Sight Reading Introductory Exercise 7
Chords
This simple exercise uses basic open chords. You’ll need to play an open F major chord. Play the chords first.
Melody
Make note of the B♭ that shows up on measure 24 and again on measure 27. To find the note, play a normal “B” note, and then lower it by one half stepThe smallest possible step, consisting of a minor second. For instance, fret I and fret II are separated by a half step..
Position
This should be read in Position I or Position V. (In the open position or at the Vth fret.) It is recommended to read it in both positions.
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