NYAA Entry - Skills - Overview for May - Guitar

4th May 2007
- Practised the song Qi Li Xiang individually and as a group
- Revised plucking of notes (Melody)
- Learnt strumming techniques (Chords)

11th May 2007
- New Song: Xing Qing
-learnt new articulation techniques on the guitar
palm muting: using the palm to stop strings from vibrating
hammer-ons: playing a note and then pressing the string down while it is still ringing
pull-offs: playing a note while holding down the string and then letting go

18th May 2007
- Practised as a group for the strumming
- Revised Chord progression for the song (G, C, Em, C)
- Revised plucking for the song

25th May 2007
- Individual assesment of the song Xing Qing
- Learnt how to read tabs for the song
Phrases: smooth transitions between more than 2 notes
Slurs: smooth transitions between 2 different notes