First Position
1.
a) There are three elements for each of the 5 examples below: A note name;
two places you can find that note in first position; and the notation of the
pitches on the music staff. Provide the missing two elements in each case.
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1.
b) Pl
RELEVANT TERMINOLOGY
Accidental A note in a melody that has been altered from the key signature
Anacrusis
through the use of a sharp, natural or flat sign. In the melody
Andantino there are four accidentals; two F-sharps, a C-sharp and a
D-sharp. A
TERMINOLOGY
Tirando This is the Spanish term for 'free' stroke. In the beginning guitar class the
pulgar (thumb), indice (index), medio (middle) and anular (ring) fingers (p,i,m,a)
will be used. This right hand
ME303A
March 12, 2003
PRACTICAL THEORY QUIZ (10%)
Note: Do not mark on this sheet
All questions, from one through five (1-5), are given on this double-sided sheet.
Questions one (1) , (2) a) , (4) and (5) are to be answered on the specially
prepared doubl
TERMINOLOGY
TIRANDO This is the Spanish term for 'free' stroke. In the beginning guitar class
the pulgar (thumb), indice (index), medio (middle) and anular (ring) fingers
(p,i,m,a) will be used. This right hand
ME303A FALL 2004 PRACTICAL THEORY QUIZ (10%)
First Position
1. Notate each of the pitches shown on the fretboards directly underneath on the staff
given. Also, write the name of each pitch. [5]
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2. Choose three chords, each with a different root note,to
WARM UPS
Classical Playing Posture:
HIGHLIGHTS
Straight back (Align hips with shoulders)
Elevate left leg using a footstool (or a coffee can)
Adjust angles of guitar neck and body to accommodate your
Comparing staff notation to tablature
Authors of guitar method books are forced to deal with the issue of how tablature
compares with staff notation. While there are variations in approach from method
to method, mos
