Beginner students may often use an open string for the 5th note of one-octave scales starting on open strings G, D and A. This can …read more
One-Octave Scales
D Melodic Minor
Notice the preparation of the backward stretch of the 2nd and 1st fingers when descending in the D melodic minor scale. Just as sometimes we …read more
D Harmonic Minor
Notice the release of the low 1st finger on the A-string. We usually hold fingers down if they are soon going to used again, however …read more