High School Guitar I
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License Model
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Number of Credits
1.0
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Estimated Completion Time
32-36 weeks
Suggested Prerequisites
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This course introduces you to the basics of music and guitar. With Carlos and Ariel as your guides, you will learn to play guitar and all about music notation, musical styles, simple and full-strum chords, foundational music literacy and theory, and major scales. Prior music experience isn’t necessary, but a six-string guitar is. Grab your guitar and get ready to jam.Module One
-Introduction to the elements of music – tempo, dynamics, melody and harmony
-How to hold and tune your guitar
-Using the right-hand fingers
-How to use a guitar pick
-Using the left-hand fingers
Module Two
-Getting started on the guitar-right hand and left hand technique
-Introduction to E, Em and E7 chords
-Introduction to reading guitar tablature
-Improvisation and creating solos with the Em pentatonic scale
Module Three
-Revisiting right and left hand techniques by playing Spanish Song and Spider Crawl Jam
-How to learn and practice new chords-Em, A7, D, Am, E7, G, D7, C, G7
Module Four
-Reading and playing standard music notation on the first, second, and third string
-Pick-up notes and ties
-Comparison of standard and tablature notation
Module Five
-Whole steps and half steps
-Sharps and flats
-Introduction to major scales
-Music composition
Module Six
-Copyright
-Reading and playing standard music notation on the fourth, fifth, and six string
-Form in music
-Introduction to eighth notes
Module Seven
-Introduction to ensemble music
-Ensemble repertoire
-Key signatures
-Performance analysis
-Primary chords and the blues
Module Eight
-Music and culture – bluegrass, rock, and jazz