The notes in this exercise are played from left to right. It may be a good idea to look over the tablature chapter. To play the first exercise, start at the 3rd
fret Low E string which is the fattest string.
You play 4 notes to each string, one
note at a time using the fingers 1-2-3-4. Then move down to the A string, 1-2-3-4 always picking down and then up.
Continue playing 4 notes to every string one at a time. Then reverse this process moving back
up from the high E or thinnest string 4-3-2-1 to the Low E string.
Click play button to play the drum track audio
You can use the Drum Track to keep timing for you. You can play one note per beat if you like.
1 = Index
2 = Middle
3 = Ring
4 = Pinkie
T = Thumb
Start by placing your 1 finger on 3rd fret Low E string as illustrated
above. You would then play that note. You would then place your 2 finger on the 4th fret Low E string and play
that note.
This illustration shows the 2 finger at the 4th fret playing the next note.
Then you would move to the 5th fret with your 3 finger and finally to the 6th fret with your 4 finger. You can
then move to the next string (A) and repeat the process.
When you become comfortable playing this exercise, you may want to
start on the 6th or 7th fret or any where you like. Keep the same fingering
1-2-3-4 on each string and remember to pick down and then up. Your fingers may get tired or have a difficult time
stretching, but it will eventually become easier.
The
numbers represent the fingers and frets you play. Start at the Low E string. 1,2 - 2,1 2,3 - 3,2
3,4 - 4,3 and so on all
the way through each string. Alternate the pick down and up.
This is an excellent exercise.
Once again the numbers are your fingers and the frets. Once you're comfortable with this exercise, try to play it without using
your picking hand.
Start on the Low
E string and work your way down using each string. Start with your 1 finger on the first fret and then
the 2 finger on the 2nd fret, then the 3 finger on the 3rd fret and the 4 finger on the 4th fret.
