October: We are working on playing our first solos! In addition to "La Bamba," sight reading, and our new chords, we're using our pentatonic to do some recording.
Due 10/18: Record a rhythm track of your easy 12 Bar Blues! This will not be graded, but I will NOT grade your solo unless your rhythm track is recorded on this date!
Due 10/25: Record a solo OVER the rhythm track you recorded last week.
September: It's time to get playing! Our Blues sheet music can be found below.
Due 9/11: record the 12 bar blues on SoundTrap.com
Due 9/27: Record our shuffled 12 bar blues on SoundTrap. com. Use swing on the 8th notes, and make sure you share them with me!
August:
Welcome to the first year of Intro to Guitar! Here is the syllabus, which must be signed by your folks, as well as the "Get-To-Know-Me" survey. Enjoy! We also have our 12 bar blues, which we will be exploring next month.
Due 8/28: Quiz on parts of the guitar.
Due 8/30: 18/20 on note identification on MusicTheory.net
Due 8/31: Record E5, A5, and B5 on SoundTrap.com. (You must create an account and share the file with me!)