Guitar+Course+Scope,+Goals+and+Sequence

Course: Guitar Instructor: Mr. Smith This course is designed to assist students working with the guitar. Students will receive guidance and direction in solving problems related to working with the guitar on all levels and will learn many of the different styles, skills and techniques required to become a successful musician. Areas of concentration include: correct posture, note-reading, aural skills, rhythmic patterns, chord study, finger-picking styles, melody construction, musical forms and performing experiences. 1. To develop independence and strength in both left and right hands. 2. To learn to recognize and know the placement of all notes in both first and fifth positions. 3. To learn to recognize and execute intermediate-level rhythms. 4. To analyze simple chord progressions and be able to play the guitar as an accompaniment instrument. 5. To learn to read multiple voices and play the guitar as a solo instrument. 6. To be able to perform two octaves Major, Mixolydian and Dorian scales in every key. 7. To be able to perform two octave arpeggios for all Major, Mixolydian, and Dorian scales. 8. To learn to execute dynamics, timbre and tempo. 1. To enrich and enhance the life of each student through music. 2. To develop in each student a respect for music. 3. To cultivate responsibility and mutual respect among students. 4. To understand the basic elements of music: melody, harmony and rhythm. 5. To experience music as a tool of individual and group expression. 6. To become familiar with the music of various cultures, ages and styles. 7. To deal with the discipline and challenges of learning a musical instrument. 8. To develop skills of critical analysis. 9. To share the result in the form of live performance. Guitar will be a foundation for playing in a wide variety of styles. Students will learn both the melodic side of the guitar as well as how to use the guitar as an accompaniment instrument. Right-hand techniques will include playing with a flat pick as well as finger-style. Left-hand techniques will include learning all of the notes in various positions, major scales in all keys and chords in all keys. Improvisation and introductory music writing will be discussed and encouraged.
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