The Three Four Time Signature ( ^ )
The ^ time signature tells you there are three counts in each bar.
The Dotted Half Note
A dot placed after a half note means that you hold the note for three counts. One dotted half note makes one bar of music in ^ time.
Strum Pattern
Use this easy strum pattern for Girls and Boys Come Out to Play and the songs on the next two pages.
The Dotted Strum
A dot placed after a two count strum means that the strum lasts for three counts, which is one bar of music in ^ time.
Things to Remember
- Support your right hand as you play the notes.
- Count aloud as you strum, and change chords in time.
- Keep your left hand fingers as close to the strings as possible.
- Look at the music, not the guitar.
Class Sessions
1- How to Sit and Hold the Guitar
2- Strum patterns
3- The Quarter Rest
4- The Lead-In
5- The G7 Chord
6- The Tie
7- The Note A
8- The Note B
9- The Note C
10- The Note D
11- LESSON SIX
12- INTRODUCTION
13- Playing Two Chords
14- The Three Four Time Signature ( <span class="symbolA">^</span> )
15- Strumming Chords
16- Notes and Rests
17- Strumming Patterns
18- Parts of the Guitar
19- Two Chord Songs
20- Right Hand: Using the Pick
21- Notes
22- Left Hand: Fingering the Notes
23- Chords
24- Guitar Fingering Diagram
25- The Open G String
26- How to Read Music