LESSON NINE

The Note F Sharp

The note F# is written on the fifth line of the staff.
Play the note F# with your 1st finger on the E string.
To play the note F# use the tip of the first finger of your left hand.

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Whistling Wind

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London Bridge

There are two different sharp notes in this song – F# and C#.

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This example contains all the notes you have learned up to this point. Sing the names of the notes as you play.

The Note G Sharp

The note G# is written in the space above the staff
Play the note G# with your 2nd finger on the E string, using the tip of your finger. Remember to leave your finger in the F# position behind the second finger. There are three different sharp notes in this piece – F# , C# and G#.

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The Note A on the First String

This A note is written on the first ledger line above the staff. Play this A note with your 3rd finger on the E string, using the tip of your finger. Leave the first and second fingers on the string behind the third finger as you play the note.

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