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BEGINNER GUITARWith Jenny Lester1. Cover2. Music Theory3. Chord Construction4. Chord Progression5. Basic Guitar Chords6. Rock Of Ages7. Jambalaya8. The River Mother Nature & Me9. Three Little Birds10.Lion Sleeps Tonight11.Waltz Across Texas12.You Aint Going Nowhere13.Have You Ever Seen The Rain14.Orphan Girl15.Nahlin River Song16.Tennessee Waltz17.18.19.20.Twinkle Twinkle Little StarWildwood FlowerWildwood Flower TabAshokan Farewell

Practical Music Theory for Folk MusicMusical Alphabet(ALL SEMITONES) Chromatic Scale (1 fret move)SEMITONEGG# AA A# BB CSEMITONEC# DD D# EE FF# GG The MAJOR SCALEWHOLE TONE 2 semitones 2 fretsThe scale is where you find the melody & harmony notes.TONETONESEMITONETONETONETONESEMITONE 1(key)2345678CDEFGABCGDAEBFB E AEBF#C#GCBF#C#G#D#ADCGDAEB E DAEBF#CEBF#C#G#DFC#G#D#A#EFB GCFB A D G C FB GCFB ADGCFGDAEBFB A D G E A E A D E #E A D G Three Elements of MusicTuning Timing & TonePrepared by J Lester for 2014 Workshop2

Chord Construction : Bluegrass Harmony TermsHigh BaritoneAn octave above baritoneTenorNearest Harmony above leadLEADMELODYBaritoneLow TenorBassNearest Harmony below leadAn octave below tenorIndependent structure, alternatelydoubling other parts while pursuingeither a lead line or chord progression.Chord ConstructionA simple major chord uses the root (1), third (3) & fifth (5) of the chord’s scale.12345678CDEFGABCBut can also use other intervals and are named accordingly.For Example: C C E GC7 C E G the flatted 7th BflatPrepared by J Lester for 2014 Workshop3

Chord ProgressionThe sequence in measures.To choose which chords are in the key take the major scale and make each note the root of a chord.1 keyC key1,4,5 are MajorC, F, G2,3 are major or minorD or dm, E or em6 is minor 7 is diminished or 7oamBB Key is the sense of resolution.Key is chosen by the lead singer so that the song’s melody fits best into their range. Every singer has abest key for each different song. Some keys are easier than others for musicians.Common chords are the MAJOR chords:1CGDA4 5F GC DG AD EA measure is the number of beats in the rhythmic count.4/4 3/4 6/8 4 beats per measure / gets a beat3 beats per measure / gets a beat6 beats per measure / gets a beatExamples of a chord progression and CHORD CHARTS 4/4Part AG GCGPart BCDCDCDCDTime: 3/4C1A2A-DGDGGGGGGG-G7GG : Prepared by J Lester for 2014 WorkshopKey: DV & C & Solos:1111 1115454145414

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Rock of AgesGillian WelchThis version is based on using one chord, the Aminor, and letting themelody create tension against it.SCALE NOTES: A B C D E F# GAmRound, round wanna go round, wanna see the rock of agesWhen my body gives out, gonna read the final pagesOh my mother is gone she told me I should meet herSome day streets of gold gonna guide me on and greet herSolo once over formOnce my father sat down and told me of the prophetsMathew, Mark, Luke and John they’re gone but not forgottenChorus (change final to gospel pages)Moses heard a voice it called him up the mountain40 days had set when Moses come a shoutingChorusSolo once over form X 2Chorus (gospel pages)Chorus (final pages)Prepared by J Lester for 2014 Workshop6

