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Intro to Guitar7th Grade

Miss Wewer’s Classes


How do I read, write, and

perform songs on the guitar?

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HomeworkSearch internet for information.Be prepared to share in class

tomorrow. 1. Find at least 5 famous guitarists and explain what

makes them a good guitar player.2. Find & watch a free tutorial for learning how to

play guitar.3. Review open string names. Find what notes are

on 1st, 2nd, & 3rd frets for each of the 6 strings. 4. The piano is built on half steps. How are the

guitar frets built?

Tuning Low E

Tuning the Sixth String

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How to Tune a GuitarTuning the guitar is vital to sounding good. Here are some simple instructions that explain guitar tuning basics. The open strings of a guitar from

the thickest to thinnest are as follows:E - the thickest or lowest sounding string is

known as the 6th string A - is the 5th D - is the 4th G - is the 3rd B - is the 2nd

E - the thinnest or highest is the 1st

Open Strings of the Guitar

E – 1st string, the thinnest or highest string B - 2nd string G - 3rd string D - 4th string A - 5th string E - 6th string, the thickest & lowest string

Open Strings A useful mnemonic to remember the string

order is: "Every Body Gets Dinner At Eight"

(going from high E to low E).

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Open Strings

The strings, from sixth to first (thickest to thinnest) are named E, A, D, G, B and E again. "Every Adult Dog Growls, Barks, Eats" to keep the order straight. “Every Ant Dies Gracefully Before Easter”

How to Hold a Guitar

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•You should be sitting tall, back straight and away from the back of the chair.•Slouching is a no-no.•Guitar should be upright, not side-ways•The body of the guitar will rest on your right leg.

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LEFT HAND –plays frets

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RIGHT HANDSTRUMS

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VideoTutorial

Part 1 Playing Tips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWfs9eLcU7Y




G

F

E

Learning Notes on the 1st StringE, F, G

E String: E is open F is first finger on the first fret G is third finger on the third fret.

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E, F, G on 1st String

E E E E F F F F G G F F E E E --

E F E F G F G F E F E F E-----------

D

C

B

Learning Notes on the 2nd StringB, C, D

B String: B is open C is first finger on the first fret D is third finger on the third fret.



Second String & First String

B B B B C C C C D D D D C C C C B

B C B C D C D C B C B C B

C D B D C B C D B C D

Ode to Joy Beethoven

E E F G G F E D C C D E E D D

E E F G G F E D C C D E D C C

D D E C D F E C D F E D C D G


Ode to Joy Beethoven

E E F G G F E D C C D E E D D0 0 1 3 3 1 0 3 1 1 3 0 0 3 3

E E F G G F E D C C D E D C C0 0 1 3 3 1 0 3 1 1 3 0 3 1 1

D D E C D F E C D F E D C D G3 3 0 1 3 1 0 1 3 1 0 3 1 3 3

E E F G G F E D C C D E D C C0 0 1 3 3 1 0 3 1 1 3 0 3 1 1

Ode to Joy with Music Beethoven

E E F G G F E D C C D E E D D


D D E C D F E C D F E D C D G


Merrily we Roll Along Traditional

E D C D E E E-- D D D-- E G G---- E D C D

E E E------- D D E D C ---------------

Are You Sleeping Traditional

C D E D C D E D E F G E F G

G F E C G F E C C G C C G C

8th Grade Guitar Miss Wewer’s Classes

How do I read, write, and perform

songs on the guitar?

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Review Information (above) in

7th Grade Guitarand play through the songs

Learning Notes on the 3rd StringG, A

G String: G is open A


A

G


G C B C D A D C B A B C G G C B C 0 1 0 1 3 2 3 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 1

D A D C B A B C E E E E E E 3 2 3 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

E D C D E E E F E D A D C B A B C0 3 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 2 3 1 0 2 0 1

This song is also known as “Love Me Tender” sung by Elvis Presley. You played it on the keyboard, (page 11 in keyboard book). Page 17 in Guitar Book.


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LEARNINGHOW TO PLAY CHORDS

On The GUITAR

How do I read, write, and perform

chords on the guitar?

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C Chord

C Chord is C – E – G

Play C note on B string (2nd string). 1ST fret

Play 3 strings 1. Open G string 2. C note 3. Open E string

G Chord

G Chord is G – B – DPlay G note on E string (1st string), 3rd fret

Play 4 strings 1. Open D string 2. Open G string 2. Open B string 3. G note

12 BAR BLUES(Key of G)

Go Over HomeworkShare in class.

1. Find what notes are in the G Chord and how to play it on the guitar.

2. Find what notes are in the C Chord and how to play it on the guitar.

VideoTutorials1. First Chord – Part 22. First Chord – Part 33. First Chord – Part 4 4. Beginner Chords Lesson 1 Demonstrates Strumming with RH

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G Chord

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C Chord


D Chord


Leaving on a Jet Plane - performed by John Denver

Leaving on a Jet Plane

NOTES: when playing the G and C chord, strum them 4 times each, but when playing the D chord, strum it 8 times

Learning Notes on the 4th StringD, E, F

D String: D is openE


F

E

D


Learning Notes on the 5th StringA, B, C

A String: A is openB


C

B

A


G

F

E

Learning Notes on the 6th StringE, F, G

E String: E is openF is first finger on the first fretG is third finger on the third fret.



Guitar Legends

Jimi Hendrix is one of the one of the greatest rock guitarists.

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English guitarist Jimmy Page plays a double-necked, six- and twelve-stringed guitar during a Led Zeppelin concert. It has been said that he has owned and played over 1,500 different guitars.

Guitar Legends


Guitar Legends

Phil Keaggy

The Wind and the Wheathttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iSiij98VY

Phil Keaggy ending "Allegria" from "Lights Of Madrid“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlHkLYJe9yA&feature=related

Phil Keaggy Blues Improvisationhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIEUSLh_--8

County Downhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jcji2gYJkI

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Video

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Video

Video

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