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Numbering

by Anabelle

In the beginner pdf #1 there are numbers on the sheet music. What do the numbers refer to?

Hi Anabelle,

The numbers refer to the use of the left hand fingers & open strings. If you see a "0" it means open string (left hand not pressing down a note). Similarly, if you see a "1", "2", "3" or "4" it means use the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers of the left hand.

Additionally, the letters you see below the notes are for the right hand i.e. P = thumb; i = index; m = middle and a = ring finger.

For those who reading this but are still puzzledaren't here's a link to the Beginners page...

I hope this was of help.

Kind regards,
Trevor M.