The Note High G
This traditional folk tune makes use of note high G. Take it slowly at first until you have control of both the notes and the articulations, then try playing it faster. When you are comfortavle playing it at a reasonable tempo, try playing along with the CD.
The Note High F#
Here is exercise to help become familiar with high F#
Now try playing the G major scale. Take it slowly at first and make sure all the notes sound clearly.
Here is an exercise to help you become more familiar with the notes of the G major scale. Notice the key signature fore the key of G major (one sharp after the clef).
You have already learned this piece in the key of F. Here it is transposed to the key of G. Once you can play it in this key, try transposing it to the keys of C and D.
Here is another example in the key of G major. Once again, learn it in this key and then transpose it to all the other keys you have learnt.
The Two Four Time Signature
This is the two four time signature. It tells you there are two beats in each bar. In % time the note and rest values must add up to the equivalent of two quarter notes per bar.
Here is a piece by Johann Sebastian Bath which is written in % time.
