COURSE IDENTIFICATION: TITLE: Guitar 1

SYLLABUS

COURSE IDENTIFICATION: TITLE: Guitar 1

ACADEMY: Fine Arts

ROOM: 214

COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Jim Rivera

PREREQUISITE(S): none

TEXTBOOK(S): “A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar” book 1

SUPPLIES: Guitar, staff paper, organizer

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Guitar I class is designed for beginners that have never played the guitar or have a very limited knowledge of the instrument. Students will learn to play in the classical guitar style. Supplementary material in other musical styles will also be taught

COURSE EXIT STANDARDS:

Upon completion of this course students will:

1. Read music in the open position on all 6 strings (read in tab also)

2.  Play 15 different chords in 2/4, 3/4 4/4 time

3.  ADM (correct practicing techniques)

4.  Perform and sing song sheets (ensembles)

3. Major and minor scales in C,G,Am,Em

4.  Play rest stroke and free stroke (right hand)

5.  Arpeggios using 15 chords

6.  Notate music in one and two parts

7.  Perform music in various styles for an audience

8.  Play using different techniques (ex. Plectrum and Flamenco styles)

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COURSE OUTLINE:

WEEK / THEME/CHAPTER(S)/ADDITIONAL MATERIALS / ACTIVITIES/MAJOR PROJECTS / EXIT STD(s)
Week 1 / Correct right hand placement,
Position and posture (relaxation exercises)
Tuning and parts of the guitar / Open string thumb rest stroke exercises and combining thumb, index and middle fingers / Basic knowledge of correct posture and hand positions
Week 2 / Introduce the music staff, treble clef and notes on the staff
Introduce C chord and 4/4 strum
/ Apply rest stroke technique and begin sight reading exercises on the open strings / The students will identify and demonstrate an understanding of musical notation, tablature and chord diagrams
Week 3 / Introduce quarter, half and whole notes
Introduce thumb “free stroke” / Rhythm exercises playing on the beat
New time signature 3/4
Continue open string exercises
Combine thumb and finger exercises / Basic knowledge of correct posture and hand positions
Week 4 / Begin correct left hand placement, posture and position
Combine LH and RH on string #1
Performance test / Learn new “fingered notes” F and G on string #1
Rhythm exercises
Combine thumb and finger exercises / Basic knowledge of correct posture and hand techniques
Week 5 / Introduce 2nd string notes
Performance and written test / Learn new “fingered notes” C and D on the “B” string
Rhythm exercises
Strum “C” chord with good tone
Combine thumb and finger exercises
Multiple skill exercises (beat, notes and rhythm simultaneously) / The students will identify and demonstrate an understanding of musical notation, tablature and chord diagrams
Week 6 / Introduce simple melodies on 1st and 2nd string (Aura Lee, Lightly Row etc.)
Introduce “G” chord
Introduce free stroke index and middle fingers
Performance test / Down strum C and G chords on the beat with good tone
Rhythm exercises
Simple melody and chord duets
Review previous material / The students will demonstrate the correct placement of single notes, chords and tablature by reading the corresponding systems
Week 7 / More simple melodies on 1st and 2nd string
Play and sing melodies
Sight reading exercises
Introduce “D” chord
Introduce 4/4 strum
Performance test / Perform melodies with good posture position and technique
Strum D chord
Strum C and G chords using the 4/4 strum
Simple melody and chord duets / The students will sing, alone and accompanied with guitar , a variety of simple melodies
Week 8 / Introduce arpeggios
Introduce calligraphy
Introduce3/4 strum
Performance test / PIMA arpeggios using the C chord
Calligraphy exercises
Strum C and G chords using the 3/4 strum
Simple melody and chord duets (3/4 strum) / The students will identify and demonstrate an understanding of musical notation, tablature and chord diagrams
Week 9 / Arpeggios cont.
Calligraphy cont.
Introduce “F” chord
Introduce song sheets
Performance and written test / PAMI arpeggios using the C and G chords
Calligraphy exercises
Strum C and G chords using the 3/4 and 4/4 strum
Simple melody and chord duets (3/4 and 4/4 strum)
Develop playing and singing skill / The students will sing, alone and accompanied with guitar , a variety of simple melodies
Week 10 / New notes “G” and “A” on the 3rd string
