Guitar Class Day by Day - Quarter 3 Semester 2
Thursday, March 4th - 76 min Q3
Practice Reggae chords/rhythm and bass line
Practice Strings 4 and 3
Learn the melody for the Reggae song
Pattern 0 2 3 0 2
Note D E F G A
Work on P. 25 and 26
BINDER CHECK FOR QUARTER THREE WILL START ON THURSDAY BUT THE GRADE WILL BE ON Q4
IN CLASS:
Advanced Section is dismissed after roll
Tune your guitar
Return work - DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY - Each paper is worth 5 points on your binder check at the end of the Quarter
You should work on Worksheet #6
and Proficiency #5-#8 today
- You can work ahead if you are already done
PROFICIENCY #7 - you only have to do lines 3 and 4 on p.17
lines 2 and 4 on p. 18
Worksheet #1-#5 should be done . Please hand in
Practice reading notes for strings 6,5 and 4,3
Time for practice/proficiency tests and questions
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray -
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Tuesday, March 2nd- 76 min Q3
Practice Reggae chords/rhythm and bass line
Learn Strings 4 and 3
Pattern 0 2 3 0 2
Note D E F G A
Work on P. 25
BINDER CHECK FOR QUARTER THREE WILL START ON THURSDAY BUT THE GRADE WILL BE ON Q4
IN CLASS:
Advanced Section is dismissed after roll
Tune your guitar
Return work - DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY - Each paper is worth 5 points on your binder check at the end of the Quarter
You should work on Worksheet #5
and Proficiency #5-#8 today - You can work ahead if you are already done
PROFICIENCY #7 - you only have to do lines 3 and 4 on p.17
lines 2 and 4 on p. 18
Worksheet #1-#5 should be done . Please hand in
Practice reading notes for strings 6,5 and 4,3
Time for practice/proficiency tests and questions
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray -
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Wednesday, February 24th- 76 min Q3 Day
Practice reading notes and playing bass lines on the 6th and 5th strings
Continue with Reggae and eighth notes p. 22
definitions accent - to emphasize the note
damp - to stop the string vibration, deadening the
sound
BINDER CHECK FOR QUARTER ONE WILL BE NEXT TUESDAY
IN CLASS:
Advanced Section is dismissed after roll
Tune your guitar
Return work - DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY - Each paper is worth 5 points on your binder check at the end of the Quarter
You should work on Worksheet #5
and Proficiency #5-#8 today - You can work ahead if you are already done
PROFICIENCY #7 - you only have to do lines 3 and 4 on p.17
lines 2 and 4 on p. 18
Worksheet #3 / #4 should be done . Please hand in
Practice reading bass notes on the staff in class - Bass lines for Ghost of John and Joshua - Practice eighth notes and page 23
Time for practice/proficiency tests and questions
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray -
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way outWednesday, February 24th- 76 min Q3 Day
Practice reading notes and playing bass lines on the 6th and 5th strings
Continue with Reggae and eighth notes p. 22
definitions accent - to emphasize the note
damp - to stop the string vibration, deadening the
sound
BINDER CHECK FOR QUARTER ONE WILL BE NEXT TUESDAY
IN CLASS:
Advanced Section is dismissed after roll
Tune your guitar
Return work - DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY - Each paper is worth 5 points on your binder check at the end of the Quarter
You should work on Worksheet #5
and Proficiency #5-#8 today - You can work ahead if you are already done
PROFICIENCY #7 - you only have to do lines 3 and 4 on p.17
lines 2 and 4 on p. 18
Worksheet #3 / #4 should be done . Please hand in
Practice reading bass notes on the staff in class - Bass lines for Ghost of John and Joshua - Practice eighth notes and page 23
Time for practice/proficiency tests and questions
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray -
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Monday, February 22nd- 76 min Q1 Day
Take Test #2
Practice reading notes and playing bass lines on the 6th and 5th strings
Introduce Reggae p. 20 and 21
definitions accent - to emphasize the note
damp - to stop the string vibration, deadening the
sound
IN CLASS:
Test #2
Advanced Section is dismissed after we grade the test
Tune your guitar
Return work - DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY - Each paper is worth 5 points on your binder check at the end of the Quarter
You should work on Proficiency #5 and #6 today - You can work ahead if you are already done
PROFICIENCY #7 - you only have to do lines 3 and 4 on p.17
lines 2 and 4 on p. 18
Worksheet #3 / #4 should be done . Please hand in
Practice reading notes on the staff in class - Bass lines for Ghost of John and Joshua - Practice Reggae
Time for practice/proficiency tests and questions
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray -
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Monday, February 1st- 76 min Q3 Day 12
Review for TEST #1 on Wednesday
Work Day - Playing chord progressions - getting better at changing chords in rhythm
IN CLASS:
Tune your guitar
Return work - DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY - Each paper is worth 5 points on your binder check at the end of the Quarter
This is a work day. Use the clipboard on the director's stand at the front of the room to sign up for help!!
