EXPLANATION OF SONG -- WILDWOOD FLOWER
It looks harder than it actually is.. you will have more trouble playing it FAST (or real time) than you will actually LEARNING the song or notes.
- You may have some trouble with the Hammer-Ons & Pull-Offs, but that's primarily because it's Something NEW to you, not because it's difficult.
- On the TAB sheet, the "H" refers to Hammer-On; the "P" refers to "Pull-Off"... refer to this article to learn more about these techniques.. Introduction to Hammer-Ons & Pull-Offs
- Keep in mind: on article, it shows a Riff in "G". This is the same Riff we are using in "Wildwood Flower", only it is in "C". To translate, just move all notes -up- one string; and the last note will be "2nd string-1st fret" (C) instead of open 3rd (G) string. (SEE TAB BELOW)
TO SAVE SONG :
(1) Click on Song-- It opens in seperate page.
(2) Right Click on Song.
(3) Look for & Click on "Save Image As"...
(4) Give it a Name & Pick a Location on Your Computer.
Here's a video of Wildwood Flower... thanks to DJ Snider & Terri Jones.
Hope to add another version with both hands soon. Hope this helps you.
On the VERSE (1ST Section)
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PLAYING (right) HAND
- I am primarily using my THUMB for ALL notes on the right hand &strings 6--5--4--3. (I use Thumb also on 3rd string here).
FRETTING (left) HAND
- On the fret (left) hand, try to utilize the C Chord formation instead of playing individual notes outside of the chord shape. You should be able to HOLD the C Chord shape and pick-up and put-down fingers on notes.
- Play the 4th string 3rd fret (F) note with your pinky fingerwhile still holding the C Chord.
On the CHORUS (2ND Section)
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PLAYING (right) HAND
- I'm primarily using my Middle finger (right hand) on ALL or MOST of the notes. It may be easier for you to try using two fingers (2-middle & 3-ring).
FRETTING (left) HAND
- Once again, I'm HOLDING the C Chord shape, rather than playing outside of the shape.
- Use your pinky finger (left hand) to fret the notes on the 2nd string.
ENDING (Tag or Riff)
_____________________________- If you want, you can ADD a Tag onto the END of the song.
- If the Hammer-Ons are not working for you, you -CAN- play each note seperately; however, you will SEE that it does NOT sound the same.
- Refer to the Notes and Link above about Hammer-Ons.
Any Questions?
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