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Unit 5
Weeks 13-15: assessed by Nov. 20
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 5 Calendar
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Monday 11/2
Chord of the day Riff of the day C major scale - all patterns C pentatonic scale - all patterns Three string voicings Peer practice - Melodic H.O.R.S.E. |
Tuesday 11/3
- Split Day Peer practice - Melodic H.O.R.S.E. Tutoring - 12:00 - 3:00 |
Wednesday 11/4
Chord of the day Riff of the day C major scale - all patterns C pentatonic scale - all patterns Three string voicings Peer practice - Melodic H.O.R.S.E. |
Thursday 11/5
Chord of the day Riff of the day C major scale - all patterns C pentatonic scale - all patterns Three string voicings Peer practice - Melodic H.O.R.S.E. |
Friday 11/6
C pentatonic scale - all patterns C Major Loop 1 A Minor Loop 1 Peer practice - scales & improvisation |
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Monday 11/9
C pentatonic scale - all patterns C Major Loop 1 A Minor Loop 1 Peer practice - scales & improvisation |
Tuesday 11/10
- Split Day C Major Loop 1 A Minor Loop 1 - improvisation - recording prep Tutoring - 12:00 - 3:00 |
Wednesday 11/11
- No School |
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Tuesday 11/17
- Split Day Pitch ID review Tutoring & Recording - 12:00 - 3:00 - audition only |
Wednesday 11/18
PIMA chords - Progressive Progressions G major scale Three string voicings - G major Recording |
Thursday 11/19
PIMA chords - Progressive Progressions G major scale Three string voicings - G major Recording |
Friday 11/20
- Progress Report PIMA chords - Progressive Progressions G major scale Three string voicings - G major Recordings due |
Unit 5 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. Strum multiple chord progressions in C major using multiple voicings with clear tone and a steady pulse
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2. Strum multiple chord progressions in C major using multiple voicings with clear tone, a steady beat, and varied strumming patterns
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3. Perform multiple chord progressions in C major using multiple voicings with clear tone, a steady beat, and PIMA right hand fingerings
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4. Perform multiple chord progressions in multiple keys with clear tone, a steady beat, and PIMA right hand fingerings
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Melodic
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1. Perform a selected riff with the recording
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2. Use knowledge of scales to improvise simple melodies
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3. Use knowledge of scales to improvise simple melodies; submit a digital recording for performance
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4. Use knowledge of scales to improvise simple melodies; submit a recording with a description of music technology used
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Music
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1. Identify and perform the C major and C pentatonic scales
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2. Identify and perform the C major and C pentatonic scales; identify pitches on all strings
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3. Identify and perform the C major and C pentatonic scales in all positions; identify diatonic chord tones
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4. Identify and perform the major and pentatonic scales in all positions in multiple keys; identify diatonic chord tones
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Practice
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1. Submit a completed practice log and demonstrate growth
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2. Submit a completed practice log and demonstrate significant growth
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3. Submit multiple completed practice logs and demonstrate significant growth
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4. Submit multiple completed practice logs with written reflections; demonstrate significant growth
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Technique
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1. Consistently demonstrate correct posture and left hand technique
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2. Consistently demonstrate correct posture and left/right hand technique
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3. Consistently demonstrate correct posture and left/right hand technique; explain the benefits of proper guitar/hand placement
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4. Consistently demonstrate correct posture and left/right hand technique; submit a written explanation of the benefits of proper guitar/hand placement
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