Melody using E note
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Tommy WebbTommy Webb works through a melody that alternates the open E and the D note, lifting your finger just enough to stop the string for clean separation.
What's in the course
50 lessons (1h 52m) · 1 free
01. Intro to the Indie guitar sound
Free lesson2:09
02. Melody using B&C notes
3:45
03. Melody using B&C notes (performance)
0:55
04. Melody using alternate picking
2:36
05. Melody using alternate picking (performance)
0:55
06. Melody using alternate picking & D note
2:47
07. Melody using alternate picking & D note (performance)
0:51
01. Melody using B C & D notes
4:16
02. Melody using B C & D notes (performance)
0:58
03. Melody using E note
You are here2:08
04. Melody using E note (performance)
0:46
05. Rhythm part using C chord
2:00
06. Rhythm part using C chord (performance)
0:48
07. Parka Life bars 5-8
1:57
08. Parka Life bars 5-8 (performance)
0:50
09. Summary of Indie section
0:21
01. Intro to Pieces
1:00
02. Rock City
5:51
03. Rock City (performance)
0:50
04. Party People
7:20
05. Party People (performance)
0:46
06. Road to Nashville
6:08
07. Road to Nashville (performance)
0:47
08. Lead Boots
6:33
09. Lead Boots (performance)
0:49
10. Parka Life
5:01
11. Parka Life (performance)
0:43
12. Represent
5:23
13. Represent (performance)
0:46
Lesson transcript
Example Two: New Technique
In this lesson, we'll explore a technique that involves leaving our finger on a fret on a different string than the one we're currently playing.
Understanding the Technique
- Bar Two:
- We're using the open E string and the third fret on the B string (the D note).
- We'll be alternating between the two notes.
Key Points:
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Finger Position:
- Keep your finger on the D string while slightly lifting it to stop the sound, but there's no need to completely release your hand from the fretboard.
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Playing Sequence:
- Play the E, then the D.
- Lift up slightly to stop the D note, then play the E again, followed by the D.
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Pressure Control:
- Focus on the pressure of lifting your finger up and pushing it back down.
- This technique helps improve speed.
Important Tips:
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Clarity:
- If you don't lift your finger, the notes will blur together and sound muddy.
- It's essential to lift your finger so the E string rings out clearly underneath.
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Finger Positioning:
- Be sure to use your fingertip. If you're pressing down too low, you'll block the E string, which will inhibit clarity.
Breakdown of the Rest of Bar Two
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Half Notes:
- Start with the open E string.
- Then move into the passage we discussed.
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Finishing with:
- The first fret on the B string (C),
- The third fret on the B string (D),
- A high E to conclude.
Challenge:
- This part is designed to help you practice being precise with your fingertip placement.
Practice Exercise
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Let's give it a try. Count out loud as you play:
"One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four."
Additional Advice
- Patience: This may take some time to master.
- Practice: Focus on getting both strings to ring out clearly and finish the notes by pulling off the fretboard.
- Tempo: Take as long as you need and slow it down if necessary.
As you practice, remember that this technique will come up repeatedly as you progress with your guitar skills!
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Meet your guru
Meet your guru
Tommy Webb is a London-based guitarist who completed a BA(Hons) Degree in guitar at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, studying under Sandy Beales (One Direction, Wheatus) and Nicolas Meier (Jeff Beck). His own playing moves freely across rock, pop, indie, hip-hop, country and metal - the exact ground his guitar methods cover.
Tommy has worked with a wide range of artists and bands across the country, including Jarki Monno and Indira May, sharing stages and sessions with guitarists Paul Murray (Jess Glynne, Zak Abel) and Adam Chetwood (Paolo Nutini, Mark Ronson), and drummers Alex Woodward (Black Honey), Luke Robinson and “Bambi Music” (N-Dubz, Lethal Bizzle, Wretch 32, Tinie Tempah).
On stage, he has performed at the Jazz Cafe opening for soul singer Jocelyn Brown, plus venues and festivals including Ronnie Scott's, Troy Bar, The Watford Colosseum, Camden Assembly, Kensington Roof Gardens, Notting Hill Arts Club, Meraki Festival and Sundown Festival.
On record and radio, Tommy has played live sessions for BBC Three Counties Introducing, Vibe FM and Pulse 88, with tracks featured on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2. He has recorded at studios including South Lanes Brighton, Hempstead Road and Titan Studios with producers such as Steph Carter (Gallows, Lyoness) and TMS / Froe Barnes (Lewis Capaldi, Dua Lipa).
In his guitar methods, Tommy passes all of that working-musician know-how on to you - teaching the techniques, tones and feel behind real styles, from rock and pop to indie, hip-hop, country and metal, so you can play the music you actually love.
