Music Theory for Guitar Players Level 1 - Intervals and Major Scales
In this course, we will learn what intervals are in music, and how major scales are constructed, in order to apply this music theory to guitar playing.
Michele C. Yake
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4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. I will post some notes in the outschool classroom , for the students to review and look over between each class.Assessment
Informal assessment. This class will cover certain material each week, keeping in mind the learning style and pace of the students. Communication will be ongoing as the class progresses.Class Experience
I welcome learners of all identities and backgrounds into my classes. This is a music theory class for guitar players, that already have some basic skillscon the guitar. If you took my level 1 introduction to guitar class, then you are ready for this class. You are ready for this class if you have taken some private lessons, or already know some guitar basics, including how to play chords and read guitar tablature. Week 1 - Half Steps and Whole Steps The students will learn what half steps and whole steps are. They will get an overview of how half steps and whole steps are the building blocks for scales, chords and keys. We will play half steps and whole steps on the guitar. We will learn how intervals are made up of half steps and whole steps. Week 2 - Intervals We will learn what a musical interval is and how scales are made up of a set of specific intervals. We will learn about the following intervals and how to form them - minor 2nd, major 2nd, minor 3rd , major 3rd, perfect 4th , perfect 5th , minor 6th, major 6th, minor 7th, major 7th and the octave. We will play some of the intervals on the guitar. Week 3 - Major scales We will learn how the major scale is made up of a specific set of intervals, and be able to create a major scale by understanding the interval pattern. The student will learn what a tetra- chord is, and how scales can be created on the guitar using tetra - chords. Students will practice forming and playing the major scales on the first string of the guitar. Week 4 - Circle of Fifths The students will learn what the Circle of Fifths is , and how it can help them to understand the major scales better. The students will learn about key signatures, and how many sharps are in each of the sharp scales and key signatures. Paper and pencil will be especially needed for this class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn what half steps and whole steps are , and be able to form them from any given starting note.
Students will understand how musical intervals are the building blocks for scales, and chords.
Students will learn the basic musical intervals and what they are called.
Students will play the intervals on their guitar.
Students will learn what a tetra - chord is , and be able to create major scales on the guitar using tetra - chords.
Students will learn about key signatures and about the sharp scales in major keys.
The students will learn what the Circle of Fiftgs is, and how to figure out what major scale or key they are playing, based on how many sharps are in the key signature.
Students will be able to play half steps , whole steps , intervals , tetra - chords , and the major key sharp scales on their guitar.
The students will learn the information needed to be ready for the level 2 class.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper and pencil (writing utensil) Guitar
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
No outside sources
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Towson University
I have 20+ years experience, as a music teacher. I have taught piano, electric keyboard, guitar, and general music classes, in both the classroom and private settings.
I was head of the music department at a private high school in Maryland.
I taught private piano and guitar lessons at a guitar shop, for 5 years, in addition to my own private students in my studio.
I have a bachelor's degree in music education, from Towson University, plus graduate studies in music education.
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Live Group Class
$53
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
1-5 learners per class
