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Guitar: Unit 3
Weeks 7-9: Assessed by Oct. 1
This page contains the calendar, checkpoints, rubric, and resources 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 3 Calendar
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Tuesday 9/14 or
Wednesday 9/15 Tuning Guitar Warm Up 1 Chords in C major PIMA progressions Theory - chord diagrams Sight reading - 1st string |
Thursday 9/16 or
Friday 9/17 Guitar Warm Up 1 Chords in C major PIMA progressions Theory - chord diagrams Sight reading - 1st and 2nd string |
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Tuesday 9/21 or
Wednesday 9/22 Theory Guitar Warm Up 1 Chords in C major - PIMA progressions Sight reading - 1st and 2nd string |
Thursday 9/23 or
Friday 9/24 Guitar Warm Up 1 Sight reading - 1st and 2nd string Ode to Joy Theory Chords in C major - PIMA progressions |
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Tuesday 9/28 or
Wednesday 9/29 Mid Term - tuning - harmonic performance |
Thursday 9/30 or
Friday 10/1 Mid Term - melodic performance - theory - 1st period - 2nd period - 6th period - 7th period |
Unit 3 Resources
Unit 3 Checkpoints
Week 7: 9/13 - 9/17
Harmonic Performance: Perform chords in C major with a steady pulse and clear tone.
Melodic Performance: Interpret notation to perform pitches on two strings.
Music Theory: Identify chords in C major.
Week 8: 9/20 - 9/24
Harmonic Performance: Perform chords in C major with a steady pulse and clear tone.
Melodic Performance: Interpret notation to perform pitches on two strings.
Music Technology: Tune the guitar with an electronic tuner.
Music Theory: Identify pitches in Western notation.
Week 9: 9/27 - 10/1
Consult Unit 3 Rubric
Harmonic Performance: Perform chords in C major with a steady pulse and clear tone.
Melodic Performance: Interpret notation to perform pitches on two strings.
Music Theory: Identify chords in C major.
Week 8: 9/20 - 9/24
Harmonic Performance: Perform chords in C major with a steady pulse and clear tone.
Melodic Performance: Interpret notation to perform pitches on two strings.
Music Technology: Tune the guitar with an electronic tuner.
Music Theory: Identify pitches in Western notation.
Week 9: 9/27 - 10/1
Consult Unit 3 Rubric
Unit 3 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 chord progressions with a steady pulse
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3. Interpret chord diagrams to perform chord progressions with a steady pulse using PIMA fingerings
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4. Interpret chord diagrams to perform chord progressions with a steady pulse using PIMA fingerings
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Melodic
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1. Interpret notation to perform pitches
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2. Interpret Western notation to perform pitches on multiple strings with a steady pulse
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3. Interpret Western notation to perform a melody on multiple strings with a steady pulse
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4. Interpret Western notation to perform simple melodies on multiple strings with a steady pulse
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Music
Technology |
1. Tune the guitar with an electronic tuner
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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 chord diagrams in multiple keys
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3. Identify pitches on the fretboard in 1st position
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4. Identify pitches on the entire fretboard
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Technique
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1. Consistently demonstrate correct posture
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2. Consistently demonstrate correct posture and hand technique
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3. Consistently 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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