Tunes Transposed to A Major (Upper Octave)
Triple the number of tunes you know!!!
Beginner > Module 1.5
Start by reviewing Bile ’em Cabbage Down {internal link} in the original key of D. Play this twice. Next, play a A Major Scale {internal link} two or more times. Then, try to play it in G using the play along track below.
Bile ’em Cabbage Down in A – full mix
Bile ’em Cabbage Down in A – no fiddle
A PART:
First quarter: A2-2-2-2-3-3
Second quarter: A2-2-2-2-1-1
Third quarter: A2-2-2-2-3-3
Fourth quarter: A2-2-1-1-0-0
Good. Now let’s try this with other tunes you have already learned. This time I won’t include tabs, so be sure to review the tune in the original key (aka scale).
Fiddle Fiddle Little Star in A
Hint: A0-0-E0-0-1-1-0
Oh Susannah in A
Hint: A0-1-2-E0-0-1-0
Practice these three tunes at your own speed with an A drone track: