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Lesson Overview

Quick Start for the Right Hand

Are you ready to learn your first song? In this lesson, you will learn how to play "Spanish Song," a simplified arrangement of "Romanza," a 19th century classical guitar piece. Romanza is the Spanish word for "romance."


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02.01 Learning Objectives


After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Use the classical position to hold the guitar.
  • Use your right-hand fingers to play a free-stroke pattern.
  • Use your left-hand fingers to play notes on the first string.
  • Practice a piece of guitar music.
  • Play an arrangement of a classical guitar piece.
  • Evaluate your performance of "Spanish Song."

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