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You now know two G notes. The open 3rd string and the third fret of the 1st string. These two G notes are said to be an octave apart.
As a general rule:
- Play notes on the first fret with your first finger.
- Play notes on the second fret with your second finger.
- Play notes on the third fret with your third finger.
9 | Rock Riff 1 (Lead Part Notes) |
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9 | Rock Riff 1 (Rhythm Part Chords) |
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10 | Marianne |
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11 | How to Count Eighth Notes |
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Alternate Picking
All of the songs you have played so far have involved a downward pick motion, indicated by a . With the introduction of eighth notes, the technique of down and up ( ) picking is used. This is called alternate picking, and is essential for the development of speed and accuracy. In alternate picking, use a down pick on the beat (the number count) and an up pick off the beat (the ‘and’ count).
Note that the pick symbol (for playing single note down strokes) has one line of the V shaped symbol thicker than the other so it will not be confused with the strum symbol (for strumming chords).
12 | Rock Riff 2 (Lead Part Notes) |
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Audio – Backing Track
12 | Rock Riff 2 (Rhythm Part Chords) |
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13 | Hush Little Baby |
Hush Little Baby is a traditional children’s song which makes use of half notes, quarter notes and eighth notes. Use alternate picking when playing the eighth notes in this song.
13 | Hush Little Baby (Lead Part Notes) |
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Audio – Solo Track
13 | Hush Little Baby (Rhythm Part Chords) |
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