Finish proficiency #3 and #4, today - You can work ahead if you are already done
Time for practice/proficiencies and questions
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Thursday, January 28th- 76 min Q3 Day 9
Practice Chord Progressions -
Review how to count - track time in music
IN CLASS:
Tune your guitar
Return work - DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY - Each paper is worth 5 points on your binder check at the end of the Quarter
Counting out measures
Class practice on p. 15 lines 1-3 Chord Progressions
CREATE YOUR OWN CHORD PROGRESSION - bottom of the page
Finish proficiency #2, and do #3 today - You can work ahead if you are already done
Make sure worksheet #1/2 is finished and turned in
Do worksheet #3 today and study it - This is the review for your next test
Time for practice/proficiency tests and questions
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Tuesday, January 26th- 76 min Q3 Day 8
Re-take Quiz #1 - ABSENT QUIZES
ADVANCED CLASS - You will turn in your notebooks at the end of next week. You should have completed:
1. Goals for First Quarter
2. Determine your starting point in the Red Book
3. Review how to make a log entry and do one for today
4. Choose a song to work on by yourself or as a group.
Review the E7 chord - Proficiency #1 due - Work on #2-4
IN CLASS:
Roll -
Dismiss Advanced section - Set up absent quiz-Re-takes
Hand back papers
Tune your guitar
Review the positioning for playing the first chords - E7
p 13 - Joshua Fit the Battle, Half note strums learn a new chord
G
Continue testing today - proficiencies 1-3 if you can
Practice on your own
Time with Advanced Class
Put Away Your Instrument by row, Return to your seat
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Friday, January 22nd- 56 min Day Q3 Day 7
Re-take Quiz #1 - ABSENT QUIZES
ADVANCED CLASS - You will turn in your notebooks at the end of next week. You should have completed:
1. Goals for First Quarter
2. Determine your starting point in the Red Book
3. Review how to make a log entry and do one for today
Review the E7 chord - Proficiency #1 due - Work on #2-4
IN CLASS:
Roll -
Dismiss Advanced section - Set up absent quiz-Re-takes
Hand back papers
Tune your guitar
Review the positioning for playing the first chords - E7
p 13 - Joshua Fit the Battle, Half note strums learn a new chord
G
Continue testing today - proficiencies 1-3 if you can
Practice on your own
Time with Advanced Class
Put Away Your Instrument by row, Return to your seat
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Wednesday, January 20th- 76 min Q3 Day 7
Create nametag - EC if you help us learn your name and hang it every class
Review the A minor, E minor
Teach Music Styles - Folk Songs
New Chord E7 - Complete proficiency #1
IN CLASS:
Roll and Binder check
Create nametags
Quiz #1 - hand back - correct your answers - Retake on Friday
Tune your guitar
Return work - DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY - Each paper is worth 5 points on your binder check at the end of the Quarter
How to take and give a proficiency test!!
Teach the positioning for playing E7
Discuss Folk Music - Play rhythm Guiter to "Joshua Fit The Battle"
Learn about the repeat symbol and what it does
Start learning the G chord
Testing today - proficiency 1 - pair up for this
10:45 Put Away Your Instrument by row, Return to your seat
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
10:50 I will come by with the spray - 8th grade leaves early for lunch 10:54
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Friday, September 4th- 36 min Day Q1 Day 9
Re-take Quiz #1 - ABSENT QUIZES
ADVANCED CLASS - You will turn in your notebooks to the basket at the end of class - You should have completed:
1. Goals for First Quarter
2. Determine your starting point in the Red Book
3. Review how to make a log entry and do one for today
Review the A minor, E minor - Proficiency #1 due - Work on #2
IN CLASS:
Roll -
Dismiss Advanced section - Set up absent quiz-Re-takes
Hand back papers
Tune your guitar
Complete the First vocabulary worksheet and turn in today
Review the positioning for playing the first chords - A minor, E minor
DEFINITION: Phrase: A musical sentence
p 11 - Parts of a song - rhythm guitar - strum to Ghost of Tom
Continue testing today - proficiencies 1-3 if you can
Practice on your own
Time with Advanced Class
9:45 Put Away Your Instrument by row, Return to your seat
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
9:50 I will come by with the spray
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Friday, January 15th- 56 min -Q1 Day 6
Take QUIZ #1 - PARTS OF THE GUITAR - Trade and Grade
Practice Tuning Procedure
Get Advanced Class started on their first entry
First Chords and the structure of music reading - Review first two chords
Have your class binder on your stand AND your method book
IN CLASS:
Binder check during roll
Take Quiz #1 and grade
Anyone else need a book?
Tune by matching pitch - talk about tuners
REVIEW - Body position
How to take and give a proficiency test!!!
Drill: A minor and E minor chords - Play "Ghost of Tom" different strum lengths
Review - The basics and structure of
Standard Music Notation(Reading) - p. 9 and 10 of the method book
Know the definitions for: amplify (p. 5)
chord, strum and chord diagram (p. 7)
chord progression, relative finger, rhythm guitar (p. 9)
Know what a treble clef (G clef) looks like, What do the numbers of the TIME SIGNATURE mean? Be able to draw a quarter note. What symbol is used to show a strum?
Put Away Your Instruments, Return to your seat
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Turn in the definitions worksheet, to the basket on the table as you leave this will be due Wednesday Jan. 20th
.
Wednesday, Jan. 13th- 76 min Quarter 3 Day 5
Know how to name guitar strings / parts of the guitar and holding position (Test on Friday)
Begin to be familiar with how to tune a guitar by ear to a tone
Know what the rest stroke is and how to play it with your right hand thumb
Left Hand placement and first chords - review
Starting to read standard notation
IN CLASS:
Roll
Advanced Guitar Section - First Thing - write down your quarter goals then make 2 more goals for today!! - Start your journals
Positioning is very important!
Today
Tune your guitar - we will keep working on this every class
Review the positioning for playing notes with your right hand thumb
Go over pages 7-8 have your pick ready
Put Away Your Instrument , Return to your seat
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
9:50 I will come by with the spray
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher - Bell is at 9:57
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Also turn in anything you need to turn in, to the basket on the table.
Monday, January 11th 76 min Q3 Day 3
Know how to name guitar strings / parts of the guitar and holding position (Quiz on Friday)
Begin to be familiar with how to tune a guitar by ear to a tone
Know what the rest stroke is and how to play it with your right hand thumb
Left Hand placement and first chords
IN CLASS:
Positioning is very important!
