How to Play "Spanish Song"

To play "Spanish Song," hold the first string down at the indicated fret. The frets are as follows:

7 7 7  7 5 3  3 2 0  0 3 7  12 12 12  12 10 8  7 5 3  2 3 2  TS

Then add the right-hand pattern using free strokes with your “a,” “m,” and “i” fingers. Your “a” finger will be playing the melody on the first string, and your “m” and “i” fingers will be playing the accompaniment (or harmony) on the second and third strings. End "Spanish Song" by playing a thumb sweep across the treble strings.

TERMS

• "a" finger: the letter name used to identify the right-hand ring finger
• accompaniment: background music to the melody of a piece of music
• harmony: additional pitches that serve as a background (or accompaniment) to the melody
• "i" finger: the letter name used to identify the right-hand index finger
• "m" finger: the letter name used to identify the right-hand middle finger
• melody: the most recognizable part of a music composition; the part you would sing, hum, or whistle
• thumb sweep: a strum in which multiple strings are played using a downward motion with the right-hand thumb