Sophie's Lesson page
Hey S! Welcome to your lesson page. Here is a picture of Roger Miller to keep you inspired, and a link to a good music theory PDF. You can comb through it at your leisure for now. It'll come in handy later on! Z
Theory link: https: www.simplifyingtheory.com/music-theory-pdf-booklet/
Theory link: https: www.simplifyingtheory.com/music-theory-pdf-booklet/
lesson 1
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Sophie! First lesson recap: 1. String names (Elmo Ate Dynamite Good Bye Elmo). 2. String numbers (The strings are numbered 1 through 6. 1 is the skinniest string and 6 is the fattest). 3. Sharp (#) means higher, and flat (b) means lower. 4. G and C chords. Practice making them on their own with relaxed fingers like you're holding a hamburger. Then try transitioning from chord to chord. Let me know if you've got any questions... Have fun! z
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lesson 2
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S- Here are some important points from last lesson: 1. The Chromatic scale is: C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B, and back to C.
2. The major scale is a set of notes we use to make melodies and songs because it sounds pretty to us! We widdle the chromatic scale down from 12 notes to 7 notes by using this formula: WWhWWWh. W is a whole step. (2 frets) h is a half step (1 fret) Try finding all the notes on the low E string by using the chromatic scale, and play your C major scale on one string by starting on the first fret on the b string and using the magic formula. Have fun! z |
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lesson 3
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S- We're zooming in on this Gillian Welch song this week. I demonstrate the strumming and the chords in the video. Focus on getting the groove down with your right hand picking and keep smoothing out your chord transitions. Have fun! z
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lesson 4
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Soph- As a filler lesson until I see you next, here are a couple of minor chords to learn. They are typically described as being more dark or sad than the major chords we've learned so far, so you can use them at your own risk. See you soon! z
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lesson 5
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S- In this lesson we're looking at the C major scale in the first position. The first position, or open position on the guitar is around the first 3 frets. The scales here use the "open" strings in combination with fretted notes. "Open" means plucking the string as it is without using the left hand. Some notes on scales: The major scale has 7 notes. C major scale has the notes: C, D, E, F, G, A, and B. Practice the scale both ascending and descending, and say the names of the notes as you go. Take it slow! Have fun, and see you next week, z
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