Course 2: Sight reading and elements of music - Module 1 - Section 4 - First String

First String

	First String
	First String Fullscreen

E Open No finger	F 1st fret 1st finger	G 3rd fret 3rd finger

Remember

• Play on the tips of your fingers and bend them so they don't touch the other strings
• Don't touch the fret bar
• Place fingertip between the frets
• Keep fingers close to the fretboard
• Always use the proper fingers
• Press your finger hard enough to get a clear sound
• Keep your thumb behind the neck and use it to help push down
• Stay relaxed and don't hurry
• Use your thumb or pick to pluck the note

E F G Practice

Some Warm Ups! Try counting 1 2 3 4 while playing each measure