The last six pieces in Volume 1 are written in the key of G
major, which has one sharp, F#. This involves learning a new 2nd
finger position next to 1st finger C natural on A string and G
natural on E string.
A good way to practise this new note position is to play the G
major scale. Listen for the familiar sound of do, re, mi, fa, sol,
la, ti, do. Semitones where fingers are placed closely together are
marked with
1st finger new 2nd finger C k (natural )
'old' 2nd finger C#3rd finger
4th finger
1st
new 2nd Gn (natural)
previous 2nd G#3rd
4th
G Major
The music - G major page 1
7/25/2019 G-major-for-Book-1.pdf
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the symbol Starting on the open G, play two octaves.
Alternatively, play the Twinkle theme in G major. Start on G
(3rd finger on D string).
