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#include <iostream>
#include <stdlib.h>
using namespace std;
int main(int argc, char *argv[])
{
cout << "i = index/pointer finger\n";
cout << "m = middle finger\n";
cout << "r = ring finger\n";
cout << "p = pinkie/little finger\n";
cout << "\n";
cout << "Hello everybody. In this lesson, we will cover frets, proper\n";
cout << "finger placement, and your first scale!\n";
cout << "\n";
cout << "===EMAMPLE=1===\n";
cout << "e|----------------| <- This is the thinnest string.\n";
cout << "B|----------------|\n";
cout << "G|----------------|\n";
cout << "D|-------2--------| <- This means to play the second fret on the D string. \n";
cout << "A|---------0------| <- This means to play the string open(no fretted notes).\n";
cout << "E|----------------| <- This is the thickest string.\n";
cout << "\n";
cout << "Example 1 shows the format I will be using for the majority of my lessons.\n";
cout << "\n";
cout << "===EXAMPLE=2===\n";
cout << "e|----------------|\n";
cout << "B|----------------|\n";
cout << "G|----------2-4-5-|\n";
cout << "D|----2-3-5-------|\n";
cout << "A|3-5-------------|\n";
cout << "E|----------------|\n";
cout << " C D E F G A B(C) \n";
cout << " i r i m p i r p \n";
cout << "\n";
cout << "Now, let's take a look at Example 2 in more detail.\n";
cout << "As you saw in Example 1, the numbers indicate\n";
cout << "which fret to play on which string, but what\n";
cout << "exactly does that mean?\n";
cout << "\n";
cout << "Frets are technically the metal bars that run horizontally\n";
cout << "down the neck of the guitar, but most guitarists\n";
cout << "consider the spaces in between to be frets.\n";
cout << "\n";
cout << "A|3-5-------------|\n";
cout << "So, the first note we will be playing is the 3rd fret of\n";
cout << "the A string(the second thickest). Now, go ahead and find \n";
cout << "the third fret. Your guitar probably has a dot or something \n";
cout << "to denote the 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 12th frets, so look for\n";
cout << "that first dot/marker and make sure it's the third fret.\n";
cout << "\n";
cout << "Now, let's talk about that 'i'.\n";
cout << "This means to use your index finger to fret the note.\n";
cout << "\n";
cout << "One thing I cannot stress enough is proper finger position.\n";
cout << "It may seem uncomfortable at first, but you want to use\n";
cout << "the tip of your finger. It might be tempting to use the pad\n";
cout << "of your finger, but eventually you'll find that this is more\n";
cout << "trouble than it's worth.\n";
cout << "\n";
cout << "Anyway, now that that's out of the way, go ahead and place \n";
cout << "the tip of your index finger on the third fret. Now isn't the\n";
cout << "time to pussyfoot around. Really put some force behind your\n";
cout << "finger, or that note is gonna sound really ugly.\n";
cout << "Go ahead and experiment with finger pressure to see how the\n";
cout << "sound of the note changes when you don't press hard enough.\n";
cout << "\n";
cout << "OK, now, see that 'C' above the finger indicator? That's the \n";
cout << "note that is heard when you play that particular fret.\n";
cout << "Therefore, the next note is... D!\n";
cout << "\n";
cout << "Now, what do you notice about the notes listed in this lesson?\n";
cout << "Did you notice that the notes are C, D, E, F, G, A, B? \n";
cout << "This is the C Major(or Cmaj) scale. This is a great scale\n";
cout << "for beginners, because there are no flats or sharps. It's easy\n";
cout << "to memorize, and helps you get an ear for different notes.\n";
cout << "\n";
cout << "Well, this wraps up my first lesson, I hope you found it useful.\n";
cout << "In the next lesson we'll cover tuning and how to use the Cmaj\n";
cout << "to form chords. If you have any questions, feel free to email me\n";
cout << "at jakeunplugged@yahoo.com\n";
cout << "Happy playing everybody!\n";
system("PAUSE");
return 0;
}
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