C Ian

Intro to Guitar:

1. Parts of the Guitar – Acoustic

2. Parts of the Guitar – Electric

3. How to Hold the Guitar

4. Left Hand Position

5. How to Hold a Pick

6. How to Learn and Practice a Song

Rhythm:

1. Intro to Rhythm

2. 4/4

3. Whole Notes and Whole Rests

4. Half Notes and Half Rests

5. Rhythm Practice 1

6. Rhythm Practice 1b

7. Quarter Notes and Quarter Rests

8. Rhythm Practice 2 – Done

9. Rhythm Practice 2b

10. 8th Notes and 8th Rests

11. Rhythm Practice 3 –  done

12. Rhythm Practice 4 – 1/28- count out loud!

Reading:

1. The 1st String – 1/28 – Practice E F and G no looking, also practice note identification

2. Practice: E, F, & G

3. The 2nd String

4.  Practice : 2nd String – B, C and D

5. 1st and 2nd Strings Together

Chords:

1. How to Read Chord Diagrams

2. Your First Chord – Eminor chord – work on pressing a bit harder. 12/10

3. Easy Chords 1: E & Am – Press harder! 12/10

4. Strumming Basics

5. Basic Beginner Chords

Songs:

1. Write a list of songs to learn – 1/28

2. Easy TABS – Smoke on the Water – Done

3. Easy TABS – Iron Man – Polish for 12/10

4. You Really Got Me – sent to Dads email, please print out and practice for 12/10

5. Easy Song: Free Falling – 1/28