VIDEO: Rockschool Debut Grade - Melodic playing lesson (TG229)
Lesson number two in the new Rockschool grades
Hone your fretting techniques as you work through the Rockschool Debut Grade track's single-note melody.
Pick up Total Guitar issue 229 (on sale 11 June to 8 July) for the accompanying tab and explanation.
Tutor: James Uings
Videographer: Martin Holmes
Full tab and audio for 101
You'll find the full track, backing track and tab for Rockschool's Debut Grade piece, 101, below.
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Rockschool Debut Grade 101 full track (right-click to download)
Rockschool Debut Grade 101 backing track (right-click to download)
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Rockschool Debut Grade 101 full tab (right-click to download)
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