Here is a lesson to further develop your understanding of basic music notation. The goal here is to understand how to count out various rhythms and read rhythms in tablature notation.
Sheet Music:
Lesson
Basic Strumming Technique
In this lesson we explore the right hand set up for strumming.
Left Hand Technique Introduction
This lesson looks at setting up the left hand to play single notes
Right Hand Position
In this lesson, the right hand position is introduced for playing fingerstyle guitar.
G Wahine Tuning Basic Chords
G Wahine Tuning is a wonderful variation on the Taro Patch Tuning. The third string is lowered from G to F#. This tuning was a favorite of Sonny Chillingworth, Ray Kane, and Alice Namakelua. We will explore many songs in this tuning in later lessons. Start to get to know the tuning and memorize the G, C, and D7 chord shapes in first position.
Tuning: DGDF#BD
C Wahine Tuning Basic Chords
The C Wahine Tuning is used extensively by Keola Beamer and is often called Keola’s C. As we learn more tunings you will be introduced to many variations in the key of C. The low C and G notes on the bass strings create an beautiful richness and depth. This lesson introduces the common fingering of C, F, and G7 chords in first position and a variation of the F chord shape in fifth position.
Tuning: CGDGBE
G, C, and D7 Chord Introduction
G, C, and D7 chords are used often in the Taro Patch Tuning. These chords are introduced in first position in this lesson.
Tuning: DGDGBD