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Learn Guitar Notes

As we learn guitar notes, we can consider the open strings as being points of reference. Once we know the framework we can fill in the gaps with fretted tones.

open guitar strings in music notation

Try saying each string name and information about the note head location, while playing the open string. As the string is articulated, such as the Low E string, say 'this is string E, the lowest string, it is written as a note head in the minus four space, the space beneath the 3rd ledger line beneath the staff. It has 3 flat hats.' We see the note-head location in our minds.

Mixing

reading the open strings on guitar, mixing the opens

Super Boring Duet

duet using open strings

Easy Fingerpicking Arpeggio

arpeggio in notation for open strings

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