Fingering positions for the pieces in this chapter and the following one are shown in th diagrams on p. 12. Blues for Beginners” i Slow Blues Jas ’ a = = = — has *y Rests ‘The next two pieces introduce minims, and minim and semibreve rests. A minim i worth two beals in 4/4 time, The minim rest sits on the third line, measuring from thi_ bottom of the staff upwards and represents two beats of silence, while the semibreve rest hangs from the fourth line, representing four beats of silence. Silence in music i just as important as sound, so make sure you count the rests carefully. There is an optional harmony part to‘A la Mode’, which can be played by a teacher or more advanced player, Ala Mode Medium Swing J=122 s( ’ “These numbers refer to tracks on CD, “All pieces are original compositions by John O'Neill unless otherwise indicated, L Qs Laan ees