Guitar Class Day By Day Quarter 2
Thursay, Dec 17th - Make up Day and Guitar Hero
Tuesday, Dec. 15th - Final Exam/Advanced Guitars play for the class
Friday, December 11th- 76 min Quarter 2 (Week 8)
Review part 2 For Final Exam on Tuesday of next week
IN CLASS:
Wednesday, December 9th- 76 min Quarter 2 (Week 8)
Review TAB Reading - test comprehension
Review part 1 For Final Exam on Tuesday of next week
IN CLASS:
Review E chord progression
Teach note reading Strings 4 and 3
IN CLASS:
Hand back practice cards - hand out individual songs
continue learning notes on string 4 and 3
TEACH PICK OPENING FOR BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS
PICK INTRO starts with Em taught during class
Em G D A - repeat this for verses (1st verse - I walk this lonely road....)
C G D Em - chorus (My shadow. . . .) 3 X then
C G B7 strums ending with a down and damp move
Em G D A Em G D A
Roll the last Em bottom to top to finish
Review Chord Progressions in Songs
Review E chord progression
Teach note reading Strings 4 and 3
IN CLASS:
Start learning notes on string 4 and 3
TEACH PICK OPENING FOR BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS
PICK INTRO starts with Em taught during class
Em G D A - repeat this for verses (1st verse - I walk this lonely road....)
C G D Em - chorus (My shadow. . . .) 3 X then
C G B7 strums ending with a down and damp move
Em G D A Em G D A
Roll the last Em bottom to top to finish
Review Chord Progressions in Songs
Teach note reading Strings 4 and 3
IN CLASS:
First Look at Proficiency 2 and Test 2
Review Chord Progressions
Review Strings 6 and 5 note reading
Advanced group - new format for journaling
IN CLASS:
Teach p. 20 5th ed. - Technique Builder
Review Chord Progressions
Review Strings 6 and 5 note reading
Advanced group - new format for journaling
IN CLASS:
Half Day - No Guitar Class This Day - Testing/CCR schedule
Wednesday, November 4th- 76 min Quarter 2 (Week 3)
Use pull out groups -advanced -pick up song
- need help - note reading help
(modify as necessary)
Advanced group - new format
IN CLASS:
Melodies on String 6 and 5 - memorize note names
Finish Proficiency 1 - D chord progression
Start Proficiency 6 tests today
IN CLASS:
Friday, October 23rd- 76 min Quarter 2 (Week 1)
Memorize note names
Melodies on String 6 and 5
Prepare for Proficiency 1 - D chord progression
and 6 - String 6 and 5 note names
IN CLASS:
GOALS:
Memorize note names
Melodies on String 6 and 5
Prepare for Proficiency 1 - D chord progression
and 6 - String 6 and 5 note names
IN CLASS:
GOALS:
Memorize note names
Melodies on String 6 and 5
Prepare for Proficiency 1
IN CLASS:
GOALS:
Review G chord and C chord - G progression
Drill in class, how to count note values
Check Grades
IN CLASS:
Monday, October 5th - 76 min (Week 8)
GOALS:
Review Scale pattern
Review how to count note values
Review D and A progressions
Teach G chord and C chord - G progression
IN CLASS:
Wednesday, September 23 - 76 min (Week 6)
GOALS:
Learn how to change a steel string - demonstration
Review A progression (Go on to G Progression if you have this down)
Review Scale pattern
Continue Scale Testing (Please ask for help today if you need it)
IN CLASS:
Thursday, AUGUST 27 – 76 min –
Understand Materials needed for class - You must have your 3 ring binder (may share with another class)
Deadline for book & binder. (Graded today – MUST SHOW ME)
Put Away Instruments, Put Away Stands, Return to your seat
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher
WEEK 2 BEGINNING GUITAR LESSON PLANNING 2015
Tuesday, AUGUST 25th – 76 min –
GOAL/S –
Know how to hold and begin to tune a guitar
Understand Materials needed for class
You must have your 3 ring binder (may share with another class)
Bell Work (5 min)
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher
WEEK 1 BEGINNING GUITAR LESSON PLANNING – 2015
Friday AUGUST 21 – 60 min – PICTURE DAY - ASSEMBLY
GOAL –
Know how to hold and tune a guitar
Understand Materials needed for class-Materials graded today
Understand how to Tune
Bell Work: Should be done within 3 minutes after the late bell
Put Away Instruments, Put Away Stands, Return to your seat
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher
Wednesday, AUGUST 19 – 76 min –
GOAL/S –
Know how to hold, tune and strum a guitar
Understand Materials needed for class
WELCOME - ROLL
Please have a guitar info sheet and a sheet of paper (Pick up if you need one)
Fold the paper lengthwise (will look like a hot dog)With the fold at the top (open on the bottom) Write your name neat and LARGE. Please hang on your stand so I can see it.