Introduce Am chord
Introduce Am scale
Introduce 2/4 strum
Song sheets cont.
Arpeggios cont.
Performance test / PIMIAIMI arpeggios using the C, G, Am and F chords
Calligraphy exercises
Scale exercises
Strum all chords using the 2/4 3/4 and 4/4 strum
Simple melody and chord duets (2/4 3/4 and 4/4 strum and arpeggios)
Develop playing and singing skill / The students will recognize that music and its notation as a type of language capable of expressing ideas
Week 11 / New notes “D” “E” and “F” on the 4th string
Introduce “E” chord
Introduce chromatic scale
Introduce two-part writing (calligraphy) Song sheets cont.
Arpeggios cont.
Performance test / PIMAPAMI arpeggios using the C, G, Am, E and F chords
Two part calligraphy exercises
Strum new chords using the 2/4 3/4 and 4/4 strum
Simple melody and chord duets (2/4 3/4 and 4/4 strum and arpeggios)
Develop playing and singing skill / The students will identify and demonstrate an understanding of musical notation, tablature and chord diagrams
Week 12 / New notes “A”, “B”, and “C” on the 5th string
Introduce “Em” chord
Two-part writing (calligraphy)
Song sheets using arpeggios cont.
Arpeggios cont.
Performance test / PIMPAIM arpeggios using the C, G, Am, E, Em and F chords
Strum new chords using the 2/4 3/4 and 4/4 strum
Simple melody and chord duets (2/4 3/4 and 4/4 strum and arpeggios)
Develop playing and singing skill / The students will demonstrate the correct placement of single notes, chords and tablature by reading the corresponding systems
Week 13 / New notes “E”, “F” and “G” on the 6th string
Introduce “A” chord
Ensemble performance (duets trios quartets)
Song sheets using arpeggios cont.
Arpeggios cont.
Performance test / PIMAMI arpeggios using the C, G, Am, E, Em, A, and F chords
Strum new chords using the 2/4 3/4 and 4/4 strum
Ensemble rehearsals
Simple melody and chord duets (2/4 3/4 and 4/4 strum and arpeggios)
Develop playing and singing skill / The students will demonstrate the correct placement of single notes, chords and tablature by reading the corresponding systems
Week 14 / Play and sing melodies with bass and treble parts
Introduce “A7” chord
Ensemble performance (duets trios quartets)PAC
Song sheets using arpeggios cont.
Arpeggios cont.
Performance test / Strum new chords using the 2/4 3/4 and 4/4 strum
Ensemble rehearsals
Simple melody and chord duets (2/4 3/4 and 4/4 strum and arpeggios)
Develop playing and singing skill
Review all material / The students will perform in live music performances in the school and the community
Week 15 / Play and sing melodies with bass and treble parts
Introduce “E7”chord
Ensemble performance (duets trios quartets)
Song sheets using arpeggios cont.
New scale pentatonic
Performance test / Strum new chords using the 2/4 3/4 and 4/4 strum
Ensemble rehearsals
Simple melody and chord duets (2/4 3/4 and 4/4 strum and arpeggios)
Develop playing and singing skills
Rehearsal for final performance exam. / The students will identify and demonstrate an understanding of musical notation, tablature and chord diagrams
Week 16 / Play and sing melodies with bass and treble parts
Introduce “Em”chord
Ensemble performance (duets trios quartets)
Song sheets using arpeggios cont.
New scale pentatonic(blues)
Performance final / Intermediate-advanced melodies and chords
Ensemble performances
Song sheet performances / The students will demonstrate the correct placement of single notes, chords and tablature by reading the corresponding systems
Week 17 / Play and sing melodies with bass and treble parts
Introduce “Bm”chord
Ensemble performance (duets trios quartets)
Song sheets using arpeggios cont.
New scale pentatonic(blues) / Review all material for the final exam
Final performance / The students will sing, alone and accompanied with guitar , a variety of simple melodies The students will demonstrate the correct placement of single notes, chords and tablature by reading the corresponding systems
Week 18 / Final exam week / Review all material for the final exam / Final assessment

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION: Written tests 10%(4)= 40%

Playing test 20%

Written assignments 10%

Performances 10% Final exam 20%

GRADING SCALE: See the student handbook for descriptions of performance levels.

A = 90-100

B = 80-89

C = 70-79

D = 60-69

F = Performance below 60

OTHER:

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