PLAYING
Playing melody with your index finger is very simple. The two lowest strings are traditionally left open. With your index finger just behind the fret on the double melody strings, move along the frets, making sure to get a clear note before moving to the next one. The standard scale goes:
DO-RE-MI-FA-SO-LA-TI-DO
0-1-2-3-4-5-6-7
The same scale on the Woodrow is:
0-1-2-3-4-5-6-7
In Woodrow tablature, the numbers under the word indicate the fret for the correct note.
TUNING
OPEN TUNING IN THE KEY OF D for Old Timer, Crysta-Cello, & Artist:
ONE The last two melody strings on the bottom are tuned to D
TWO The top bass string is tuned to D
THREE Tune the middle string to the same pitch as the bass string, 4th fret (which is A)
FOUR Grab a song sheet and pick out a melody
