Practice Guidelines for "Low String Boogie"
Learning to Read Guitar Tablature
Boogie-woogie music became very popular in the early 20th century. When you practice "Low String Boogie," you’re learning to play a boogie-woogie bass line. If you’re interested in learning more about this style, check out songs like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" and "In the Mood."
Practice Video
Remember to practice using a metronome. At any time, you may visit Metronome Online.
Practice slowly at first, keeping a steady beat.
For "Low String Boogie," consider it a goal (not a requirement) to accurately achieve the tempo in this practice video (96 bpm)
Apply New Skills
Practice "Low String Boogie" using guitar tablature. (Download Acrobat)
Use your tabbed score to practice "Spanish Song."
Practice Daily
Set aside time to practice. Begin by allocating 30 minutes per day for focused practice. Try to maintain a regular practice schedule.
Complete an entry in your practice journal each time you practice. (Practice Journal template)
Reserve some of your practice time to review and practice other music you have learned. Print the following scores:
"Spanish Song" Score
"Spider Crawl Jam" Score
"E-Chord Study" Score