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Unit 6 (Final)
Weeks 16-18: Assessed by Dec. 11
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 6 Calendar
Monday 11/23
Pitch ID PIMA chords - C major open voicings - Progressive Progressions - Hallelujah G major scale Three string voicings - G major |
Tuesday 11/24
- Split Day Pitch ID Tutoring after school - 12:00 - 3:00 |
Wednesday 11/25
Pitch ID PIMA chords - C major open voicings - Progressive Progressions - Hallelujah G major scale Open chord voicings - G major Three string voicings - G major |
Thursday 11/26
- No School |
Friday 11/27
- No School |
Monday 11/30
Pitch ID Chord Progressions - C major - G major Songs in C and G Pentatonic scales - C major - G major |
Tuesday 12/1
- Split Day Pitch ID Scales Registration - 12:10 - 2:30 |
Monday 12/7
Grade checks Final grade prep Assessments |
Tuesday 12/8
- Split Day Final Assessments - Staff ID - Fretboard ID Tutoring after school - 12:00 - 3:00 |
Wednesday 12/9
Final Assessments - harmonic performance - two progressions - two voicings - G major chords - strumming patterns - PIMA - (consult rubric below) |
Thursday 12/10
Final Assessments - melodic performance - riff w/ recording - scales - improvisation - (consult rubric below) |
Friday 12/11
Final Assessments - retakes - (consult rubric below) |
Monday 12/14 - Period 1 Final 1st Period - 9:00-11:00 Makeups - 11:00-12:00 |
Tuesday 12/15 - Period 2 Final 2nd Period - 9:00-11:00 Makeups - 11:00-12:00 Guitar return - south lot - 12:00-3:00 |
Wednesday 12/16 - Period 4 Final 4th Period - 9:00-11:00 Makeups - 11:00-12:00 Guitar return - south lot - 12:00-3:00 |
Thursday 12/17 - No class - (Makeups by appointment only) |
Friday 12/18 - No School |
Unit 6 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. 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 multiple keys with clear tone, a steady pulse, and varied strumming patterns
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3. Perform multiple chord progressions in multiple keys with clear tone, a steady pulse, 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; submit a digital recording for performance
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Melodic
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1. Perform a chosen riff with the recording; perform major and/or pentatonic scales with clear tone and a steady pulse
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2. Perform a chosen riff with the recording; perform major and/or pentatonic scales in multiple keys with clear tone and a steady pulse
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3. Perform a chosen riff with the recording; use knowledge of scales to improvise simple melodies with clear tone and a steady pulse
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4. Perform a chosen riff with the recording; use knowledge of scales to improvise simple melodies in multiple keys; submit a digital recording for performance
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Music
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1. Tune the guitar with a tuner; identify pitches on the staff
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2. Tune the guitar with a tuner; identify pitches on the staff and fretboard
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3. Tune the guitar with a tuner; identify pitches on the staff and fretboard on all strings
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4. Tune the guitar with a tuner; identify pitches on the staff and fretboard on all strings; 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 and demonstrate significant growth; serve as a peer tutor
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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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