Very Beginner Guitar
In this Beginner Guitar Series, your learner will be introduced to the basics of the guitar all the way through how to strum and play their favorite pop, rock, and country songs.
Big Universe Music
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each student should spend about an hour of practice time each week mastering the concepts in each lesson. Parents may need to assist their beginner guitar players with tuning the guitar.Assessment
Assessment can be provided at the end of class if requested by parent.Class Experience
Based on our popular live class for beginner guitarists, this Beginner Guitar Series moves through simple steps to help your learner become the best guitar player they can be! This is the perfect series for guitarists who have never held a guitar before and want simple instructions on what to practice to move forward on their guitar journey. Start at Part 1 and begin your journey through the levels. In Part 1 of the Beginner Guitar Series, we'll start from the VERY basics: WEEK 1: How to Choose a Guitar for Beginners Guitar Accessories for Beginners 3 Common Types of Guitars Parts of the Guitar How to Hold the Guitar Students will interact with their teachers and classmates by competing in a Kahoot! Quiz. Students will also be asked to share what type of guitar they have. WEEK 2: How to Hold the Guitar Pick How to Count the Strings How to Count the Frets Knowing your Finger Numbers Students will interact with their teachers and classmates by answering challenge questions and posting a video of themselves playing their guitar strings. WEEK 3: How to Play Notes on a Single String How to Play a Song on a Single String Listening: Low and High Sounds Theory: What is the Musical Alphabet? Students will interact with their teachers and classmates by posting a video or audio of themselves playing a single string song. WEEK 4: How to Tune Your Guitar Theory: What are Chords? How to Create the C and G7 Chords How to Strum Songs with the C and G7 Chords Students will interact with their teachers and classmates by posting a video or audio of themselves strumming a song using the C and G7 chords. -----
Learning Goals
By the end of Week 4, dedicated students will be able to hold and tune their guitar, play a song on a single string, and strum the C and G7 chords.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Getting Started
Parts of the Guitar, How to Hold Your Guitar, Types of Guitars Lesson 2:
Basics of Guitar Playing
Holding a Guitar Pick, Counting Strings, Counting Frets, Finger Numbers Lesson 3:
Making Music on the Guitar
Fretting Notes, Playing Single String Songs, Musical Alphabet Lesson 4:
Strumming Chords
How to Tune Your Guitar, Strumming C and G7 Chords Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be directed to participate in Kahoot! quizzes.
Video lessons will be uploaded via YouTube.
Parents may want to monitor students’ activity on Kahoot! and YouTube for the duration of this class.
Supply List
Students must have a guitar at home to participate and practice. I recommend that students also have guitar picks and a tuner to participate.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Music from California Institute of the Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Berklee College of Music
Bachelor's Degree in Music from University of West Florida
Bachelor's Degree in History from Lynchburg College
All Big Universe Music teachers have Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs in music from accredited universities, or comparable experience in the music industry. For more information on each teacher, please visit our teacher biographies at www.biguniversemusic.com/teachersReviews
Self-Paced Course
$8
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4 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 8-12
