Major Scale Exercise Are you struggling with major scales and chord shapes? Are you frustrated by the idea of “blunt force” practice? Simply practicing a major scale exercise over and over is NOT the most effective way to reach your goals. The same applies logic applies to chords, licks, everything. This exercise will help…
Oh, Susanna Beginner performance tune If you’re just starting out playing guitar, you may struggle with finding lesson materials that give you adequate challenge, but are not TOO easy. Often, beginners have issues with fret location, picking the correct string, and understanding notation as it relates to the guitar. If you find yourself in…
We Three Kings Christmas beginner tune Here’s a fun tune to learn around Christmas for a 1st year student, We Three Kings of Orient Are. All the notes are in first position, and only the B and high E string are used. The rhythms within are Quarter, Half, and Whole notes and a dotted half…
When the Saints Go Marching In Another great example of a practice tune for a 1st year student, When The Saints Go Marching in. All the notes are in first position, and only the B and high E string are used. The rhythms within are Quarter, Half, and Whole notes. This tune also introduces the…
Mary Ann Perfect beginner tune Here we have another tune that’s perfect for a beginner, 1st year student, Mary Ann. All the notes are in first position, and only the B and high E string are used. The rhythms within are Quarter, Half, and Whole notes. This tune also introduces the tie, where the length…
Aura Lee Beginner Tune Here we have another tune that’s perfect for a beginner, 1st year student, Aura Lee. All the notes are in first position, and only the B and high E string are used. The rhythms within are Quarter, Half, and Whole notes. If accompanied, follow the chords written above each measure.