P4 - B2

Tuning the instrument

  • Tune the instrument accurately with more independence, recognising when it is necessary to retune
  • Begin to develop knowledge of alternate tunings

Demonstrate the use of natural harmonics for tuning on the fifth and 12th frets.

This is a good stage to point out the need for replacing strings or making adjustments to the harmonic adjusters at the bridge.

Ask learners to check their tuning by playing appropriate exercises/pieces.

Help learners to tune to open G, i.e. D/G/D/G/B/D, and then experiment with appropriate songs, e.g. ‘Honky Tonk Woman’ by The Rolling Stones.

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