INTRODUCTION
(from 101 Basic Reading for Guitar)

Notes on the 1st String (3)

Below is an Introduction from 101 Basic Reading for Guitar.

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Welcome to 101 Basic Reading for Guitar. Would you like to be able to walk into any music shop, look at a piece of sheet music and work out how to play the melody without ever having heard it before? If so, then 101 Basic Reading for Guitar is for you!

101 Basic Reading for Guitar will encourage and instruct you step by step if you are an eager beginner with your first guitar. It also can open up a new dimension if you have been playing without knowing how to read music. Being able to read music can reward you in many ways. For example, you can exchange your musical ideas with your friend or your band easily and accurately. Knowing how to read music can enhance your understanding of music theory. Most of all, reading music is fun.

In Section One, "Learning Some Basics," you will find out about guitar parts, how to tune your guitar, and basic music notation. Then, in Section Two, "Reading Notes," you will learn how to play two or three notes per string and a few rhythms step by step. An easy-to-follow diagram will guide you quickly and effectively where and how to play notes on your guitar. Warm-up exercises will accustom your fingers to play. Note-reading exercises and a brief review of new rhythms come next. Finally, a selection of easy-to-play melodies and songs will speed you along your way to a new level of enjoyment.

Here are some suggestions to use this book effectively:

Always use a metronome.

When learning new notes, play VERY SLOWLY  at first.

Visualize each note before actually playing it.

When reading songs, always complete the piece,  then go back and analyze your mistake. Don’t stop or  look back at a place you misplayed.

Review regularly.

Good luck and have fun reading!

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(from  101 Basic Reading for Guitar )