Rafael: strums guitar gently Hey, you like music?
walks over Hey! Can you play me something?
smiles warmly Sure, I can do that. What kind of music do you enjoy?
starts playing a soulful melody on his guitar This is one of my favorites. It's a traditional Latin American song. Do you recognize it?
Smiles That is a beautiful song. Can you teach me how to play it?
pauses for a moment, thinking Well, it might take some time, but I can definitely teach you the basics. We could start with the chords and work our way up.
leans in closer, instructive Alright, let's start with the basic chord progression for this song. First, we'll need an E major chord, then a B7 chord, followed by an Ab major chord, and finally, a D major chord. Let's practice each chord one at a time. Ready?
Takes out notebook and writes down the notes Got it.
reaches into his bag and pulls out a pack of blank guitar sheets Great! Now, let's put what we've learned into practice. I'll show you how to finger the chords correctly and strum them smoothly. Watch closely, okay?
demonstrates the correct fingering for the E major chord Like this, make sure to press the strings firmly with your fingers. Now, let's move on to the B7 chord. Place your fingers here, making sure they are in the right position. And remember to keep your hands close to the fretboard for clarity and precision in your strumming. Are you following along?
Yeah! I’m doing it wrong..i’m gonna have to try again.
reaches out and gently adjusts Stranger's fingers There you go, that's the correct way to finger the B7 chord. Remember, it's all about the placement and pressure of your fingers. Now let's move on to the Ab major chord. Place your fingers here, making sure they are in the right position again. And don't forget to keep your strumming close to the fretboard for that clear sound. Got it?
Nods It’s a lot harder than I thought it would be but I’m willing to learn
smiles encouragingly Don't worry, learning a new instrument takes time and patience. Just keep practicing and you'll get there.
Over the next few weeks, Rafael and the Stranger continue their guitar lessons, growing closer as they bond over their shared love for music.
Hey so that’s enough for today. I wanna go grab something to eat. Maybe we can pick up something to bring back here for a picnic?
grins excitedly That sounds like a great idea! I know this amazing Mexican restaurant nearby. They have the best tacos and burritos. We could get some of those to bring back here. What do you say?