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Welcome to the Guitar page
Welcome to the Guitar page
Hi Cana 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 .
Guitar Intro
Guitar Intro
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!
Guitar Tuning
Guitar Tuning
You can use the link below to tune your guitar:
For a jump start into guitar check out these short powerpoints with all the basics you need to know to strum like a pro!
Everyone can play guitar introduction.pptxEveryone can play guitar strumming.pptxEverybody can play guitar TAB.pptxWeekly Exercises / Homework:
Weekly Exercises / Homework:
Week 1
Week 1
Familiarise yourself with the Soundgarage page and take this as an opportunity and ask questions on where to find and access resources.
Don't forget to tick off each weeks homework once you have taken a look. I will update this weekly with new resources.
Week 2
Week 2
What do you like about your chosen instrument?
Examples:
Do you like how loud it is or the sound it makes?
Do you like it because it looks cool?
Do you like it because your friends are playing the same instrument?
Week 3
Week 3
What do you know about your instrument and what would you like to learn through lessons?
Examples:
Would you like to learn how to play a song?
Would you like to learn how to read sheet music?
Would you like to play as a band with your friends?
Week 4
Week 4
String identification (all strings mainly focus on G B and E though)
Finger numbers (1, 2, 3, 4)
Fret identification (Em, C, G) with sponge following live demonstration in class
Time signature and rhythm 4/4 (up down muted technique) Extra
Week 5
Week 5
String identification (E, A, D)
The universal musical alphabet starts at A then ends on G and repeats with notes in between called sharps (#) and flats (b) or accidentals (when a note is changed). Take a look at this and identify the patterns, we will connect these ideas with our instruments next week.
Fret identification (Em, C, G) with sponge following chord diagrams
Time signature and rhythm 4/4 (up down muted technique) Extra
Week 6
Week 6
Fret identification (mini chords - D, Am) with sponge following live demonstration in class
Practice playing notes on the E string learning the musical alphabet for the first 3 frets
Time signature and rhythm 4/4 (up down muted technique) Extra
Week 7
Week 7
Fret identification (mini chords - D, Am) with sponge covering 3-4 strings, following chord diagrams.
Practice playing notes on the E string learning the musical alphabet for all of the frets.
Time signature and rhythm 4/4 (up down muted technique) Extra
Week 8
Week 8
Fret identification (mini chords - D, Am) with sponge covering 3-4 strings, following chord diagrams.
Practice playing notes on the B string learning the musical alphabet for the first 3 frets
Time signature and rhythm 4/4 (up down muted technique) Extra
Song Resources:
Song Resources:
Transpose down 1 semitone
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
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