Sixteenth Notes
The following F major scale exercises introduce the sixteenth note 0 (or semiquaver), which is worth a quarter of a beat. Four sixteenth notes equal 1 quarter note: = = 3
Sixteenth notes are counted by using the syllables "e - and - a" after the beat count:
To create the correct rhythmic "feel", accent (play louder) the notes occurring on the first and third beats, as indicated by the arrow head L.
Use alternate picking and maintain a slow beat.
This scale study combines eighth notes and sixteenth notes in the rhythm figure: 
The following songs are in the key of F, featuring Bb in the key signature.
Play through this piece very slowly at first and be careful with your timing. Gradually speed up to an allegro (fast) pace.
The melody of "Mama Don’t ’Low" is contained within the first 8 bars and is then followed by an instrumental section of 8 bars. In classical music this is referred to as a "theme with variation(s)" and in modern music this type of instrumental playing is often performed by the lead guitarist when he has a "lead break".
