Q: If you already know how to read chord progressions, simply read this step and skip the rest of this section as the chords to "Happy Birthday" are very simple.  Below is the chord progression to "Happy Birthday". Happy BirthdayHap-py |(C) birth - day to |(G) you. Hap-py | birth - day to |(C) you. Hap-py | birth-day dear |(F) (na-ame). Hap-py |(C) birth - day (G) to |(C) you.   A few important things to note about "Happy Birthday":  The song uses a 3/4 (waltz) beat. This means that there are three beats per measure and that the quarter note gets one count. This is easy to observe in the first measure: if you follow the lyrics, "birth - day - to", each syllable gets one beat. The song starts with two pickup eighth notes. In other words, the "Hap-py" at the start of the song occurs before the first beat as the chords don't kick in until "Birth-day". You can use any strumming pattern that's comfortable for you. A simple one that works well is to simply use a down strum for each quarter note (three per measure.) "Happy Birthday" starts on a C major open chord. This chord is played for the whole first measure, starting on the "birth" syllable of "birthday". You don't have to play any chords on "Happy", since these are pickup notes to the first measure.  An open C major chord is played like this: Open CHigh E string: Open (0)B string: First fret (1)G string: Open (0)D string: Second fret (2)A string: Third fret (3)Low E string: Not played (X)   You can keep from playing the low E string by muting it with one of your fretting fingers or simply avoiding hitting it with your strumming hand. On the first beat of the second measure (starting on the "you" syllable), play an open G major chord. Keep playing this chord through the third measure. An open G major chord is played like this: Open GHigh E string: Third fret (3)B string: Open (0)G string: Open (0)D string: Open (0)A string: Second fret (2)Low E string: Third fret (3) Next, on the syllable "you", play an open C chord. Keep playing this chord through the fourth and fifth measures and the syllables "Hap - py birth - day dear..." On the first beat of the sixth measure, play an F major chord. This will be the first syllable of the name of the person whose birthday it is. Play this F chord for the whole measure, through the next "Hap - py" syllables.  An F major chord is played like this: F MajorHigh E string: First fret (1)B string: First fret (1)G string: Second fret (2)D string: Third fret (3)A string: Third fret (3)Low E string: First fret (1)   Note that the chord above is a barre chord. This means that it uses the side of your index finger to fret all of the strings on the first fret. Beginners can find this difficult to do, so, if you can't quite get it to sound right, try this alternative instead: "Easy" F MajorHigh E string: First fret (1)B string: First fret (1)G string: Second fret (2)D string: Third fret (3)A string: Not played (X)Low E string: Not played (X) The seventh measure is the only one in the song that isn't the same chord for the whole measure. Play C on the "birth - day" syllables and G on the "to" syllable. In other words, two beats of C and one beat of G. You may have trouble switching between these two chords so quickly if you're a beginner. Practice this measure by itself and don't give up as you want your finger motions to eventually become second-nature. End the song by playing an open C major chord on the final "you." For effect, let this final chord ring out. Congratulations! You've just played "Happy Birthday." Practice the steps above until you've gotten the hang of it, then try singing over the chords!
A: Study the chord progression before you start playing. Play one measure of C. Play two measures of G. Play two measures of C. Play one measure of F. Play two beats of C and one beat of G. End on C.

Q: Scrape a small amount of wood putty into each hole. Use a putty knife or trowel to smooth the wood filler over the nail hole as best you can. Once it’s had time to dry, sand the putty with a high-grit sandpaper or sanding block to finish blending it. Most wood fillers will take between 15 minutes and an hour to dry completely, depending on the depth and number of holes. If necessary, run the tip of the caulk gun between the new casing and the wall to fill in any remaining gaps. Do the same in the lines where the trim meets, around the sill and anywhere else you find open crevices. As long as you’ve measured, cut and nailed the casing carefully, there should be no need to caulk. Run a sheet of high-grit sandpaper over the inner edges of the new casing and the exposed drywall around the opening. After this area has been smoothed and painted, the new casing will run seamlessly into the window jamb.  Use just enough force to wear down swelling, splinters, and other inconsistencies and prepare the materials to accept paint. If you caulked around the new trim, cut or fold the sandpaper into a small strip and go over it until it’s no longer visible. Brush on a single coat of primer and allow it to dry overnight. Follow up with 2-3 coats of interior acrylic paint, letting each coat dry to the touch before applying the next, until you reach the desired coverage and depth of color. When you’re done, you’ll have a beautifully accented window to show for your efforts!  Use painter’s tape to mask the surrounding wall and avoid stray drips and streaks. Choose a shade that matches the rest of the trim throughout your home. Be prepared to give each coat of paint 4-6 hours of drying time before reapplying.
A: Fill all nail holes. Caulk around the edges of the casing. Sand inside the window jamb. Prime and paint the casing.

Q: Whether it be fallen leaves in autumn, fallen branches after a storm or some other accumulation of debris, a leaf blower can help you swiftly clear your turf. Designate one corner of your yard and blow all debris towards it. Once all debris is grouped, you can collect it for removal. You should only have to pass over the turf once to completely clear it of larger debris. While a leaf blower is effective for larger debris, it might not clear the grass of dust or spills. Using a garden hose, rinse the entirety of the turf. Make sure to do so lightly; too much water pressure could damage the grass. Start from one end of your yard, moving across and sweeping the hose in a circular motion as you do. Brushing the grass frequently will keep the grass blades pointed upwards, affording your lawn a more natural look. You can use a brush, as long as it has soft bristles. However, you’ll be better served using a broom or a rake; the added reach will make covering the whole yard easier and quicker. Start in one corner of your yard, and move horizontally as you brush. Once you’ve reached the opposite end, take a few steps back, and move across again. You should always brush in the same direction, against the grass’ natural grain.
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Use a leaf blower to get rid of debris. Rinse the turf with a garden hose. Brush the grass using a broom or rake.