Guitar

Guitar

One Semester

Credit 0.50

Weight 1.04

This course is open to all students in Grade 9, 10, 11, and 12. This course is designed for students with any level of guitar experience including beginners. Students will receive instruction on guitar performance, music notation reading, stylistic performance, and specific skills and techniques that are required to become a successful guitarist. Areas of concentration include correct posture, note/chord reading, aural skills, rhythmic patterns, chord study, finger-picking styles, musical forms, improvisation, and performing experiences.

Learn how to play guitar! This class is open to all students of all different abilities! If you've never played, welcome! If you've been playing for ages, welcome! Guitars and all materials are provided for all students.

We will study chords, tab, music reading, and basslines. we will learn by performing music from a variety of artists including Jimmy Buffet, Maroon 5, Metallica, Van Halen, Van Morrison, Elvis Presley, John Mayer, and more! See Mrs. Ayer with questions!