Beginning Guitar (929-A)
.5 Credit
Grades 10-12

Beginning guitar class is designed for students with an interest in learning to read music and play basic chords on the guitar. The class will use classical guitars provided by the music department, is designed for students who have no previous playing experience Students will learn basic fingering techniques, scales and chords on the instrument. Traditional notation will be used for solo/melodic playing. The class will also cover instrument maintenance, stringing and tuning the guitar, use of the guitar and guitar- like instruments in Western Music (history of the instrument), and a variety of accompaniment techniques. Students will be graded on their effort in class, written quizzes, short quizzes, short papers, playing evaluations and a final performance/analysis project.

Standards, Indicators and Scoring Criteria for Beginning Guitar