Today
Tune your guitar - we will keep working on this every class
Learn the positioning for playing notes with your right hand thumb
Go over pages 7-8 have your pick ready
Put Away Your Instrument , Return to your seat
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
9:50 I will come by with the spray
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher - Bell is at 9:57
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Also turn in anything you need to turn in, to the basket on the table.
How to Hold a Guitar
http://www.fretjam.com/how-to-hold-a-guitar.html - go here for pictures
It sounds (sic) obvious, but knowing how to hold a guitar properly is the most important beginner step before you even think about working on your chords and picking/strumming.
This lesson is for both electric and acoustic guitars - the main difference is the size of the body (acoustic guitars tend to be bulkier), but the holding position remains the same for both types.
If there's one piece of advice I could give you, to remember every single time you pick up the guitar... don't hunch!
So many guitarists get into the habit of hunching over their guitar. Annoys the (sic) out of me. Hunching will inevitably affect your posture and can lead to back problems later in life.
Let's look at how to hold a guitar whilst sitting down...
Sitting positionA typical sitting position with open legs.
The guitar is resting on his right leg because he strums with his right hand (he is right handed, in other words!)
The guitar comfortably sits just below the chest.
The guy's back is straight and his left arm (the fret hand arm) is at a right angle meaning minimal strain on the wrist when reaching around to press the strings.
This lady has crossed her legs, which you might find more comfortable.
If you strum with your right arm, cross your right leg.
Her left arm is at a more acute angle, but this is fine as she can reach around the fret board comfortably and touch all the strings. The important thing is that your fret hand arm isn't at more than a 90 degree right angle as this will cause unnecessary strain on your wrist.
The elbow of her strumming (right) arm is positioned at the top corner of the guitar, providing a smooth pivot point across the sound hole (or first pickup).
This guy has tilted his electric guitar towards him slightly, giving him a better view of the fret board.
Eventually, you won't need to look at the fret board very often, but it's fine to tilt your guitar in this way if you need to.
You can also sit on the ground with your guitar.
Again, the legs are positioned in such a way that the guitar body sits at chest height (or just below), with minimal hunching.
The strumming/picking arm is in that top corner position.
This guy is sat on a railway track.
He is a fool.
Nice straight back though.To summarize:
A couple of examples of how (and how not) to hold a guitar standing up...
This "cool dude" has tilted the neck up for easier access to the fret board, which is fine, because it doesn't affect anything else, such as the elbow position.
His fret hand elbow is at no more than 90 degree angle (acute, in other words).
His back is straight.
The body of the guitar remains at a comfortable height for strumming/picking.
The elbow on his strumming arm is forward, square-on with his body and nicely provides that pivot point.
It's subtle, but you'll also noticed his left leg is slightly bent for support. If he wants to lean over and get a better view of the fretboard, a lot of the weight will go into his partially lunged leg, rather than having to hunch over.
Blimey, this lass has got it all wrong.
Firstly, the strap is way too loose and she is having to compensate by hunching over.
Secondly, her fret hand arm is at an obtuse angle (more than a 90 degree right angle) meaning she may cause strain on her wrist trying to reach around to press the strings.
Her strumming/picking arm is also positioned with the elbow pushed back, meaning there's no smooth pivot point for strumming and pick positioning.
Good luck to her!Key things to note here:
Holding the guitar neckGuitar neck hand positioning is also very important guitar basic to get right from the beginning because playing chords will be 10 times harder if you don't get it right.
First, let's see how your fret hand would look holding the guitar from the back of the neck...
So as you can see, your thumb should rest comfortably towards the top edge of the guitar neck.
Your wrist should be relaxed but not hanging too low. The wrist should be bent, but only slightly. If your wrist is bent too much, it will cause problems later on.
If you have smaller hands, you're thumb will be positioned further towards the center of the back of the neck.
As long as you get this initial, relaxed position first you'll be fine.
When we begin to look at chords, obviously your fingers will be moving in many different positions, so at the moment, just focus on getting comfortable with the general positioning of the guitar.
Note: Guitarists with larger hands may find it more comfortable to bring their wrist up and curl the top of their thumb over the top of the neck slightly (see photo on the left).
Comfort always comes first, but be aware, if you do choose to have your thumb over the edge of the neck like this, you will need to move it back to the centre of the neck for certain chords.
It will require more thumb movement, in other words.
How to hold the guitar pickThe main thing to remember when holding the plectrum is not to hold it too firmly. It needs to flex over the strings with ease.
Holding the pick between the tips of your index finger and thumb is the best way to acheive this.
Personally, I like to create an elongated circle like this...
So it'll look like this from the front...
With pick in hand, we can see how the straightness of the thumb supports the base of the pick, and the index finger supports more towards the tip of the plectrum.
See how the thumb is kept relatively straight...
When we get to the lessons on strumming and picking the guitar strings, holding your pick this way will really help keep your playing smooth and flexible. You'll just glide over the strings rather than jab at them!
Time to move on...Hopefully now you should know how to hold a guitar properly so your playing won't be let down by a few basic errors! You can now move on to other guitar basics such as fingering chords and basic picking.
Remember to practice standing and sitting in equal regularity as you will find playing standing up quite different and perhaps a bit more difficult at first. But you need to think about the possibility of one day standing up and playing on stage!
Thursday, January 7th- 76 min Quarter 1 (Day 2)
and classroom procedures
IN CLASS:
I will assign spots for your guitars
-slot numbers are to the left of the cubbie or space
Read the first pages of the method book
- look over the entire book -
Do the history worksheet - put your name on it - you will turn this in as you leave today.
-You must have a 3 ring binder!! Make sure you have this soon. (may share with another class if the other class does not keep it)
-Quick word on participation grading (204 points per quarter - you start with an A - graded 3 times)
- Questions from syllabus??????
