Playing the guitar is an amazing skill. Keep in mind that great guitar players spend countless hours and years becoming great. It does not happen in the first month or year of playing. You should use your class time to the fullest advantage. This means you should begin practicing as soon as you arrive each class period. You should practice each song until you master it. You know a song is mastered when you can play it rhythmically and without error 4-5 times in a row. All of this practice will help you become a good guitar player. Good luck and have fun! Name________________________ www.romanmusic.org Learn to Learn to Learn to Learn to Play the Guitar Play the Guitar Play the Guitar Play the Guitar By Michael E. Roma By Michael E. Roma By Michael E. Roma By Michael E. Roman Instructor: Mr. Roman
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Playing the guitar is an amazing skill. Keep in mind that great guitar
players spend countless hours and years becoming great. It does not happen in
the first month or year of playing.
You should use your class time to the fullest advantage. This means you
should begin practicing as soon as you arrive each class period. You should
practice each song until you master it. You know a song is mastered when you
can play it rhythmically and without error 4-5 times in a row. All of this practice
will help you become a good guitar player.
Good luck and have fun!
Name________________________ www.romanmusic.org
Learn toLearn toLearn toLearn to Play the GuitarPlay the GuitarPlay the GuitarPlay the Guitar
By Michael E. RomaBy Michael E. RomaBy Michael E. RomaBy Michael E. Romannnn
Instructor: Mr. Roman
Positions When Playing the GuitarPositions When Playing the GuitarPositions When Playing the GuitarPositions When Playing the Guitar
Do you think you would laugh if you saw a professional basketball player
shooting a basketball from his waist? I think I would. If a player used that
position to shoot, his shots would be blocked quite easily.
The short example above illustrates the point that in any activity the positions you
use can be extremely important. This is definitely true for the guitar.
Below you will find a picture showing you the correct position for your hands
when you are playing the guitar. You will also find a picture representing the
fretboard of the guitar, the part of the guitar where you place your fingers.
**Please keep track of these positions as you are playing. Part of your
evaluations will be how well you control your fingers as you play.