First Position All Notes
There are two and half octaves in first position. These notes range from low notes used in bass lines, to high notes that are used in melodies.
Low Notes: E, F, G, A, B, C, D
Middle Notes: E, F, G, A, B, C, D
High Notes: E, F, G, A
Learn how to identify these notes on the treble clef staff, find their locations on the fretboard, and apply rhythms to play melodies
1 | Notes On The Staff
Combine the FACE under the staff, within the staff, and above the staff to practice identifying all of the low, middle, and high notes.
Practice Identifying Notes In The Staff →
2 | Note Locations
Find all of the notes in first position by using the chromatic scale and the musical alphabet.
Practice Locating The Notes→
3 | Say & Play
Apply your knowledge of the first position notes on treble clef and their locations on the fretboard by saying and playing notes on the guitar.
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4 | Melodies
Add rhythm to notes:
1. IDENTIFY PITCHES
2. CLAP/PLAY THE RHYTHM
3. COUNT/PLAY WITHOUT TIME
4. COUNT/PLAY WITH STEADY BEAT.
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5 | Transcription enrichment
Listen to example #7, then sing the melody to identify the pitches before locating and playing those notes in first position.
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6 | Composition enrichment
Write your own melody to #8. Use repetition to make your melody memorable.
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