![]() A letter followed by a small 'm' are MINOR A letter followed by the numeral '7' represents DOMINANT 7th chords. Rhythm Accompaniment BASS NOTES AND CHORDS All chord symbols (names) appearing as only a letter are assumed to be MAJORchords. 'LEDGER' lines are added below or above the staff for notes too low or too high to appear on the staff. Note And Chord Review (Regular review of all material is a must!) Starting on C one OCTAVE higher than C found on the 5th string, we complete the UPPER REGISTER of the 1st position 'READ' the notes, NOT the fingering, as these numbers will eventually be omitted. The top number tells how many beats (or counts) in a measure, and the bottom number indicates what kind of note gets one beat. TIME SIGNATURES: Next to the clef sign (at the beginning of a composition) are found two numbers (like a fraction) or a symbol which represents these numbers. If further information is desired, some very excellent music dictionaries in soft cover editions can be obtained at a small cost.) I do feel, however, that with this method, (as with all others) you must search out additional material to practice as your ultimate ability depends entirely on how much reading and playing you do. (The most common and necessary terms and markings are, of course, used and explained. (Also, you do not learn to R E A D music by playing melodies that are familiar to you.) I have not tried to make this book into a music dictionary by cramming it with pages filled with nothing but musical terms and markings as it is considerably more important to give the student as much music to play as possible. ![]() I have not included any 'old favorites' as guitar arrangements of these songs are available in many existing publications. ![]() Both guitar parts are written to be studied by the pupil and almost all parts will musically stand alone. ![]() There is no studentteacher division in the duets. EACH composition has been designed to advance the student's musical knowledge and playing ability, and yet be as musical as possible. I should like to mention at this point that all music presented for study on these pages is original and has been created especially for the guitar. (Slow, steady practice and constant review will eventually lead to speed and accuracy.) Playing technique is an accumulative process and you will find each time you review material already studied it will seem easier to play. Do not skip or 'slight' anything, and also do not attempt to 'completely perfect' any one lesson before going on. Practice all material slowly enough to maintain an even tempo. This is the physical part of learning to play the guitar and as such cannot be rushed. ![]() Fingering and counting indications have been kept at what I consider a sensible minimum.įor the gradual development of dexterity in BOTH hands. Reading 'crutches' have been eliminated as much as possible. This book has been specifically designed to accomplish two things. ![]()
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