These are the first two notes of your scale. Play the root note, here the E on the open sixth string, then move down three frets. Most people play this second note with their ring finger or pinky. Remember that the pentatonic scale is a "shape." You can move this to start on any note on the 6th string. The first note of the scale will be the song's key. These three notes are where the blues scale differs from the pentatonic, which ignores the first fret. This note, however, is the "flat fifth" in music theory that makes a song sound bluesy. You will play three notes total on the A string. The flat fifth is an accent -- it is best played quickly, not lingered on. Note how a box-like pattern is forming. The open strings form a constant "line" of notes in the scale, while your ring finger frets a box either 2-3 frets down. Here, you simply play the open string and the second fret. This third fret is actually a reoccurring flat fifth -- it is the octave of the note you played earlier. Theory aside, this means the 3rd fret, usually played with your pinky, is another bluesy accent note. The last two strings are identical to the first string. Simply create this little box between the open string and the third frets on both the high-E and B strings. You can play the exact same scale starting from a different E. Simply move the whole form down to the 12th fret, since the 6th string 12th fret note is another E. Now, instead of playing open notes, you simply fret every string on the 12th fret when you get to it. Everything else stays in place. Now that you know the scale, practice getting up and down it as smoothly and quickly as possible, in multiple locations across the fret board. Check out "Master Lead Guitar Basics" for cool ways to use notes in a solo or improvisation.

Summary: Play the open note and the 3rd fret on the sixth string. Move down a string, playing the open note, the first fret, and the second fret. Play the open string and second fret on the D string. Play the open string, second fret, and third fret on the G string. Play the open string and the 3rd fret of the last two strings. Move the whole scale down to the 12th fret to see how easily the form moves.

The Grub menu appears right after you turn on the computer. In most cases, it only stays on the screen for a few moments. If you don't press E before the Grub menu disappears, reboot and try again. This method works for most popular Linux distributions (Ubuntu, CentOS 7, Debian). There are many distributions of Linux, some more obscure than others. If you're not able to get to single-user mode with this method, check your distribution's website for instructions specific to your system. Use the and keys to do so. This is the line you'll need to modify in order to boot into single-user mode. In CentOS and some other distributions, the line may begin with linux16 rather than linux. Use the , , , and keys to place the cursor right after ro. The end of the line should now look like this:ro init=/bin/bash. Note the space between ro and init=/bin/bash. This tells the system to boot directly to a root-level command prompt in single-user mode. This mounts the file system in read-write mode. Since booting into single-user mode gives you root access, there's no need to pass additional parameters to the passwd command. The characters you type won't be displayed on the screen. This is normal. When the system confirms you've re-entered the same password, you'll see a message that reads "password updated successfully." This command reboots the system normally.

Summary: Restart your computer. Press E at the Grub menu. Scroll to the line that begins with linux /boot. Move the cursor to the end of the line. Type init=/bin/bash after ro. Press Ctrl+X. Type mount o remount,rw / at the prompt and press Enter. Type passwd at the prompt and press Enter. Type a new root password and press Enter. Retype the new password and press Enter. Type reboot f and and press Enter.

People who have dry brittle nails may want to wait a while before getting acrylics done. If you have dry, brittle nails or if the person who you are giving acrylics to has dry brittle nails, then waiting until the nails improve might be a good idea. Try waiting a few days for the nails to repair themselves. During this time, do not apply any polish to the nails. Allow them to breath and grow. Acrylic nails can get dirty more easily than short nails, so you will need to make sure that you clean them daily. Wash your hands with a nails brush once per day or any time they get dirty. To use a nail brush, apply a bit of soap and warm water to your hands. Then, use the nail brush to clean around the edges of your nails and under the tips. Dry your hands and nails thoroughly after you wash them. Inspect all of the nails daily as well to check for any signs of infection, such as redness, warmth or puffiness. Whenever you have to do something that might damage your nails or expose them to excess water or dirt, put on a pair of vinyl or latex gloves. This will help to protect the nails from damage.

Summary: Make sure that your nails are healthy enough for acrylics. Clean your nails with a nail brush. Wear gloves to protect your nails.

These products can protect you when you go outside. You can spray on the insecticide or use products that make the area around them undesirable to the insects, such as candles. The best product for combating no-see-ums is DEET, but other products, such as citronella, can help. Make sure that you follow all of the instructions when using these products. Insecticides can be dangerous when used incorrectly. Use insecticides only when you are going outside. Reapply them as directed on the product label. Keep the insects off your skin so that they can't bite you. Cover your exposed skin with long sleeves, pants, socks, shoes, and a hat. You may even want to wear a hat with a fine mesh netting attached so that the bugs can't bite your face! Lighter-colored clothing will deter bugs better than darker clothes. These pesky insects will come into your home and bite you. No-see-ums are small enough to fly through a window screen, so the window must be fully closed to keep them out. Their most active time is the morning and evening, so it's especially important to keep windows and doors shut during this time. Install mesh door and window screens to help keep the bugs out. Turning on a fan makes it harder for the insects to fly in the area. Any kind of fan will help, but an oscillating fan will protect the largest area. Use your fan safely! Don't place it near a pool or other body of water, as it could fall in and create a shock hazard. Make sure that all extension cords are plugged in safely and do not pose trip hazards. No-see-ums lay their eggs in moist soil, which you'll often find around ponds, rivers, and other waterways. Their most active season is mid- to late- summer, so you'll encounter more of them around this time. When camping during summer, choose a site that isn't near a waterway. Since coastal areas can be a prime habitat, consult local maps before visiting or purchasing property in coastal areas.
Summary: Use an insecticide like DEET to kill the flies. Wear protective clothing. Keep your windows and doors closed in mid- to late-summer. Discourage the insects with a fan. Avoid moist soil, such as around waterways, during peak season.