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Georg Mertens - Classical Guitar Method
1 The high E string
= crotchet / 1/4 note = 1 beat = quaver / 1/8 note = 1/2 beat (2 in 1 beat)
i m a
The Right hand: i - index finger m - middle finger p a - ring finger
p - thumb (Spanish: pulgar) Tica tica Tuc Tuc - alternating stroke
(Accompaniment for teacher)
Acc.
4 3 2 1 g f e
Notes on the
2 The Left hand high E string " g f e " (4 - 1 - open)
Acc.
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Georg Mertens - Classical Guitar Method
3 Rain, rain, go away = minim / half note = 2 beats
Acc.
4 Waves - melody
Acc.
5 Open E and B strings
Acc.
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Georg Mertens - Classical Guitar Method
d c b
6 The Notes on the B string
Acc.
7 The Notes on E and B strings
Acc.
8 Happy Dance
Acc. © 2018 Georg Mertens, Katoomba - website: www.georgcello.com
Georg Mertens - Classical Guitar Method
9 Melody in C major
Acc. * Position the 1st and 4th finger of the left hand close to the fret * Play regularly in rhythm, rather slower than irregularly * Alternate m & i (you can start with either) * Rest the thumb on one of the lower strings (not the guitar top) © 2018 Georg Mertens, Katoomba - website: www.georgcello.com
Georg Mertens - Classical Guitar Method
g a
10 The G string
Exercise for the 2 notes on the G string
11 The open 3 top strings with a, m , i
Acc.
12 Andantino G. Mertens
Acc.
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Georg Mertens - Classical Guitar Method
13 Ode to Joy Ludwig van Beethoven Accompaniment to "Song of Joy"
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Georg Mertens - Classical Guitar Method
14 Mountain Road G. Mertens
1 - - - - - 1 = the interrupted line indicates to leave the finger down, not to lift off Acc.
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