M&M Academy Guitar Beginner Level 2 Flashcards
What type of guitar is this?
Electric Guitar.
What type of guitar is this?
Acoustic Guitar.
What type of guitar is this?
Bass Guitar.
On a finger exercise, why do we mix up the order of the notes we play?
This is so that our fingers can get used to playing with ‘4 fingers over 4 frets’ in any order.
On the 2nd riff (Satisfaction), we see a ‘tied note’ (the number 5). What does this mean?
A tied note is where you carry the note (rhythm) over to the next bar. This means that the (5) in brackets is actually still the same 5 as before the bar/line.
What fingers should we use to play ‘Feel Good Inc’?
Our first and second fingers.
In the song ‘Yellow Submarine’ by the Beatles, we learn how to do a quick transition between the G and the D chord. How does this work?
We keep our 3rd finger down, as we change chords.
How do you play a G chord?
How do you play an A chord?
How do you play an E chord?
How do you play a D chord?
What is this note called and how many beats is it worth?
The note is called a minim and is worth 2 beats.
How many minims can you fit in one bar?
2
What is this note called and how many beats is it worth?
It’s a Semibreve and it lasts for 4 beats.
How many semibreves can you fit in one bar?
1
What is a minim worth when compared to a semibreve and a crotchet?
A minim is worth half a semibreve or two crotchets.
What is this symbol?
A Treble Clef.
What is this symbol?
A set of quavers.
What letter is on Fret 2 of your E string?
F# (sharp) or Gb (flat)
What letter is on Fret 4 of your E string?
G# (sharp) or Ab (flat)
What letter is on Fret 6 of your E string?
A# (sharp) or Bb (flat)
Where is C# on your E string?
Fret 9
Where is Db on your E string?
Fret 9
Where is Ab on your E string?
Fret 4
Where is B# on your E string?
Fret 8. This is also the letter C
Where is Fb on your E string?
Open string. Also the letter E
Where is Eb on your E string?
Fret 11
What is the definition of a scale?
A scale is a set of notes that move up or down in order, in pitch.
What can scales be used for?
Scales are used primarily for solos and improvisation. They can also be used to create melodies and embellish chords.
What happens to a scale if you change the starting (root) note?
The scale will change key if you move the starting note to a different letter (pitch). For example, if you start on the letter G (fret 3, E string), then you will now be playing in the key of G.