Classroom procedures
- Getting ready for class
-mornings - drop off your instrument to your assigned space - make sure you are entering and exiting correctly
-look for information at the front of the room (white board or projector from website)
First Lesson - Parts of the Guitar - (fill in worksheet as we do this)
Body and Hands
We may get to the first chord today.
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Get out your paper towel
I will come by and spray sanitizer on it
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row number
When you are released, - wipe down your chair and stand and discard the paper towel on your way out
Tuesday, January 5th- 76 min Quarter 3 Day 1
Know what you are expected to have for class
and some classroom procedures
IN CLASS:
-Please fill out the survey - you will put this in the basket on your way out
-Go over syllabus
- Disclosures are due by Friday 1/8
-You must have a 3 ring binder (may share with another class as long as you do not leave it with that teacher )
-look for information at the front of the room (white board or projector from website)
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Get out your paper towel
I will come by and spray sanitizer on it
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row number
When you are released, - wipe down your chair and stand and discard the paper towel on your way out
- Entering class - Sanitize - Get a paper towel for the end of class
Check for paper pick up on the table
You will get your guitar in it's case and go to your seat - Pick up: Worksheet #6 please do today - ask questions
- SET UP YOUR Guitar / Binder and Method Book Pages on your stand
- ADVANCED CLASS
- Reflect on your quarter goals.
- Did you do what you planned? -If not, what did you do?
- How did it go? - Was the pace right for you?
- What do you think you will do next quarter?
- What piece will you play at the end of Qtr 4?
Practice Reggae chords/rhythm and bass line
Practice Strings 4 and 3
Learn the melody for the Reggae song
Pattern 0 2 3 0 2
Note D E F G A
Work on P. 25 and 26
BINDER CHECK FOR QUARTER THREE WILL START ON THURSDAY BUT THE GRADE WILL BE ON Q4
IN CLASS:
Advanced Section is dismissed after roll
Tune your guitar
Return work - DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY - Each paper is worth 5 points on your binder check at the end of the Quarter
You should work on Worksheet #6
and Proficiency #5-#8 today
- You can work ahead if you are already done
PROFICIENCY #7 - you only have to do lines 3 and 4 on p.17
lines 2 and 4 on p. 18
Worksheet #1-#5 should be done . Please hand in
Practice reading notes for strings 6,5 and 4,3
Time for practice/proficiency tests and questions
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray -
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Tuesday, March 2nd- 76 min Q3
- Entering class - Sanitize - Get a paper towel for the end of class
Check for paper pick up on the table
You will get your guitar in it's case and go to your seat - Pick up: none
- SET UP YOUR Guitar / Binder and Method Book Pages on your stand
- ADVANCED CLASS
- - No journal entry today
- Be ready to reflect on Thursday on your quarter goals.
Practice Reggae chords/rhythm and bass line
Learn Strings 4 and 3
Pattern 0 2 3 0 2
Note D E F G A
Work on P. 25
BINDER CHECK FOR QUARTER THREE WILL START ON THURSDAY BUT THE GRADE WILL BE ON Q4
IN CLASS:
Advanced Section is dismissed after roll
Tune your guitar
Return work - DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY - Each paper is worth 5 points on your binder check at the end of the Quarter
You should work on Worksheet #5
and Proficiency #5-#8 today - You can work ahead if you are already done
PROFICIENCY #7 - you only have to do lines 3 and 4 on p.17
lines 2 and 4 on p. 18
Worksheet #1-#5 should be done . Please hand in
Practice reading notes for strings 6,5 and 4,3
Time for practice/proficiency tests and questions
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray -
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Wednesday, February 24th- 76 min Q3 Day
- Entering class - Sanitize - Get a paper towel for the end of class
Check for paper pick up on the table
You will get your guitar in it's case and go to your seat - Pick up: Worksheet #5 - set up nametags and I will get them
- SET UP YOUR Guitar / Binder and Method Book Pages on your stand
- ADVANCED CLASS
- - Work in the Red Book - make it at least one of your goals.
- -Journals will be graded at the end of THIS week
- Think about if you have accomplished your quarter goals
Practice reading notes and playing bass lines on the 6th and 5th strings
Continue with Reggae and eighth notes p. 22
definitions accent - to emphasize the note
damp - to stop the string vibration, deadening the
sound
BINDER CHECK FOR QUARTER ONE WILL BE NEXT TUESDAY
IN CLASS:
Advanced Section is dismissed after roll
Tune your guitar
Return work - DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY - Each paper is worth 5 points on your binder check at the end of the Quarter
You should work on Worksheet #5
and Proficiency #5-#8 today - You can work ahead if you are already done
PROFICIENCY #7 - you only have to do lines 3 and 4 on p.17
lines 2 and 4 on p. 18
Worksheet #3 / #4 should be done . Please hand in
Practice reading bass notes on the staff in class - Bass lines for Ghost of John and Joshua - Practice eighth notes and page 23
Time for practice/proficiency tests and questions
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray -
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way outWednesday, February 24th- 76 min Q3 Day
- Entering class - Sanitize - Get a paper towel for the end of class
Check for paper pick up on the table
You will get your guitar in it's case and go to your seat - Pick up: Worksheet #5 - set up nametags and I will get them
- SET UP YOUR Guitar / Binder and Method Book Pages on your stand
- ADVANCED CLASS
- - Work in the Red Book - make it at least one of your goals.
