The Open D Note
D is one of three bass strings, in classical guitar normally played with the thumb, which we will learn in Lesson 7.
The new D is an open string. Which finger is used for the other D?
On which string is the other D ?
The Whole Note Rest
This next piece uses a whole note rest in bar 8 and 16. A whole note rest lasts for four counts. When it is used in a ^ time signature, it lasts for three counts.
From which line does the whole note rest hang?
The Note E
The new E is played with the second finger.
Which finger is used for the other E?
On which string is the other E ?
The Note F
The new F is played with the third finger. Which finger is used for the other F?
On which string is the other F ? Name its name and number.
There are 7 beats on the recording to introduce this piece.
Class Sessions
1- Time for a challenge
2- Notes and Terms
3- Using i, m and a
4- Free Stroke With the Fingers
5- Music in Two Parts
6- Mixing Thumb and Fingers
7- The Left Hand Thumb
8- INTRODUCTION
9- The Low Note A
10- Eight Note
11- The Open D Note
12- The Scale
13- Duets
14- The Note G
15- Mystery Tunes
16- Free Stroke
17- Practicing the Right Hand
18- Left Hand Fingering Numbers
19- Practice