Lessons:

The open string sheet and sheet one to four are in 4/4 time and sheet five is in 3/4 time.

Click here if you need help with the location of notes on the guitar fretboard!

If you would like to have a go at writing in the note names, entering the string and fret numbers of a piece of music, then download this .pdf file. This will help with memorising notes.

There are two pieces on each sheet. Watch out for the double bar lines, these mark the end of each piece!

To help identify notes I have included the TAB which is shown underneath the score. Tablature ( or TAB for short ) is a graphical representation of where the notes appear on the STAVE.

Click here to download .pdf file of the Stave. This also includes the basic notes on all strings.

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When playing the notes the right hand thumb rests on string six and the index and middle finger should alternate!

The left hand thumb is positioned behind the fretboard!

Also remember the right hand fingering:

• The First finger plays the First Fret!
• The Second Finger plays the Second Fret!
• The Third Finger plays the Third Fret!

When playing the notes on the fretboard, use the tips of right hand fingers.

The knuckles should be in line with the strings - BOTH HANDS!

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Backing Tracks:

• Blues in A
• House of the Rising Sun
• Rawhide
• Wonderwall - First four chords only!
• Merry Christmas - Slade

Clicking on the title of the piece will play the audio file.

Please note! When opening any audio file it will take time to download. Be Patient!

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Basic Chords:

In this page you will find twenty one basic chords:

• seven majors
• seven minors
• seven sevenths

If you feel the chord box is too small then you can enlarge it by clicking on the name of chord. You then click on the enlarged chord box to make it disappear.

Why not test your memory of chord shapes with my Chord Box program.

Download Select Chords for further help with chord sequences.

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Scores:

• Guitar
  1. Adagio
  2. Blues
  3. Happy Birthday

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Downloads:

1. Select Chords
   • This is a program which uses the 21 basic chords shown on the link opposite. You can input a chord sequence choosing the number of repeats for each chord. After inputting the sequence you can then play it back and join in should you wish. Pictures and chord boxes are shown as each chord changes to help with fingering.
2. Select Notes Mini
   • This is a program where you can input a note sequence. You are able to choose note values from semibreves to quavers. After inputting the sequence you are then able to play the sequence back and join in should you wish. Pictures and note boxes are shown as each note changes to help with fingering. There are no sharps or flats in this program hence the title Mini.
3. Select Notes Max
   • As the above program but with sharps and flats included. Hence the title Max.
   • Please note that A# is the same as Bb. These are known as enharmonic equivalents! Only sharps are shown in the program.

In all of the above programs you are able to Save the sequences inputted and then call them up via the drop down list!

You will need either WinZip or WinRAR installed to extract files.

If you need help with downloading files click here. For Window users only.

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Useful Links:

The Amazing Slow Downer is a software program by Roni Music, it is able to alter pitch and speed. This is of great value as a practice aid as it allows you to play along at a speed which you are comfortable with. You are also able to section out segments say for riffs and work out notes.

Power Tab 1.7 is a great tab editor. Once installed it gives you access to other power tabs that people have created. You are able to compose and edit your own tunes.

Barn Dance Ever fancied a barn dance for weddings, birthdays or other social occasions? Then send me an e-mail via the contact link leaving your details and I will get back to you!

RGT otherwise known as the Registry of Guitar Teachers. This site holds a database of guitar teachers of various styles. For more information about all the services offered, click on the link.

School Calendar 2009/ 2010 This gives dates for Training and Junior Guitar also term times. I will try to keep this page updated on a regular basis.

Perfect Pitch - Chesham This shop sells popular and classical music and instruments ranging from strings to woodwind to suit beginners to advanced level.

Tambourine Jerk This is a link to MySpace where you can catch up on dates etc for upcoming gigs.

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Pentatonic Scales:

Common Scales

1. E minor open - this shape uses open strings starting on the lower 6th E string. First position.
2. A minor open - this shape uses open strings starting on the lower 5th A string. First position
3. A minor fretted - this shape uses fretted notes starting on the 5th fret String 6. Fifth position
4. D minor fretted - this shape uses fretted notes starting on the 5th fret String 5. Fifth position

Five Basic Shapes

• As there are five different notes in a pentatonic scale. This page shows the five different shapes.

Joining Pentatonics

• This page shows how to join up each of the scales enabling you to move up and down the fretboard.

To View and print out pdf of Pentriff one click here

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