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Homework: Lessons 12 & 13
This week we are combining what we learned last time with the next two lessons.
On lessons 12 & 13 Papa Gates taught the following chords Em, G, E & Am, as well as the sometimes overlooked use of silence.
ASSIGNMENT: Use the chords above to create your own progression, you may use the chords in any order you like, repetition is allowed, use a minimum of 2 chords or use them all, your call! Once you decide on your progression create a rhythm pattern to play it, the only requirement is; it MUST include the use of silence during which you will continue to do the Tik Tok motion steadily (as seen in Lesson 13). Use a metronome.
BEGINNERS: For a bonus name the notes on every string of the chords you chose and which strings aren’t meant to be played on certain chords.
INTERMEDIATES: In addition to silences, include muted string chunks in your rhythm pattern. You may change chords in any beat of a measure, not just beat 1.
ADVANCED: Alternate 1 bar of your rhythm pattern with 1 bar of arpeggios.
REMEMBER, the most important points of this assignment are:
1) To improve your groove and rhythm; keep a RELAXED wrist, arm & shoulder at all times and continue to do the Tik Tok motion even during silences.
2) To improve your timing and help you change chords smoothly.
3) To tap into your creativity and improve your writing skills. Have fun with it!
This week we are combining what we learned last time with the next two lessons.
On lessons 12 & 13 Papa Gates taught the following chords Em, G, E & Am, as well as the sometimes overlooked use of silence.
ASSIGNMENT: Use the chords above to create your own progression, you may use the chords in any order you like, repetition is allowed, use a minimum of 2 chords or use them all, your call! Once you decide on your progression create a rhythm pattern to play it, the only requirement is; it MUST include the use of silence during which you will continue to do the Tik Tok motion steadily (as seen in Lesson 13). Use a metronome.
BEGINNERS: For a bonus name the notes on every string of the chords you chose and which strings aren’t meant to be played on certain chords.
INTERMEDIATES: In addition to silences, include muted string chunks in your rhythm pattern. You may change chords in any beat of a measure, not just beat 1.
ADVANCED: Alternate 1 bar of your rhythm pattern with 1 bar of arpeggios.
REMEMBER, the most important points of this assignment are:
1) To improve your groove and rhythm; keep a RELAXED wrist, arm & shoulder at all times and continue to do the Tik Tok motion even during silences.
2) To improve your timing and help you change chords smoothly.
3) To tap into your creativity and improve your writing skills. Have fun with it!
