Guitar Exercises For Dummies

Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
	About This Book
	Conventions We Use in This Book
	What You’re Not to Read
	Foolish Assumptions
	How This Book Is Organized
		Part 1: Preparing to Practice
		Part 2: Scales and Scale Sequences
		Part 3: Arpeggios and Arpeggio Sequences
		Part 4: Chords and Additional Exercises
		Part 5: The Part of Tens
	Icons Used in This Book
	Where to Go from Here
Part 1: Preparing to Practice
	Chapter 1: Reviewing Guitar Fundamentals
		Perfecting Your Practice Posture
		Brushing Up On Guitar Notation
			Decoding tablature
			Comprehending chord diagrams
			Interpreting neck diagrams
			Recognizing rhythm slashes
	Chapter 2: Warming Up for Your Practice Sessions
		Preparing Your Body and Mind to Play
			Limbering up your fingers
			Reflecting on your breathing, relaxation, and focus
		Waking Up Your Fingers with Some Practice Exercises
			Single-note exercises
			Chord exercises
Part 2: Scales and Scale Sequences
	Chapter 3: Putting the Major Scales to Use in Your Playing
		Practicing Five Major Scale Patterns
			Major scale pattern #1
			Major scale pattern #2
			Major scale pattern #3
			Major scale pattern #4
			Major scale pattern #5
		Applying Your Scale Work to Actual Pieces of Music
			“The First Noël”
			Bach’s “Minuet in G”
	Chapter 4: Adding Major Scale Sequences to Your Repertoire
		Practicing Major Scale Sequences
			Major scale sequences using pattern #1
			Major scale sequences using pattern #2
			Major scale sequences using pattern #3
			Major scale sequences using pattern #4
			Major scale sequences using pattern #5
		Putting Your Sequence Skills to Work with a Few Songs
			“Oh, Them Golden Slippers”
			“We Wish You a Merry Christmas”
	Chapter 5: Tackling the Three Minor Scales
		Familiarizing Yourself with Natural Minor Scales
			Natural minor scale pattern #1
			Natural minor scale pattern #2
			Natural minor scale pattern #3
			Natural minor scale pattern #4
			Natural minor scale pattern #5
		Raising the Bar with Melodic Minor Scales
			Melodic minor scale pattern #1
			Melodic minor scale pattern #2
			Melodic minor scale pattern #3
			Melodic minor scale pattern #4
			Melodic minor scale pattern #5
		Harmonizing with Harmonic Minor Scales
			Harmonic minor scale pattern #1
			Harmonic minor scale pattern #2
			Harmonic minor scale pattern #3
			Harmonic minor scale pattern #4
			Harmonic minor scale pattern #5
		Playing Pieces Using the Three Minor Scales
			“God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”
			Handel’s “Allegro”
			“The Three Ravens”
	Chapter 6: Examining Minor Scale Sequences
		It’s Only Natural: Practicing Natural Minor Scale Sequences
			Natural minor scale sequences using pattern #1
			Natural minor scale sequences using pattern #2
			Natural minor scale sequences using pattern #3
			Natural minor scale sequences using pattern #4
			Natural minor scale sequences using pattern #5
		Up and Down the Scale: Practicing Melodic Minor Scale Sequences
			Melodic minor scale sequences using pattern #1
			Melodic minor scale sequences using pattern #2
			Melodic minor scale sequences using pattern #3
			Melodic minor scale sequences using pattern #4
			Melodic minor scale sequences using pattern #5
		Discovering a More Intense Sound with Harmonic Minor Scale Sequences
			Harmonic minor scale sequences using pattern #1
			Harmonic minor scale sequences using pattern #2
			Harmonic minor scale sequences using pattern #3
			Harmonic minor scale sequences using pattern #4
			Harmonic minor scale sequences using pattern #5
		Practicing Some Pieces Using Minor Scale Sequences
			“To Work upon the Railroad”
			Bach’s “Bourrée in E Minor”
			“The Full Little Jug”
Part 3: Arpeggios and Arpeggio Sequences
	Chapter 7: Breaking Out with Major Arpeggios
		Preparing Yourself for Major Chords by Practicing Major Arpeggios
			Major arpeggio pattern #1
			Major arpeggio pattern #2
			Major arpeggio pattern #3
			Major arpeggio pattern #4
			Major arpeggio pattern #5
		Applying Your Skills: Performing Pieces Using Major Arpeggios
			“To the Colors”
			“Retreat”
	Chapter 8: Discovering How to Play Major Arpeggio Sequences
		Picking Up On Major Arpeggio Sequences
			Major arpeggio sequences using pattern #1
			Major arpeggio sequences using pattern #2
			Major arpeggio sequences using pattern #3
			Major arpeggio sequences using pattern #4
			Major arpeggio sequences using pattern #5
		Playing Pieces That Feature Major Arpeggio Sequences
			“Blues Riff in B”
			“Doo-Wop Groove in A”
