Lemoine Feldmann J.L. - Je Commence La Guitare En 5eme Position
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Essential Information About This Method
Essential Information About This Method
- Starting in 5th position: an approach designed to limit tension, fatigue, and stiffness, particularly suited for small hands.
- Comfort and posture: guided work on setup, with body exercises to adopt good habits from the start.
- Gradual and reassuring progression: first lessons without pain, with a measured learning pace (rhythms up to eighth notes).
- Duo playing and first notions of polyphony: exercises for two very early on to develop listening skills and musicality.
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Summary of This Method
Starting guitar in 5th position? offers an original pedagogical choice: beginning the study of the instrument not in first position, but around the fifth fret. The goal is clear: to avoid overstretching the left arm, reduce finger stretches, and facilitate access to the frets (which are closer together at this part of the neck). The desired outcome: more comfortable first lessons, without pain, to prevent the development of bad habits related to tension.
The method opens with a concrete reflection on posture and ergonomics of movement, supported by body exercises. The initial steps are gentle: the first three lessons focus on open strings before gradually introducing left-hand work in the fifth position. This approach encourages a calm handling of the instrument, particularly relevant for young beginners.
As the lessons progress, the learning incorporates elements of reading and some basic music theory. The progression is deliberately measured and remains within an accessible rhythmic framework (not exceeding eighth notes), allowing the foundations to be solidified. Right-hand technique is also addressed in a targeted way: index and middle fingers in "rest stroke" playing, while the thumb alternates between "rest stroke" and "free stroke," structuring attack and tone from the outset.
A strong point lies in the early introduction of duo exercises with the teacher, followed by an approach to polyphony (more so than strict counterpoint). Note: this choice of starting in fifth position may also require some adaptation, especially for reading (notes sometimes more disjointed during string changes) and for repertoire selection, as most "easy beginner" collections are designed for first position. This method is therefore ideally suited for guided learning, where the teacher can supplement with appropriate pieces.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Instrumentation | guitar | Language | French |
| Genre | guitar method | Difficulty | beginner |
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Questions frequently asked
Is this guitar method suitable for a beginner?
Designed for beginners, this method first introduces three lessons on open strings. The left hand is then gradually addressed around the fifth fret.
Why start guitar in the 5th position?
Working around the fifth fret reduces the spacing between fingers, as the frets are closer together there. This approach also limits left arm extension and aims to avoid tension from the very first lessons.
Does the Lemoine Feldmann J.L. method include music theory?
Some basic reading and music theory concepts are integrated throughout the lessons. The rhythmic framework does not go beyond eighth notes.
Which right-hand techniques are taught?
The index and middle fingers are developed using rest stroke technique. The thumb alternates between rest stroke and free stroke.
Can it be used without a teacher?
Duet exercises with a teacher appear early on, then the method explores polyphony. Accompanied learning helps to supplement the repertoire, which is often designed in first position in beginner collections.
