Name: ______________________________

Introduction to Piano and Guitar

Mr. Robertson
Introducing the Guitar

Contents

I. Introduction

a. Basic Guitar Care

b. The Guitar Family Tree

c. Parts of the Guitar - External

d. Parts of the Guitar – Internal

II. Guitar Basics

a. Playing Position

b. Tuning Methods

III. Introducing the Strings

a. Notes on the First String – E String

b. Notes on the Second String – B String

c. Notes on the Third String – G String

d. ¾ Time – and Dictations in ¾ Time

e. Notes on the Fourth String – D String

IV. Notes of the Fretboard and Chromatic Scales

V. Major Scales on the Guitar

VI. Music Theory

a. Enharmonic Tones, Semitones, and Whole Tones

b. Playing Chords

c. 12-Bar Rock

d. Chord Chart – C Major and G major

 Introduction to Piano and Guitar
Mr. Robertson
VII. Quiz and Tests - Materials and Songs

a. Quiz 1 – In Class

i. Guitar Care

ii. Parts of the Guitar

iii. Playing Position

iv. Tuning

v. Playing Open Strings from Music

b. Quiz 2 – Recorded and Uploaded

i. Tuning

ii. Spanish Theme

iii. World Beat

iv. Ode to Joy

v. Blues

c. Quiz 3 – Recorded and Uploaded

i. Rockin’ Robin

ii. Yankee Doodle

iii. Surf Rock

iv. Au Clair de la Lune

v. Aura Lee

d. Test – In Class

i. Any previous song

ii. He’s a Jolly Good Fellow OR Worried Man Blues

iii. Dictation in 4/4 and 3/4

iv. Play Chromatic Scale and G or C Major Scale

v. Identify Enharmonic, Semitones, and Whole Tones

vi. Perform a 4-Chord Progression in C or G Major

 Basic Guitar Care

1. Treat the instrument as if it was your own.

2. Do not play the guitar harshly; strum or pick in a controlled manner that does not damage
the strings or top of the instrument.

3. Select one of the two playing positions: lap or classical. If your guitar has a strap mount,
you may play standing. Playing ‘slap’ guitar across your lap or inventing new ways to hold
the instrument are not allowed.

4. Do not use a key, quarter, or anything other than your fingers or a guitar pick to pluck the
strings on your guitar. Other materials, especially metal ones will damage the instrument.

5. If you notice cracks, varnish damage, open joints, or other damage, let a teacher know
immediately.

6. If you notice buzzing, rattling, or clicking unrelated to your playing, notify a teacher
immediately.

7. Do not rest instruments on the floor, near heaters, or near windows. The temperature
differences will damage the instrument.

8. When not in use, place the guitar in its case and close the case completely. This includes
trips to the bathroom or the drinking fountain. Leaving your instrument unattended will
result in a deduction from your participation grade.

9. When moving around the room or in the hall, be careful of the other guitars and players
around you. Do not bump into other instruments or step on cases.

10. When finished using your guitar, return it to the case. Do not leave your classroom
materials, pencils, or guitar picks in the case!

11. Gently return your guitar to its assigned locker, and do not throw it into place.

12. Any damages incurred to guitars are the responsibility of the student assigned to the
instrument.

a. Do not play guitars assigned to other students.

b. Do not allow others to borrow your guitar.

c. If you notice any damages, report them immediately to a teacher.

  

 
       
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Identifying the Parts of Your Guitar
Headstock
Rosette (Solid) Headplate
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Nut
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Fingerboard
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Tuning Position Dots
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Adjustable
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Machines

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USE MEDIUM GAUGE

STRINGS OR LIGHTER
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