DIONISIO AGUADO

M E TO D O D E G U I TA R R A

T E R C E R A PA RT E

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EXERCISES ON THE UPPERMOST PART OF THE FRETBOARD

Left hand must be very inclined towards the bridge,
so that little finger can reach the higest notes.

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Various combinations in C, G, D, A and E Major

Exercises number 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 11, 12 and 18 can also be played in Minor
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STUDIES
Emphasize the melody.

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This exercise can also be played with 32nd notes

instead of the six tuplets, as shown below.
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- 27 Allegro

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- 32 Andante
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