Lesson 2: Picking, Fretting
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Playing notes on strings 1-6 on frets 1-4 (called “first position”), showing upstrokes and alternating upstrokes/down strokes with the pick, learning your first picking exercise: one that will develop your finger strength and dexterity, particularly of your fourth finger (your pinkie), which is generally a weaker finger that some players avoid using as a beginner.
Discussed in this lesson:
Learn to play a note with a pick Practicing on frets 1 through 4 on strings 1 through 6
Fretting in the first position (frets 1-4) Using the correct fingers to fret notes
Developing a stong fourth finger
First practice exercise: To develop finger strength and dexterity
Playing each note with equal length and clarity
Practice alternating up and downstrokes with the pick
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