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Old 09-12-2017, 01:09 PM
Gitfiddlemann Gitfiddlemann is offline
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Originally Posted by RockyRacc00n View Post
When we hear a simple melody, say like "Happy Birthday", we can replicate the series of notes we just heard with our voice.

For some of you experienced players, how is this done on a guitar?
The same way, I believe.
Once the melody is internalized, it's just a matter of finding the notes it corresponds to. As an example, I'm thinking of the time I figured out the national anthem. It's fairly easy to do so correctly.
The trick is to fill in all the right chords and harmonies, bass lines etc...and making it interesting to listen to. Guitar is good that way. Many possibilities.
But I think the answer to your question is that singing the melody is essential, and then "guitarizing" it.
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