Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (video)
Twinkle Twinkle is an example of how to develop melody playing on the guitar from the very first lesson, by playing a simple folk tune on one string.
Twinkle Twinkle is an example of how to develop melody playing on the guitar from the very first lesson, by playing a simple folk tune on one string.
Anyone who has been exposed to Western music will be able to pick out the notes of the major scale by ear.
I suggest that this is a good starting point for guitar students for several reasons:
I use the major scales to demonstrate varieties of expression, and the minor scales to demonstrate varieties of articulation.
You should apply any and all of the examples to all of the scales.
Play the scales slowly, with a singing, full tone and connected sounds.
Here is a quite standard musical expression:
Learn the most common combinations of expression and dynamics first. Step out the scale.
Melodies usually get louder as they ascend, and usually get softer as they descend.
Use dynamics.
Melodies usually get louder as they ascend, and then become softer as they descend.
The DVD "Piano Technique:The Craft of Piano Playing" from Alan Fraser shows a comprehensive knowledge of and practical ability with a wide spectrum of approaches to piano technique. You will notice a lot of common ground with my approaches to the guitar.
This DVD from Alan Fraser shows a comprehensive knowledge of and practical ability with a wide spectrum of approaches to piano technique.
Canadian pianist Alan Fraser
Rotation of the forearm
Natural hand positions (importance of the arch)
Click here to see the video at You-Tube
Guitarists - take note of: