In classical guitar music, left hand fingering is denoted by the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 (index to pinky).
Right hand fingering uses the letters p, (Spanish pulgar, thumb), i, (indicio, index), m, (medio, middle),
and a, (anular, ring).
The strings are denoted by numbers in circles, .
Barre positions are shown in Roman numerals, often prefixed with the lette C, (e.g. CVII).
Standard tuning (EABDGE) is used except where noted, e.g. = D; lower the 6th string to D.
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Hold fingers down until
needed to play next note.
etc.
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Slurring Exercises
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hold fingers down.
etc.
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Continue pattern
through string
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6
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slowly
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