gitar metodu

Chapter 3 - String Two 21
In this next exercise the chromatic sign called a SHARP (#) is introduced. A SHARP placed in front
of a note will raise that note one half-step (the distance of one half-step is the same as one fret on
the guitar). For example, a sharp placed in front of the note C will change that note to C# (referred
to as "C sharp") and is located at the second fret of string 2 (one fret higher than the note C).
Ex. 3-5
3
2
2
3
2
0 0 0 3
0
2 0
0 0
0 2
0 0 0 3
0 0
2 0
0
The next exercise of this lesson is a chromatic scale. It contains another chromatic sign called a
FLAT. A FLAT placed in front of a note will lower that note one half-step (one fret). As an
example, a flat placed in front of the note D will change that note to a Db (referred to as "D flat")
and that note is located at the second fret of string 2. You might notice that the second fret of
string 2 has two names: C# and Db. In fact, each of the chromatic notes have two names. The
context of the music will determine which of the two names is more appropriate.
In this exercise both names are used so that you can get used to reading either the sharp or the
flat version of each chromatic note.
The student should understand that the terms "Sharp" and "Flat" used with the letter names is
a different context than when these terms are used in tuning. When tuning, the terms describe a
relationship between two different tones in regard to pitch (or a tone's frequency). In these
circumstances the condition of being Sharp or Flat is undesirable. However, the chromatic signs
Sharp and Flat are used intentionally and simply add more notes to the musical alphabet. The note
C# is as valid as any other note, and the use of the term in this context should not imply that the note
is out-of-tune.
Ex. 3-6
1 2
3 4
1 2 3
4
4 3 2
1 4
3 2 1
0 1 2
3 4
0
1 2 3
4
4 3 2
1 0
4
3 2 1 0
The chromatic scale is the most important exercise learned so far. Each practice session should begin
with 10 repetitions (or more!) of this scale. This scale is important because it exercises all of the
fingers of the left hand and also is a good exercise for coordinating the movement of both hands together.