The
open strings of the bass
E
4th string open
*Note
that E uses an extension of the staff called a ledger
line.
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A
3rd string open
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D
2nd string open
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G
1st string open
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Reading
basic rhythms
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Quarter
notes receive
1 beat
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Half
notes receive
2 beats
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Whole
notes receive
4 beats
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Think of rhythms as proportions. The half note is held for 2
times as long as a quarter note, and a whole note is held for
2 times as long as a half note.
Exercise
#1 - Whole Notes
Exercise
#2 - Half Notes
Page 2, Notes on the open strings
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