Welcome to more first string escapades with Gentle Waves.
Listen to the Track
Watch the video to become familiar with Gentle Waves.
Gentle Waves (Study No. 3) | Frary Guitar Duo
Study Tips
Gentle Waves Melody
The melody of Gentle Waves uses the same three notes—E, F and G—as Walkin' and Frettin,' so you're on familiar ground. However, Gentle Waves has a new wrinkle: eighth note rhythms. You practiced eighth note rhythms in the prior chapter with The Beat Thing, so you should be ready for Gentle Waves. If you need a review, study the Rhythm and Counting chapter.
Eighth Notes | Eighth notes are twice as fast as quarter notes!
Play the Melody
Practice the melody of Gentle Waves until smooth. Read the music—don't simply copy the fingers in the video. Play with the audio track to help keep the beat.
Gentle Waves
Once the melody of Gentle Waves is under your fingers, learn the chords.
Chords
You know the chords of Gentle Waves from prior pieces, so easy peasy! Focus on keeping a steady beat and smooth chord transitions.
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.
Daily Review
Leave time during practice to review prior material such as Frettin" and Walkin'. Most pieces take weeks to polish. Don't leave material half-learned!
Listen to the Track
Study Tips
Gentle Waves Melody
Play the Melody
Chords
Down 2X Strum
Daily Review
