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.