Hi Brookside students and families, My name is Denise and I am one of the teachers part of SoundGarage.
I teach multiple different instruments both in schools and privately, sharing my passion for music. I welcome you to check out the Guitar page with many music resources. if you have any questions or enquiries, you can contact me via email at denise.m.styl@gmail.com .
You can use this website to practice your instrument.
Look over to the tools panel on the left and select your instrument to start playing!
For a jump start into guitar check out these short powerpoints with all the basics you need to know to strum like a pro!
Week 9 Homework:
Revise over all chords learnt this year so far
Practice your concert piece - CONCERT NEXT WEEK!!!
Week 8 Homework:
Practice your concert piece - NEXT WEEK IS OUR LAST LESSON BEFORE THE CONCERT!!
Week 7 Homework:
Fingerstyle warm up (move up a string)
Practice your concert piece - 1 LESSONS LEFT TO LEARN YOUR CONCERT PIECES!! AIM FOR 80%!!!
Week 6 Homework:
Practice the A major chord and all the chords we have learnt so far
Practice your concert piece - 2 LESSONS LEFT TO LEARN YOUR CONCERT PIECES!!
Week 5 Homework:
Practice last weeks warm up
Then make up your own melody following these rules:
You must use at least 2 different fingers on the E string
You must include movement
This will help with your finger dexterity playing the guitar, making transitioning easier
Practice your concert piece - Make sure you know your chords by this week!!!
Week 4 Homework:
Fingerstyle warm up (Fret 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 on the same string)
Practice your concert piece
Week 3 Homework:
Practice the C major and D major chord
Practice your concert piece
Week 2 Homework:
Practice the G major and E minor chord
Practice your concert piece
Bass Tabs:
G Major - String 4 (E string) third fret (G)
C Major - String 3 (A string) third fret (C)
E minor - String 4 (E string) open (E)
Play this according to the pattern of the song
Bass Tabs:
D Minor - String 3 (A string) fifth fret (D)
A Major - String 4 (E string) fifth fret (A)
G Major - String 4 (E string) third fret (G)
Play this according to the pattern of the song