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Guitar: Unit 2
Weeks 4-6: Assessed by Sep. 10th
This page contains the calendar and rubric for this unit. You'll find several hyperlinks to resources embedded within the calendar. Rubrics are linear progressions of broad and common goals for growth as well-rounded musicians. Progress through each row from left to right. The objective is to score a 3 in each category by the end of this 3-week unit. Once you've scored a 3 in each category, you can challenge yourself to move to a 4. You should complete this unit before moving on to the next unit.
Unit 2 Calendar
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Monday 8/23
Grade info Intro to BandLab - demo - accounts - loops - basslines |
Tuesday 8/24 or
Wednesday 8/25 Theory - chord diagrams Chord progressions - indv. practice - small groups |
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Monday 8/30
Theory - chord diagrams BandLab practice track check Chord progressions |
Tuesday 8/31 or
Wednesday 9/1 Theory - tablature BandLab practice track check Chord progressions - indv. practice w/ BandLab - small groups |
Thursday 9/2 or
Friday 9/3 Theory - chord diagrams Chord progressions - large group w/ BandLab Breakout groups - Progress Report 1 review - BandLab practice track assignment - Chord progressions |
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Monday 9/6
- No School: Labor Day |
Tuesday 9/7 or
Wednesday 9/8 Theory review - diagrams - chord ID Breakout groups - Progress Report 1 review - BandLab practice track assignment Assessment prep - chord progressions |
Thursday 9/9 or
Friday 9/10 Theory review BandLab group track Chord progression practice Unit 2 Theory Quiz - 1st Period - 2nd Period - 6th Period - 7th Period Chord progression assessment |
Unit 2 Resources
BandLab
Guitar riffs
Guitar theory
Guitar Warm Up
Pentatonic scale
Unit 2 Chords
BandLab practice track assignment
Progress Report 1 review
Guitar riffs
Guitar theory
Guitar Warm Up
Pentatonic scale
Unit 2 Chords
BandLab practice track assignment
Progress Report 1 review
Unit 2 Checkpoints
Week 4: 8/23 - 8/27
Harmonic Performance: Perform a chord progression with a steady beat.
Music Theory: Identify parts of the guitar, chords, and pitches on the fretboard.
Music Technology: Create a drum track in BandLab for practice.
Week 5: 8/30 - 9/3
Harmonic Performance: Perform multiple chord progressions with a steady beat.
Music Theory: Identify parts of the guitar, chords, and pitches on the fretboard.
Music Technology: Perform a chord progression using a BandLab practice track.
Week 6: 9/6 - 9/10
Consult Unit 2 Rubric
Harmonic Performance: Perform a chord progression with a steady beat.
Music Theory: Identify parts of the guitar, chords, and pitches on the fretboard.
Music Technology: Create a drum track in BandLab for practice.
Week 5: 8/30 - 9/3
Harmonic Performance: Perform multiple chord progressions with a steady beat.
Music Theory: Identify parts of the guitar, chords, and pitches on the fretboard.
Music Technology: Perform a chord progression using a BandLab practice track.
Week 6: 9/6 - 9/10
Consult Unit 2 Rubric
Unit 2 Rubric
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1: Fan 60%
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2: Roadie - 70%
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3: Opener - 90%
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4: Headliner - 100%
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Harmonic
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1. Interpret chord diagrams to perform chords
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2. Interpret chord diagrams to perform a chord progression with a steady pulse
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3. Interpret chord diagrams to perform multiple chord progressions with a steady pulse
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4. Interpret chord diagrams to perform multiple chord progressions with a steady pulse using PIMA fingerings
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Music
Technology |
1. Use an online resource for practice
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2. Share a Bandlab recording of your practice track
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3. Share a Bandlab recording with you playing a chord progression with a steady beat
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4. Share a Bandlab recording of you playing chord progressions with a steady beat
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Music
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1. Identify parts of the guitar and open strings
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2. Identify parts of the guitar and open strings; tune the guitar with a tuner
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3. Identify chords and parts of chord diagrams
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4. Identify parts of the guitar and natural notes on all six strings
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Technique
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1. Demonstrate correct posture
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2. Demonstrate correct posture and hand technique
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3. Demonstrate correct posture, hand technique, and finger placement
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4. Serve as a tutor for a peer or small group
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