Review - Body position
Today - Parts of the Guitar/ Letter names of strings / left hand fingers /chord diagram/ unit terms
Drill: D chord - Left hand - nice and rounded, put your thumbprint on the back of the fingerboard, press the string with the tip of your finger by the nail (sorry, you can't have long nails on your left hand)
Put Away Instruments, Put Away Stands, Return to your seat
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher
WEEK 1 BEGINNING GUITAR LESSON PLANNING – 2015
AUGUST 17 – 76 min –
GOALS –
Get to know each other
Know class rules and procedures
Understand Materials needed for class – YOU MUST HAVE A GUITAR NO LATER THAN FRIDAY TO REMAIN IN THE CLASS!!!!!!
Please speak with me if you need help with this in any way.
Also You must have your 3 ring binder (may share with another class)
WELCOME AT DOOR (Listening -
As You come in. . .those that have a guitar please see me for cubby assignment
SEATING CHALLENGE!!!!!
Alphabetical order with the last name – Z in front on the left
Paper Pick up: none today
Assign Cubbies for those with instruments -
Setting up the room - next time you will get your chairs How to get a stand - you will put these away today
– Go Over Seating – adjust - congratulations This class earned a treat!
Materials For Class and Deadline for inst. (online soon)
Practice card starts today
BEGINNING GUITAR LESSON PLANNING – 2015 – 1A
Thursday, AUGUST 13 – 76 min –FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
GOAL –
Get to know what is expected in class
Know class rules
YOU MUST HAVE A GUITAR NO LATER THAN NEXT FRIDAY TO REMAIN IN THE CLASS!!!!!!
Also You must have your 3 ring binder (may share with another class)
Play – Dire Straits - Mark Knopfler
WELCOME AT DOOR – Pick up 4 Papers:Syllabus, practice card, experience survey and first 8 pages of the method book
Please sit anywhere today
No Instruments Today
Can anyone name that song?
Write Welcome on Board –
I am Mrs. Czarnecki (Zar - neck - ee)
Professional Musician - Responsible for all instrumental music here
10th year teacher
Just a couple of Class Rules and Procedures
Materials List
Quick word on grading participation and behavior
Tuesday, Dec. 15th - Final Exam/Advanced Guitars play for the class
Friday, December 11th- 76 min Quarter 2 (Week 8)
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: none
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S, PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
Review part 2 For Final Exam on Tuesday of next week
IN CLASS:
- In Class - practice strings 4,3,2 and 1
- Part 2 Review for Final - Students are taking notes - Study from these for Tuesday's test and turn them in right before for extra credit - Review covered some of these topics : Reading notes on the staff, Identifying music elements of rhythm - notes and rests
# is a sharp - change the fingering of the note up one fret on your fingerboard
b is a flat - change the fingering of the note DOWN one fret on your fingerboard
Know your definitions: chord, progression, key and scale
What is a root strum (also called a bass strum)
Be able to draw a staff, put a treble clef on it and name the lines and spaces
Review all pages learned in class of the method book
- TESTING PROFICIENCY 6 - - NOTE READING HELP - All testing must be finished before Thursday Dec. 17th if you want to play Guitar Hero
Wednesday, December 9th- 76 min Quarter 2 (Week 8)
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: packet of Christmas Songs
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S, PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
Review TAB Reading - test comprehension
Review part 1 For Final Exam on Tuesday of next week
IN CLASS:
- Take Quiz on changing tab to notes
- Take a look at Christmas Songs
- Part 1 Review for Final - Students are taking notes - Study from these for Tuesday's test and turn them in right before for extra credit
- TESTING PROFICIENCY 6 - - NOTE READING HELP
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: none
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S, PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
Review E chord progression
Teach note reading Strings 4 and 3
IN CLASS:
Hand back practice cards - hand out individual songs
- Review E A B7 Progression - play song
continue learning notes on string 4 and 3
TEACH PICK OPENING FOR BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS
PICK INTRO starts with Em taught during class
Em G D A - repeat this for verses (1st verse - I walk this lonely road....)
