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Lesson 5 – How to Read Tablature
November 2, 2009 - 9:09 pm
Tags: Notes, Tablature
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Tablature is a type of notation for stringed instruments. For the guitar, it will show six lines representing the six strings. The thinnest string (High E string) is on the top line, and the thickest string (Low E string) is on the bottom line. The numbers on the lines represent the fret at which you [...]
Lesson 4 – Notes on the Fretboard
November 2, 2009 - 8:42 pm
Tags: anatomy, Fretboard, Guitar, Notes
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Lets take a look at fretboard of the guitar and learn the notes that are on it. First, you will notice that there are six strings on the guitar. The open strings of a guitar from the thickest (top) to thinnest (bottom) and can be easily remembered using this mnemonic: “Every Apple Does Go Bad [...]
Lesson 3 – How to hold a plectrum
November 2, 2009 - 3:02 am
Tags: Plectrum, set-up
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Holding a plectrum, is a matter of taste. However, a few pointers to bear in mind is to not have a tight grip; keep it loose, but not so loose it moves every time you strum. Let your other three finger move freely when strumming and even use them to steady your hand if you’re [...]
Lesson 2 – Anatomy of the guitar
November 2, 2009 - 1:50 am
Tags: anatomy, Guitar
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Overview of basics
The strings are numbered from the lightest (thinnest) to the heaviest (thickest).
Thinnest string is the first string, and the thickest is the 6th string.
A guitar in usually in standard tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E, where 6th string = Low E, 5th string [...]