- -Journals will be graded at the end of THIS week
- Think about if you have accomplished your quarter goals
Practice reading notes and playing bass lines on the 6th and 5th strings
Continue with Reggae and eighth notes p. 22
definitions accent - to emphasize the note
damp - to stop the string vibration, deadening the
sound
BINDER CHECK FOR QUARTER ONE WILL BE NEXT TUESDAY
IN CLASS:
Advanced Section is dismissed after roll
Tune your guitar
Return work - DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY - Each paper is worth 5 points on your binder check at the end of the Quarter
You should work on Worksheet #5
and Proficiency #5-#8 today - You can work ahead if you are already done
PROFICIENCY #7 - you only have to do lines 3 and 4 on p.17
lines 2 and 4 on p. 18
Worksheet #3 / #4 should be done . Please hand in
Practice reading bass notes on the staff in class - Bass lines for Ghost of John and Joshua - Practice eighth notes and page 23
Time for practice/proficiency tests and questions
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray -
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Monday, February 22nd- 76 min Q1 Day
- Entering class - Sanitize - Get a paper towel for the end of class
Check for paper pick up on the table
You will get your guitar in it's case and go to your seat - Pick up: none - set up nametags and I will get them
- SET UP YOUR Guitar / Binder and Method Book Pages on your stand
- ADVANCED CLASS
- - Work in the Red Book - make it at least one of your goals.
- -Journals will be graded at the end of THIS week
- Think about if you have accomplished your quarter goals
Take Test #2
Practice reading notes and playing bass lines on the 6th and 5th strings
Introduce Reggae p. 20 and 21
definitions accent - to emphasize the note
damp - to stop the string vibration, deadening the
sound
IN CLASS:
Test #2
Advanced Section is dismissed after we grade the test
Tune your guitar
Return work - DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY - Each paper is worth 5 points on your binder check at the end of the Quarter
You should work on Proficiency #5 and #6 today - You can work ahead if you are already done
PROFICIENCY #7 - you only have to do lines 3 and 4 on p.17
lines 2 and 4 on p. 18
Worksheet #3 / #4 should be done . Please hand in
Practice reading notes on the staff in class - Bass lines for Ghost of John and Joshua - Practice Reggae
Time for practice/proficiency tests and questions
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray -
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Monday, February 1st- 76 min Q3 Day 12
- Entering class - Sanitize - Get a paper towel for the end of class
Check for paper pick up on the table
You will get your guitar in it's case and go to your seat - Pick up: Scratch paper for Test Review
- SET UP YOUR Guitar / Binder and Method Book Pages on your stand
- ADVANCED CLASS - Work in the Red Book - make sure you are doing your notebooks - Decide on your goals first!
- Hand back papers
Review for TEST #1 on Wednesday
Work Day - Playing chord progressions - getting better at changing chords in rhythm
IN CLASS:
Tune your guitar
Return work - DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY - Each paper is worth 5 points on your binder check at the end of the Quarter
This is a work day. Use the clipboard on the director's stand at the front of the room to sign up for help!!
Finish proficiency #3 and #4, today - You can work ahead if you are already done
Time for practice/proficiencies and questions
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Thursday, January 28th- 76 min Q3 Day 9
- Entering class - Sanitize - Get a paper towel for the end of class
You will get your guitar in it's case and go to your seat - Pick up: Worksheet #3
- SET UP YOUR Guitar / Binder and Method Book Pages
- ADVANCED CLASS - Work in the Red Book for one of your goals today - make sure you are doing your notebooks
- Hand back proficiency papers
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S and STANDS
Practice Chord Progressions -
Review how to count - track time in music
IN CLASS:
Tune your guitar
Return work - DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY - Each paper is worth 5 points on your binder check at the end of the Quarter
Counting out measures
Class practice on p. 15 lines 1-3 Chord Progressions
CREATE YOUR OWN CHORD PROGRESSION - bottom of the page
Finish proficiency #2, and do #3 today - You can work ahead if you are already done
Make sure worksheet #1/2 is finished and turned in
Do worksheet #3 today and study it - This is the review for your next test
Time for practice/proficiency tests and questions
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Tuesday, January 26th- 76 min Q3 Day 8
- Entering class - Sanitize - Get a paper towel for the end of class
Check for paper pick up on the table
You will get your guitar in it's case and go to your seat - Pick up: none
- SET UP YOUR Guitar / Binder and Method Book Pages
Re-take Quiz #1 - ABSENT QUIZES
ADVANCED CLASS - You will turn in your notebooks at the end of next week. You should have completed:
1. Goals for First Quarter
2. Determine your starting point in the Red Book
3. Review how to make a log entry and do one for today
4. Choose a song to work on by yourself or as a group.
Review the E7 chord - Proficiency #1 due - Work on #2-4
IN CLASS:
Roll -
Dismiss Advanced section - Set up absent quiz-Re-takes
Hand back papers
Tune your guitar
Review the positioning for playing the first chords - E7
p 13 - Joshua Fit the Battle, Half note strums learn a new chord
G
Continue testing today - proficiencies 1-3 if you can
Practice on your own
Time with Advanced Class
Put Away Your Instrument by row, Return to your seat
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Friday, January 22nd- 56 min Day Q3 Day 7
- Entering class - Sanitize - Get a paper towel for the end of class
Check for paper pick up on the table
You will get your guitar in it's case and go to your seat - Pick up:
- SET UP YOUR Guitar / Binder and Method Book Pages
Re-take Quiz #1 - ABSENT QUIZES
ADVANCED CLASS - You will turn in your notebooks at the end of next week. You should have completed:
1. Goals for First Quarter
2. Determine your starting point in the Red Book
3. Review how to make a log entry and do one for today
Review the E7 chord - Proficiency #1 due - Work on #2-4
IN CLASS:
Roll -
Dismiss Advanced section - Set up absent quiz-Re-takes
Hand back papers
Tune your guitar
Review the positioning for playing the first chords - E7
p 13 - Joshua Fit the Battle, Half note strums learn a new chord
G
Continue testing today - proficiencies 1-3 if you can
Practice on your own
Time with Advanced Class
Put Away Your Instrument by row, Return to your seat
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Wednesday, January 20th- 76 min Q3 Day 7
- Entering class - Sanitize - Get a paper towel for the end of class
Check for paper pick up on the table
You will get your guitar in it's case and go to your seat - Pick up: Blank Sheet of paper
- SET UP YOUR Guitar / Binder and Method Book Pages
- ADVANCED CLASS -
- Hand back Quiz #1, Re-takes for Quiz #1 are Friday
- Quiz total was out of 16 - review fretboard
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S and STANDS
Create nametag - EC if you help us learn your name and hang it every class
Review the A minor, E minor
Teach Music Styles - Folk Songs
New Chord E7 - Complete proficiency #1
IN CLASS:
Roll and Binder check
Create nametags
Quiz #1 - hand back - correct your answers - Retake on Friday
Tune your guitar
Return work - DON'T THROW ANYTHING AWAY - Each paper is worth 5 points on your binder check at the end of the Quarter
How to take and give a proficiency test!!
