Introduction to playing the guitar
Aims of the course
Be able to strum the guitar
- Pluck a string with one hand whilst fretting a note with the other
- Perform various strumming techniques
Know the different notes on the guitar
- Identify notes when each string is played within the first four frets
- Identify notes when each string is played within the first twelve frets
Be able to combine three or more notes to make a chord
- Play a minimum of four major chords
- Play a minimum of four minor chords
- Identify which notes make up the four major and minor chords
Assessment
Ongoing assessment with evidence of achieving the aims of the course.