. Introduction to CHORDS (cont.)
HOW to play these CHORDS is shown in the DIAGRAMS here.
They show the strings and where fingers need to be placed to play this CHORD.
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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47. Introduction to CHORDS (cont.)
BAD NEWS:
There are literally HUNDREDS of chords, if not more
to learn!!
GOOD NEWS:
You need only 3
to play MOST songs on the radio.
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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48. How to practice CHORDS Use TIPS of fingers to hold strings down
Place fingers close to (but below) the fret
Thumb behind neck should support fingers
Place fingers in place one at a time & HOLD
Play each string one at a time to ensure every note is clear and “rings”
Strum all strings to hear chord
REPEAT steps 4-6
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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49. Playing SONGS with CHORDS
To play songs, must be able to move from one chord to another chord QUICKLY
PRACTICE going from CHORD1 -> CHORD2 -> CHORD3
Strum each chord 1X, the move on to next
Strum each chord 2X’s, then move on…
Etc….
Use a METRONOME ?
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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50. Naming CHORDS – The Basics
E Emin Emin9
How CHORD is altered or changed.
Ex: min = MINOR
maj = MAJOR
dim = DIMINISHED+
sus = SUSPENDED
aug = AUGMENTED
others…
Last # identifies additional note(s) added beyond just basic 3 notes of chord.
Ex: 7 = seventh
9 = ninth
11 = eleventh
13 = thirteenth
others…
CHORD MAIN NOTE
or ROOT NOTE
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
But this gets us into THEORY, so for now we won’t go any deeper
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51. OPEN position major Chords 4/20/2017
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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52. "E" chord 1 1 1 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 3
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge. 1 2
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53. "A" chord 1 2 1 3 2 1 2 1 2 3 3 3
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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54. "D" chord 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 3 3
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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55. Happy Birthday with A-D-E Chords1 2 3 2 3 1 1 2 3 1 3 2 1 2 3
Happy BIRTHDAY…. … to YOU.. … ….to YOU …… dear XXXX … … YOU!
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
strum each chord ONCE
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56. Happy Birthday with A-D-E Chords1 2 3 2 3 1 1 2 3 1 3 2 1 2 3 1 2
Happy BIRTHDAY to YOU.. … to YOU dear XXXX … … YOU!
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
strum each chord as SHOWN
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57. "G" chord 1 1 2 3 3 4
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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58. "C" chord 1 1 2 2 3 3
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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59. Happy Birthday with G-D-C Chords2
Happy BIRTHDAY…. … to YOU.. … ….to YOU …… dear XXXX … … YOU!
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
strum each chord ONCE
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60. Open Position Chords (review)1 2 1 2 3 1 3 2 3 4 1
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge. 2 3 1 2 3
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61. Open Position “CHEATS”G C D 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 2 3 3 4 3
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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62. OPEN position minor Chords 4/20/2017 62
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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63. "Emin" chord 1 2 3 2 3
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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64. "Amin" chord SAME SHAPE AS “E” chord!!! 1 1 2 3 2 1 3 2 3 x 4/20/2017
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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65. "Dmin" chord 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 3 3
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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66. "Gmin" chord Notice that moving the “shape” of one chord1 2 3 2 3
5th FRET x
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
Notice that moving the “shape” of one chord
creates a DIFFERENT chord!
(here we moved Emin shape up to 5th)
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67. BARRE Major (on E string) Chords 4/20/2017 67
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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68. “BARRE" chord
This NOTE (on the fat “E” string) determines what CHORD it is 1 3
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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69. F “BARRE" chord 1st FRET 1 3 4/20/2017
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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70. G “BARRE" chord 3rd FRET 1 3 4/20/2017
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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71. BARRE Minor (on A string) Chords 4/20/2017 71
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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72. Minor “BARRE" chord
This NOTE (on the “A” string) determines what CHORD it is 1 3
SAME
SHAPE AS MAJOR BARRE
chord on
fat “E”
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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73. F “BARRE" chord 1st FRET 1 3 4/20/2017
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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74. G “BARRE" chord 3rd FRET 1 3 4/20/2017
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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75. FUN sounding chords Chords 4/20/2017 75
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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76. “Hendrix" chord 1 2 3 4
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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77. “JAZZ" 13th chord 1 x 2 3 4
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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78. “FUNK" chord 1
5th FRET 2 3 3
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge. 1 2
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79. Remember, PRACTICE = PROGRESS
What to PRACTICE at Home ?
Remember, PRACTICE = PROGRESS
Eddie Ate Dynamite, Good Bye Eddie !
Tab version of song(s) - listen on YouTube
Finger exercise (e.g , )
CHORDS – place fingers, strum, squeeze…
FILL-IN practice LOG
Download PPT & other documents at:
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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80. Quiz #1 E A D G B e fill in the missing string names
Put a on the 3rd FRET “D” string
Put a on 6th string 1st FRET
Put a on “A” string 4th FRET
Put a on low “E” 2nd FRET
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge. 1 2 3
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81. Quiz #2 fill in the missing notes A#/Bb F#/Gb Eb/D# 4/20/2017
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
Eb/D#
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82. Quiz #3 E A D G B e Put a on the 3 “F” notes Put a on the 3 “C” notes
Put a on the 4 “A” notes
Put a on all the 12 “#” notes
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge. 1 2 3
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83. Quiz #4 G – G – A – G – E – F – C – C – D – F#
Write the following notes “in order” in TAB form below
G – G – A – G – E – F – C – C – D – F#
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge. 1 2 3
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84. Quiz #5 No practice = No _________ = No ________
Minimum # of minutes you should practice each day = ___
What should you “fill-in” everyday? ___________
Who ate dynamite? ___________
Who can learn to play guitar? ________
What is the guitar “DIP”? _____________
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
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85. How you can build dexterity and SPEED !!!!!
Finger Exercises
How you can build dexterity and SPEED !!!!!
go slow!
pick DOWN for each note
do this to warm-up
to play FAST you must first play slow!
AS YOU GET BETTER, THEN……..
move up (e.g )
use a Metronome ? e
Traditional Music Notation
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
Let’s try it together!
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86. Finger Exercises (cont.)
Now in REVERSE !
go slow!
pick DOWN for each note
do this to warm-up
to play FAST you must first play slow!
AS YOU GET BETTER, THEN……..
move up (e.g ), etc..
use a Metronome ? e
Traditional Music Notation
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
Let’s try it together!
4/20/2017

