UNIT 6
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 LESSON ONE: G D E

Auld Lang Syne

In this Unit you are going to practise some chords with the guitar in order to get the skills to play some Scottish songs.

In Unit 1, Lesson Three you will learn about chords.

The chords you are going to practise in this lesson are these below:             

G

D

C

 

Teachers' guide

Practise these exercises: Strum each chord once and count (one) two, three, four,

Box 1

1	G                      G                     G                     G !                        !                       !                      ! 1   2   3   4        1   2   3   4       1   2   3   4       1   2   3   4
2	D                      D                     D                     D !                        !                       !                      ! 1   2   3   4        1   2   3   4       1   2   3   4       1   2   3   4
3	C                      C                     C                      C !                        !                      !                       ! 1   2   3   4        1   2   3   4       1   2   3   4       1   2   3   4

 

Box 2

1	G                      G                     D                     D !                        !                      !                       ! 1   2   3   4        1   2   3   4       1   2   3   4       1   2   3   4
2	G                      G                    C                      C !                        !                      !                       ! 1   2   3   4        1   2   3   4       1   2   3   4       1   2   3   4
3	G                      G                     D                     D !                        !                      !                       ! 1   2   3   4        1   2   3   4       1   2   3   4       1   2   3   4
4	G                      C                     G                      G !                        !                      !                       ! 1   2   3   4        1   2   3   4       1   2   3   4       1   2   3   4

 

When you feel confident doing these exercises above, play them again counting one, two. That is, instead of using a four four time, you'll use a two four time.

Box 3

1	G            G            D            D !              !              !             ! 1   2        1   2        1   2        1   2
2	G            G            C            C !              !              !             ! 1   2        1   2        1   2        1   2
3	G           G             D             D !              !              !             ! 1   2        1   2        1   2        1   2
4	G            C            G            G !              !             !              ! 1   2        1   2        1   2        1   2

 

Here you have to play very quickly.

Box 4

1	G            D !              ! 1   2        1   2
2	G            C !              ! 1   2        1   2
3	G            D !              ! 1   2        1   2
4	G  C        G !    !         !   1   2        1   2

 

 

  These are the chords used in the song: Auld Lang Syne

verse:    G D G C    G D G C G

chorus:    G D G C    G D G C G

 

Use these patterns if you need them. You should add more sentences in order to express your opinion.

ENGLISH PATTERN (difficulties)	ENGLISH PATTERN (achievements)
I'm stuck with this chord My fingers hurt I have problems with my left hand How can I change this chord quickly I can't play this chord This is really difficult I can change C easily but I can't change F .................................................. ..................................................	I really like this piece This is very easy Can I play something more difficult? I would like to have the chords of this song, could you get them for me? Can I help my partner? ........................................... ........................................... ........................................... ...........................................

 

 

Now you can go to Unit 4, Lesson One.