Guitar

Students will:

• Demonstrate proper care and holding position for a musical instrument.
• Demonstrate correct playing technique to produce a characteristic sound.
• Develop the ability to tune the instrument using a tuner.
• Receive an introduction to guitar fundamentals and reading standard music notation.
• Play primary chord structures and harmony.
• Play basic right-hand techniques and melodic presentation styles.
• Demonstrate learning through performances and presentations, with an emphasis on playing together in small groups or guitar ensemble.

Students must purchase instructional books and have an acoustic (folk or classical) guitar. A limited number of school owned instruments are available for rent.