87. Miscellaneous
Watch YouTube videos of Beginner Info – holding, chords, etc.
try
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
4/20/2017

88. What’s NEXT? play EVERY DAY, even if only for 5 minutes
Keep your guitar “OUT” where you will see it and play it
(next to bed, desk, TV?)
If offered, take LEVEL 2 class ( TBD ) must pre-register (via )
Signup for after-school lessons here at NCC this fall ( me for info)
Find a good teacher near you!
Hang with others that play, or want to play
Don’t give up when the “DIP” happens…
me to let me know how you are doing, or if you have questions ( )
When you are a famous guitarist,
don’t forget to get me free tickets to your concert!!!!
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
4/20/2017

89. Congratulations! You ARE a guitarist!
Last Day
Fill out SURVEY – student AND parent
Any papers to take home
Class files available at
Congratulations! You ARE a guitarist!
The head of the guitar is where you control the tuning of the strings. Tightening the string, or increasing its tension makes the pitch get higher. Loosening the string, or decreasing the tension, lowers the pitch.
At the top of the fretboard, the strings rest on the nut before winding into the tuning pegs on the head of the guitar. The amount of the string that vibrates is called the speaking length. The shorter the speaking length, the higher the pitch.
The nut is a very small piece between the headstock and the neck of the guitar. It may not look like much, but it actually provides two critical functions. The first is that the nut keeps the strings at the appropriate height above the neck to allow the strings to produce the best sound. The second is that the nut establishes the basic length of the strings. The nut is typically constructed of plastic, bone, ebony, or ivory, and will have notches for each of the strings, helping to direct the strings to the appropriate tuners.
The longest the speaking length gets on the guitar is from the bridge to the nut. When you play the string's full length, in other words, without pressing down on the string somewhere on the fretboard, it is called playing the string "open". Chords that use open string notes are called "open chords".
The fretboard is where you have control of the pitch of the music you play on the guitar. The fretboard itself is separated into sections by 19 dividers called frets. The guitar is a rhythm instrument and is designed to allow you to play chords and harmonize. Playing chords without frets would be extremely difficult.
The Soundhole is where the vibrations are amplified with an air-coupled resonance system. Unlike an electric guitar which relies on a power amplifier to increase the loudness, the classical guitar uses this resonance system to amplify itself.
The strings tie into the part of the guitar called the bridge.
4/20/2017