Continue your studies on the first string with a new piece, Frettin'.
Frettin' on Center Stage | Peter Kun Frary
Study Tips
Frettin' Melody
The melody of Frettin' has a wider range of durations than Walkin'. Feel the beat and count aloud to measure durations as you play. Give the whole notes at the end of each phrase the four beats they deserve.
Listen to the Track
Watch the video and become familiar with the sound and feel of the melody.
Frettin' (Study No. 2) | Melody demonstration with chords.
Play the Melody Now!
Practice the melody of Frettin' until smooth. Read the music—don't merely copy the fingers in the video. Play with the audio track to help keep the flow.
Frettin' | Melody only. Play along with the track!
Now that the melody of Frettin' is under your fingers, work on the chords.
Chords
You know most of the chords in Frettin' from prior pieces. You only have three new chords to learn: E7, Fmaj7 and G. Memorize their names and practice fingering the new chords before working through the chord progression of Frettin'.
Down 2X Strum
For strumming, use the Down 2X Strum we learned in earlier in the course: strum downwards on beats 1 and 3.
Down 2X Strum | Down strum on beats 1 and 3.
How to Play the Chords for Frettin' | "How to" by Peter Kun Frary.
Simplifying Chords
Are some chords too difficult? Most five or six string chords can be simplified to four-strings and still sound great. For example, leave off the lower two bass notes of the G7 chord and strum from the open fourth (D) string.
Frettin' | Melody and chords together
Daily Review
Leave time during practice to review prior material such as Da Beat Thing and Walkin'. Most pieces take weeks to polish. Don't leave material half learned.
Study Tips
Frettin' Melody
Listen to the Track
Play the Melody Now!
Chords
Down 2X Strum
Daily Review
