YOUNG BEGINNING GUITAR II (ages 7-9); TEEN/ADULT (ages 10+) SYLLABUS
PREREQUISITE: Semester of Beginning Guitar I successfully completed
Teacher: Kenneth E. Hall
Classroom: Piney Branch Orchestra Room
Course Description
Guitar II is designed to expose to and develop students in basic guitar techniques and
methods, furthering the skills and techniques learned in Guitar I. This course will
continue to provide a broad spectrum of basic skill development as well as
academic/historical knowledge of guitar techniques and music in general.
Specific areas of study:
Standard Notation (evolving)
Basic Tablature (evolving)
Barre (moveable) Chords
All notes in the first and second positions on all six strings
Methods of Instruction
Basic concepts and skills will be addressed in a classroom setting with individual
instruction being offered on a revolving basis. Most instruction will endeavor to meet the
student based on their present level of understanding. While the use of guitar tablature
will be allowed as an instructional aid, all students will be expected to learn standard
music notation.
Methods of Assessment
All students will have minimum competencies that will serve as benchmarks to their
development. Students will be assessed via a portfolio of performance. These
assessments will be in applied formats. Most assessments may be offered numerous
times until the minimum competency is achieved. All students will be expected to
develop and progress. In addition to the above competencies, each student will receive
a weekly class work overview assessment. Periodic written progress reports will be
available to parents/guardians upon request. All students will be expected to practice a
minimum of 15-20 (30+ for Teen/Adult) minutes per day. Failure to do so will result in an
inability to progress and advance to the next level.
Materials
Students will need a fully functional acoustic guitar (either nylon or steel string) for use
in class. Students will be expected to bring note taking materials to class each day (not
applicable to 7-9 age group) Sheet music, worksheets, and other materials will be
provided by the instructor as the semester progresses. Students will be expected to
keep these materials, as well as class notes, in an organized fashion. We will be going
back and utilizing these materials and students will need them neat, maintained, and
handy. Besides a guitar at home, students will need an electronic tuner, a metronome
and a music stand. Students will be expected to provide their own consumables such as
strings and picks.
Behavioral Expectations
Students will be expected to attend classes fully prepared and to abide by standard
guidelines with respect to personal conduct and punctuality. Gum, food, and/or drink will
not be allowed in the guitar classroom.
PREREQUISITE: Semester of Beginning Guitar I successfully completed
Teacher: Kenneth E. Hall
Classroom: Piney Branch Orchestra Room
Course Description
Guitar II is designed to expose to and develop students in basic guitar techniques and
methods, furthering the skills and techniques learned in Guitar I. This course will
continue to provide a broad spectrum of basic skill development as well as
academic/historical knowledge of guitar techniques and music in general.
Specific areas of study:
Standard Notation (evolving)
Basic Tablature (evolving)
Barre (moveable) Chords
All notes in the first and second positions on all six strings
Methods of Instruction
Basic concepts and skills will be addressed in a classroom setting with individual
instruction being offered on a revolving basis. Most instruction will endeavor to meet the
student based on their present level of understanding. While the use of guitar tablature
will be allowed as an instructional aid, all students will be expected to learn standard
music notation.
Methods of Assessment
All students will have minimum competencies that will serve as benchmarks to their
development. Students will be assessed via a portfolio of performance. These
assessments will be in applied formats. Most assessments may be offered numerous
times until the minimum competency is achieved. All students will be expected to
develop and progress. In addition to the above competencies, each student will receive
a weekly class work overview assessment. Periodic written progress reports will be
available to parents/guardians upon request. All students will be expected to practice a
minimum of 15-20 (30+ for Teen/Adult) minutes per day. Failure to do so will result in an
inability to progress and advance to the next level.
Materials
Students will need a fully functional acoustic guitar (either nylon or steel string) for use
in class. Students will be expected to bring note taking materials to class each day (not
applicable to 7-9 age group) Sheet music, worksheets, and other materials will be
provided by the instructor as the semester progresses. Students will be expected to
keep these materials, as well as class notes, in an organized fashion. We will be going
back and utilizing these materials and students will need them neat, maintained, and
handy. Besides a guitar at home, students will need an electronic tuner, a metronome
and a music stand. Students will be expected to provide their own consumables such as
strings and picks.
Behavioral Expectations
Students will be expected to attend classes fully prepared and to abide by standard
guidelines with respect to personal conduct and punctuality. Gum, food, and/or drink will
not be allowed in the guitar classroom.