SJXXIII – Beginning Guitar Level 1

Fall Session – 9/8/15 – 11/20/15

note to parents – info about the class, practicing etc…

Basics & Technique

1. Acoustic Gtr – Labeled parts

2. Electric Gtr – Labeled parts

3. Left Hand Position

4. How to Hold a Guitar Pick

5. How to Hold a Guitar the Right Way

6. How to Read TABS

7. how to read tabs – PDF

Songs:

1. 1st song: Smoke on the Water w/ play a long

2. Hot Cross Buns

3. Smoke on the Water -PDF

4. Happy Birthday – with play along. 2 clicks and then your in!

    

5. Jingle Bells

   Slow – Memorize the song before you try to play along!

   Fast track

6.  Easy TABS – Spy Riff (Mission Impossible)

    

Rhythm:

1. Intro to Rhythm

2. Whole Notes and Whole Note Rests

3. Half Notes and Half Rests

4. Rhythm Practice 1

5. Rhythm Practice 1b

Chords:

1. How to Read Chord Diagrams

2. Your 1st Guitar Chord