	Chapter 9: Getting to Know Minor Arpeggios
		Working On Minor Arpeggios
			Minor arpeggio pattern #1
			Minor arpeggio pattern #2
			Minor arpeggio pattern #3
			Minor arpeggio pattern #4
			Minor arpeggio pattern #5
		Playing Pieces with Minor Arpeggios
			“Wolfgang’s Whistle”
			“Amadeus’s Air”
	Chapter 10: Looking at Minor Arpeggio Sequences
		Adding Minor Arpeggio Sequences to Your Practice Sessions
			Minor arpeggio sequences using pattern #1
			Minor arpeggio sequences using pattern #2
			Minor arpeggio sequences using pattern #3
			Minor arpeggio sequences using pattern #4
			Minor arpeggio sequences using pattern #5
		Tackling a Few Pieces Composed of Minor Arpeggio Sequences
			“Mozart’s Motif”
			Schumann’s “The Wild Horseman”
	Chapter 11: Enhancing Your Playing with Seventh Chord Arpeggios
		Practicing Dominant Seventh Chord Arpeggios
			Dominant seventh chord arpeggio pattern #1
			Dominant seventh chord arpeggio pattern #2
			Dominant seventh chord arpeggio pattern #3
			Dominant seventh chord arpeggio pattern #4
			Dominant seventh chord arpeggio pattern #5
		Putting Your Fingers to Work with Minor Seventh Chord Arpeggios
			Minor seventh chord arpeggio pattern #1
			Minor seventh chord arpeggio pattern #2
			Minor seventh chord arpeggio pattern #3
			Minor seventh chord arpeggio pattern #4
			Minor seventh chord arpeggio pattern #5
		Running Through the Major Seventh Chord Arpeggios
			Major seventh chord arpeggio pattern #1
			Major seventh chord arpeggio pattern #2
			Major seventh chord arpeggio pattern #3
			Major seventh chord arpeggio pattern #4
			Major seventh chord arpeggio pattern #5
		Applying Seventh Chord Arpeggios to Some Famous Pieces
			Schubert’s “Ave Maria”
			Fauré’s “Pavane”. .
	Chapter 12: Trying Your Hand at Seventh Chord Arpeggio Sequences
		Taking On Dominant Seventh Chord Arpeggio Sequences
			Dominant seventh chord arpeggio sequence using pattern #1
			Dominant seventh chord arpeggio sequence using pattern #2
			Dominant seventh chord arpeggio sequence using pattern #3
			Dominant seventh chord arpeggio sequence using pattern #4
			Dominant seventh chord arpeggio sequence using pattern #5
		Adding Minor Seventh Chord Arpeggio Sequences to Your Collection
			Minor seventh chord arpeggio sequence using pattern #1
			Minor seventh chord arpeggio sequence using pattern #2
			Minor seventh chord arpeggio sequence using pattern #3
			Minor seventh chord arpeggio sequence using pattern #4
			Minor seventh chord arpeggio sequence using pattern #5
		Practicing Major Seventh Chord Arpeggio Sequences
			Major seventh chord arpeggio sequence using pattern #1
			Major seventh chord arpeggio sequence using pattern #2
			Major seventh chord arpeggio sequence using pattern #3
			Major seventh chord arpeggio sequence using pattern #4
			Major seventh chord arpeggio sequence using pattern #5
		Playing Pieces with Seventh Chord Arpeggio Sequences
			Liszt’s “Liebestraum”
			Bach and Gounod’s “Ave Maria”
Part 4: Chords and Additional Exercises
	Chapter 13: Building Finger Independence with Chord Exercises
		Practicing Inversion Patterns
			Patterns using outside chords
			Patterns using inside chords
		Playing Chord Progressions
			Progressions using outside chords
			Progressions using inside chords
		Practicing Pieces That Use Chord Progressions
			Putting outside chords to use with “Danny Boy”
			Playing inside chords in “Look for the Silver Lining”
	Chapter 14: Developing Strength and Speed by Playing Single-Note Exercises
		Moving Across the Neck
			Stepping up and down on one string
			Skipping around on one string
			Jumping around on different strings
		Moving Along the Neck
			Climbing up and down the strings
			Ascending and descending with diagonals
Part 5: The Part of Tens
	Chapter 15: Ten Tips for Maximizing Your Practice Time
		Establish Your Practice Place
		Define Your Practice Time (and Stick to It)
		Establish Objectives for Your Practice Sessions
		Keep Your Accessories Handy
		Get Your Head in the Game
		Warm Up Your Hands and Fingers
		Start Slow and Work Your Way Up
		Isolate Difficult Passages
		Play Different Guitars
		Join the Club
	Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Improve Your Musicianship
		Get with the Rhythm
		Familiarize Yourself with Pitch
		Discover Harmony
		Perform Live for a Crowd
		Compose Your Own Melody and Improvise a Bit
		Train Your Ear to Hear
		Polish Your Playing with Expression
		Listen to Lots of Music
		Watch a Performer’s Body Language
		Test Yourself by Teaching Someone Else
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