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| Half step - The movement of a note or notes one fret up or down the fingerboard. | ||
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Positions - A position is determined by the fret number your left forefinger is placed on. If your left forefinger or 1st finger is placed on the 3rd fret, the performer is in 3rd position. In any position each finger of the left hand falls upon the next higher fret.
If your 1st finger is on the 1st fret you are in 1st position. In the 1st position the fingering is as follows: 1st finger plays the notes on the 1st fret. 2nd finger plays the notes on the 2nd fret. 3rd finger plays the notes on the 3rd fret. 4th finger plays the notes on the 4th fret. |
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In the 5th position the fingering is as follows:
1st finger plays the notes on the 5th fret. 2nd finger plays the notes on the 6th fret. 3rd finger plays the notes on the 7th fret. 4th finger plays the notes on the 8th fret.
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| TUNING
1. Tune the 1st string of the guitar to an E tuning fork (guitar tuning fork) or guitar pitchpipe. Tuning pipes may be found at your local music store. 2. Place your 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string. Match the sound of the 2nd string to the sound of the 1st string E. 3. Place your 1st finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string. Match the 3rd string pitch to the 2nd string, 5th fret pitch. 4. Place your 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string. Match the fourth string pitch to the 3rd string, 4th fret pitch. 5. Place your 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string. Match the 5th string pitch to the sound of the 4th string, 5th fret pitch. 6. Place your 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 6th string. Match the 6th string pitch to the 5th string,5th fret pitch. Tuning to Piano |
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| The free stroke is used with nylon string guitars. One right hand finger strokes upwards against a lower string.
The rest stroke - One finger of the right strokes upward against a string. The finger then comes to rest on the next lower string. |
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| Caring for the Guitar
1. Clean the guitar with a good polish to maintain a good finish. 2. Do not tune the guitar higher than standard A- 440 tuning. 3. Do not expose the guitar to extreme changes in temperature. The changes in temperature may cause the finish to crack. |
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