C G D Em - chorus (My shadow. . . .) 3 X then
C G B7 strums ending with a down and damp move
Em G D A Em G D A
Roll the last Em bottom to top to finish
- TESTING PROFICIENCY 6 - - NOTE READING HELP
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: none
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S, PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
Review Chord Progressions in Songs
Review E chord progression
Teach note reading Strings 4 and 3
IN CLASS:
- Review Progressions with root strum pattern in songs
- D G A7
- A D E7
- G C D7
- Review E A B7 Progression - play song
Start learning notes on string 4 and 3
TEACH PICK OPENING FOR BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS
PICK INTRO starts with Em taught during class
Em G D A - repeat this for verses (1st verse - I walk this lonely road....)
C G D Em - chorus (My shadow. . . .) 3 X then
C G B7 strums ending with a down and damp move
Em G D A Em G D A
Roll the last Em bottom to top to finish
- TESTING PROFICIENCY 6 - - NOTE READING HELP
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up:
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S, PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
Review Chord Progressions in Songs
Teach note reading Strings 4 and 3
IN CLASS:
- Review Progressions with low high strum pattern
- D G A7
- A D E7
- G C D7
- TESTING PROFICIENCY 6 - - NOTE READING HELP
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: none
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S, PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
First Look at Proficiency 2 and Test 2
Review Chord Progressions
Review Strings 6 and 5 note reading
Advanced group - new format for journaling
IN CLASS:
- Review Progressions with root strum pattern
- D G A7
- A D E7
- G C D7
- REVIEW NOTE READING
- GO OVER First JOURNALING GRADE WITH ADVANCED PLAYERS
- TESTING PROFICIENCY 6 - - NOTE READING HELP
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: Anyone with a white book
- - packet from 5th ed. p20-25
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S, PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
Teach p. 20 5th ed. - Technique Builder
Review Chord Progressions
Review Strings 6 and 5 note reading
Advanced group - new format for journaling
IN CLASS:
- AS A CLASS - GO THROUGH THE TECHNIQUE BUILDER - PLAY DAILY
- Review Progressions with strum patterns-
- D G A7
- A D E7
- G C D7
- REVIEW NOTE READING
- GO OVER NEW JOURNALING WITH ADVANCED PLAYERS - ONE ABSENT
- TESTING PROFICIENCY 6 - - NOTE READING
Half Day - No Guitar Class This Day - Testing/CCR schedule
Wednesday, November 4th- 76 min Quarter 2 (Week 3)
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: Worksheet -naming notes and understanding strums
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S, PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
Use pull out groups -advanced -pick up song
- need help - note reading help
(modify as necessary)
Advanced group - new format
IN CLASS:
- Send those who understand out to work on the song
- Review notes on 6 and 5 play through entire page
- Circle notes that are open strings if you need the reminder
- Review Progressions with strum patterns-
- D G A7
- A D E7
- G C D7
- Divide into pull out groups
- TESTING PROFICIENCY 6 - - PLAYING AT LEAST 3 LINES is
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: none
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S, PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
Melodies on String 6 and 5 - memorize note names
Finish Proficiency 1 - D chord progression
Start Proficiency 6 tests today
IN CLASS:
- Review notes on 6 and 5 play through entire page
- Review Progressions with strum patterns-
- D G A7
- A D E7
- G C D7
- Start teaching opening fingerstyle for "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" - learn Eminor chord and first pattern
- TESTING PROFICIENCY 6 - - PLAYING AT LEAST 3 LINES is
Friday, October 23rd- 76 min Quarter 2 (Week 1)
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: none
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S and STAND / NAME TAG
- PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
Memorize note names
Melodies on String 6 and 5
Prepare for Proficiency 1 - D chord progression
and 6 - String 6 and 5 note names
IN CLASS:
- Review notes on 6 and 5 play through entire page
- Review Progressions -
- D G A7
- A D E7
- G C D7
- TESTING PROFICIENCY 1 - PREPARE FOR PROFICIENCY 6 - PLAYING AT LEAST 3 LINES
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: none
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S and STAND / NAME TAG
- PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
GOALS:
Memorize note names
Melodies on String 6 and 5
Prepare for Proficiency 1 - D chord progression
and 6 - String 6 and 5 note names
IN CLASS:
- Memorize - Ledger Line Note Names, Line note Names, Space note Names
- Review Progressions -
- D G A7
- A D E7
- G C D7
- TESTING
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: Testing Booklet
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S and STAND / NAME TAG
- PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: none
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S and STAND / NAME TAG
- PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
GOALS:
Memorize note names
Melodies on String 6 and 5
Prepare for Proficiency 1
IN CLASS:
- Memorize - Ledger Line Note Names, Line note Names, Space note Names
- Review Progressions -
- D G A7
- A D E7
- G C D7
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: Testing Booklet
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S and STAND / NAME TAG
- PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
GOALS:
Review G chord and C chord - G progression
Drill in class, how to count note values
Check Grades
IN CLASS:
- Reminder - End of Quarter next Wednesday
- Review Progressions - G Play song
- Work on rhythm reading
- Check Grades
Monday, October 5th - 76 min (Week 8)
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: none
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S and STAND / NAME TAG
- PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
GOALS:
Review Scale pattern
Review how to count note values
Review D and A progressions
Teach G chord and C chord - G progression
IN CLASS:
- Reminder - Practice is due today
- Review Scale pattern - Teach how to add note names - This will be a Proficiency Test next class
- Use the method in the book to add the note names
- Re teach note and rest values - tied notes and dotted notes
- Review Progressions - D and A , teach G (I IV V7 I )
- the I chord is like the leader of a team
- Time for questions in class - Please ask for help today if you need it on anything
- EXTRA
- Show eminor chord to D +6+9 and simple strum for HORSE WITH NO NAME
Wednesday, September 23 - 76 min (Week 6)
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: none
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S and STAND / NAME TAG
- PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
GOALS:
Learn how to change a steel string - demonstration
Review A progression (Go on to G Progression if you have this down)
Review Scale pattern
Continue Scale Testing (Please ask for help today if you need it)
IN CLASS:
- Review practice cards and reasons to do them - go over process
- Demonstrate how to change a string
- Play the A progression - slow and fast
- Review Scale pattern / get help on this and test
Thursday, AUGUST 27 – 76 min –
Understand Materials needed for class - You must have your 3 ring binder (may share with another class)
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: none
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S and STAND
- PUT UP YOUR NAME TAG
- PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
- NO INSTRUMENTS YET - Written Testing Format
Deadline for book & binder. (Graded today – MUST SHOW ME)
- Parts of the Guitar
- GO GET INSTRUMENTS
- as you get your instruments out, fill in the info sheet –If you have not yet
- TUNE
- Drill D-A7
- Reading the Rhythm Guitar Part - go over the basics
- Teach blocking - (We did not do this in class - please read)
- Announce GUTS RECITAL - next Wednesday
- Looking Ahead - G chord - see if you can play the G chord before next class
Put Away Instruments, Put Away Stands, Return to your seat
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher
WEEK 2 BEGINNING GUITAR LESSON PLANNING 2015
Tuesday, AUGUST 25th – 76 min –
GOAL/S –
Know how to hold and begin to tune a guitar
Understand Materials needed for class
You must have your 3 ring binder (may share with another class)
Bell Work (5 min)
- WELCOME - PLEASE MOVE YOUR CLIP
- Pick up: Parts of the Guitar Worksheet
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR/S and STAND
- PUT UP YOUR NAME TAG
- PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK and BINDER ON THE STAND
- GO GET INSTRUMENTS – See me if you need a cubby assigned
- DO NAMETAGS IF NOT DONE OR LOST
- fill out instrument info sheet - SEE ME IF YOU NEED HELP WITH FINDING YOUR SERIAL # - turn in to the box when done
- FIRST PRACTICE CARD IS DUE TODAY !! - turn in to the box - After Wednesday, it is late