Teach the positioning for playing E7
Discuss Folk Music - Play rhythm Guiter to "Joshua Fit The Battle"
Learn about the repeat symbol and what it does
Start learning the G chord
Testing today - proficiency 1 - pair up for this
10:45 Put Away Your Instrument by row, Return to your seat
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
10:50 I will come by with the spray - 8th grade leaves early for lunch 10:54
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Friday, September 4th- 36 min Day Q1 Day 9
- Entering class - Sanitize - Get a paper towel for the end of class
Check for paper pick up on the table
You will get your guitar in it's case and go to your seat - Pick up:
- SET UP YOUR Guitar / Binder and Method Book Pages
Re-take Quiz #1 - ABSENT QUIZES
ADVANCED CLASS - You will turn in your notebooks to the basket at the end of class - You should have completed:
1. Goals for First Quarter
2. Determine your starting point in the Red Book
3. Review how to make a log entry and do one for today
Review the A minor, E minor - Proficiency #1 due - Work on #2
IN CLASS:
Roll -
Dismiss Advanced section - Set up absent quiz-Re-takes
Hand back papers
Tune your guitar
Complete the First vocabulary worksheet and turn in today
Review the positioning for playing the first chords - A minor, E minor
DEFINITION: Phrase: A musical sentence
p 11 - Parts of a song - rhythm guitar - strum to Ghost of Tom
Continue testing today - proficiencies 1-3 if you can
Practice on your own
Time with Advanced Class
9:45 Put Away Your Instrument by row, Return to your seat
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
9:50 I will come by with the spray
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Friday, January 15th- 56 min -Q1 Day 6
- WELCOME -Roll
- Pick up: Definitions worksheet - Due at the end of class 1/20
- Proficiency Testing Sheet 1-4
- SET UP YOUR METHOD PACKET/GUITAR BINDER
- Leave Guitars in their cases - Testing procedure
Take QUIZ #1 - PARTS OF THE GUITAR - Trade and Grade
Practice Tuning Procedure
Get Advanced Class started on their first entry
First Chords and the structure of music reading - Review first two chords
Have your class binder on your stand AND your method book
IN CLASS:
Binder check during roll
Take Quiz #1 and grade
Anyone else need a book?
Tune by matching pitch - talk about tuners
REVIEW - Body position
How to take and give a proficiency test!!!
Drill: A minor and E minor chords - Play "Ghost of Tom" different strum lengths
Review - The basics and structure of
Standard Music Notation(Reading) - p. 9 and 10 of the method book
Know the definitions for: amplify (p. 5)
chord, strum and chord diagram (p. 7)
chord progression, relative finger, rhythm guitar (p. 9)
Know what a treble clef (G clef) looks like, What do the numbers of the TIME SIGNATURE mean? Be able to draw a quarter note. What symbol is used to show a strum?
Put Away Your Instruments, Return to your seat
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
I will come by with the spray
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Turn in the definitions worksheet, to the basket on the table as you leave this will be due Wednesday Jan. 20th
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Wednesday, Jan. 13th- 76 min Quarter 3 Day 5
- Entering class - Sanitize
Get a paper towel for the end of class
Check for paper pick up on the table
You will get your guitar in it's case and go to your seat - Put your instrument at the front of the room if you do not have an assigned space
- Pick up: none
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S and STANDS please sit alphabetically
Know how to name guitar strings / parts of the guitar and holding position (Test on Friday)
Begin to be familiar with how to tune a guitar by ear to a tone
Know what the rest stroke is and how to play it with your right hand thumb
Left Hand placement and first chords - review
Starting to read standard notation
IN CLASS:
Roll
Advanced Guitar Section - First Thing - write down your quarter goals then make 2 more goals for today!! - Start your journals
- Parts of the Guitar – quiz soon - please study page 5 in your method book or in the packet I gave you and do worksheet 1
Positioning is very important!
- Whether you're sitting with your legs crossed or uncrossed, ensure your knees are high enough to support the guitar at (or just below) chest height.
- Rest the dip of the guitar (most guitars have a dip for this purpose) on your lap. Rest it on the same side as your strumming hand (e.g. if you strum with your right hand, rest it on your right lap).
- Rest the guitar flat against your chest (although some people prefer to slightly tilt it towards them - emphasis on the word slightly!)
- Don't hunch your back.
- Make sure your elbow points out towards the top corner of your guitar. It should also rest so your forearm and wrist can pivot over the strings while at the same time supporting the body of the guitar against your body
- The arm of your fret hand (the hand that presses the strings) should be at no more than a 90 degree right angle. The more acute the angle, the less strain is put on your wrist to reach around the fretboard.
