Dotted Quarter Notes
A dotted quarter note is worth 1½ counts. It has the same time value as a quarter note tied to an eighth note.
When a dotted quarter note is followed by an eighth note, as in Greensleeves, the count is as follows.
This song features some difficult left hand fingering passages which will require special attention. In any music you play, be sure to isolate difficult sections and practice them thoroughly.
The eighth notes in Greensleeves are played with an up pick as indicated on the music.
The "High" A Note
The "high" A note is located on the 5th fret of the first string, and is played using the fourth finger.
Practice the following exercise slowly and carefully. Remember to watch the music, not the fretboard.
Scarborough Fair uses the high A note in bars 6, 8 and 9. The abbreviation in bar 15 stands for ritardando, which means to gradually slow down.
The Capo
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The capo is a device which is placed across the neck of the guitar (acting as a moveable nut). This enables you to change the key of a song without changing the chord shapes. It also allows you to play easier chord shapes for songs in difficult keys. To learn how to use a capo, see Complete Learn to Play Rhythm Guitar or Complete Learn to Play Fingerpicking Guitar.
