Bingo

A progressive, beginner fingerstyle arrangement.  I've 
tried to keep it easy and within the confines of the 
chord shapes as much as possible.

First, numbers IN THE NOTATION refer to LEFT hand 
fingers; index=1, middle=2, etc.
The letters UNDER THE TABLATURE refer to RIGHT 
hand fingers; T=thumb, I=index, M=middle, A=ring 

The first section states the melody in the simplest terms 
with easy chord forms.  I think it is important for a 
beginner to have some part of the right hand working 
together so the thumb and  fingers are playing the 
same rhythm as much as possible.

The next section is the same but adds the full barre' F 
chord (or 'thumb' type F chord.  I tend to prefer barre 
chords when possible, but if the thumb is used, be sure 
not to wrap too much around the neck; you'll get 
frustrated!  Only bring it around enough to barely cover 
the note on the low E string.

The next section adds some anticipation or swing feel.  
This introduces independence between the right hand 
thumb and fingers.  I kept it basic and should be 
relatively easy to learn; BUT I did sneek another chord 
change in on you!

The next section introduces filling in harmony notes for 
a fuller sound;  you can be your own little orchestra.  
Once again, tying melody and harmony notes together.

The next section cuts back the harmony, but shows 
how to get a 'meatier' bass 'thump'....and I think we 
ALL want a meatier thump!

Finally, a sample of improvising on the melody, some 
variation in the bass, complete with lyrics to the tune, 
and a vocal guide.  If you find the vocal guide 
annoying, you may disable it by clicking the little 
speaker in the tool bar (midi options), and then un-
checking the 'melody' track box on the left .  You can 
also adjust the tempo to suit in this dialogue.

Please write and let me know if you think this is helpful 
or how it could be better.
Paul Doty                        p.doty@att.net

1. Guitar - 爵士乐电吉他 Electric Guitar (jazz)
2. melody - 拨弦古钢琴 Harpsichord