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

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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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