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In this beginner guitar lesson, I want to show you 2 things…
… Making music on the guitar can be so easy.
… And what you can do with a simple major scale.
Enjoy giving it a go on your guitar!
This beginner lesson features…
… The E major scale using the 2-2-1 pattern.
… The low E string as a drone.
… Simple fingerpicking.
You can download the tabs by clicking here (search for HG11 – The E String and a Scale Is All You Need).
Download it. Print it. Use it.
And here is everything else you need to know. Enjoy!
💪 Action Steps
- Get familiar with the E major scale (see tabs).
- Practice bars 1-6. Mind the left-hand fingering (see tabs).
- Practice bars 7-12. Mind the left-hand fingering (see tabs).
- Play the entire piece.
- Come up with your own melodies using the E major scale and the droning low E string.
📈 Difficulty
1/10 (This gives you a rough idea of how difficult it is. If you feel it’s actually easier, great. If not, don’t feel bad.)
⏰ Time Estimation
1 Hour (This is a rough estimation that can vary widely. If you’re faster, great. If not, don’t feel bad.)
✏️ Extra Tips
- You know what’s coming, don’t you? Keep your fingertips close to the fretwires at all times.
- Once comfortable with the application, find your own melodies within the E major scale and revive the droning low E string every now and then.
- Tune up the guitar accurately and aim for a good sound.
🎯 Encouragement
Playing guitar and making music can be so easy. So simple and yet so beautiful. I could play for hours like that: A droning low bass string and melodies on top of it. Once tried, I’m sure you’ll appreciate this way of playing, too. Enjoy!
Talk soon,
Florian from Hi Guitar
