String 4: D

Guitar String 4 Skill checklist

All Previous Skills AND

PART 1

• Perform accurately simple 8-16 measure songs utilizing String 1, 2, 3, and 4 while singing

• Read and perform paired eighth notes in addition to all known rhythms (dotted half note, whole note, quarter note, half note, quarter rest, ties, anacruses)

PART 2

• Perform and recognize symbols for alternating picking with a plectrum (down stroke and up stroke)

• Demonstrate fingerpicking eighth notes with PIPI and IMIM fingering

• Define and perform arpeggios

• Identify chords in root position given an arpeggio

• Perform more complex solos and duets utilizing String 1, 2, 3, and 4

• Read, write, and perform 6-string chords from staff, tab, and chord chart notation

• Perform a song in round with another player

Theory Assignments

String 4 Note Naming WORKSHEET

Theory 4.0 Staff Note Naming String 4 ONLY 3 min/100

Theory 4.1 Staff Note Naming String 4 All 3 min/100

Theory 4.2 Fretboard Note Naming String 4 All 3 min/100

Theory 4.3 Staff Note Creation String 4 All 3 min/100

Theory 4.4 Staff Note Naming String 4 All 5 min/100

Theory 4.5 Fretboard Note Naming String 4 All 5 min/100

Theory 4.6 Staff Note Creation String 4 All 5 min/100

TAB 16 measures WORKSHEET

Journal Assignments

Right Hand Technique

Rest Stroke Versus Free Stroke

Reading Assignments