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Easy.
There are only 7 (whole) notes. ABCDEF
They are actually arranged in this order. A BC D EF G
The spaces are where the sharps and flats go .... but we're doing this quick and easy to get you playing, so ignore them.
Now tune the DB to whatever ... let's say G.
Here are you notes on the frets.
2nd fret - A
4th fret - B
5th fret - C
7th fret - D
9th fret - E
10th fret - F
12th fret - octave ( starts over at G)
If you tune to another note, it still rotates thru in order.
If you draw this out it's really easy to understand. I have people playing in 5 min. at street festivals doing this.
Now, go and google the chords for whatever song you want to learn. The chord equals the note on the frets.
Best to try something you'll recognize 1st.
AFKAM - btw- this is only one way to do it. there are others.
Easy.
There are only 7 (whole) notes. ABCDEF
They are actually arranged in this order. A BC D EF G
The spaces are where the sharps and flats go .... but we're doing this quick and easy to get you playing, so ignore them.
Now tune the DB to whatever ... let's say G.
Here are you notes on the frets.
2nd fret - A
4th fret - B
5th fret - C
7th fret - D
9th fret - E
10th fret - F
12th fret - octave ( starts over at G)
If you tune to another note, it still rotates thru in order.
If you draw this out it's really easy to understand. I have people playing in 5 min. at street festivals doing this.
Now, go and google the chords for whatever song you want to learn. The chord equals the note on the frets.
Best to try something you'll recognize 1st.
AFKAM - btw- this is only one way to do it. there are others.
And remember...NO RULES! Just do the do!
My 8 year old daughter just came home from her guitar lesson last week and taught me the Happy Birthday melody which uses only whole notes.
GGAGCB Happy birthday to you
GGAGDC Happy birthday to you
GGgECBA Happy birthday dear ------
FFECDC Happy birthday to you
The "g" is the G an octave above (12th fret if tuned to a G).
A very easy single string song for kids (and slow adults like me) to pick up.
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