Beginners' Sessions

Beginners' Sessions - Week 5

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Practice with Z chords (muted) first:

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Once you feel comfortable with these chord progressions, try playing (and maybe singing along!) to 'Jamaica Farewell':

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The full song sheet can be downloaded here: Jamaica Farewell

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Remember when we talkes about multi-tasking, playing and singing can sometimes be tricky.

One way to help with this is singing along while keeping the beat. Don't worry about strumming or chords, just tap and sing!

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To check the tempo (speed) of the song, do a quick Google search:

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Singing (and playing) along with a metronome can also be very useful.

There are many online metronomes (you could also download a metronome app on your phone)

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Try slowing the tempo right down to begin with and, as you become more confident, gradually increses it.

There are many online metronomes. Some more complicated than others.

Find one that suits you.

Here are some examples: