LESSON FOUR

The Note D

The note D is written on the fourth line of the staff.

Play the note D with your 3rd finger on the A string.

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The Whole Note

This is a whole note.
It lasts for four beats.
There is one whole note in one bar of * time.

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This example uses whole notes, half notes and quarter notes. Remember to practice both naming the notes and counting as you play.

The Note E

The note E is written in the fourth space of the staff.

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Lightly Row

This piece uses the note E along with the other notes you already know. Practice it slowly until you can play it easily and then gradually increase the tempo (speed).