PLAYING TIPS

Fretting-hand slurs (hammer-ons and pull-offs) occur regularly throughout this study and they provide a nice legato variation in the articulation of the melodic line. Aim to create equal volume of all notes, whether picked or slurred; the goal is to create a smooth melody with consistent tone throughout. Notice the involvement of the ‘a’ finger at bars 25-26 – this is to help produce a fluid picking-hand technique with consistent alternation of the fingers.