Exercise #2 - Take Aim!

This drill will use all four fingers of your left hand! (Yes -- even your pinkie!)
It requires concentration because your must switch fingers as you aim them at various
places on the fretboard

This first example begins on string number one (high E), but should be played on each string!
        
                      
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8 0 7 0 6 0 5 0
Use alternate picking if you can!

4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0
T
A Please pay very special attention to the finger numbers of the left hand given below!
B
4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0

Exercise #2A - Variation on Take Aim!

This one uses exactly the same notes, but be careful! Each left hand finger is used twice in a row!
          
                    
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8 0 7 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0

4 0 4 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 4 0 4 0
Again, pay special attention to these finger numbers!

It is very important to repeat these drills many times on

each string of your guitar!

Notes on these exercises

1. Play with a clean, consistent tone!
2. Coordinate your picking with your fretting!
3. Use a metronome if you have one - start slow and gradually speed up!
4. Watch your fingers closely at first, then try the exercises without looking at your fingers!
6. Experiment and make up some of your own "Take Aim"drills!

Special note - the traditional music notation above the tablature is provided for those who are
curious about it -- students and teachers who already understand it! Don't fret about it! Just play!

Physical Guitar --- Copyright 2008 --- Richard S. Auvil