- from http://www.fretjam.com/how-to-hold-a-guitar.html
Today
Tune your guitar - we will keep working on this every class
Review the positioning for playing notes with your right hand thumb
Go over pages 7-8 have your pick ready
Put Away Your Instrument , Return to your seat
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
9:50 I will come by with the spray
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher - Bell is at 9:57
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Also turn in anything you need to turn in, to the basket on the table.
Monday, January 11th 76 min Q3 Day 3
- Entering class - Sanitize
Get a paper towel for the end of class
Check for paper pick up on the table
You will get your guitar in it's case and go to your seat - Put your instrument at the front of the room if you do not have an assigned space
- Pick up: none today
- Turn in: Instrument Info Sheet (1/2 sheet), History Worksheet, Disclosure and Experience Survey
Know how to name guitar strings / parts of the guitar and holding position (Quiz on Friday)
Begin to be familiar with how to tune a guitar by ear to a tone
Know what the rest stroke is and how to play it with your right hand thumb
Left Hand placement and first chords
IN CLASS:
- Parts of the Guitar – quiz next Thursday - please study page 5 in your method book I gave you and do worksheet 1
Positioning is very important!
- Whether you're sitting with your legs crossed or uncrossed, ensure your knees are high enough to support the guitar at (or just below) chest height.
- Rest the dip of the guitar (most guitars have a dip for this purpose) on your lap. Rest it on the same side as your strumming hand (e.g. if you strum with your right hand, rest it on your right lap).
- Rest the guitar flat against your chest (although some people prefer to slightly tilt it towards them - emphasis on the word slightly!)
- Don't hunch your back.
- Make sure your elbow points out towards the top corner of your guitar. It should also rest so your forearm and wrist can pivot over the strings while at the same time supporting the body of the guitar against your body
- The arm of your fret hand (the hand that presses the strings) should be at no more than a 90 degree right angle. The more acute the angle, the less strain is put on your wrist to reach around the fretboard.
- from http://www.fretjam.com/how-to-hold-a-guitar.html
Today
Tune your guitar - we will keep working on this every class
Learn the positioning for playing notes with your right hand thumb
Go over pages 7-8 have your pick ready
Put Away Your Instrument , Return to your seat
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Put your paper towel on the floor to your right
9:50 I will come by with the spray
Wipe down stands
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher - Bell is at 9:57
When you are ready to go - wipe down your chair and discard the paper towel on your way out
Also turn in anything you need to turn in, to the basket on the table.
How to Hold a Guitar
http://www.fretjam.com/how-to-hold-a-guitar.html - go here for pictures
It sounds (sic) obvious, but knowing how to hold a guitar properly is the most important beginner step before you even think about working on your chords and picking/strumming.
This lesson is for both electric and acoustic guitars - the main difference is the size of the body (acoustic guitars tend to be bulkier), but the holding position remains the same for both types.
If there's one piece of advice I could give you, to remember every single time you pick up the guitar... don't hunch!
So many guitarists get into the habit of hunching over their guitar. Annoys the (sic) out of me. Hunching will inevitably affect your posture and can lead to back problems later in life.
Let's look at how to hold a guitar whilst sitting down...
Sitting positionA typical sitting position with open legs.
The guitar is resting on his right leg because he strums with his right hand (he is right handed, in other words!)
The guitar comfortably sits just below the chest.
The guy's back is straight and his left arm (the fret hand arm) is at a right angle meaning minimal strain on the wrist when reaching around to press the strings.
This lady has crossed her legs, which you might find more comfortable.
If you strum with your right arm, cross your right leg.
Her left arm is at a more acute angle, but this is fine as she can reach around the fret board comfortably and touch all the strings. The important thing is that your fret hand arm isn't at more than a 90 degree right angle as this will cause unnecessary strain on your wrist.
The elbow of her strumming (right) arm is positioned at the top corner of the guitar, providing a smooth pivot point across the sound hole (or first pickup).
This guy has tilted his electric guitar towards him slightly, giving him a better view of the fret board.
Eventually, you won't need to look at the fret board very often, but it's fine to tilt your guitar in this way if you need to.
You can also sit on the ground with your guitar.
Again, the legs are positioned in such a way that the guitar body sits at chest height (or just below), with minimal hunching.
The strumming/picking arm is in that top corner position.
This guy is sat on a railway track.
He is a fool.
Nice straight back though.To summarize:
- Whether you're sitting with your legs crossed or uncrossed, ensure your knees are high enough to support the guitar at (or just below) chest height.
- Rest the dip of the guitar (most guitars have a dip for this purpose) on your lap. Rest it on the same side as your strumming hand (e.g. if you strum with your right hand, rest it on your right lap).
- Rest the guitar flat against your chest (although some people prefer to slightly tilt it towards them - emphasis on the word slightly!)
- Don't hunch your back.
- Make sure your elbow points out towards the top corner of your guitar. It should also rest so your forearm and wrist can pivot over the strings while at the same time supporting the body of the guitar against your body
- The arm of your fret hand (the hand that presses the strings) should be at no more than a 90 degree right angle. The more acute the angle, the less strain is put on your wrist to reach around the fret board.
A couple of examples of how (and how not) to hold a guitar standing up...
This "cool dude" has tilted the neck up for easier access to the fret board, which is fine, because it doesn't affect anything else, such as the elbow position.
His fret hand elbow is at no more than 90 degree angle (acute, in other words).
His back is straight.
The body of the guitar remains at a comfortable height for strumming/picking.
The elbow on his strumming arm is forward, square-on with his body and nicely provides that pivot point.
