Beginning Guitar 
*Guitar classes now qualify for the
Global Scholars program - we learn about songs, styles and cultures from all over the world.
Taught by Mr. Bunting
Semester course - 2 credits
No prerequisite
Guitar is a semester elective that meets 5x per 2 weeks with 3 frees. The focus is learning to play the acoustic guitar. Music will be taught through a combination of written music, by ear, and through chord symbols. The course will be largely self-paced: all levels of experience are welcome, beginners as well as those with experience.
Beginning students who have never played guitar before are welcome! Any level of experience welcome. Just sign up! We provide a guitar for each student to use and practice with for the semester.
Includes units on the
UKULELE and
ELECTRIC GUITAR!
Intermediate Guitar
Intermediate and
advanced guitar students are
also welcome to sign up for "Intermediate Guitar", and will have
flexibility to move at their own pace. Topics to explore will include barre chords, alternate picking, playing in a variety of musical styles, and songs chosen by the student.
Here are some ear training exercises for practice.
Chords:
Major vs. minor triads
7th chords: Major 7th, minor 7th, dominant 7th
Intervals:
Minor vs. major 2nds
Minor vs. Major 3rds
Minor 2nds, Major 2nds, minor 3rds, Major 3rds