JambalayaGDGoodbye Joe, me gotta go, me oh my ohGMe gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayouDMy Yvonne the sweetest one, me oh my ohGSon of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayouChorus:15Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and a fillet gumbo1Cause tonight I'm gonna see my cher a mi-o5Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-o1Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayouChord ProgressionTime: 4/4 Key: GIntro Turnaround5511V & C & Solos:1155551111555511FormIntroVerse 1ChorusSolo (split)Verse 2ChorusSolo (split)ChorusOut on last wordThe Thibodauxs, the Fontaineauxs the place is buzzin'Kin-folk come to see Yvonne by the dozenDress in style and go hog wild, me oh my ohSon of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayouJambalaya and a crawfish pie and fillet gumboCause tonight, I'm a-gonna see my my-my chez a mi-oPick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-oSon of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayouNumber System: uses the major scale to show whichchords fall in the key, and 1 is the key.1 2 3 4 5 6m 7 8C d e F G am b CG a b C D em f# GD e f# G A bm c# DA b c# D E f#m g# APrepared by J Lester for 2014 Workshop7

The River, Mother Nature & MeComposer: Jenny Lester 1994CThere’s a place in the north where you still see the moonshineFCWhen the morning sun is highChord ProgressionIt’s a place Mother Nature takes all her childrenTime: 3/4 Key: CFGCIntro & TurnaroundsAnd none are more willing than IChorus:FCSitting on rocks down by the riverGFeeling the powers that beFCYou can howl at the moon, wade the deep waterFCThere’s no place that I’d rather beFGCJust the river, Mother Nature and meAmIf you listen at nighttime you’ll hear her heart beatingIt’s a rhythm that lulls me to sleepIf I awake in the city I’ll dream of the riverIt’s a feeling that I long to keepChorusIf your heart needs healing go down to the riverAnd quietly sit on the shoreYou’ll feel her run through you to mend and renew youYou’ll feel life like never orusTurnaroundV3ChorusRepeat chorus acapellaChorusPrepared by J Lester for 2014 Workshop8

Three Little BirdsBob Marley4/4KEY OF AADon’t worry about a thingDACause every little thing gonna be alrightSinging don’t worry about a thingDACause every little thing gonna be alrightAERise up this morning smile with the rising sunADThree little birds sits by my doorstepAESinging sweet songs of melodies pure and trueDASayin this my message to youPart 1:ADADPart 2:ADADAAAAAAAAPrepared by J Lester for 2014 WorkshopAAADAAADEDEAEDEA9

The Lion Sleeps TonightSoloman Linda (Zulu song Mbube)Start slow with shakers and animal noises, nighttime in the jungleDrone a noteAdd droning harmony notesBegin softly one ukulele strumming the rhythm and chord progressionSome go from drone notes to strumming building rhythm sectionStart with wimowehsWimoweh or wimba way 2x through form CFGG In the jungle the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonightWimoweh or wimba wayNear the Village the peaceful village the lion sleeps tonightWimoweh or wimba wayHush my darlin don’t cry my darlin the lion sleeps tonightHush my darlin don’t fear my darlin the lion sleeps tonightWimoweh or wimba way4/4 C 1F4G1G 5 Prepared by J Lester for 2014 WorkshopNumber System: uses themajor scale to show whichchords and notes fall in the key.1 is the key.12CGDAdaeb3 4 5 6 7 8ebf#c#FCGDGDAEaebf#bf#c#g#CGDA10

Waltz Across Texas15When we danced together my worlds in disguise1It’s a fairyland tale that’s come true5And when you look at me with those stars in your eyes1I could waltz across Texas with you15Waltz across Texas with you in my arms1Waltz across Texas with you5Like a story book ending I’m lost in your charms1I could waltz across Texas with youMy heart aches and troubles are just up and goneThe moment that you come in viewAnd with your hand in mine dear I could dance on and onI could waltz across Texas with youChorus3/4 15155151 Prepared by J Lester for 2014 WorkshopNumber System: uses themajor scale to show whichchords and notes fall in the key.1 is the key.12CGDAdaeb3 4 5 6 7 8ebf#c#FCGDGDAEaebf#bf#c#g#CGDA11