It's subtle, but you'll also noticed his left leg is slightly bent for support. If he wants to lean over and get a better view of the fretboard, a lot of the weight will go into his partially lunged leg, rather than having to hunch over.
Blimey, this lass has got it all wrong.
Firstly, the strap is way too loose and she is having to compensate by hunching over.
Secondly, her fret hand arm is at an obtuse angle (more than a 90 degree right angle) meaning she may cause strain on her wrist trying to reach around to press the strings.
Her strumming/picking arm is also positioned with the elbow pushed back, meaning there's no smooth pivot point for strumming and pick positioning.
Good luck to her!Key things to note here:
- Don't loosen the strap too much. If the guitar gets too low (i.e. down at your knees) you will have problems wrapping your fingers around the neck properly to play chords. Nobody really cares about how "cool" or "uncool" it looks.
- As a general rule, the guitar should be positioned so that your fret-hand arm is at no more than a 90 degree right angle.
- Again, don't hunch!
- Still make sure your forearm is square-on and angled out towards the top corner of your guitar (not back behind you) so it can pivot smoothly over the strings.
Holding the guitar neckGuitar neck hand positioning is also very important guitar basic to get right from the beginning because playing chords will be 10 times harder if you don't get it right.
First, let's see how your fret hand would look holding the guitar from the back of the neck...
So as you can see, your thumb should rest comfortably towards the top edge of the guitar neck.
Your wrist should be relaxed but not hanging too low. The wrist should be bent, but only slightly. If your wrist is bent too much, it will cause problems later on.
If you have smaller hands, you're thumb will be positioned further towards the center of the back of the neck.
As long as you get this initial, relaxed position first you'll be fine.
When we begin to look at chords, obviously your fingers will be moving in many different positions, so at the moment, just focus on getting comfortable with the general positioning of the guitar.
Note: Guitarists with larger hands may find it more comfortable to bring their wrist up and curl the top of their thumb over the top of the neck slightly (see photo on the left).
Comfort always comes first, but be aware, if you do choose to have your thumb over the edge of the neck like this, you will need to move it back to the centre of the neck for certain chords.
It will require more thumb movement, in other words.
How to hold the guitar pickThe main thing to remember when holding the plectrum is not to hold it too firmly. It needs to flex over the strings with ease.
Holding the pick between the tips of your index finger and thumb is the best way to acheive this.
Personally, I like to create an elongated circle like this...
So it'll look like this from the front...
With pick in hand, we can see how the straightness of the thumb supports the base of the pick, and the index finger supports more towards the tip of the plectrum.
See how the thumb is kept relatively straight...
When we get to the lessons on strumming and picking the guitar strings, holding your pick this way will really help keep your playing smooth and flexible. You'll just glide over the strings rather than jab at them!
Time to move on...Hopefully now you should know how to hold a guitar properly so your playing won't be let down by a few basic errors! You can now move on to other guitar basics such as fingering chords and basic picking.
Remember to practice standing and sitting in equal regularity as you will find playing standing up quite different and perhaps a bit more difficult at first. But you need to think about the possibility of one day standing up and playing on stage!
Thursday, January 7th- 76 min Quarter 1 (Day 2)
- WELCOME !!!!!!!! Please DO NOT Move Chairs !!!!
- Listen to Mark Knopfler or best 100 guitar riffs
- Guitars should be with you at your seat if you brought one today
- Paper Pick up: The History of the Guitar / First Pages - Parts of the Guitar / Worksheets 1/2(double sided)/ Instrument Info
- Make sure you are in the correct seat - You are seated alphabetically by last name from the front to the back - right to left (student view)
- Enter Roll
- Turn in signed disclosures
- Have the turn in basket out
- GOALS:
and classroom procedures
IN CLASS:
I will assign spots for your guitars
-slot numbers are to the left of the cubbie or space
Read the first pages of the method book
- look over the entire book -
Do the history worksheet - put your name on it - you will turn this in as you leave today.
-You must have a 3 ring binder!! Make sure you have this soon. (may share with another class if the other class does not keep it)
-Quick word on participation grading (204 points per quarter - you start with an A - graded 3 times)
- Questions from syllabus??????
Classroom procedures
- Getting ready for class
-mornings - drop off your instrument to your assigned space - make sure you are entering and exiting correctly
-look for information at the front of the room (white board or projector from website)
First Lesson - Parts of the Guitar - (fill in worksheet as we do this)
Body and Hands
We may get to the first chord today.
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Get out your paper towel
I will come by and spray sanitizer on it
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row number
When you are released, - wipe down your chair and stand and discard the paper towel on your way out
Tuesday, January 5th- 76 min Quarter 3 Day 1
- WELCOME !!!!!!!! Please DO NOT Move Chairs !!!!
- Ask me about guitars if you brought one today - (I did not expect you to)
- Paper Pick up: Experience Survey / Syllabus
- First Pages - Parts of the Guitar / Worksheet 1/2- next class
- Entering class: Sanitize hands, get a paper towel from the box
- Move through the cubbies to the table - pick up two papers
- Sit anywhere to start today - Please do not move chairs
- I am Mrs. Czarnecki (Zar - neck - ee)
Professional Musician - Responsible for all instrumental music here. This is my 15th year teaching. - Roll check and re-seat - Enter Roll
Know what you are expected to have for class
and some classroom procedures
IN CLASS:
-Please fill out the survey - you will put this in the basket on your way out
-Go over syllabus
- Disclosures are due by Friday 1/8
-You must have a 3 ring binder (may share with another class as long as you do not leave it with that teacher )
-look for information at the front of the room (white board or projector from website)
Leaving Class:
Pack up your stuff - Get out your paper towel
I will come by and spray sanitizer on it
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher by row number
When you are released, - wipe down your chair and stand and discard the paper towel on your way out