FF 1.1 | Teacher Prep & Materials
Guitar Basics
TEACHER GUIDE
This unit is structured to foster an environment where students can build a solid foundation in guitar playing, focusing on essential techniques, understanding of the instrument, and developing positive practice strategies to help them with further study.
1 TEACHER PREP & MATERIALS
UNIT PREP
If this is your first time playing guitar, build fretting hand endurance and facility by playing as much as possible. The final song uses only three string chords, but it would be beneficial to be able to play the full versions of these chords along with the class.
Familiarize yourself with the common issues beginners face and create effective troubleshooting strategies by working through the exercises out yourself. This preparation will enable you to guide students towards self-reliance in identifying and resolving playing challenges.
SEQUENCING AND PACING
The course is structured over a period of 12 days, allowing for a progressive build-up of skills and knowledge:
The First Lesson (2 days): Introduction to the guitar, focusing on its parts and the importance of mindfulness in learning.
Pitch Direction and String Names (2 days): Learning the string names and understanding pitch direction to aid in navigation of the fretboard.
Tuning (2 days CAN ALSO BE DONE LATER): Teaching students how to tune their guitar, fostering independence and ear development.
Reading Chord Charts (2 days): Equipping students with the ability to read chord charts.
Technique and the First Song (4 days): Emphasizing proper technique through the learning and performance of their first song, ensuring a fun and rewarding experience that sets the stage for future learning
MATERIALS
Class guitars and picks
Headphones to listen to 1:1 devices
High quality playback system
Vocal mic(s)*
*optional
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