Introduction to Guitar Basics

Week 1: Introduction to the Guitar

Goals: Familiarize students with the parts of the guitar and basic posture.

Content: Guitar anatomy, holding the guitar, and basic strumming.

Exercises: Practice holding the guitar and basic strumming patterns.

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Week 2: Basic Chords and Strumming

Goals: Learn basic open chords and simple strumming patterns.

Content: Open chords (C, G, D, E, A), basic strumming patterns.

Exercises: Practice transitioning between open chords, strumming in time.

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Week 3: Simple Melodies

Goals: Play simple melodies on single strings.

Content: Introduction to tablature, simple one-string melodies.

Exercises: Practice playing melodies from tablature.

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Week 4: Rhythm and Timing

Goals: Develop a sense of rhythm and timing.

Content: Basic rhythmic patterns, playing with a metronome.

Exercises: Strumming with a metronome, clapping out rhythms.

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Week 5: Combining Chords and Melodies

Goals: Integrate chords with simple melodies.

Content: Playing chords and melodies in the same song.

Exercises: Practice songs that combine chords and melodies

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Week 6: Review and performance

Goals: Review all material and prepare for a simple performance.

Content: Review chords, strumming, melodies, and rhythms.

Exercises: Perform a simple song for the class or family.

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