Guitar Stuff for 5.27.21

THE CHROMATIC SCALE

you can play through the musical alphabet twice (two OCTAVES) using the first five frets. play the tab below using a metronome.

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e|-------------------------------|
B|-------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------|
D|---------------------0-1-2-3-4-|
A|-----------0-1-2-3-4-----------|
E|-0-1-2-3-4---------------------|

e|-------------------0-|
B|-----------1-2-3-4---|
G|-0-1-2-3-4-----------|
D|---------------------|
A|---------------------|
E|---------------------|

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Rhythm pyramid

Use a metronome or find a YouTube video with a speed of anywhere between 80 and 120 BPM (beats per minute).

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Then, strum through these lines while staying on rhythm (if you're using drums, the "kick" is your quarter notes/1-2-3-4).  Feel free to repeat lines or move up and down to experience the variation between each type of note.

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C MAJOR

F MAJOR

Try playing the above rhythm using C and F 

The "C family"

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A major alternative

A2

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3

The transition from E major to A2 requires simply moving your #2 and #3 fingers down one string, and strumming in the usual manner.

You can even leave your #1 finger on the G string for ease of transition, since it's "blocked" by the 3rd finger on the 2nd fret!

E MAJOR

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"Inhabit"

Leeland

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PekUm0qJDFg

Use this link and play along with the lyrics below

Verse 1
Our praise becomes Your house Your place (X8)

Pre-Chorus [CHORDS CHANGE HERE, BUT YOU'RE WELCOME TO CONTINUE PLAYING ALONG]
We sing a song and You come in
Make a dance and You come in
Shout Your name and You come in
Give You praise and You come in
Sing a song and You come in
Make a dance and You come in
Shout Your name and You come in
Give You praise

Chorus
Oh You inhabit the praises of Your people
Oh You inhabit the praises of Your people

A major

play chord with capo on the 3rd fret!

e-1-1-0-0---------1-1-0-0-------
B---------3-3-1-----------3-3-1-
G-------------------------------
D-------------------------------
A-------------------------------
E-------------------------------
(repeat as many times as needed)

"Cornerstone" intro/melody
 

e-------------------------------------
B-------------------------------------
G-10-10-9-9-7-7-5---10-10-9-9-7-7-5---
D-------------------------------------
A-------------------------------------
E-------------------------------------
(repeat as many times as needed)

when you feel comfortable, try this one!

e------------------------------
B------------------------------
G-----2-2-4-4-2---0-0----------
D-0-0-----------------4-4-2-2-0
A------------------------------
E------------------------------

e-----------------------------
B-----------------------------
G-2-2-0-----------2-2-0-------
D---------4-4-2----------4-4-2
A-----------------------------
E-----------------------------

e------------------------------
B------------------------------
G-----2-2-4-4-2---0-0----------
D-0-0-----------------4-4-2-2-0
A------------------------------
E------------------------------

The "ABCs"
also: "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and "Baa Baa Black Sheep"

PLAYING CHORDS

E and A major

E MAJOR

• fingertips on notes
• firm grip
• to each their own
• let root note ring

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PLAYING CHORDS

E and A major

A MAJOR

chord = group of notes played at the same time

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4

you're welcome to use the index finger method as demonstrated in class!

1 2 3 4  1 2 3 4   1 2 3 4  1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4  1 2 3 4   1 2 3 4  1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4  1 2 3 4   1 2 3 4  1 2 3 4

While counting to 4, strum the notes below. Strum on BLUE; do NOT strum on GREY

A MAJOR

E MAJOR

1  2  3  4

1  2  3  4

1  2  3  4

1 2 3 4

E MAJOR

A MAJOR

Strum through the exercises -- try counting to 4 for each measure to help you strum

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1st (small) string: 1-2-1-3-1-4-1-3-1-2-1

2nd string: 1-2-1-3-1-4-1-3-1-2-1

3rd string: 1-2-1-3-1-4-1-3-1-2-1

4th string: 1-2-1-3-1-4-1-3-1-2-1

5th string: 1-2-1-3-1-4-1-3-1-2-1

6th (large) string: 1-2-1-3-1-4-1-3-1-2-1

"Pedal" exercise

play the pattern shown below on each string.  Keep your #1 finger on the fret you begin on! In this case, please start on the 5th fret (box).

e-0-------|-1-0-----|
B---3-1---|-----3---|
G---------|---------|
D---------|---------|
A---------|---------|
E---------|---------|

"Cornerstone" chorus melody (simplified)

When comfortable, try this out with a metronome!

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HOLDING YOUR GUITAR

right arm over body

left hand at neck

thumb and fingers over sound hole

guitar on right knee

HOLDING YOUR GUITAR

relaxed, straight wrist

fingers curled up from under neck

PLAYING NOTES

USE YOUR FINGERTIPS

fingers numbered 1 through 4

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4

press firmly on note &

play string you're touching

KNOW YOUR STRINGS

each string has its own letter/name

strings are numbered 1 to 6, smallest to largest

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"EDDIE ATE DYNAMITE - GOOD BYE EDDIE"