What You Should Know
What You Will Learn
- How to read B, C, and D on the second string
- Ode to Joy and Jingle Bells
- Reading exercises for the first two strings
How to Read Notes on the B String
B, C, and D on the Second String
B on the Second String
B is the pitch of the open second string. The note is found on the third line of the treble clef staff:
C on the Second String
C is on the first fret of the second string. Play this note with the first finger.
Fretting C
C is on the third space of the staff:
D on the Second String
D is found on the third fret of the second string:
Fretting D
D is on the fourth line of the staff:
Exercises
Reading notes on more than one string is somewhat more difficult than reading notes on a single string. There are more notes to remember and you may find yourself forgetting notes you learned previously. You can always refer to earlier lessons for a refresher if you forget a note.
Exercise 1: B, C, and D in Whole Notes
Exercise 2: B, C, and D in Half Notes
Exercise 3: B, C, and D in Quarter Notes
Exercise 4: B, C, and D in Mixed Rhythms
Exercise 5: Notes on the First and Second Strings in Whole Notes
Exercise 6: Notes on the First and Second Strings in Half Notes
Exercise 7: Notes on the First and Second Strings in Quarter Notes
Exercise 8: Notes on the First and Second Strings in Mixed Rhythms
Melodies
When playing familiar melodies like those below, try to read the music instead of using your ear to pick out the melody.
Ode to Joy
Jingle Bells