You Ain’t Goin’ NowhereComposed by: Bob Dylan12mClouds so swift rain won’t lift41Gate won’t close railings froze2mGet your mind off wintertime41You ain’t goin’ nowhereWhoo-ee Ride me highTomorrow’s the dayMy bride’s gonna comeOh, oh, are we gonna flyDown in the easy chair!Chord ProgressionTime: 4/4The whole song repeatsthe chord progression12m41Number System: uses themajor scale to show youwhich chords fall in thekey, and 1 is the key.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8D EmG AG AmC DC DmF GI don’t care how many letters they sentMorning came and morning wentPick up your money and pack up your tentYou ain’t goin’ nowhereBuy me a flute and a gun that shootsTailgates and substitutesStrap yourself to the tree with rootsYou ain’t goin’ nowhereGenghis Khan he could not keepAll his kings supplied with sleepWe’ll climb that hill no matter how steepWhen we get up to itPrepared by J Lester for 2014 Workshop12

Have You Ever Seen The RainJohn FogertyKey: C117 bpm4/4Intro:6m415111Someone told me long agoThere’s a calm before the storm51I know, it’s been comin for some timeWhen it’s over so they sayIt will rain a sunny day51I know, shining down like waterChorus4511/7maj 6m 5I wanna know have you ever seen the rain4511/7maj 6m 5I wanna know have you ever seen the rain451Coming down on a sunny dayYesterday and days beforeSun is cold and rain is hotI know, been that way for all my timeFeel forever on it goes,Through the circle fast and slowI know, it can’t stop, I wonderChorus X 2Prepared by J Lester for 2014 WorkshopNumber System: uses themajor scale to show whichchords fall in the key, and1 is the key.1CGD2dae3ebf#4FCG5 6 7G a bD e fA b c8CGD13

Orphan Girl Gillian Welch15I am an orphan on God’s highway14But I’ll share my troubles if you’ll go my way1514I have no mother, no father, no sister no brother151I am an orphan girlI have had friendships pure and goldenBut the ties of kinship I have not known themI know no mother, no father, no sister no brotherI am an orphan girlOh When he calls me I will be ableTo meet my family at God’s tableI’ll meet my mother, my father, my sister, my brotherNo more an orphan girlBlessed Savior, make me willingBe my family till I’m with themBe my mother, my father, my sister my brotherI am an orphan girlNumber System: uses themajor scale to show whichchords and notes fall in the key.1 is the key.Prepared by J Lester for 2014 Workshop12CGDAdaeb3 4 5 6 7 8ebf#c#FCGDGDAEaebf#bf#c#g#CGDA14

Nahlin River Song Jenny Lester 2010C4/4FThere’s an eagle above a mountainCGFloating high upon the breezeCCCCCFWe are rolling to the riverCGVerse & ChorusCAnd the river is rolling to the seaCCCGFGFCFGFCFFFFGGGGGGGGBridge:FFFFI have felt the raindropsI have shed the tearsLet the rivers rise upWash away our fearsChorusDance upon the white capsBathe in the sunLook up to the morningThe day is almost doneChorusFGNow stand in the momentFGBefore the moments goneFGYou can come back through the memoriesFGBut the memories might be wrongChorusPrepared by J Lester for 2014 Workshop15

Tennessee Waltz1I was dancing with my darling4To the Tennessee waltz15When an old friend I happened to see1I introduced him to my loved one4And while they were dancing151My friend stole my sweetheart from me1541I remember that night and the Tennessee waltz5Only you know how much I have lost14I lost my little darling the night they were playing151The beautiful Tennessee waltzAlternate Chord ProgressionA part1116m11151721714541B Part1316m4215111714115Prepared by J Lester for 2014 WorkshopLyrics By : Redd StewartMusic by Pee Wee KingChord ProgressionTime: 3/4 Key:Intro 145411541ArrangementIntro over Verse & ChorusVerseChorussolo over A PartSing B PartFiddle out once throughANumber System: uses themajor scale to show whichchords and notes fall in the key.1 is the key.12CGDAdaeb3 4 5 6 7 8ebf#c#FCGDGDAEaebf#bf#c#g#CGDA16

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