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EGS Lesson Three  Introducing eighth notes and developing rhythm guitar playing

Technique store – how to play C5 and D5

As in Lesson 1, we have produced technique store video clips. So watch these clips to help you with your right and left hand positions when playing C5 and D5.

Position of the right hand when playing C5/D5.

Position of the right hand when playing C5/D5.

Video 1. Position of the right hand when playing C5/D5

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Position of the left hand when playing C5.

Position of the left hand when playing C5.

Video 2. Position of the left hand when playing C5

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Position of the left hand when playing D5.

Position of the left hand when playing D5.

Video 3. Position of the left hand when playing D5

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Practise playing both C5 and D5 by comparing the sound you create with that from the videos. Then play the following exercise, developing your ability to play both C5 and D5, as well as increasing your ability to change between them fluently.

Exercise 7

Exercise 7
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