- ASSIGN CUBBIES –Anyone who doesn’t have a spot
- Today is the Deadline for having a class Binder. (Graded today – MUST SHOW ME)
- ADVANCED GUITARS - SET UP WITH NOTEBOOKS AND EXPECTATIONS
- TUNE
- Go Over the parts of the guitar worksheet
- Review D chord
- Explain : Guide, common and relative finger, and terms for this unit
- Review the D chord
- Learn the A7 chord
- Drill D-A7 (Keep your eyes on your left hand)
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher
WEEK 1 BEGINNING GUITAR LESSON PLANNING – 2015
Friday AUGUST 21 – 60 min – PICTURE DAY - ASSEMBLY
GOAL –
Know how to hold and tune a guitar
Understand Materials needed for class-Materials graded today
Understand how to Tune
Bell Work: Should be done within 3 minutes after the late bell
- WELCOME - Please set up your section
- Pick up: ½ sheet –instrument record sheet
- SET UP YOUR CHAIR
- SET UP YOUR STAND
- PUT UP YOUR NAME TAG
- PUT YOUR METHOD BOOK ON THE STAND
- GO GET INSTRUMENTS – See me if you need a cubby assigned
- DO NAMETAGS IF NOT DONE
- fill out instrument info sheet - turn in by next class
- Assign instrument cubbies – those who still do not have one
- GRADED CHECK FOR BOOKS
- Review tuning – second way with whole class and the piano
- -in your method book are some more ways to tune - look them over
- Playing Record
- Method Book – First few pages
- Teach - How to hold a pick / reading a chord diagram
Put Away Instruments, Put Away Stands, Return to your seat
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher
Wednesday, AUGUST 19 – 76 min –
GOAL/S –
Know how to hold, tune and strum a guitar
Understand Materials needed for class
WELCOME - ROLL
- Pick up: 1) chord pre-test (2) Instrument Info ½ Sheet (3) blank paper
- If you do not have a place for your instrument yet, please see me – ASSIGN CUBBIES
- set your chair - get your stand - get your instrument (leave the case at your assigned cubby
Please have a guitar info sheet and a sheet of paper (Pick up if you need one)
Fold the paper lengthwise (will look like a hot dog)With the fold at the top (open on the bottom) Write your name neat and LARGE. Please hang on your stand so I can see it.
- Quick word on participation grading (200 points per quarter - you start with an A) and practice card
- Parts of the Guitar – quiz on Tuesday - please study page 4 in your method book or in the packet I gave you
- Take the chord knowledge pre-test -
- Guitar Check and class tuning procedure
Review - Body position
Today - Parts of the Guitar/ Letter names of strings / left hand fingers /chord diagram/ unit terms
Drill: D chord - Left hand - nice and rounded, put your thumbprint on the back of the fingerboard, press the string with the tip of your finger by the nail (sorry, you can't have long nails on your left hand)
Put Away Instruments, Put Away Stands, Return to your seat
Please sit until you are released by the Teacher
WEEK 1 BEGINNING GUITAR LESSON PLANNING – 2015
AUGUST 17 – 76 min –
GOALS –
Get to know each other
Know class rules and procedures
Understand Materials needed for class – YOU MUST HAVE A GUITAR NO LATER THAN FRIDAY TO REMAIN IN THE CLASS!!!!!!
Please speak with me if you need help with this in any way.
Also You must have your 3 ring binder (may share with another class)
WELCOME AT DOOR (Listening -
As You come in. . .those that have a guitar please see me for cubby assignment
SEATING CHALLENGE!!!!!
Alphabetical order with the last name – Z in front on the left
Paper Pick up: none today
Assign Cubbies for those with instruments -
Setting up the room - next time you will get your chairs How to get a stand - you will put these away today
– Go Over Seating – adjust - congratulations This class earned a treat!
Materials For Class and Deadline for inst. (online soon)
Practice card starts today
BEGINNING GUITAR LESSON PLANNING – 2015 – 1A
Thursday, AUGUST 13 – 76 min –FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
GOAL –
Get to know what is expected in class
Know class rules
YOU MUST HAVE A GUITAR NO LATER THAN NEXT FRIDAY TO REMAIN IN THE CLASS!!!!!!
Also You must have your 3 ring binder (may share with another class)
Play – Dire Straits - Mark Knopfler
WELCOME AT DOOR – Pick up 4 Papers:Syllabus, practice card, experience survey and first 8 pages of the method book
Please sit anywhere today
No Instruments Today
Can anyone name that song?
Write Welcome on Board –
I am Mrs. Czarnecki (Zar - neck - ee)
Professional Musician - Responsible for all instrumental music here
10th year teacher
Just a couple of Class Rules and Procedures
Materials List
Quick word on grading participation and behavior
