gitar metodu

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right hand
The little finger of the right hand is rarely used in the beginning studies because the hand position must
be drastically altered in order for the little finger to reach the strings. Many advanced players, however,
have used the little finger to great advantage.
A technique of alternation is used in finger style playing. It consists of consecutive strokes by
different fingers. Common alternation patterns include i-m-i-m, i-a-i-a, and m-a-m-a. Many other
combinations of the fingers can be used.
There are two basic strokes used by the fingers, Rest Stroke and Free Stroke. When using rest stroke,
the finger comes to rest on the adjacent string after each stroke is made. Rest stroke enables the player
to achieve the fullest tone and widest dynamic range.
When using free stroke, the finger does not touch the adjacent string after completing the stroke. Instead
it passes over the string and does not stop the vibration that might be occurring on that adjacent string.
Free stroke is particularly well suited for arpeggio playing.
It is important that the student understands that the hand position that he/she uses in the beginning will
soon become a habit. Be sure to develop good habits!
Tuning
Tuning the guitar is an important part of the process of learning how to play guitar. When you press
down your finger at a fret, a specific pitch is supposed to sound. This will happen only if the guitar is
tuned correctly. Some instruments (such as the piano) are tuned by professionals (usually while you are
off running some errands) and other instruments (such as electronic synthesizers) maintain their pitch as
to never need manual tuning. The rest of us have to tune our instruments. Lucky us. The guitar, like
others in the bowed and plucked string instrument family, requires frequent tuning. It is essential that