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Guitar: Unit 2
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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.
Unit 2 Calendar
Tuesday 2/2
Technique - warm up Chromatic scale Pitch ID Riffs Chord progressions Progress Journals BandLab small groups |
Wednesday 2/3
Technique - warm up Chromatic scale Pitch ID Riffs Chord progressions Progress Journals BandLab small groups |
Thursday 2/4
Technique - warm up Chromatic scale Pitch ID Riffs Chord progressionsProgress Journals BandLab small groups |
Friday 2/5
Technique - warm up Chromatic scale Pitch ID Riffs Chord progressions Progress Journals BandLab small groups |
Monday 2/8
Technique - warm up Pitch ID - chromatic scale - practice Chords - first chords - first progressions BandLab - progressions - assessment channels |
Tuesday 2/9
Technique - warm up Theory practice Chords - first chords - first progressions BandLab recording - progressions |
Wednesday 2/10
Technique - warm up Theory practice Riffs Chords - first chords - first progressions Video Assessment - riffs |
Friday 2/12
- Progress Reports Theory exam Video Assessments - chord progressions - riffs Video examples - riffs - progressions |
Unit 2 Assignments
+ Course documents (see Rubric)
+ Progress Journal
- videos recorded in Teams private channel
- total of one hour per week minimum
- document personal goal for growth and assess
+ Chords and chord progressions
+ Riffs
+ BandLab practice track
+ Pitch ID/chromatic scale
+ Progress Journal
- videos recorded in Teams private channel
- total of one hour per week minimum
- document personal goal for growth and assess
+ Chords and chord progressions
+ Riffs
+ BandLab practice track
+ Pitch ID/chromatic scale
Unit 2 Rubric
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. Perform multiple chords with clear tone and a steady strumming pattern
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2. Perform multiple chord progressions with clear tone and a steady strumming pattern
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3. Perform a chord progression to a selected song with the recording using an appropriate strumming pattern
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4. Perform chord progressions to multiple songs with the recordings using appropriate strumming patterns
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Melodic
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1. Perform a riff to a selected song
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2. Perform a riff to a selected song with the recording
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3. Perform riffs to selected songs with the recordings
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4. Perform riffs to selected songs with the recordings in a recorded performance
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Music
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1. Identify parts of the guitar, open strings, and tune the guitar
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2. Interpret tablature to identify and perform pitches on the fretboard
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3. Interpret chord diagrams to identify and perform new chords
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4. Use the chromatic scale to identify pitches on the fretboard
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Practice
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1. Submit all course documents
- Plan for Success - Lease Agreement - Student Info - Theory Exam |
2. Submit all course documents; submit evidence of practice using BandLab
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3. Submit all course documents; submit evidence of significant practice and growth using BandLab
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4. Submit all course documents including a completed BandLab practice track; create a detailed practice schedule and document progress
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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 position
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3. Consistently demonstrate correct use of fingerings
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4. Demonstrate correct posture and technique in an instructional video
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